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WorksheetsPhlebotomy Chap 8
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the first thing you need before you perform phlebotomy?
Doctor orders
a sharp needle
patient consent
labeled tubes
Requisition forms are
not necessary, the lab knows what to do
to be filled out accurately
always electronic
always computer generated
Is it ever okay to interrupt a doctor meeting with a patient to get your blood draw?
No never, ever, never
No, wait until the doctor has left the room
Yes, the doctor will understand
Yes if it is a STAT or timed test
The patient's name should be verified by
reading their name on the chart
reading their name on the ID band
asking them to state their name and verifying it on the ID band
asking "Are you John Doe?"
With patients who are needle phobic, you should
show them that the needle is very small
discuss this in great length to calm them
tell them that everyone is afraid of needles
do none of the above and complete the task quickly and calmly
What is step 3?
Identify the patient
Verify diet restrictions
sanitize hands
position patient
What is step 8?
Prepare the equipment
clean the site
reapply the tourniquet
anchor vein
Why is it important not to shake or vigorously mix the filled blood tubes?
the anticoagulant will not mix properly
you will get plasma when you want serum
it is okay to do, that is what we must do
it causes hemolysis
What causes iatrogenic anemia?
removing too much of someone's blood
it is a rare genetic condition
the cause is unknown
sickle cell anemia
Can a venipuncture be performed with a patient in a wheel chair?
no, always transfer the patient to a phlebotomy chair
no, it's never safe
yes, the patient can help
yes, but you shouldn't
Why should you face the patient when labeling the tubes after the procedure?
so the patient can see that you are doing your job
so that you can check on your patient to make sure they are okay after the procedure
you don't need to face them
What is the last step in the venipuncture procedure?
label tubes
transport specimens to the lab
thank the patient
place tubes in sharps container
