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A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe
Downs' Syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take?
- answer-Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the
venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the
phlebotomist do first? - answer-Confirm the correct identity of the patient
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which
of the following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take? -
answer-Apply pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of
petechiae is a sign of reduced platelet function and carries an increased risk of
bleeding.
When collecting a routine blood sample, which of the following vessels should
the phlebotomist attempt to draw from first - answer-Median cubital
A diabetic patient states she prefers to be drawn on the inside of her wrist.
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? - answer-
Attempt to draw from the antecubital region. With any patient the antecubital
region is the first choice for a draw.
, Which of the following provides the phlebotomist the best protection when
drawing blood from a patient with active tuberculosis? - answer-N-95
respirator
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, which of the following samples
should the phlebotomist collect first? - answer-Blood Cultures are collected
first to prevent contamination
A phlebotomist must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the
following? - answer-clotting
For which of the following does emergency first-aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the victim warm
until help arrives? - answer-SHOCK
Performing a venipuncture for blood cultures differs from other venipuncture
procedures in that... - answer-The site is cleaned more stringently
Which of the following is the term for a donation of a patient's own blood for
an upcoming surgery? - answer-Autologeous donation
The tourniquet should be left of a patient's arm... - answer-for no longer than
60 seconds
A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in a hospital. The
patient extends his arm and turns his head away. Which of the following forms
of consent does this indicate? - answer-Implied consent