Certificate Exam Prep Flashcards
The proper way to dispose of a needle is?
put it into the sharps container w/o recapping it, immediately after withdrawing it
The “GOOD SAMARITAN LAW” encourages healthcare professionals to:
provide medical care within the scope of their training at the scene of an accident without fear of being sued for negligence
If a patient refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should
immediately report the refusal and actions taken to the nurse or doctor
Microorganisms that cause disease
pathogenic
This vein in the arm is the most subjected to venipuncture
Median Cubital vein
Post Prandial
After a meal
Tourniquets may be left on the patient for
1 minute
This complication results from repeated venipuncture of the same
phlebitis
The components that make up the chain of infection are
source, susceptible host, mode of transmissions
A hematoma can be prevented if
pressure is place on the venipuncture site until the bleeding stops
Arterial blood gases (ABGs) need what kind of special handling
specimen must be chilled after collection
The recommended depth for an infant micro-capillary collection should not exceed
2.0 mm
Common symptoms of shock are
pale, cold, clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, expressionless face/staring eyes
Bacteria, viruses, fungus or parasites belong to which type of hazard
biologic
Examples of PPE
gloves, mask, face shield gown
