specimen collection

Question 1

Never draw out the syringe without removing first the tourniquet to avoid __

Answer 1

hematoma

Question 2

Avoid prolonged application of tourniquet to avoid __

Answer 2

hemoconcentration

Question 3

Do not extract blood from patients while they are receiving intravenous medication because these solutions may influence the __.

Answer 3

chemical analysis

Question 4

Blood specimens obtained must be placed in appropriate containers for each specific test. The blood specimen collected with anticoagulants must be well mixed to prevent __

Answer 4

coagulation

Question 5

collection priorities

Answer 5

routine samples
asap samples
stat samples

Question 6

have the highest priority and are usually ordered from the emergency department

Answer 6

stat tests

Question 7

are usually collected early in the morning but can be collected throughout the day during scheduled “sweeps” (collection times) on the floors or from outpatients

Answer 7

routine samples

Question 8

-means “as soon as possible.” The response time for the collection of this test sample is determined by each hospital or clinic and may vary by laboratory tests.

Answer 8

ASAP

Question 9

sample is to be collected, analyzed, and results reported immediately.

Answer 9

STAT

Question 10

npo (non per orem); “nothing by mouth”

Answer 10

fasting sample

Question 11

examples of timed samples

Answer 11

Glucose Tolerance Tests
2-Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Lactose Tolerance Test

Question 12

what are the type of samples

Answer 12

fasting samples
timed samples
blood culture

Question 13

composition of whole blood

Answer 13

Liquid portion of unclotted blood
With anticoagulant
Contains albumin, globulin and fibrinogen

Question 14

The first step in learning to perform a venipuncture is knowledge of the __

Answer 14

needed equipment

Question 15

advantage of evacuated tube system

Answer 15

Blood is collected directly into the evacuated tube, eliminating the need for transfer of specimens and minimizing the risk of biohazard exposure

Question 16

ETS includes

Answer 16

Double-pointed needle
Needle holder
Color-coded evacuated tubes

Question 17

refers to the diameter of the needle bore

Answer 17

needle gauge

Question 18

Sharpened end of the needle

Answer 18

point

Question 19

The end of the shaft that forms a flat, slanted surface

Answer 19

bevel

Question 20

the hollow core of the needle/opening

Answer 20

bore/lumen

Question 21

the long slender stem of the needle

Answer 21

shaft

Question 22

where the needle is attached

Answer 22

hub

Question 23

for 2 way needle. Where the tube is punctured

Answer 23

rubber sleeve

Question 24

Needle Size for Veni:

Answer 24

1-inch and 1.5-inch lengths are used

Question 25

uses a shield that the phlebotomist locks over the needle tip after completion of the venipuncture

Answer 25

Eclipse blood collection needle (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ)

Question 26

made of rigid plastic and may be designed to act as a safety shield for the used needle

Answer 26

needle holdrs

Question 27

___directs that holders must be discarded with the used needle.

Answer 27

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 28

NEEDLE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
criteria

Answer 28

Rigid, puncture-resistant, leak-proof disposable “sharps” containers labeled BIOHAZARD that are easily sealed and locked when full.

Question 29

• also known as Vacutainers and are available in glass and plastic.

Answer 29

evacuated tubes

Question 30

Contain a premeasured amount of vacuum for blood collection

Answer 30

evacuated tubes

Question 31

The amount of blood collected in an evacuated tube ranges from __ mL and is determined by the size of the tube and the amount of vacuum present.

Answer 31

1.8 to 15

Question 32

The advantage of this system is that the phlebotomist is able to control the suction pressure on the vein by slowly withdrawing the syringe plunger.

Answer 32

syrnge

Question 33

For drawing blood from patients with small or fragile veins

Answer 33

syringe

Question 34

Routinely used for venipuncture range from 2 to 20 mL

Answer 34

syringe

Question 35

for performing venipuncture from very small or very fragile veins often seen in children and in the geriatric population

Answer 35

winged blood collection set

Question 36

The primary antiseptic used for cleansing the skin in routine phlebotomy is ___

Answer 36

70 percent isopropyl alcohol.

Question 37

For collections that require additional sterility, such as blood cultures and arterial punctures, the stronger antiseptics such as___(for patients allergic to iodine) are used to cleanse the area

Answer 37

iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate

Question 38

. __ tape should be used for persons who are allergic to adhesive bandages.

Answer 38

Latex-free