PMLS 2 LEC MIDTERMS QUIZ 2

It is a set of learned abilities that enable an individual to interact competently and appropriately in a given social context.

• Social skills

• Clerical skills

• Technical skills

Commonly used skill that contributes the most errors in the laboratory setting

• Social skill

• Clerical skill

• Technical skill

A number to identify all paperwork and supplies associated with each patient

• Barcode

• Medical Records number

• Accession number

• QR code

What is the main purpose of greeting your patient?

• To assess the medical condition of the patient

• To create a personal connection with the patient

• To follow the procedure to the dot

A cheerful, pleasant manner and an exchange of small talk will help to put a patient at ease as well as divert attention from any discomfort associated with the procedure.

• true

• false

It is ok to tell the patient, “This is not going to hurt.”

• true

• false

Blood may be collected from a standing patient.

• true

• false

Tourniquet is applied 3 to 4 inches above the intended venipuncture site to restrict venous blood flow.

• true

• false

The tourniquet ends should point toward the elbow to prevent them from contaminating the blood collection site.

• true

• false

The nondominant hand is used to firmly secure the vein while the collection equipment is held and the needle inserted using the dominant hand.

• true

• false