Phlebotomy Review 2, 3, 5, & 6

A minimum of ______ forms of identification are the most commonly used.

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

A patient's full name, DOB, and social security are acceptable for

• access to medical records

• payment of services

• identifying a patient.

The AC fossa is the area between the forearm and upper arm, commonly known as "the bend" and is.........

• the preferred site for venipuncture.

• the second choice for venipuncture.

• the last choice for venipuncture.

The median cubital vein is often the ______ choice of phlebotomy technicians and is located in the center or near the center of the antecubital fossa and doesn't usually move when punctured.

• second

• third

• first

The cephalic vein is located lateral aspect of the AC fossa. It is a large vein and can usually be seen. It is the ____ choice, but it tends to _____ and cannot be easily stabilized.

• 2nd, roll

• 1st, move

• 3rd, roll

Searching for a vein is done by ______ and ______.

• looking, listening

• visual examination, feeling

• visual examination, palpation. 

• hearing, smelling

What does the C stand for in the fire acronym "RACE"?

• Cause 

• Call

• Contain

• Carbon Dioxide

In which situation is alcohol based hand sanitizer NOT appropriate?

• Before putting on gloves

• After removing visibly soiled gloves

• After smoking

• Before entering a patients room

Disease that is spread from person to person

• Communicable

• Epidemic

• Cancer

• Non-Communicable

"An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or risk thereof."

• Nosocomial Infection

• Joint Commission Survey

• Sentinal Event

• PTSD