Phlebotomy Final Exam Review
True or False
Infections can occur even if the patient is not presenting symptoms Ans: True
True or False
Sharps containers are spill proof Ans: True
True or False
Tourniquets are placed just above the AC Ans: False
Tourniquets are place 3-4 inches above the AC
How far below the AC should the skin be pulled with the non-dominate hand? Ans: 6 inches
What is the most common type of antiseptic? Ans: 70% isopropyl alcohol
Alternative to alcohol as an antiseptic? Ans: Chlorahexidine or iodine
Define nosocomial infection Ans: Infection acquired as a result of being in a health care facility
OSHA Ans: Protects employees
FDA Ans: Regulates food and drugs
HIPAA Ans: Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability
Reverse Isolation Ans: Isolation procedures used when a patient is susceptible to infection
Order of Draw Ans: SPS, light blue, serum, green, lavender/purple, white and gray.
Common test ordered with a pink tube? Ans: Blood typing
Common test with a black tube? Ans: ESR; Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
What type of additive is in a royal blue tube? Ans: Clot activator
Common test ordered with a yellow ACD tube? Ans: Genetic testing
Discard tubes Ans: Clear, red, SST, gray
pH of blood Ans: 7.4; more basic than water
Average amount of blood in adults? Ans: 5 liters
True or False
Infections can occur even if the patient is not presenting symptoms Ans: True
True or False
Sharps containers are spill proof Ans: True
True or False
Tourniquets are placed just above the AC Ans: False
Tourniquets are place 3-4 inches above the AC
How far below the AC should the skin be pulled with the non-dominate hand? Ans: 6 inches
What is the most common type of antiseptic? Ans: 70% isopropyl alcohol
Alternative to alcohol as an antiseptic? Ans: Chlorahexidine or iodine
Define nosocomial infection Ans: Infection acquired as a result of being in a health care facility
OSHA Ans: Protects employees
FDA Ans: Regulates food and drugs
HIPAA Ans: Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability
Reverse Isolation Ans: Isolation procedures used when a patient is susceptible to infection
Order of Draw Ans: SPS, light blue, serum, green, lavender/purple, white and gray.
Common test ordered with a pink tube? Ans: Blood typing
Common test with a black tube? Ans: ESR; Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
What type of additive is in a royal blue tube? Ans: Clot activator
Common test ordered with a yellow ACD tube? Ans: Genetic testing
Discard tubes Ans: Clear, red, SST, gray
pH of blood Ans: 7.4; more basic than water
Average amount of blood in adults? Ans: 5 liters
