CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician Questions and Answers 2023

CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician Questions and Answers 2023 What mask needs to be worn in a room with airborne isolation precautions N-95 Mask (plus gloves & a gown) What does PPE stand for Personal Protective Equipment What PPE needs to be worn in a room with droplet isolation precautions Gloves, mask, eye protection & gown What PPE needs to be worn in a room with contact precautions Gloves & gown What gauge needle will cause hemolysis 25 gauge (and above) (to small & it breaks the blood up; to large and it slams into the back of the tube) What is the range of needle gauges for blood donation 16-18 gauge Needles for phlebotomy should be pitched how many degrees 15o-30 degree angle Needles should be inserted how far ¼"- ½" or until you reach a change of resistance What are the three vessels of the anti cubital fossa Median Cubital Vein, Cephalic Vein, Brachial/basilic Vein Which vessel is the first choice for a blood draw Median Cubital Vein Which vessel is the second choice for a blood draw Cephalic Vein Which vessel is the third choice for a blood draw Brachial/basilic Vein Which vessel is lateral to the patient's body Cephalic Vein What are the names of the three main vessels of the body Veins, arteries, capillaries What are the microscopic blood vessels responsible for O2 exchange Capillaries How much blood is needed for each blood culture bottle Adults: 8-10ml (3-4ml in each bottle, aerobic & anaerobic) How many liters of blood does the average adult have 5 (4-6 liters) What is the name of the part of the blood which suspends all of its whole material Plasma What is serum Plasma without the clotting factor What type of anemia can occur in infants because of frequent excessive blood drawing Iatrogenic anemia What is the lifespan of an RBC 90-120 days What does CBC stand for Complete blood count What is a CBC with differential measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelet levels, hemoglobin and hematocrit What are responsible for forming clots Platelets (Thrombocytes) What element of the blood is responsible for achieving hemostasis Platelets What is the term for an increase in the number of formed elements of blood due to a decrease in plasma Hemoconcentration If an emergency arises during a blood draw, what is the first action of the phlebotomist Stop