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AMCA COLLECTION OF BLOOD AND NON-BLOOD SPECIMENS (29%) QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
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AMCA COLLECTION OF BLOOD AND NON-BLOOD SPECIMENS (29%) QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
Blood specimensdraws, CLSI order of draw - ANSWER 1. Sterile Tube (blood cultures) - Yellow top
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2. Coagulation Tube - Light Blue top
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3. Serum Tube - Red top (glass or plastic) tube
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4. SST (Serum Separator Tubes) - Speckled Red/Gray, Tiger top, or Gold BD Hemoguard,
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5. PST (Plasma Separator Tubes) - Light Green or Dark Green top
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6. EDTA Tube - Lavender top
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7. Glycolytic Inhibitor Tube - Gray top
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Syncope - ANSWER Sudden fainting can occur during specimen collection
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Hematoma - P
ANSWER This occurs when blood is leaking into the surrounding tissues, can be caused by advancing the n
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eedle too far or at the wrong angle, causing it to go through the vein
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Petechiae - P
ANSWER These are small, red, smooth, hemorrhagic spots appearing on a patient's skin, which indicates t
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hat minute amounts of blood have leaked in the skin epithelium. It can be caused by applying the tourniqu
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et too tight.
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Excessive bleeding - P P
ANSWER Coagulation times may vary if the patient is on a blood thinner. Be sure to apply appropriate pres
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sure for a longer period for patients taking anticoagulants
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Hemoconcentration - P
ANSWER A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and molecules may be
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caused by prolonged tourniquet application
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, Hemolysis - P
ANSWER This occurs when RBC's are lysed; hemoglobin is released and serum, which is normally straw col
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ored, becomes tinged with pink or red
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Collapsed vein - ANSWER Too strong of a vacuum on a small vein may cause the vein to collapse.
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Lack of blood flow -
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ANSWER A lack of adequate blood flow can be attributed to several factors. Blood will not flow if a defecti
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ve evacuated tube without proper vacuum is used
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Pediatric patients, Psychological needs -
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ANSWER It is important to always calm pediatric patients, explain procedures, and involve the parents wh
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Geriatric patients, Physical Changes -
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ANSWER Reduction in the collagen and elasticity in the skin of geriatric patients can lead to easy bruising l
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onger coagulation times.
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Geriatric patient Considerations - P P P
ANSWER Such as hearing loss, visual impairment, Parkinson's disease, arthritis, or dementia.
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Guidelines for collecting specimens from geriatric patients - ANSWER -
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Be sure to identify the patient using his/her ID bracelet.
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-Using a dermal puncture, when possible, will reduce blood loss and bruising.
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Apply the tourniquet more loosely and over clothing, if possible, to prevent bruising or collapsing of the ve
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in.
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Massage the area to promote blood flow when locating veins, and ensure veins are anchored securely so t
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hey do not roll.
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Patients with VADs - P P P
ANSWER Only specially trained personnel may perform blood collection from vascular access devices (VA
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Ds).
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