UCLA Phlebotomy Exam 1 & Exam 2| STUDY BUNDLE SET (2024/ 2025) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
UCLA Phlebotomy Exam 1 (2024/ 2025)
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Q: Hematology Department
Answer:
– study of blood and blood forming tissues
– Blood typing, cross match testing
– CBC test: platelet count, red blood cell, white blood cells, hemoglobin, the size and weight of
cells
Q: Coagulation Department
Answer:
would perform a PT test or aPTT test to access blood clotting in a patient
Q: diplomacy
Answer:
use of talking and tact to solve problems
Q: Microbiology Department
Answer:
-analyzes the presence of microorganisms which cause infection
tests: Culture and sensitive test- culture=growth sensitive= reacts to antibiotics
gram stain—> gram positive or negative
Q: Immunology/Serology Department
Answer:
-determines the antigen-antibody reaction of the body
tests: dna testing and organ transplant
Q: Blood bank department
Answer:
This is where blood is collected, stored and prepared for typing and transfusion
Q: Urinalysis Department
Answer:
– Can be performed in several areas of the lab
– 3 parts: physical=color, chemical=smell, microscopic
– dipstick, urine culture, random specimen, clean-catch midstream specimen, catheterized
specimen
Q: CLSI
Answer:
Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute; an organization that set the gold standard which is
globally recognized
Q: CAP
Answer:
College of American Pathologists
-sets the gold standard for phlebotomist
Q: Joint commission (JCAHO)
Answer:
-accredited agency for hospitals and nursing homes
-inspects every 2 years
– enforces CSLI gold standard and works with CAP
Q: CLIA
Answer:
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
-ensures quality lab testing.
Q: infection control program
Answer:
primary goal- reduce the risk of epidemic infections
Q: AIDS
Answer:
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Q: Bloodborne pathogens
Answer:
Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease
Q: contaminated
Answer:
presence of blood or infectious material on an item or surface
Q: Contaminated Laundry
Answer:
laundry which has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials
Q: contaminated sharps
Answer:
Any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin
example – needles
Q: Decontamination
Answer:
Physical, chemical, means to remove bloodborne pathogens on surface
example- 1:10 bleach or purple wipes
Q: engineering control
Answer:
controls that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogen hazard
-example- safety cap on needle
Q: Exposure incident
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UCLA Phlebotomy Exam 2 (2024/ 2025)
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Q: how much total blood volume of an infant is used in 10 mL tubes
Answer:
5-10%
Q: when dermal puncture is inappropriate
Answer:
-patients that are severely dehydrated
-poor circulation
-when a specimen requires plasma
-when you need large amounts of blood
Q: dermal puncture equipment
Answer:
-slides(PRN)
-lancets
-mircrotubes (PRN)
usual PPE
Q: three types of dermal puncture devices
Answer:
laser, puncture, lancets
Q: dermal puncture device
Answer:
used for fingers where repeated punctures are performed
Q: lancets
Answer:
used for infants heel sticks, it slices thru the capillary bed making it less painful and require
fewer repeat punctures and shorter collection time
Q: order of draw for capillary punctures (clsi)
Answer:
-arterial blood gas (ABG)
-EDTA
-other additives
-serum specimens
Q: osteomyelitis
Answer:
can happen if you puncture the bone during collection, inflammation of the bone
Q: dermal puncture site selection
Answer:
-puncture the 3rd and 4th fingers at the tip on the fleshy pad
-use the heel of children under 2
-should be free of scars, bruises, rashes
-swollen areas are avoided
-use a warm pink site
-warm skin prior (PRN)
Q: why are swollen areas avoided when selecting a site for puncture
Answer:
the accumulation of interstitial fluid can interfere with test results
Q: sites to never puncture: dermal
Answer:
-very tip of the finger its closest to the bone
-never use the pinky
never use the index finger due to calluses and discomfort
Q: fingerstick procedure
Answer:
- select site
- warm prn
- cleanse with alcohol in circular motion and allow to dry
-perform puncture - wipe away first drop with gauze
- fill collection tube
-apply band aid
Q: why do we wipe away the first drop of blood
Answer:
to avoid contamination by picking up alcohol residue, or interstitial fluid
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