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