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What is a red top tube also known as?

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A red top tube is also referred to as a serum tube or plain vacuum tube.

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What is a red top tube used for?

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Red top vacutainers are used for blood chemistry panels, liver function tests, lipid profiles, and some infectious disease screenings.

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Define delta check

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Comparison of current results of a lab test with previous results for the same test on the same patient.

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Define standard of care

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The consensus of medical opinion on patient care in a particular situation.

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Which tests are affected by the patient’s position?

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Triglycerides, protein, lipids, iron, cell counts, and calcium tests are all tests affected by the patient’s position.

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Define enteric precautions

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Special precautions taken when there is potential for someone to come into contact with infectious waste, such as diarrhea.

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What information do requisition forms include?

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Patient demographics, name of ordering physician, and test status. If a patient is inpatient, the hospital ID number and room and bed number are also on the requisition form.

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What additive is in the red top tube?

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There is no additive in the red top vacutainer tube.

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When should serum and plasma be separated?

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Serum and plasma should be separated within two hours of collection.

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What colour tube is used for blood chemistry panels?

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Red top tubes are used for blood chemistry panels.

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What is the correct order of draw?

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  1. Blood Culture Tubes or Vials
  2. Coagulation Tubes (Blue-Top Tubes)
  3. Serum Tubes without Clot
    Activator or Gel (Red-Top tubes)
  4. Serum Tubes with Clot Activator or Gel (Gold or Tiger Top Tubes)
  5. Heparin Tubes (Green-
    Top Tubes)
  6. EDTA Tubes (Lavender-
    Top Tubes)
  7. Oxalate/Fluoride Tubes (Gray-Top Tubes)
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What colour tube is used for thyroid function tests?

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Red top tube is used for thyroid function testing.

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What colour tube is used for liver function tests and lipid panels?

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Red top tubes are used for liver function testing and lipid panels.

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Define thrombin

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Thrombin is an enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.

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What is the purpose of anchoring the vein before inserting the needle in the Evacuated Tube System (ETS)
method of venipuncture?

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The purpose of anchoring the vein before inserting the needle is to secure the vein and prevent movement during needle insertion.

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What is the importance of selecting the correct needle gauge when performing a phlebotomy procedure?

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To ensure optimum blood flow and minimize patient discomfort.

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What additive is in a lavender top tube?

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EDTA is the additive in a lavender top vacutainer.

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What colour vacutainer is used for a CBC?

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A lavender top tube is used for a CBC.

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What colour vacutainer is used for testing blood smear and sedimentation rate?

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A lavender top vacutainer.

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A phlebotomy technician is to draw a peak level for a medication that was administered orally to a patient. How long should the technician wait before attempting the draw?

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2 hours after administration.

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Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician required to take before leaving a patient’s room?

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Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn.

22
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Precautions used during specimen handling are mandated by which of the following?

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Precautions used during specimen handling are mandated by CDC.

23
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What are infectious organisms also known as?

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Infectious organisms are also known as pathogens.

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5 mL is equivalent to which of the following?

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5 mL is equivalent to one teaspoon.

25
Before bandaging, you ought to observe the site for how long?
5 seconds
26
Fecal specimens are most commonly analysed for the presence of which of the following?
Ova & parasites and occult blood
27
Which of the following is NOT considered a requirement for a quality specimen?
Specimen transported to a lab within two hours of collection is not a requirement for a quality specimen.
28
What information can be found on an MSDS?
Trade name and chemical name, hazardous ingredients, physical data, fire and explosion potential.
29
On preparing to draw a gentamicin peak and trough, to which element should be particularly paid attention by the phlebotomist?
The timing instructions
30
Which of the following indicates that the patient should have nothing by mouth?
NPO
31
What could a thrombocyte also be called?
A thrombocyte could also be called a platelet.
32
Damage to nerves from improper blood drawing techniques may result in a charge of which of the following?
Assault and battery
33
The bevel of the needle should be facing in which of the following directions when inserting it for venipuncture?
The bevel of the needle should be facing upwards when inserting it for venipuncture.
34
A tube should be pre-labeled under what condition?
Never
35
When is it okay to accept nonverbal consent from a patient, before a procedure?
When it is implied.
36
The organizational structure of the clinical laboratory refers to which of the following definitions?
The department divisions within the clinical laboratory.
37
What colour tube contains EDTA?
Lavender top tube contains EDTA.
38
Which colour vacutainer is used for A1C testing?
Lavender top vacutainer is used for A1C testing.
39
Which of the following is the FINAL step in the patient identification process?
Confirm the information provided about the patient's identity with another verifiable source of information, such as a driver's license or hospital ID bracelet.
40
The outer portion of the adrenal gland is known as ___________.
The outer portion of the adrenal gland is known as the adrenal cortex.
41
How long does clotting in plain serum tubes take?
Clotting in plain serum tubes takes about 60 minutes.
42
When communicating with visually impaired patients, it is important to _____________.
To be positive.
43
All but which of the following are signs that your patient may be experiencing syncope?
Flushed skin is not a sign of syncope.
44
A centrifuge does which of the following?
Rotates rapidly.
45
All but which of the following may lead to hemoconcentration?
The needle going through the vein, causing blood to leak into the tissue.
46
How does EDTA work as an anticoagulant?
It prevents blood from clotting by binding calcium ions.
47
The organisational structure of the clinical laboratory refers to which of the following definitions?
The department divisions within the clinical laboratory.
48
What can result from the patient pumping their fist too much during venipuncture?
Hemoconcentration

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