AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH EXAM ACTUAL

AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH EXAM (ACTUAL / )

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What is the most common cause of blood culture contamination? --- Answers_---Improper skin preparation.

Under what circumstances should a tube be pre-labeled? --- Answers_---never

How many unsuccessful attempts at venipuncture are allowed before seeking additional assistance is required? --- Answers_---2

For elderly patients, in what circumstances would a capillary puncture be performed rather than venipuncture? --- Answers_---The patient has a tendency to form clots.

What test requires that it be chilled in ice right after collection?--- Answers_---arterial gases, ammonia, lactic acid, pyruvate, and ACTH.

If one is used, when should the tourniquet be removed? --- Answers_---Prior to withdrawal 1 / 2

What is the maximum depth a heel stick should penetrate? --- Answers_---2.0 mm

In what location are nutrients and gasses exchanged in the body? --- Answers_---capillaries.

Septicemia can be detected by what type of test? --- Answers_---Blood culture

Which color tube needs to be filled completely? --- Answers_- --Blue

What can be done to make drawing easier on a patient with rolling veins? --- Answers_---You can anchor the vein

If an intoxicated person refuses a blood sample to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs at the request of a police officer, what is the best course of action? --- Answers_--- Request that the officer get a warrant

When performing quality control checks, tubes should be discarded under which circumstances? --- Answers_---The stopper has small cracks

When should tubes be labeled? --- Answers_---After the draw, but before exiting the patient's room

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