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1. The two circulations of the heart are A. Tricuspid and Bicuspid B. Pulmonary and Systemic C. Right Ventricle and Left Ventricle D. Right Atrium and Left Atrium - ANSWERSPulmonary and Systemic 2. Pulmonary Circulation carries A: Oxygenated blood throughout the body. B. Deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood from the lungs. - ANSWERSDeoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood from the lungs. 3. What kind of valve is the tricuspid valve? A. Atrioventricular B. Semi-l...

Characteristics imperative to a phlebotomist - ANSWERSDependability, honesty, integrity, empathy and compassion, professional appearance, interpersonal skills Circulatory system function - ANSWERSdeliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, & enzymes to cells and transport cellular waste (CO2) to organs where they can be expelled The two circulations - ANSWERSPulmonary & Systemic Pulmonary circulation - ANSWERScarries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs and returns oxygenat...

Hemoglobin A1C Assay - ANSWERSMeasures sugar level in blood for past 3-4 months Normal Hemoglobin A1C Assay Result - ANSWERS4.0 and below Pre-diabetic Hemoglobin A1C Assay Result - ANSWERS7.0 and above Median Cubital Vein - ANSWERSMost preferred for phlebotomy Select Lancet Size - ANSWERSPhlemotomist should ____ prior to performing capillary puncture Chain of Infection - ANSWERS1) Agent 2) Reservoir 3) Portal of Exit 4) Mode of Transmission 5) Portal of Entry 6) susceptible host ...

A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome. Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take? A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture. B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood C) Draw the Patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure D) Ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm...

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient's arm and observes a sore at the site where the tourniquet is to be placed. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWERSTie the tourniquet over the patient's sleeve to prevent any further damage to the skin. The Joint Commission recommends using the patient's full name and which of the following pieses of information to ensure accurate inpatient identification? - ANSWERSMedical record number A phle...

Hand washing - ANSWERSWhich of the following is the most important procedure in the prevention of disease transmission in heath care institutes? Gloves, googles or face shield, gown, and mask - ANSWERSWhich of the following is the proper sequence for removal of isolation apparel after blood collection in an isolation room? Gown, mask, goggles or face shield, and gloves - ANSWERSWhich of the following is the proper sequence for putting on a complete set of PPE? Material Safety Data Sheet...

Order Of Draw - ANSWERS1) Sterile Blood Cultures 2) Light Blue Top 3) Red Top 4) SST (Tiger Top) Serum Separator Tube 5) PST (Light Green Top) Plasma Separator Tube 6) Green Top 7) Lavender Top 8) Gray Top Sterile Blood Culture or (Yellow Top) - ANSWERSAdditive: Media or SPS Tests: Looks for bacteria in the blood Light Blue Top - ANSWERSAdditive: Sodium Citrate Type: Anticoagulant Tests: Coagulation Studies: PT, PTT, APTT Binds to calcium to prevent coagulation Tube must be c...

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? - ANSWERSFace mask while collecting a blood specimen, a phlebotomy technician notices the glass collection tube is cracked. Which of the following actions should the technician use? - ANSWERSDispose of the tube in a sharps container A phlebotomy technician is performing a glucometer reading...

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? - ANSWERSSodium fluoride A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which of the following questions should the technician ask? - ANSWERS"Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth" Which of the following is a potential co...

A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: - ANSWERSHemolyzed Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing? - ANSWERSLavender No anticoagulants are found in which tube? - ANSWERSPlain Red Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test? - ANSWERSGray What is the anticoagulant that prevents platelets from clumping and preserves the appearance of blood cells for m...