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PHLEBOTOMY-CALHOUN EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -40 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation

Question 1: BBP

Answer:

bloodborne pathogen; a disease producing microorganism that can be present in blood and other body fluids

Question 2: NCCLS

Answer:

National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards; develops standards for accurate performance of lab procedures based on voluntary consensus

Question 3: serum

Answer:

the liquid that remains and lacks fibrinogen when clotted blood is centrifuged

Question 4: centrifugation

Answer:

process of spinning specimens at high speeds to separate liquid from cellular portions based on density

Question 5: stat

Answer:

requires immediate attention

Question 6: butterfly

Answer:

winged infusion set

Question 7: impervious

Answer:

liquid cannot pass through

Question 8: biohazard

Answer:

a body fluid, tissue, or substance that could potentially cause a BBP infection

Question 9: order of draw

Answer:

Blood culture, Nonadditive, Coagulation, Gel, Heparin, EDTA, Fluoride

Question 10: NAACLS

Answer:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Question 11: vacuum tube

Answer:

a specimen collection tube, sealed to contain a vacuum, which can draw a specimen inside through a needle

Question 12: drawing station

Answer:

places designated for collecting blood specimens

Question 13: CLIA

Answer:

Clinical Laboratroy Improvements Act of 1988; regulates all lab procedures, quality assurance procedures, and the personnel performing them

Question 14: tourniquet

Answer:

they restrict the flow of blood in the area being drawn and often makes it easier to locate and penetrate a suitable vein

Question 15: pressure bandage

Answer:

bandage that is tightly applied over gauze to control bleeding

Question 16: EDTA

Answer:

ethylenedamine-tetraacetic acid; an anticoagulant frequently used when collecting blood specimens for hematology

Question 17: PPE

Answer:

personal protective equipment; provides barrier protection from bloodborne pathogen exposure

Question 18: disinfectant

Answer:

a chemical that kills microorganisms, too corrosive for the skin

Question 19: anchoring

Answer:

process of positioning the finger of the nondrawing hand in a way that secures the vein being punctured

Question 20: phlebotomy

Answer:

the collection of blood and associated procedures

Question 21: anticoagulant

Answer:

a chemical added to prevent blood from clotting

Question 22: antiseptic

Answer:

a chemical that inhibits the growth of microorganisms; 70% alcohol if frequently used

Question 23: hemolysis

Answer:

the breaking of the cell membrane and freeing of the contents

Question 24: certification

Answer:

satisfactory completion of an educational program including skills and exams

Question 25: gauge

Answer:

unit used to measure the insid diameter of a needle

Question 26: informed consent

Answer:

patients have been given details of the procedure, associated risks, possible side effects, and other information prior to the procedure

Question 27: QNS

Answer:

quantity not sufficient to provide accurate test results

Question 28: skin puncture

Answer:

collection of blood by capillary puncture