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MLPAO Test Prep ~ Hematology Questions and Answers Graded A What does CBC stand for? Complete Blood Count What are the formed elements of blood? WBC, RBC, and Platelets EDTA Anticoagulant Maintains cell shape and size and prevents blood from clotting by binding to calcium Heparin Anticoagulant Initiates cell clumping and provides blue background staining Citrate Anticoagulant Dilutes the blood due to the volume of the liquid and is used for platelet count only CBC handling and storage: Refr...

Yellow Tube 1 - Blood cultures SPS Aerobic bottle drawn first/anaerobic second This tube is drawn first due to infection purposes Use chloraprep for aseptic site Mix 8-10 times Lavender Tube 5 - Anticoagulant EDTA- sodium or potassium Common tests- CBC Prevents clotting by binding calcium Prevents platelet clumping Preserves shape of cell NEVER BEFORE HEPARIN Mix 8-10 times Post prandial glucose test - Glucose test performed after ingestion of a meal Hematopoiesis - bl...

Medical Assistant 2024 Exam Test Questions Marking Scheme What are the 3 veins that are located in the antecubital fossa? - Answer --Median cubital vein -Cephalic vein -Basilic vein Tiger Top & Red Top Tube -Additives? -Common Tests? -How many times do you invert? -What part of the lab does this tube go to? - Answer -Tiger: Serum Separator tube (SST) Additive: Glass particles, silica, & thixotropic gel. Tests: chemistry, lipids, cardiac enzymes (CKMB & Troponin) Invert: 8 time...

What is the most important step in venipuncture? A. Patient identification B. Washing your hands C. Explanation of procedure D. Verification of test - correct answer -A. Patient identification What is PPE? - correct answer -Personal Protective Equipment (gowns, gloves, mask) What is the best way to let a clean site dry? A. Blow to dry B. Air dry C. Wipe with gauze D. Fan it - correct answer -B. Air dry OSHA requires all phlebotomists to be trained regarding what? - correct answ...

PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024 3rd or 4th finger for adults, heel stick for infants; Lancet cut across ridges; hold the tube horizontal when filling. Don't sqeeze finger too tightly or milk the finger. Wipe off 1st drop. - correct answer Capillary Puncture If you pull on the plunger of the syringe too hard or too quickly during a draw or you use too strong of a vaccum for the vein, this can happen... - correct answer The vein can collapse An agent used to preven blood clotting a...

Phlebotomy Technician All Answers Correct When collecting blood from a capillary stick, you should always____________. - wipe away the first drop of blood What are the three primary veins used for venipuncture? - basilic, cephalic and median cubital How long can a tourniquet be left on? - 1 minute Where should a tourniquet be placed for venipuncture? - 3 to 4 inches above the draw site When cleansing a site for venipuncture, you should wipe at the intended draw site and______________...

What does CBC stand for? - ANSWER Complete Blood Count What are the formed elements of blood? - ANSWER WBC, RBC, and Platelets EDTA Anticoagulant - ANSWER Maintains cell shape and size and prevents blood from clotting by binding to calcium Heparin Anticoagulant - ANSWER Initiates cell clumping and provides blue background staining Citrate Anticoagulant - ANSWER Dilutes the blood due to the volume of the liquid and is used for platelet count only CBC handling and storage: Refrigera...

bacteriostatic -Correct Answer drugs that do not kill the bacteria, but slows their growth culture and sensitivity -Correct Answer take a blood culture so we can determine where the bacteria is growing; sensitivity report determines the best treatment antibiotic combos -Correct Answer Additive potentiative antagonisitic empiric therapy -Correct Answer treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been obtained definitive therapy -Correct Answer antibiotic therap...

What does CBC stand for? - ANSWER Complete Blood Count What are the formed elements of blood? - ANSWER WBC, RBC, and Platelets EDTA Anticoagulant - ANSWER Maintains cell shape and size and prevents blood from clotting by binding to calcium Heparin Anticoagulant - ANSWER Initiates cell clumping and provides blue background staining Citrate Anticoagulant - ANSWER Dilutes the blood due to the volume of the liquid and is used for platelet count only CBC handling and storage: Refrigera...

Medical Assistant Certification Review 100% Correct standard universal precautions is treating all patients as if they are capable of transmitting diseases. warfarin a blood thinner. electrical force the ECG term vector refers to antitussive is a drug used to suppress coughing. (CBC) is a blood test done in a lavender tube which has an additive called EDTA. the fastest pulse rate infants have dermis & epidermis part of the integumentary system. activate safety device for disposal in phleb...