phlebotomy

this test is performed on newborns.

• bacteremia

• septicemia

• proteinuria

• phenylketonuria

best location to anchor the vein before performing the venipuncture.

• 3-4 inches lateral

• 1-2 inches medial

• 1-2 inches below

• 3-4 inches above

parameters that a phlebotomist considers when selecting a collection method should be...

• time of day, timing of specimen and test status

• patient condition, patient age, blood volume required

• ordering physician, number of tests ordered and diagnosis

• patient Height, gender and medications

what can stabilize a patients arm during the procedure?

• arm restraints

• blood pressure cuff

• cart

• wedge

when using a face shield, what mode of transmission are you trying to prevent exposure to when there is contact with body fluids?

• vector

• fomite

• percutaneous fluids

• permucosal fluids

what could be the result of using an expired blood collection tube?

• elevated RBC count

• loss of vacuum

• hemolysis

• hemoconcentration

if no vein is visible within the first inspection, what should you do before reapplying the tourniquet?

• tap the patients arm

• tell the patient to rest their arm in a downward position

• have them place an ice pack on the collection site

• tell the patient to pump their fist rapidly

where do you place the tourniquet on an impatient?

• top of the patients burn wound

• over the patients weeping rash

• above the iv site

• over the patients grown sleeve