Term Blood specimen additive that inhibits metabolism of glucose | | Definition |
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Term Serum specimen collected in | | Definition |
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Term Anticoagulants that remove calcium from specimen by forming insoluble calcium salts | | Definition Sodium citrate, EDTA, oxalate | |
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Term Lavender-stopper tubes used to collect | | Definition |
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Term One reason ETS is preferred blood collection system | | Definition Exposure of blood to contaminants is avoided | |
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Term Measurement of copper, trace element, requires collection in | | Definition |
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Term Blood-to-additive ratio most critical | | Definition |
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Term Disinfectant preferred by HICPAC for use on surfaces and instruments | | Definition EPA-registered sodium hypochlorite product | |
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Term Sink not available, phlebotomist should clean hands with | | Definition Detergent-containing wipes followed by a sanitizer | |
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Term Properly applied tourniquet should | | Definition Restrict venous and arterial blood flow | |
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Term Gauge of needle used primarily for infant or child veins | | Definition |
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Term Types of ETS tube additives | | Definition Anticoagulants, Clot activators, Separator gels
All of the above
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Term Plastic red-top tubes contain | | Definition |
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Term Improper handling or storage of tubes can affect | | Definition Additive integrity, shape of tube, vacuum of tube
All of the above | |
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Term Test affected by cross-contamination from light-blue top | | Definition |
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Term Using needle smaller than 23 gauge increases chance of hemolyzing specimen | | Definition |
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Term Carryover of additive unlikely to affect a partial thromboblastin time | | Definition |
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Term Used to obtain high degree of antisepsis | | Definition |
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Term Preferred solution to use to clean up blood spills | | Definition EPA-approved bleach product | |
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Term Gauge of a needle relates to | | Definition |
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Term Multi-sample needles available in gauges | | Definition |
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Term Plays no role in deciding what size tubes to use for ETS blood collection | | Definition Patient allergy to antiseptics | |
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Term Stopper color used to identify coagulation | | Definition |
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Term Tube to yield a serum sample | | Definition |
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Term Tube stopper color indicating prescence or absence and type of additive in tube | | Definition |
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Term Heparin prevents blood from clotting by | | Definition |
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Term Department to conduct test on SPS tube | | Definition |
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Term Tube with royal-blue top and lavender label contains | | Definition |
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Term Substance that is anticoagulant | | Definition |
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Term Substance contained in serum separator tube | | Definition |
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Term Purpose of antiglycolytic agent | | Definition |
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Term Best tube to collect ETOH specimen | | Definition |
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Term Tubes needed to collect CBC, PTT, and STAT | | Definition Light-blue, Green, Lavender | |
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Term Test collected in light-blue top | | Definition |
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Term STAT test collected in lithium heparin tube | | Definition |
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Term Stopper color indicates EDTA | | Definition |
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Term Anticoagulant contained in Plasma Separator Tube | | Definition |
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Term Purpose of Sodium Citrate | | Definition Protect coagulation factors | |
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Term An anticoagulant is unable to | | Definition Inhibit the metabolism of glucose | |
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Term Gel separator tube containing EDTA | | Definition |
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Term Additive contains a substance inhibiting phagocytosis of bacteria by white blood cells | | Definition Sodium polyanethol sulfonate | |
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Term Test most affected by tissue thromboplastin contamination | | Definition |
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Term Test most affected by carryover of K2EDTA | | Definition |
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Term Fewest number of tubes needed to collect a CBC and protime when using butterfly on a patient who is difficult draw | | Definition |
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Term Trace element specimen tube should be collected | | Definition |
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Term Pink-top tube containing EDTA primarily used for | | Definition |
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Term Tubes to collect PT, STAT, Lytes, and BC | | Definition |
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Term Stopper color containing either of two different form of anticoagulant salt | | Definition |
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Term Additive found in 4 different tubes with different colors | | Definition |
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Term Stopper color same for two different additives used by two departments | | Definition |
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Term Tubes with different-colored stoppers go to chemistry department | | Definition |
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Term Additive most commonly used for chemistry test | | Definition |
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Term Which three tests most likely had questionable results and needed redrawn | | Definition |
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Term Tube added to ones collected to check for metal poisoning | | Definition |
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Term Tube/additive used to collect DNA tests | | Definition |
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Term Electrolytes should never be collected in | | Definition |
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Term Item unnecessary when performing routine venipuncture | | Definition |
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Term Evacuated tubes fill automatically when stopper pierced | | Definition Premeasured vacuum in each tube | |
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Term Adhesive bandages are choking hazard and shouldn't be used on children 2 and under | | Definition |
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Term Underfilled additive tube will have incorrect blood to additive ratio | | Definition |
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Term Phlebotomist has dermatitis | | Definition Wear a barrier hand cream or lotion | |
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Term Decontamination of hands after glove removal essential | | Definition Hand contamination might not be visible to naked eye | |
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Term After blood spill, disinfectant applied and must sit how many minutes to be effective | | Definition |
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Term Purpose of trans-illumination device | | Definition Locate veins for venipuncture | |
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Term Needle safety features work by | | Definition Covering or shielding the needle
Retracting the neede after use
Usind device to blunt the needle ALL OF THE ABOVE | |
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Term OSHA require that after use | | Definition Tube holders with needles attached be disposed of as a unit | |
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Term Tubes designed by manufacturer to be "short draw" | | Definition Made to fill only partially | |
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Term Ok to transfer blood from tube into another tube if additives are same | | Definition |
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Term Solution used to clean site before routine venipuncture | | Definition |
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Term Gauze pads better choice than cotton balls | | Definition Cotton ball fibers can stick to the site | |
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Term ClSI standards advise against using these on children 2 and under | | Definition |
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Term Deleted from list of required characteristics of sharps container | | Definition |
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Term | Definition Used once and then discarded | |
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Term Vigorously mixing a specimen can cause hemolysis | | Definition |
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Term Criterion used to decide which needle gauge to use | | Definition Size and condition of vein | |
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Term Needle gauge with largest bore or lumen | | Definition |
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Term Purpose of rubber sleeve covering tube end of needle | | Definition Prevent leakage of blood during tube changes | |
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Term Phlebotomy needle that doesn't have safety feature | | Definition Must be used with holder that has safety feature | |
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Term Mixing additive tubes properly involves | | Definition Turning the wrist 180 degrees and back | |
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Term Cleaning agent in hand sanitizers | | Definition |
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Term Important to fill oxalate tubes to stated fill capacity because excess oxalate | | Definition Causes hemolysis of blood specimens | |
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Term Glass particles present in SST | | Definition |
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Term Tourniquet should not be left on longer | | Definition |
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Term Part of syringe that shows measurements in cc or ml | | Definition |
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Term Part of evacuated tube holder meant to aid in smooth removal of tube | | Definition |
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Term Best choice of equipment for drawing difficult veins | | Definition |
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Term Mixing equipment from different manufacturer's | | Definition |
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Term Most likely to increase chance of hemolyzing specimen if using | | Definition 25-gauge butterfly needle to collect from small child | |
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Term Purpose of tourniquet in venipuncture procedure | | Definition Enlarge veins so they are easier to find and enter | |
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Term If blood pressure cuff used, pressure must be | | Definition Below patient's diastolic pressure | |
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Term Needle safety devices must | | Definition Create a barrier between a user's hand and the needle after use | |
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Term ETS holder and syringe transfer device look similar, difference is | | Definition Permanently attached needle with a sleeve inside the transfer device | |
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Term PT and platelet count ordered on 80-year old female patient | | Definition No tube was drawn to remove air from butterfly tubing | |
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Term If microclots are detected in a hematology specimen, it cannot be used and must be recollected | | Definition |
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Term Head space in evacuated tube is | | Definition Consistent amount of airspace left when tube is filled properly | |
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