Final Exam NCCT Study Guide Exam Questions and Elaborated Answers

Final Exam NCCT Study Guide Exam Questions and Elaborated Answers What does ETS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Evacuated Tube System What is the most common gauge needle used for phlebotomy? - CORRECT ANSWER21g What is the proper term for a "butterfly" needle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Winged Infusion Set What is the most common gauge used for a butterfly needle? - CORRECT ANSWER23g The guard that covers the contaminated needle after the venipuncture is referred to as what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety cap What are the 3 main components of the ETS system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Multisample needle, Tube holder (hub), Evacuated tubes What is the purpose of the flanges on the hub/tube holder? - CORRECT ANSWERSafety (easy to insert/remove tubes) What should be done before using a syringe for blood draw? - CORRECT ANSWERPrime the plunger (pull in/out to loosen) What must be used to safely transfer blood from a syringe into the required tubes for testing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use hub In the multi-sample needle system, what stops the blood from leaking out when interchanging tubes in the hub? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rubber sleeve What types of bandages are acceptable to use for post-venipuncture care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgical tape (paper/plastic), coban, Where do you dispose of contaminated needles? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharps container What is commonly used to puncture the skin when microsampiing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lancet What is the Order of Draw? - CORRECT ANSWER-Culture Yellow Blue Red Gold SST Green Lavender Pink Gray Yellow Why do we abide by the Order of Draw? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduce effects of carry-over What is Informed Consent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Permission given by patient to me after explaining procedure What are some areas to avoid when drawing blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bruise (hematoma), Calloused, Blue (Cyanotic), Cold, I