CCMA Phlebotomy Review (NHA)| 110 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Things to explain to pt. before drawing pt.'s blood: Correct Answer: 1. how long the procedure will take 2. level of pain (typically bee sting) 3. what they can expect to experience after blood draw 4. leave bandage on for 15 minutes and no heavy lifting for 1 hour afterwards Requisition form for ALL patients having blood drawn must have: Correct Answer: name of physician who ordered it pt. name: first, middle initial, last pt. DOB type of test date of test test status (ex. fasting, timed) special precautions (ex. latex allergy) Requisition form for inpatient blood draw must also have: Correct Answer: room #, bed #, id # Requisition for for outpatient blood draw must also have: Correct Answer: billing information and ICD9 codes What are the 3 veins acceptable for blood draws in adults? Correct Answer: Median cubital, Basilic, Cephalic If you can't access the Median Cubital, Basilic or Cephalic veins, what should use next in adult patients? Correct Answer: Dorsal part of hand Site of blood draws in patients < 1 y/o Correct Answer: scalp, wrists, medial ankle Site of capillary collection in patients 2+ y/o Correct Answer: side of middle or ring finger Site of capillary collection in patients < 1 y/o Correct Answer: medial or lateral plantar portions of heel If a patient has been fasting for the blood draw, the question you must ask is: Correct Answer: "When was the last time you ate or drank anything other than water?" If it's a basal state blood draw, the questions you must ask are: Correct Answer: "When was the last time you exercised? And when was the last time you ate or drank anything other than water?"