MEDCA Phlebotomy Exam Prep CHAPTER 3 | Questions with 100 % correct answers | Verified

What is supine position? - patient is laying face-up in their back What is prone position? - patient is laying face-down on their stomach What are 2 tests that a patient would fast for? - glucose or cholesterol What is the most requested timed specimen? - glucose level What is glycolytic action? - breakdown of glucose What are the 3 methods of collection blood? - -venipuncture -capillary -arterial To determine a level of medication, when should the blood be collected? - just before the next does of medication What is the most preferred site for blood drawing? - medial cubital veins What is an alternative site for venipuncture when arms cant be used? - Basilis vein and dorsal hand veins What areas should you avoid in a blood draw? - those with a hematoma or scars of previous mastectomy Where should the tourniquet be applied? - 3-4 inches above selected puncture site