What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - correct answer Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - correct
answer Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect -
correct answer 8-10 ml per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - correct answer Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - correct answer Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin &
mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - correct answer introduce yourself and
explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel
or stick? - correct answer Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - correct
answer Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - correct
answer 70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - correct
answer Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
correct answer Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - correct answer
Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - correct answer Reduction of risks and injuries to
employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - correct answer EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - correct
answer Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - correct
answer A light blue tube is best
, According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected
first - correct answer Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - correct
answer The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be
done - correct answer PT must document the process of cleansing the site with
chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - correct answer Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - correct answer Precaution gown and gloves must be
worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - correct
answer A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - correct answer
Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - correct answer
2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - correct answer
Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
correct answer To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should - correct
answer Draw from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - correct answer For
ABG analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - correct answer Patient finishes drinking glucose
solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is - correct answer Lavender, green,
gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered - correct answer The sodium fluoride tube should be
used
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