Final Review Time!

What is the most important step in venipuncture:

• Patient identification
• Washing your hands
• Explanation of procedure
• Verification of test

What does PPE stand for:

• Preprandial Evacuated
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Path Precaution Elevation
• Preanalytical Post Elastic

What is the best way to let a clean site dry:

• Blow to dry
• Air dry
• Wipe with gauze
• Fan it

OSHA requires all phlebotomists to be trained regarding what:

• Laboratory competencies
• Blood borne pathogens and needle safety
• Order of draw
• Priority of draw

All specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what:

• Standard precautions
• Red bags
• MSDS
• Bleach

What organization should be contacted regarding employee safety and unsafe working conditions:

• CDC
• OSHA
• CLSI
• CAP

What color tube and which additive is used for a protime and APTT:

• Green, Heparin
• Lavender, EDTA
• Light blue, Na citrate
• SST, Gel separator

What color tube and additive is used for CBC, Hct, Hgb, Sed rate:

• Green, Heparin
• Lavender, EDTA
• Light blue, Na Citrate
• SST, Gel separator

Which tube has no additive:

• Green
• Grey
• Yellow
• Red

What is the ratio of blood to additive in a light blue tube:

• 10 to 1
• 2 to 1
• 9 to 1
• 5 to 1