phlebotomy

An individual who collects blood specimens is knowns as a

• vampire

• venipuncturist

• optometrist

• phlebotomist

phlebotomy includes which of the following

• skin punctures

• arterial punctures

• venipunctures

• all of the above

which of the following is NOT a method for performing venipunctures

• butterfly method

• syringe method

• retractable lancet method

• vacuum tube method

when collecting a venous blood specimen to be transported to an outside laboratory for testing, which of the following should be consulted for information on collecting and handling requirements

• laboratory directory

• manufacturer's instructions of the test system

• physicians' desk reference

• medical dictonary

which of the following is the proper method for identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture

• state the patients full name and DOB and ask the patient to verify this information

• ask the patient to state his or her full name and date of last visit

• ask the patient to state his or her full name and DOB

• ask the patient for two forms of written identification

all of the following are guidelines that should be followed when assembling equipment and supplies for venipuncture except

• check each blood tube for damage

• do not substitute one blood tube for another

• check the expiration date of the blood tubes

• label each blood tube with one unique patient identifier

what position should be used for a venipuncture if a patient appears nervous or has fainted in the past from a venipuncture

• semi-fowler

• prone

• sims

• sitting

you need to collect a venous blood specimen from a patient to run a FBG. which of the followingwould be an inappropriate statement to make to the patient during this procedure

• which arm was used in the past to draw blood from you

• please do not move during this procedure

• this procedure will not hurt

• when did you last eat or drink

when collecting a blood speciment using the vacuum tube method of venipuncture, venous reflux is prevented by

• keeping the patients arm in a downward position

• inserting the needle at a 15- degree angle to the patients arm

• filling the evacuated tubed to the exhaustion of the vacuum

• removing the tourniquet before withdrawing the needle from the patients arm

the purpose of apply a tourniquet when performing venipuncture is to

• make the patients veins mosre visible and easier to palpate

• prevent hemolysis of the blood specimen

• make the procedure more comfortable for the patient

• make it easier to insert the needle