CLINICAL PHLEBOTOMY CH8
SMARTBOOK
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What is another common term for the process of venipuncture or capillary puncture?
- -drawing blood
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How often should a tray or cart used to transport blood collection equipment be
restocked? - -- regularly
- when needed
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According to OSHA regulations, when are gloves required to be worn for phlebotomy
procedures? - -during the procedure
Venipuncture gloves are frequently made from which type of materials? - ✅✅--
synthetic vinyl
- vitrile
- nitrile
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If soap and running water are not available, what can a phlebotomist use to cleanse
his/her hands between patients? - -hand sanitizer
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Why is proper handling of phlebotomy equipment of the utmost importance for both
the patient and the phlebotomist? - -safety
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What must the collection site be cleaned with to decrease the chance of infection? -
-antiseptic
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Trays and carts used to store and transport blood equipment should be _____ -
-- clean
- orderly
- well stocked
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What types of strong antiseptics may be used depending on the site or collection
procedure when additional sterility is needed? - -- iodine
- chlorhexidine gluconate
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According to OSHA regulations, when should gloves be changed for phlebotomy
procedures? - -after each patient
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Which of the following should not be used to cover a puncture site when applying
pressure after venipuncture? - -- kleenex
- tourniquet
, - cotton ball
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What kind of gloves were widely used in the past but have been discontinued due to
employee and patient allergies? - -latex
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The patient should be advised to avoid doing what to prevent the return of bleeding
after venipuncture? - -- lifting
- bending the elbow
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If your hands show any type of visible contamination or soilage, what should you do?
- -wash them
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According to what guidelines should sharps containers be disposed of? -
-OSHA
What type of antiseptic is frequently used to clean collection sites? - ✅✅-alcohol
prep pads
What kind of warmer is commonly used for dermal puncture on infants? - ✅✅-heel
warmer
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What may happen if alcohol preps are used for blood collection for a blood alcohol
test? - -contamination
What patient information must a label contain? - ✅✅-- name
- unique identifier
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What can be taped to the patient's skin to serve as a pressure bandage after blood
collection? - -gauze
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Which type of patients have fragile skin and therefore should not have adhesive
bandages placed directly on their skin? - -elderly
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What is the term for destruction of red blood cells caused by excessive agitation? -
-hemolysis
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What needle disposal containers are designed to protect healthcare personnel from
accidental needle sticks? - -sharps containers
How many inches above the puncture site is a tourniquet applied? - ✅✅-3-4 inches
What is used to increase the blood flow to the intended puncture site? - ✅✅-- a
tissue warmer
- a warm towel or cloth
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