LC4

Question 1

dedicated area of a medical laboratory or clinic equipped for performing phlebotomy procedures

Answer 1

Blood Drawing Station

Question 2

should be comfortable for the patient and have adjustable armrests to achieve proper positioning of either arm

Answer 2

Phlebotomy Chairs

Question 3

3 Types of Phlebotomy Chairs

Answer 3

1. Standard
2. Extra Wide - for big patients or for patients who are with a child
3. Reclining - for patients who are about to faint

Question 4

where you perform venipuncture for infants

Answer 4

Infant Blood Draw Stations

Question 5

for emergency patients that are 6-12 years old

Answer 5

Papoose Board

Question 6

to position arm for stability and to make them comfortable

Answer 6

Phlebotomy Wedge

Question 7

makes collection portable and used when patient cannot come to the laboratory

Answer 7

Equipment Carriers

Question 8

equipment carrier used for stat cases

Answer 8

Handheld Carriers

Question 9

usually utilized for early-morning phlebotomy rounds

Answer 9

Phlebotomy Carts

Question 10

contains equipment for extraction and can be called as tackle box or phlebotomy kit

Answer 10

Phlebotomy collection tray

Question 11

Gloves approved to be used for phlebotomy

Answer 11

1. non-sterile
2. disposable latex
3. nitrile
4. neoprene
5. polyethylene
6. vinyl

Question 12

used to cleanse the site

Answer 12

Alcohol Prep Pads

Question 13

applied to the site to prevent microorganisms from contaminating the blood sample

Answer 13

Iodine

Question 14

used to hold pressure over the site following blood collection procedures

Answer 14

Gauze Pads

Question 15

used to prevent sepsis

Answer 15

Antiseptics

Question 16

Antiseptics commonly used in Phlebotomy

Answer 16

1. 70% isopropyl alcohol
2. Alcohol Pads
3. Povidone Iodine
4. Pre-moistened pads or sponges containing 70% alcohol
5. Chlorhexidine gluconate

Question 17

used in killing microorganisms on surfaces on instruments

Answer 17

Disinfectants

Question 18

Sodium Hypochlorite Dilution

Answer 18

For spill clean up procedures, 1:10; 10 mins
For disinfectant used in venipuncture, 1:100; airdry

Question 19

used to cover a blood collection site after bleeding has stopped

Answer 19

Adhesive Bandages

Question 20

used to make blood films for hematology determinations

Answer 20

Glass Slide

Question 21

used needles, lancets and other sharp objects must be disposed here

Answer 21

Sharps Container

Question 22

Characteristics of a Sharps Container

Answer 22

1. Red and has a biohazard symbol
2. Rigid
3. Puncture-resistant
4. Leakproof
5. Disposable
6. Locking Lids

Question 23

used for skin puncture among infants and increases their capillary circulation

Answer 23

Tissue warmers

Question 24

used to inspect an organ by passing light through its walls

Answer 24

Transillumination

Question 25

leakproof plastic bags used to transport blood and other specimens from the collection site to the laboratory

Answer 25

Biohazard Bag

Question 26

device applied or tied around a patient's arm prior to venipuncture to restrict blood flow

Answer 26

Tourniquet

Question 27

used for withdrawing samples; sterile and single use only

Answer 27

Needles

Question 28

Gauge for adults

Answer 28

20"-23"

Question 29

Needles for blood bag units

Answer 29

Gauge 16 and 18

Question 30

indicated by a number that is related to the diameter of the lumen

Answer 30

Gauge

Question 31

Parts of a Needle

Answer 31

1. Hub - end attaches to blood collection device 2. Shaft - long cylindrical portion 3. Bevel - end that pierces vein 4. Lumen/Bore - internal space

Question 32

Three Types of Phlebotomy Needles

Answer 32

1. Multi-Sample - double pointed; for ETS 2. Hypodermic needles - blood transferred to evacuated tube 3. Winged Infusion Set - for collecting from small or difficult veins

Question 33

Characteristics of a Winged Infusion Set

Answer 33

- 1/2 to 3/4 inch stainless needles - 23 to 25 gauge - 5-12 inch tubing

Question 34

Parts of Syringe System

Answer 34

Syringe Needle, Luerlock tip, Barrel, Plunger

Question 35

Parts of ETS

Answer 35

Needle, Safety shield, Holder, Evacuated Tube

Question 36

closed system in which patient's blood flows through a needle inserted into a vein and directly to a collection tube without being exposed to the air

Answer 36

Evacuated Tube System

Question 37

clear, plastic, disposable cylinder with a small threaded opening at one end where needle is screwed and large opening on the other end is where collection tube is placed

Answer 37

Evacuated Tube Holder

Question 38

premeasured vacuum and may contain additives

Answer 38

Evacuated Collection Tubes

Question 39

any substance placed within a tube other than the tube stopper

Answer 39

Additive

Question 40

reason why evacuated tubes are filled with blood automatically

Answer 40

Vacuum

Question 41

called an underfilled tube

Answer 41

partial draw or short draw

Question 42

Difference of Solid and Translucent Caps

Answer 42

Solid Caps - Regular Vacuum Translucent Caps - Reduced Vacuum

Question 43

for clearing or discard purposes

Answer 43

Non-additive Tubes

Question 44

rubber stopper covered by a plastic shield to protect lab personnel from blood drops

Answer 44

Stoppers

Question 45

sterile, disposable, sharp-pointed or bladed instrument that either punctures or makes an incision in the skin to obtain capillary blood specimens for testing

Answer 45

Lancets

Question 46

disposable, narrow-bore plastic or plastic-clad glass capillary tubes that fill by capillary action

Answer 46

Capillary Tubes and Sealant