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another name for blood bank is - answerimmunohematology
with which other hospital department would the
... [Show More] laboratory coordinate therapeutic drug
monitoring? - answerpharmacy
electrolyte testing includes - answersodium & potassium
promoting good public relations is a part of the phlebotomist's role because - answera
phlebotomist is a representative of the laboratory throughout the facility, good public
relations promotes a harmonious relationship with the staff, patients often equate
venipuncture experiences with the overall hospital care
outpatient phlebotomy, such as in a physician's office or patient care service center, will
be assigned a code for reimbursement using which national coding system? - answerCPT
which department is responsible for administering oxygen therapy? - answerrespiratory
therapy
the term used to describe sophisticated and highly complex medical care is -
answertertiary care
the term "phlebotomy" is derived from Greek words that, literally translated, mean... -
answervein incision
which of the following is not a phlebotomists duty? - answerstarting IV lines
what are the credentials for an ASCP-certified phlebotomist - answerPBT
Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills required by some agencies to renew
certification is called - answerCEUs
of the following laboratory personnel, which one is referred to as a "medical laboratory
scientist"? - answermedical technologist
which of the following is an example of a barrier to effective communication with a
patient? - answerpatient does not speak english, patient is very young, patient is
emotionally upset
which of the following is an example of confirming a response to a patient? - answerI
understand how you must be feeling
which of the following is an example of negative kinesics - answerfrowning
which of the following communicates unprofessionalism - answerintense odor of cologne
it is improper telephone protocol to - answerhang up on angry callers
which duty is not performed by local public health agencies - answerlicensure of healthcare
personnel
what does acknowledging a patient's beliefs, customs, knowledge, and attitudes exemplify?
- answerdiversity awareness
a phlebotomist who gets the specimen for the doctor even if he or she must take shortcuts
is exhibiting _____ - answerunprofessionalism
the area of the lab where testing is performed to detect infectious diseases and the
antibodies produced in response to infection is called - answerimmunology
drawing a patient's blood without his or her permission can result in a charge of -
answerassault and battery
two phlebotomists in an elevator are discussing a patient's condition. They are overheard
by the patient's daughter. This is an example of - answerinvasion of privacy
which of the following would not violate a patient's right to confidentiality? -
answersharing collection site information on a difficult patient
malpractice is a claim of - answerimproper treatment
if a phlebotomist ____, he or she is negligent - answerfails to put the needle and holder in
the sharps container
a national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is - answerCLSI
which action will compromise the quality of a specimen - answerpartially filling a liquid
EDTA tube
the Joint Commission's Sentinel Event QI program policy is designed to do all of the
following except - answerdemonstrate flexibility in setting QC measures
which one of the following examples is unrelated to quality control? - answeremployees
filling out their time sheets daily
which analyze test result will be adversely affected by chilling? - answerpotassium
when the threshold value of a clinical indicator of QA is exceeded and a problem is
identified - answera corrective action plan is implemented
significant gaps in the quality of testing practices in physicians' offices resulted in the
recent development of - answergood laboratory practices
the "standard of care" in the practice of phlebotomy is influenced by which of the
following organizations? - answerthe joint commission
which one of the following conditions is least likely to be a reason for specimen rejection? -
answeran icteric bilirubin specimen
a specimen was mislabeled on the floor. The phlebotomist is required to fill out an incident
report form. What information is not part of the report? - answersuggestion for new
guidelines
which of the following is an example of a QA indicator? - answerthe blood culture
contamination rate will not exceed the national rate
the only phlebotomist in an outpatient drawing center is not familiar with the test that a
physician ordered. what is the most appropriate action to take? - answerrefer to collection
manual
one of NPSG's specified 2014 goals for the laboratory is to - answerimprove
communication
some test specimens require immediate cooling in ice and water slurry to - answerslow down
metabolic processes
which one of the following is not included in the various phases of malpractice litigation? -
answera healthcare institution is informed of an injury to a patient
which one of the following is found in a procedure manual - answerlisting of all revision
dates for the procedure
QC protocols prohibit use of outdated evacuated tubes because - answertubes may not fill
completely, changing additive-sample ratios
unauthorized release of confidential patient information is called - answerinvasion of
privacy
the definition of a minor is anyone - answerwho is not the age of majority
one of the screening criteria used by the joint commission to determine accreditation of
the clinical laboratory is the category Immediate Threat to Health and Safety. An example
of not meeting this criterion would be - answerrecurrent problems with patient
identification
which pre analytical factor that can affect validity of test results is not always under the
phlebotomist's control? - answerpatient preparation
according to standard first aid procedures, severe external bleeding is best controlled by -
answerapplying direct pressure
class C fires - answerinvolve electrical equipment
vaccination against HBV involves - answera dose of vaccine, a second dose 1 month later, a
third dose 6 months later
an example of employee screening for infection control is - answerPPD testing
which of the following is not one of the code words in the NFPA order of action in the
event of fire? - answersmother
the purpose of "protective" isolation is to - answerprotect patients who are highly
susceptible to infection
the OSHA HazCom Standard is also commonly called the - answerRight to Know law
what is the proper order for putting on the following PPEs - answergown first, mask,
goggles, gloves last
federal law requires that hep B vaccination be made available to employees assigned to
duties with occupational exposure risk - answerwithin 10 working days
what is the first thing the phlebotomist should do in the event of an accidental needlestick
- answerwash the site with soap and water for at least 30 seconds
the main principles involved in radiation exposure are - answerexposure time, distance, and
shielding
examples of nosocomial infections include - answerwhen a catheter site of a patient in ICU
becomes infected
which of the following is an example of a potential permucosal exposure to biohazardous
microorganisms? - answerrubbing an eye with a contaminated hand
in what instance might a patient be placed in protective isolation - answerthe patient has
severe burns
which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces the risk of
exposure to blood borne pathogens - answerhand decontamination
which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to
the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze -
answerdroplet
the Needlestick safety and prevention act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in all
of the following areas except - answeravailability of vaccination against HBV for all
employees
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur if which of the following happens
while the healthcare worker is performing his or her duties - answera human bite breaks
the skin, blood comes in contact with a cut, and body fluids splash into the mouth
which type of PPE must be removed after leaving the patient's room and closing the door -
answerrespirator
to comply with the latest HazCom revision, the label of a hazardous chemical must include a
- answerGHS hazard statement, hazard class pictogram, and severity signal word
CLSI guidelines state that scrubs or slacks worn in the lab should be how far off of the
floor - answer1 to 1.5 inches
a sign posted on the door of a patient in contact isolation states that all who enter the
room must use soap and water to wash their hands before leaving the room. this is a sign
that the patient may be infected with a spore forming microbe such as - answerclostridium
difficile
a body fluid splash into the eyes requires the victim to immediately flush the eyes with
water or sterile saline for a minimum of - answer10 minutes
An N-95 respirator must be worn when entering the room of a patient who has which type
of precaution sign on the door - answerairborne
what part of the term osteochondritis is the suffix - answeritis
which of the following word parts is a prefix - answerhypo
what does the suffix of the term glycolysis mean - answerbreakdown
the singular form of alveoli is - answeralveolus
the medical term for white blood cell is - answerleukocyte
which of the following terms means kidney inflammation - answernephritis
the abbreviation PP means - answerafter a meal
the letter "g" is pronounced like a "j" in - answergestation
abbreviation ESR means - answererythrocyte sedimentation rate
which of these terms means condition of clotting - answerthrombosis
which of these terms means muscle pain - answermyalgia
which of these terms means hardening of the artery - answerarteriosclerosis
what is the word root in the word electrocardiogram - answercardi
a prefix - answeradds info about a term, modifies the meaning of a term, and precedes the
root word
what is the suffix in the term lipase - answerase
the word elements of the term polycythemia mean - answerblood condition of many cells
the "c" sounds like an "s" in which of the following terms - answercellular
the joint commission TJC "do not use" list applies to all of the following except -
answerelectronic laboratory reports
all of the following are included on TJC "Do not use" list except... (those on it include MS,
IU, U) - answerKg
if a suffix is added to a word that ends in "x" the "x" changes to a/an - answerg or c
what does hyper in hypernatremia mean, and what type of word element is it - answertoo
much, prefix
the word roots "nephr" and "ren" both refer to the - answerkidneys
the e at the end of which medical term is pronounced separately - answersyncope
a lumbar puncture is performed by a physician to withdraw what type of fluid - answerCSF
which body plane divides the body into equal portion - answermidsagittal
which of the following is a nervous system disorder - answermultiple sclerosis
a major cause of respiratory distress in infants and young children is - answerrespiratory
syncytial virus
which of the following is a function of the urinary system - answerto maintain electrolyte
balance
which of the following is a test of the urinary system - answercreatinine clearance
the ability of the body to repair and maintain itself to achieve a steady state defines what
term - answerhomeostasis
which of the following type of muscle is under voluntary control - answerskeletal
which of the following is a test of the respiratory system - answerABG
the term distal means - answerfarthest from point of attachment
when you are facing someone in normal anatomic position, at which body plane are you
looking - answerfrontal
the layers of the skin containing blood vessels - answerdermis and subcutaneous
which of the following is a test of the respiratory system - answersputum culture
the avascular layer of the skin is the - answerepidermis
which one of the following basic tissue types covers and lines organs, vessels, and cavities -
answerepithelial
central nervous system is composed of - answerbrain and spinal cord
which gland is often called the master gland of the endocrine system - answerpituitary
which of the following is considered an accessory organ of the digestive system as well as a
structure associated with the endocrine system - answerpancreas
hormones produced in the reproductive system include - answerestrogen and progesterone
glomeruli are tufts of capillaries located in the - answernephrons of the kidneys
the function of the left ventricle is to deliver - answeroxygenated blood to the aorta
the receiving chambers of the heart are - answeratria
the relaxing phase of the cardiac cycle is called - answerdiastole
a graphic record of the heart's electrical activity during the cardiac cycle is a/an -
answerECG
which of the following represents the proper direction of blood flow - answerfrom
arterioles to capillaries to venules
a blood clot circulating in the bloodstream is called a/an - answerembolus
the first response in the hemostatic process in vivo is - answervasoconstriction
which blood cell has the ability to pass through the blood vessel walls - answerleukocyte
an individual's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a certain type of -
answerantigen present on the RBCs
how can you visually tell serum from plasma - answeryou cannot visually tell them apart
hemostasis refers to - answerstoppage of bleeding
lymphatic fluid originates from - answerexcess tissue fluid
which is not an antecubital vein? : basilic, cephalic, femoral, median - answerfemoral
which test must be performed on anti coagulated whole blood - answerCBC
a major difference between arteries and veins is that most veins - answerhave one-way
valves
if a patient receives transfusion of the wrong blood type - answeran adverse reaction could
result in patient death, patient antibodies could react with the donor's RBCs, the donor's
RBCs could clump together
a patient has the antecubital veins listed below. all the veins are large and easily palpated
but basilic is most visible. which one should be chosen for venipuncture? - answermedian
the medical terms for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in that order are -
answererythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes
the primary function of RBCs, platelets, and WBCs, respectively is - answeroxygen
transport, blood clotting, pathogen destruction
capillaries are - answertiny, one cell thick blood vessels, what link arterioles and venules,
where gas exchange occurs
what is the proper blood to additive ratio for a light blue tube collected for coagulation
test - answer9:1
larger gauge (23) has ____ lumen than 18 - answersmaller
the tests performed in the following department are typically collected in a tube with a
light blue stopper - answercoagulation
a tube with a green stopper normally contains - answerheparin
the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent is to - answerpreserve glucose
the solution normally used to clean the site before routine venipuncture is - answer70%
isopropanol
when nitrile or vinyl strap tourniquets become soiled with blood, it is best to - answerthrow
them away
what is the most important factor in choosing which gauge needle to use for venipuncture -
answersize and condition of the vein
which additive is usually present in a tube with a lavender stopper - answerEDTA
glass particles present in serum separator tubes - answerenhance clotting
heparin prevents blood from clotting by - answerinhibiting thrombin
which of the following is classified as a disinfectant - answersodium hypochlorite
the slanted tip of the needle that enters the vein is called - answerbevel
according to CLSI standards, which of the tubes listed below is filled last when using a
syringe - answerEDTA
when using a winged infusion blood collection set, if the first tube is an additive tube, it is
important to collect a few milliliters of blood into a nonadditive tube first to -
answermaintain proper blood to additive ratio
a phlebotomist collects a light blue top, lavender, gray from inpatient. what additives did
they likely contain? - answercitrate, EDTA, sodium fluoride
a rapid serum tube contains - answerthrombin
the tube additive that is responsible for the most carryover problems is - answerEDTA
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
which of the following substances is a biocide - answerhydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol,
povidone iodine
you must collect a routine hematology test, coagulation test, and stat chemistry. colors and
proper order? - answerlight blue, green, lavender
a request is given to draw a specimen from an inpatient by name of John Doe. Which of the
following is an acceptable way to confirm the patient's identity? - answermatch ID band
and requisition with patient's verbal statement of ID
the following tests have been ordered at the same time on different inpatients. which test
is collected first? - answerSTAT electrolytes in ER
during which of the following during the vein selection process is bad for the specimen -
answerallowing patient to pump her fist
using which of the following communication strategies before obtaining a blood specimen
from a child demonstrates poor technique - answertelling the child it won't hurt
the patient is just finishing a big breakfast as the phlebotomist arrives to draw a fasting
specimen. what should the phlebotomist do? - answercheck with the patients nurse to see
if the specimen should still be collected
what may happen if you mix a specimen too vigorously - answerhemolysis
never leave a tourniquet on for more than - answer1 minute
how can you tell that you are in a vein when using a needle and a syringe - answeryou will
normally see blood appear in the hub of a needle
what is the most critical error a phlebotomist can make - answermisidentifying a patient
specimen
what is the best way for a newly trained phlebotomist to handle a venipuncture on a patient
with needle phobia - answerask an experienced phlebotomist to do the draw
what would be the system of choice to identify laboratory specimens from an unconscious,
unidentified woman in the ER? - answeruse a 3 part ID band and labels
the priority designation for a test request is based on all of the following except -
answerage and gender
a phlebotomist arrives to draw a specimen from an inpatient. the patient's door is closed.
what should the phlebotomist do? - answerknock softly, open it slowly, and ask permission
to enter
the patient asks if the specimen about to be drawn is for a diabetes test. how should the
question be answered? - answersay "its best to discuss that with the doctor"
an unconscious patient is not wearing an ID band. There is one taped to the IV pole with
info that matches requisition what should phlebotomist do? - answerwake the patient
gently to avoid a startle reaction
which of the following is the job of a student phlebotomist - answerletting patient know
you are a student phlebotomist
an inpatient is sound asleep when the phlebotomist arrives to draw a blood specimen. what
should phlebotomist do? - answerwake patient gentle and avoid startle
the first step in the testing process begins when the - answertest is ordered by the
healthcare provider
if a venipuncture site is still bleeding after 5 minutes the phlebotomist should -
answeralert the patient's nurse or other healthcare provider
what is the recommended angle of needle insertion for an antecubital vein and a hand vein
respectively - answer30 degrees or less, 10 degrees or less
an elderly patient arrives at outpatient clinic for a blood draw. he is accompanied by his
daughter who mentions he's hard of hearing. how should the phlebotomist proceed? -
answerspeak distinctly in a normal tone of voice
a tourniquet used for venipuncture procedures should be - answerapplied 3 to 4 inches
above intended site, tight enough to slow venous flow but not affect arterial, snug or
slightly tight but not uncomfortable
a phlebotomist starts to perform a venipuncture. as the needle touches the skin the
patient moves. the phlebotomist is startled and pulls needle away from arm. after
apologizing what should you do? - answerreplace needle, clean site, warn patient, and finish
draw
the phlebotomist has made two unsuccessful attempts to collect a fasting specimen from
an outpatient. what should you do next? - answerask another phlebotomist to take over
an additive tube should be mixed - answeras soon as its removed from the holder
which instance most closely resembles basal state - answera patient who has just awakened
at 0600 after fasting all night
you must draw a proem specimen from a patient with IVs in both arms. which of the
following is the best thing to do? - answerdraw specimen blow the IV
it is not a good idea to collect a CBC specimen from a screaming infant because the -
answerwhite blood cell count may be falsely elevated
you have no choice but to draw a specimen from a site with a hematoma. where should you
obtain the specimen? - answerdistal to the hematoma
prolonged tourinquet application may cause change in blood composition primarily because
of - answerhemoconcentration
which of the following vascular access devices is placed in a peripheral vein for the purpose
of blood collection and administration of medication? - answerheparin lock
a phlebotomist has attempted twice to draw a PTT specimen from a patient with difficult
veins. each time the phlebotomist has only gotten a partial tube. what should they do? -
answerhave another phlebotomist attempt to draw the specimen
why do pregnant patients have lower reference ranges for RBC counts - answerbody fluid
increases in pregnancy, diluting red blood cells
levels of which analyze can differ by 50% or more between morning and late afternoon -
answercortisol
which situation is the best way to tell that you may have accidentally punctured an artery?
- answerthe blood pulses into the tube
if blood is drawn too quickly from a small vein, the vein will have a tendency to -
answercollapse
how long before obtaining blood for testing should drugs known to interfere be
discontinued? - answer4 to 24 hours
a fistula is - answerpermanent fusion of an artery and a vein
when a test requires a fasting specimen, but the serum is ___, it is a clue that the patient
was not fasting - answerlipemic
tests influenced by diurnal variation are often ordered as ____ tests, and it is important
to collect them as close to possible to the time ordered - answertimed
tattooed areas should be avoided as venipuncture sites because - answerfresh tattoo sites
may be more prone to infection, tattoos can mask an adverse reaction to the draw, there
could be an undetected infection in that area
an arm that is paralyzed has - answerlost muscle function
which of the following is the best way to avoid reflux when drawing a blood specimen? -
answerfill tubes bottom up
if a patient is complaining of sharp radiating pain from the needle insertion site, the
phlebotomist should - answerimmediately terminate the venipuncture
hemolysis can erroneously elevate - answerammonia, magnesium, potassium
a tube fails to fill with blood during a venipuncture. which of the following might lead you
to think that the vein has collapsed? - answerthe vein disappears when you engage the tube
the creatinine clearance rate decreases in elderly patients due to a normal decline in -
answerkidney function
a blood smear from an EDTA specimen should be made - answerwithin 1 hour of collection
why are capillary blood gases less desirable than arterial blood gases - answerskin puncture
contains tissue fluid, skin puncture blood is only partly arterial, blood is exposed to air
during collection
what is the CLSI recommended maximum depth of heel puncture - answer2mm
why are EDTA specimens obtained before other specimens when collected by skin puncture
- answerto minimize effects of platelet clumping
why should a laboratory report form indicate the fact that a specimen has been collected
by capillary puncture - answerbecause test results can vary depending on method of
collection
which of the following is the safest area for infant heel puncture - answerlateral plantar
surface
a capillary puncture should be done rather than a venipuncture in all of the following
situations except when - answera light blue top is needed
the purpose of wiping away the first drop of blood during skin puncture is to -
answereliminate tissue fluid contamination
capillary puncture blood most closely resembles - answerarterial blood
what does the term calcaneous mean - answerheel bone
capillary puncture blood reference ranges are higher for which of the following analytes -
answerglucose
which microbe would be used to collect a specimen for a CBC - answerpurple top
what is PKU - answera hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine
it is necessary to control depth of lancet insertion during capillary puncture to avoid -
answerinjuring the heel bone
what is the purpose of warming the site before skin puncture - answerit increases blood
flow up to 7 times
which of the following is a preferred capillary puncture site - answermiddle finger
if the alcohol is still wet when a capillary puncture is made it can - answercause hemolysis,
lead to errors in testing, prevent round drops from forming
what causes microhematocrit tube to fill with blood - answercapillary action
capillary punctures that are deeper than recommended are more painful because pain
fibers increase in abundance below - answer2.4mm
which of the following scenarios represent correct capillary puncture technique -
answerpuncturing perpendicular to fingerprint whorls
capillary puncture is the preferred method of obtaining blood from infants because -
answercapillary blood is preferred for some tests, removing tubes of blood can lead to
anemia, venipuncture in infants may damage veins
a lab report form should indicate when a specimen has been collected by capillary puncture
because - answersome test results vary with specimen source
of the following tests, which is most likely to result in fatal consequences if the patient is
misidentified - answertype and cross match
which test requires strict skin antisepsis procedures before specimen collection -
answerblood culture
all of the following are included in the DOT's 10 steps to collection site security and
integrity except - answerensure that video monitoring equipment is working during
specimen collection
what type of additive is recommended for collecting an ethanol test specimen -
answersodium fluoride
when performing a GTT, the timing should begin - answeras soon as the patient finishes the
drink
which test is used to monitor heparin therapy - answerACT
according to CLSI _______ is the recommended blood culture site skin disinfectant for
infants 2 months and older - answerchlorhexidine gluconate
to prevent introducing a contaminating substance into a trace-element collection tube, it is
suggested that the phlebotomist - answerdraw it by itself using a syringe or ETS
all POC glucose analyzers approved for hospital use have which of the following in common -
answerthey have the ability to use capillary, venous or arterial blood samples, data can be
downloaded to a data management program, and require the use of an authorized operator
ID number
when collecting a blood culture specimen directly from a butterfly into blood culture
bottles, which should be filled first - answeraerobic
a chain of custody is - answerspecial protocol used when collecting forensic specimens
for which condition is a unit of blood withdrawn as treatment - answerhemochromatosis
which of the following tubes can be used to collect blood for a type and crossmatch -
answerpink top
an autologous blood transfusion is a transfusion of blood - answerdonated by the patient
for the patient
the most critical aspect of blood culture collection is - answerskin antisepsis
which test requires a specimen with a 9:1 ratio of blood to anticoagulant -
answerprothrombin time
the hormone detected in a positive urine pregnancy test is - answerHcG
ARD or RAN blood culture bottles - answerremove any antibiotics that are in the blood
TDM is used by physicians to - answerdetermine a beneficial drug dosage for a patient
a 2 hour postprandial specimen should be drawn - answer2 hours after the patient finishes
eating a meal
the preferred sample for parentage testing is - answerbuccal swab
which one of the following tests could be collected using a tube other than a trace element
free tube? - answersodium, potassium,etc
the CAP requires QC for many waived tests to be performed - answerwhen the test
manufacturer specifies
a noninvasive transcutaneous method is available to measure - answerneonatal bilirubin
the accumulation of ____ in the blood can cause metabolic acidosis - answerlactate
what is the recommended disinfectant for blood culture sites in infants 2 months and older
- answerchlorhexidine gluconate
which one of the following statements about autologous donations is NOT true -
answerunused autologous units may be used by other patients
the process of entering a password and gaining access to a computer is called -
answerlogging on
a specimen would most likely be accepted for testing despite which of the following
problems - answerno phlebotomist initials
_____ is the permanent computer memory that instructs the computer to carry out
user-requested operations - answerROM
which of the following is used by the laboratory to identify a specimen throughout the
testing process - answeraccession number
a barcode is a - answerseries of bars and spaces representing numbers or letters
a pneumatic tube is a - answerpressurized air transportation system
applications software called middleware - answeraccepts data downloaded from POC
instruments
an example of a pre analytical error happening during specimen processing is -
answerinadequate centrifugation
use of one of the newer technologies, RFID is emerging in healthcare as a - answermethod
of specimen identification
transporting blood specimens with the stopper up has nothing to with - answermaintaining
the sterility of the sample
which of the following would not be considered a pre analytical error - answermisreporting
patient results
which of these is a source of pre analytical error that occurs before specimen collection -
answerdehydrated patient
which of the following specimens needs to be chilled - answerammonia
which organization develops standards for specimen handling and processing - answerCLSI
according to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is -
answer2 hours from time of collection
which of the following specimens are least likely to require special handling -
answercholesterol and uric acid
which statement describes proper centrifuge operation - answerplace tubes of equal size
and volume opposite one another for balance
which of the following collection circumstances is least likely to result in delayed clotting
of a serum sample - answercollection was difficult, hemolyzing red cells
which specimen can be centrifuged immediately upon arrival in specimen processing -
answercalcium in a green top tube
which of the following represents improper aliquot preparation - answercarefully pouring
contents into the aliquot tube
which of the following activities is least likely to take place in central processing or triage -
answeranalysis and reporting
what type of specimens must be processed before routine specimens - answerSTAT, ASAP,
timed
which of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for
transportation to an offsite lab - answerseal the tubes in plastic bags
CLSI and OSHA guidelines do not require specimen transport bags to have - answershock
resistance features
critical values (test values that are considered life threatening) are also called -
answerpanic values
a test sample that is not recommended to be sent in a pneumatic tube is - answerserum
potassium
what is recommended procedure for collecting a 24 hour urine sample - answervoid first
morning specimen, start the timing, and collect all other specimens including next morning
what fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture - answerCSF
what fluid is aspirated from the peritoneal cavity - answerascitic
what additional info is typically required when labeling a non blood specimen -
answerspecimen type and source
which test involves intravenous administration of histamine or pentagastrin - answergastric
analysis
which test is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis - answersweat chloride
which of the following tests requires a 24 hour urine specimen - answercreatinine
clearance
a refrigerated stool sample would be unsuitable for a(n) test - answerova and parasites
a urine C &S test is typically ordered to detect - answerpresence of a UTI
an NP culture swab is collected to detect the presence of organisms that cause -
answerwhooping cough
a first morning specimen is preferred for hCG testing because it is - answertypically more
concentrated
drugs of abuse can be detected in - answerhair, saliva, and urine
which type of specimen must be protected from light - answeramniotic fluid
sputum samples are typically collected to diagnose - answertuberculosis
which type of urine collection involves the aspiration of urine directly through the wall of
the bladder using a sterile needle and syringe - answersuprapubic
which fecal test may require a 72 hour stool collection - answerurobilinogen
tests on which type of specimen can detect chronic alcohol or drug use - answerhair
which type of specimen is required for urine C & S - answermidstream clean catch
the most common reason a throat swab is collected to detect an infection with which type
of microorganism - answerstreptococcus
breath samples can be used to detect - answerH pylori bacteria, lactose intolerance,
recent marijuana use
the second choice for the site of arterial puncture is the - answerbrachial artery
the first choice artery for ABG collection is the - answerradial artery
when performing the Allen test, which artery is released first - answerulnar
what happens to an ABG specimen left at room temperature for a prolonged period -
answerblood cells continue to consume oxygen, continued metabolism produces acids, levels
of CO2 increase
after performing arterial puncture, the phlebotomist should check the pulse - answerdistal
to puncture site
which of the following is the most common arterial puncture complication, occurring even
when proper technique is used - answerarteriospasm
the most common needle size for routine radial ABG specimen collection is - answer22
gauge
to maintain the integrity of an ABG specimen collected in a plastic syringe, it should be -
answeranalyzed within 30 minutes
which of the following abbreviations represents a test that is typically part of ABG
evaluation - answerPaO2
heparin is used in ABG specimen collection to - answerprevent clotting of the specimen
which of the following patients would be considered to be in a steady state for ABG
specimen collection - answera patient who has been asleep for 30 minutes while breathing
room air
which of the following is proper needle insertion angle for radial artery puncture -
answer45
which of the following is the best way to tell that a specimen is arterial? as the specimen is
collected, the blood - answerpulses into the syringe
a proper cleaning solution for preparing an arterial puncture site is - answerisopropyl
alcohol
the site for radial artery puncture is located in the wrist - answerabout 1 inch above
crease, on the underside of the arm, on the thumb side of the arm
the chance of hematoma formation as a result of arterial puncture is greater if -
answerlarge gauge needle is used for puncture, inadequate pressure is applied after draw,
patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy
the most important factor to consider when selecting an arterial puncture site is the -
answerexistence of collateral circulation
what should the phlebotomist do if the pulse is faint or absent following ABG collection? -
answernotify the patient's doctor or nurse
ABG specimen rejection criteria include - answerair bubbles in the specimen, incomplete or
missing label, insufficient volume of blood
which of the following is a disadvantage of collecting ABGs from the radial artery -
answerit can be hard to locate on patients with decreased blood volume [Show Less]