MEDCA National Exam Questions and Answers All Correct
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MEDCA National Exam Questions and Answers All Correct
Serum should be transported to the laboratory for testing and separated from blood cells? - Answer-2 hours
The last step in any phlebotomy procedure including skin puncture - Answer-Check that the bleeding has stopped and thank the patient f...
MEDCA National Exam Questions
and Answers All Correct
Serum should be transported to the laboratory for testing and separated from blood
cells? - Answer-2 hours
The last step in any phlebotomy procedure including skin puncture - Answer-Check that
the bleeding has stopped and thank the patient for cooperating
Quality control records includes: - Answer-1. expiration dates
2. stability information
3. storage information
4.proper use
5. precision of testing supplies/ reagents
6. accuracy of testing supplies/ reagents
What variable represents a preanalytical variable that might affect laboratory testing
results - Answer-1. exercise
2. hemolysis
3. transport
4. sample collection
- Answer-
Werum should be transported to the laboratory within what time frame? - Answer-within
2 hours
- Answer-
Once they enter the bloodstream mature red blood cells live for approximately? -
Answer-120 days
If the phlebotomist collects blood in the neonatology department what type of patient is
he or she performing on? - Answer-hours to a few days old
If a blood specimen has a seperation device how many times should it be centrifuged -
Answer-1 time
The primary purpose of infection control is to _____________ - Answer-prevent the
spread of infection within a hospital or other health facility
, When collecting blood in an evacuated tube with an anticoagulant what is the
importance of having the tubes remain upright - Answer-it prevents hemolysis
Cultural sensitivity for phlebotomists involves learning about: - Answer-1. beliefs
2. traditions and practices
3. values
Butterfly needle - Answer-Another term for a winged infusion set.
in most cases when should blood be collected to determine blood levels of medications
- Answer-30 minutes after the medication is administered
Before performing venipuncture a pair of gloves should be put on in front of patient
because ____ - Answer-it is a reassuring safety conscious gesture for both the patient
and the worker
When drawing blood the vein that is most preferred is _____ - Answer-Median cubital
Monoject monoletter is _____ - Answer-Safety device for collecting capillary blood
Blood for lead levels are collected in - Answer-light blue
If blood pressure is 120/80 120 is? - Answer-systolic
supine position - Answer-lying on back, facing upward
The process of determining if a person will react after a transfusion is called - Answer-
type and cross match
components in a chain of infection - Answer-1. a susceptible host
2. the source
3. poor isolation technique
one of the safest and most efficient methods of specimen transport is a ______ -
Answer-pneumatic tube system
red topped tube - Answer-cytogenetic analysis requires whole blood collection in a
_____
best angle for spreading a blood smear by using 2 glass slides is _______ degrees -
Answer-30 degrees
what causes pooling of blood in veins? - Answer-tourniquet
For newborns, the penetration depth of safety lancets for blood collection must be: -
Answer-2.0 mm
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