Phlebotomy

Alcohol, Betadine, and Iodine must be avoided when collecting which type of sample?

• ETOH
• EDTA
• PTT
• K

Normal fasting glucose range:

• 100-200 mg/dL
• 125 mg/dL or higher
• 50-70 mg/dL
• 70-100 mg/dL

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

To produce a plasma sample, clotting must be prevented. Clotting is inhibited by adding a chemical substance called an __________to the blood. 

• Alcohol
• Anticoagulant
• Thinning Solution
• Clot Buster

First choice, easy to palpate, less tendency to roll

• Median Cubital Vein
• Cephalic Vein
• Foot Vein
• Hand Vein

What is the preferred method of collection for children under 1 year old, and adults whose veins are inaccessible?

• Straight Needle
• Capillary Collection
• Butterfly System
• Venipuncture

__________ is elevated in all hemolyzed samples.

• Glucose
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Calcium

Butterfly needles are typically what size?

• 23g
• 18g
• 12g
• 28g

Green tubes contain what additive?

• Hemoglobin
• Heparin
• Hematocrit
• Hepatic

Which should be drawn first?

• CBC
• Blood Chemistry
• Blood Cultures
• Liver Functions

GTT stands for what?

• Green Test Tube
• Geriatric Temperature Test
• Gray Test Tube
• Glucose Tolerance Test