Best Practices of Phlebotomy

1.       What is the order of draw for multiple blood tubes?

• Random Order

• Lavender, light blue, yellow

• Light blue, yellow, Lavender

• Yellow, lavender, light blue

Why is it important to confirm patient identity and a proper history before sample collection in geriatric care?

• Elders often forget their names

• To prevent medication errors

• It is not important in Geriatric care

• Both A and B

• Both B and C

Case study: Lab X upgraded its transportation to Pneumatic chutes. The staff is very excited about reduction in turn around time. The specimens are collected and transported to the lab within 10 minutes of collection. After one month of implementation, rate of fibrin threads and manual work around to remove fibrin in serum gel rubes increased drastically. They follow the best practices of specimen collection. What could be the possible reasons.

• Patients are on therapy

• Inadequate time to clot

• Tube quality issue

• Issue with Pneumatic Chute

Rejection of the specimen happens due to?

• Unlabeled sample, insufficient patient information, information mismatch

• Broken or leaking tube/container

• Sample collected in wrong tube/container

• All of the above

Which of the following sites is not suitable for phlebotomy

• Infected Sites

• Tattoos

• Hematomas

• All of the above 

During a venipuncture procedure a sudden swelling occurs around the puncture site. You should...

• Call for help

• Immediately remove the tourniquet and needle, then apply pressure

• Continue with the procedure

• Apologize to the patient while waiting for help

What is the significance of using a tourniquet in phlebotomy?

• To increase the visibility of veins

• To ensure patient comfort

• To maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

• To manage risks and prevent loss or injury

What is the significance of patient consent in phlebotomy?

• To ensure the patient is aware of the procedure

• To protect the phlebotomist legally

• To maintain patient's rights

• All of the above

Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed?

• Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues

• Apply a hot pack to the site if swelling or discoloration occurs

• Have the patient bend the arm at the elbow to reduce bleeding

• Apply pressure to the site while removing the needle

A Phlebotomist is collecting five tubes of blood. During which of the following times should the technician release the tourniquet?

• After the collection is complete

• While the last tube is filling with blood

• Within 1 minute

• Within 2-3 minutes