Phlebotomy Part 3 All Answers Correct

Phlebotomy Part 3 All Answers Correct A phlebotomy technician should identify that the order of the draw for capillary collections is different from venipuncture foe which of the following reasons? A. The risk of hemoconcentration B. An increase rate of coagulation C. Smaller size specimens D. Additive cross-contamination B. An increase rate of coagulation - thromboplastin is realized when the skin is punctured, causing blood to clot more quickly. Therefore, there is an increased rate of coagulation during capillary collections. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who is on droplet precautions. in addition to the following standard precaution, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician apply before entering the patients room? A. Gown B. Mask C. Goggles D. Shoe covers B. Mask - in addition to the following standard precaution, the technician should wear a mask when preforming a venipuncture for a patient who is on droplet precautions. For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician place a specimen in a biohazard bag for transport to an outside laboratory? A. The biohazard bag ensures prompt transportation of the specimen. B. The biohazard bag prevents a possible exposure incident C. The biohazard bag allows a whole blood specimen to be placed in the freezer D. The biohazard bag maintains the proper in vitro characteristics of the specimen B. The biohazard bag prevents a possible exposure incident - the technician should identify that a biohazard bag reduces possible exposure to the incident After a phlebotomy technician performs a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the correct procedure collecting the blood? A. Smear the blood on the circle B. Saturate each circle with one drop of blood C. Touch the heel to the center of the circle D. Apply multiple drops of blood on each circle B. Saturate each circle with one drop of blood - when preforming a heel puncture, the technician should wipe away the first blood, saturate each circle with one drop, and allow it to dry for 4 hr. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient who has scabies. which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician use? A. Goggles B. Mask C. Gown D. Face shield C. Gown - the technician should follow contact precautions when interacting with a patient who has scabies. contact precaution required wearing gloves and a gown. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to preform a blood draw when the patient states that he is severely allergic to latex. which of the following actions should the technician take? A. Tie a latex tourniquet and release it as soon as blood flow begins B. Use a blood pressure cuff and inflate it to 40 mmHg C. Use double surgical tubing D. Tie a latex tourniquet over the patients clothing B. Use a blood pressure cuff and inflate it to 40 mmHg - Foe a patient who has an allergy to latex, the technician should use a blood pressure cuff to inflate it to