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Pregunta 1
Pregunta
What is the most important venipuncture step?
Respuesta
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Collecting the specimen
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Positioning the patient
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Selecting supplies
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Identifying the patient
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
Which test is time-dependent?
Respuesta
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Glucose
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Cholesterol
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Bilirubin
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Potassium
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
Which sterilizer is used for blood cultures?
Respuesta
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Alcohol
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Lidocaine
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Bacitracin
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Chlorhexidine
Pregunta 4
Pregunta
What is the most commonly used vein?
Respuesta
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Median cubital
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Cephalic
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Radial
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Basilic
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
A hemogram is drawn in which color tube?
Respuesta
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Lavender top
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Green top
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Blue top
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Red top
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
Why is disposable equipment used?
Respuesta
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To reduce the spread of infection
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It's inexpensive
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For variety
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To take up less space
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
The venipuncture site is cleansed with 70% _____.
Respuesta
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iodine
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water
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isopropyl alcohol
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betadine
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
Which needle has the smallest diameter?
Respuesta
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20-gauge
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23-gauge
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18-gauge
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21-gauge
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
Which cells transport oxygen to the tissues?
Respuesta
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White blood cells
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Red blood cells
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Platelets
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Squamous cells
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
How long can a tourniquet remain on the arm?
Respuesta
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1 minute
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2 minutes
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5 minutes
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10 minutes
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
Specimens need to be shipped in what type of container?
Respuesta
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Watertight
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Paper
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Egg crate
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Plastic
Pregunta 12
Pregunta
Where can a patient acquire a nosocomial infection?
Respuesta
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At work
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At the doctor's office
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In the hospital
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At home
Pregunta 13
Pregunta
Specimens used as criminal tracking evidence are called _____.
Respuesta
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privileged
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private
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chain of custody
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bad
Pregunta 14
Pregunta
The process of killing all microorganisms in an area is called ______.
Respuesta
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cleaning
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sterilization
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autoclaved
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disinfection
Pregunta 15
Pregunta
Which body system regulates water balance and blood pH?
Respuesta
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Urinary
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Digestive
Pregunta 16
Pregunta
Which element is bound by EDTA to prevent clotting?
Respuesta
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Calcium
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Potassium
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Magnesium
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Sodium
Pregunta 17
Pregunta
Blood cultures require which samples for collection?
Respuesta
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anaerobic/aerobic
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aerobic/saline
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CO2/saline
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anaerobic/CO2
Pregunta 18
Pregunta
Which is not a VAD device?
Respuesta
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PICC line
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central venous line
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shunt
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sphygmomanometer
Pregunta 19
Pregunta
What can reduce pain at the venipuncture site?
Respuesta
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EMLA
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A tighter tourniquet
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Warm water
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Topical antiseptic
Pregunta 20
Pregunta
What site would be preferred with an open IV?
Respuesta
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In the IV tubing
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Above the IV
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Below the IV
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It cannot be done
Pregunta 21
Pregunta
All chemical supply manufacturers must provide this with their products?
Respuesta
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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Free disposal
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Warning signs
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Product pricing
Pregunta 22
Pregunta
Which body system is involved with breathing?
Respuesta
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Respiratory
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Nervous
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Digestive
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Cardiovascular
Pregunta 23
Pregunta
The heart is part of which body system?
Respuesta
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Skeletal
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Cardiovascular
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Muscular
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Integumentary
Pregunta 24
Pregunta
Which national organization recently changed its name to CLSI?
Respuesta
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OSHA
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NCCLS
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ASCP
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JCAHO
Pregunta 25
Pregunta
What does QNS mean?
Respuesta
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Not enough specimen
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Hard draw
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Patient was insulting
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Test ordered wrong
Pregunta 26
Pregunta
The lab test for extrinsic function is ____.
Respuesta
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partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
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prothrombin time (PT)
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platelet function time (PFT)
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lupus anticoagulation (LA)
Pregunta 27
Pregunta
Which tube is used when drawing alcohol specimens?
Respuesta
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Plain red top
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EDTA
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Sodium fluoride
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Sodium citrate
Pregunta 28
Pregunta
Tiny clots in additive tubes are due to ______.
Respuesta
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a traumatized draw
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not enough specimen
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insufficient mixing
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centrifuging too long
Pregunta 29
Pregunta
Which has the highest occurrence in healthcare?
Respuesta
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Hepatitis B
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HIV
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Hepatitis C
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TB
Pregunta 30
Pregunta
The process where an area becomes unclean is called _____.
Respuesta
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sterile
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contaminated
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prepped
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good enough
Pregunta 31
Pregunta
The most common nosocomial infection is ______.
Respuesta
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urinary tract
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dermal
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respiratory
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surgical
Pregunta 32
Pregunta
Grey tubes have which additive?
Respuesta
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EDTA
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Sodium citrate
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Sodium fluoride
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SPS
Pregunta 33
Pregunta
Tubes without an additive are what color?
Respuesta
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Lavender top
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Blue top
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Green top
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Red top
Pregunta 34
Pregunta
Skin punctures on adults are performed on which finger(s)?
Respuesta
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First finger
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Heel or foot
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Third or fourth finger
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Second finger
Pregunta 35
Pregunta
What is the most frequently used needle gauge?
Respuesta
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21
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18
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23
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16
Pregunta 36
Pregunta
The smallest human veins are called ________.
Respuesta
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capillaries
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arteries
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venules
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arterioles
Pregunta 37
Pregunta
The smallest human arteries are called _______.
Respuesta
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capillaries
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arteries
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venules
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arterioles
Pregunta 38
Pregunta
If a hematoma starts to form, what should you do?
Respuesta
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Finish drawing, not to worry
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Release tourniquet, remove needle, apply pressure
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Apply pressure above site
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Reposition needle
Pregunta 39
Pregunta
A protime is collected in what color tube?
Respuesta
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Red top
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Green top
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Lavender top
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Light blue top
Pregunta 40
Pregunta
AIDS stands for ______.
Respuesta
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auto immune deficiency symptom
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acquired immune disease state
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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auto inflammation disease state
Pregunta 41
Pregunta
The cellular components of blood are _______.
Respuesta
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Red blood cells
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White blood cells
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Platelets
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All of the above
Pregunta 42
Pregunta
When making blood smear slides, what angle works best?
Respuesta
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5 degrees
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10 degrees
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30 degrees
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90 degrees
Pregunta 43
Pregunta
Which color tube needs a 9:1 ratio to be accepted by the lab?
Respuesta
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Plain red top - blood bank
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Lavender top - hematology
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SST - chemistry
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Light blue top - coagulation
Pregunta 44
Pregunta
Which drawing method has the highest number of injuries?
Respuesta
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Tube holders
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Winged infusion sets (butterflies)
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Evacuated draws
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Capillary draws
Pregunta 45
Pregunta
Which protection works best for blood and skin contact?
Respuesta
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Gloves
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Respirator
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Gown
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Mask
Pregunta 46
Pregunta
What patient identification is a must besides name?
Respuesta
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Date of birth
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Diagnosis
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Address
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Social security number
Pregunta 47
Pregunta
Which test is used for diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia?
Respuesta
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Glucose tolerance
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Hemogram
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Potassium
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Urinalysis
Pregunta 48
Pregunta
How do you encourage bleeding on an infant heelstick?
Respuesta
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An ice pack
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Multiple punctures
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Squeezing hard
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Pre-warming
Pregunta 49
Pregunta
If a patient needs to collect urine for 24 hours, which container would work best?
Respuesta
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2 mL
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20 mL
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200 mL
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2,000 mL
Pregunta 50
Pregunta
Which technique works best if a patient has excessive arm hair or frail skin?
Respuesta
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Tie tourniquet over clothing
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Tie tourniquet tighter
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Don't use a tourniquet
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Find a different site
Pregunta 51
Pregunta
The site of a finger stick is cleansed and ______
Respuesta
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soaped
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swabbed with iodine
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allowed to dry
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No prep is needed
Pregunta 52
Pregunta
Physician and patient visits are considered privileged, which means ________.
Respuesta
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open to anyone
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not important
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confidential
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not available to the patient
Pregunta 53
Pregunta
Which technique will minimize aerosol contamination in the lab?
Respuesta
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Keeping the centrifuge lid closed
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Keeping doors closed
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Wearing gloves
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Opening all windows
Pregunta 54
Pregunta
Why is a 2.4 mm lancet not recommended for an infant heelstick?
Respuesta
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It can cause injury to the heel.
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It may not puncture deep enough.
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It may take multiple tries.
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It may require you to squeeze harder.
Pregunta 55
Pregunta
Fibrin strands may be caused by _______.
Respuesta
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centrifuging at too high a speed
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centrifuging too long
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centrifuging before the sample has clotted
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centrifuging after 2 hours
Pregunta 56
Pregunta
How soon after drawing should mixing begin?
Respuesta
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Immediately
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It's not needed
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Once all tubes are drawn
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After sitting
Pregunta 57
Pregunta
Can a phlebotomist draw blood from a patient that refuses?
Respuesta
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No.
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Yes, if a doctor tells them it's okay.
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Yes, if a nurse tells them it's okay.
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Yes, there's no choice in the matter.
Pregunta 58
Pregunta
A patient who stays overnight in the hospital is called a(n) _______.
Respuesta
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outpatient
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inpatient
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resident
Pregunta 59
Pregunta
If you have been vaccinated for Hepatitis B, which would be your next threat?
Respuesta
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HIV
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Hepatitis C
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H1N1
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Herpes
Pregunta 60
Pregunta
Which organism can not live in human fluids?
Respuesta
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Bacteria
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Fungus
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Virus
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Ticks
Pregunta 61
Pregunta
Why are tourniquets used during a blood draw?
Respuesta
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To eliminate pain
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To locate veins
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To distract the patient
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They are not needed
Pregunta 62
Pregunta
Why is protective isolation used?
Respuesta
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To protect phlebotomists
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To protect doctors
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To protect patients
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To protect everyone from germs
Pregunta 63
Pregunta
Sterility must be used when handling _____.
Respuesta
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IV supplies
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needle holders
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lab coats
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venipuncture trays
Pregunta 64
Pregunta
A glucose meter is used on patients with ______.
Respuesta
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diabetes mellitus
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anemia
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leukemia
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arthritis
Pregunta 65
Pregunta
Which is a blood borne pathogen?
Respuesta
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Urinary tract infection
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Strep throat
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Malaria
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Influenza
Pregunta 66
Pregunta
Phlebotomists should check blood tubes for _____.
Respuesta
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expiration dates
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faded labels
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warnings
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manufacturer's name
Pregunta 67
Pregunta
What do you do if a patient stops breathing while drawing blood?
Respuesta
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Keep drawing
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Stop and call for help
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Don't worry
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Shake them awake
Pregunta 68
Pregunta
Which National Fire color and number indicates that a chemical is easily dispersed and will burn?
Respuesta
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Blue, 2
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Red, 4
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White, 4
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Yellow, 1
Pregunta 69
Pregunta
Which National Fire color and number indicates that a chemical is easily dispersed and will burn?
Respuesta
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Blue, 2
-
Red, 4
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White, 4
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Yellow, 1
Pregunta 70
Pregunta
If a patient's bracelet and requisition do not match, what's your next step?
Respuesta
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Change the paper to match the bracelet
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Do not draw until resolved
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Ask a nurse to identify
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Ask the patient's roommate
Pregunta 71
Pregunta
If you lower a bed rail to draw a child, what do you do before leaving the room?
Respuesta
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Leave it down
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Return it to the upright position
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Ask the child which position they prefer
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Don't worry about it
Pregunta 72
Pregunta
What is the first step after you perform a skin puncture?
Respuesta
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Wipe away the first drop
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Immediately start collecting
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Make a blood smear just in case
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Clean with water
Pregunta 73
Pregunta
Which test must be kept warm and delivered directly to the lab?
Respuesta
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Cold agglutinin
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CBC
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Blood typing
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Blood gases
Pregunta 74
Pregunta
What is the life span of a red blood cell?
Respuesta
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60 days
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120 days
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5 days
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25 days
Pregunta 75
Pregunta
Why do you need a feathered edge when making blood smears?
Respuesta
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It spreads the cells out to a single layer.
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It helps the slides dry faster.
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It stains better.
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It's not necessary.
Pregunta 76
Pregunta
Why does a rubber sleeve cover one side on a multi-sample needle?
Respuesta
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It prevents blood from leaking into the holder.
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It makes tubes easier to push on.
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It decreases needle sticks.
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It keeps tubes from being contaminated.
Pregunta 77
Pregunta
For which test does a patient need to be fasting?
Respuesta
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Lipid
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Hemogram
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Blood typing
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Potassium
Pregunta 78
Pregunta
Which of these organisms serve as a reservoir host?
Respuesta
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Animals
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Humans
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Plants
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All of the above
Pregunta 79
Pregunta
When additive tubes are centrifuged, what is spun to the bottom?
Respuesta
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White blood cells
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Red blood cells
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Plasma
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Platelets
Pregunta 80
Pregunta
Phlebotomists should wash their hands _____.
Respuesta
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even if gloves are used
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before collection
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after collection
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All of the above
Pregunta 81
Pregunta
What do you do if the collection tube has blood on the outside of it?
Respuesta
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Wipe it down with disinfectant
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Discard the tube and redraw
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Pour it into a clean tube
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Don't worry about it
Pregunta 82
Pregunta
Sharps containers must have all of the following features except being _____.
Respuesta
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mold proof
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spill proof
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puncture proof
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tamper proof
Pregunta 83
Pregunta
Squeezing the finger too hard can cause false results due to ______.
Respuesta
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dilution with tissue fluid
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bacteria
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contamination
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clotting
Pregunta 84
Pregunta
OSHA is required to train staff for all of the following except ______.
Respuesta
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identification errors
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blood-borne diseases
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needle safety
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sharps disposal
Pregunta 85
Pregunta
If a patient starts to get raised, red blotches by the tourniquet, what should the phlebotomist do?
Respuesta
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Treat it as a possible latex reaction
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Ignore it
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Continue to draw
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Ask the patient if they're okay
Pregunta 86
Pregunta
If blood and urine specimens are lost for 2 weeks, can they still be used?
Respuesta
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No
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Only if you hurry
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Only if you refrigerate overnight
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Yes, if run within 24 hours
Pregunta 87
Pregunta
Which is not important when drawing a tube with an additive?
Respuesta
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Mixing the tube adequately
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Filling in order
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Filling until full
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Keeping the tourniquet on until the last tube is filled
Pregunta 88
Pregunta
Venipuncture should not be performed on a left arm if ______.
Respuesta
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there is an IV running in the left hand
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there is a full-arm cast
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there is a recent mastectomy
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All of the above
Pregunta 89
Pregunta
Treating all specimens as if they are hazardous and infectious is the basis of ______.
Respuesta
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universal precautions
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hazardous control
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patient education
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good practice
Pregunta 90
Pregunta
How are slides used to make blood smears disposed of?
Respuesta
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Sharps container
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Regular trash
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Sealed in biohazard waste
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Left out on the counter
Pregunta 91
Pregunta
What post-draw technique would you not use after drawing from an ill neonate (baby)?
Respuesta
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Label tubes
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Remove tourniquet
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Use tape
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No precautions need to be taken
Pregunta 92
Pregunta
A skin puncture sample is a good choice for testing when _______.
Respuesta
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veins are bruised and fragile
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a large amount of blood is needed
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multiple tests have been ordered
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at any time
Pregunta 93
Pregunta
The collection site is cleansed in a circular motion, starting ______.
Respuesta
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counter-clockwise
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from the center to the peripheral edge
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from the peripheral edge to the center
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any way
Pregunta 94
Pregunta
Phlebotomists should not draw too much blood from a small baby because the baby could be in danger of _______.
Respuesta
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a bad experience
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becoming anemic
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needing more blood later
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No danger
Pregunta 95
Pregunta
Which is not included in the patient bill of rights?
Respuesta
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Preferred nurse
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Refusal of treatment
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Informed consent
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Right to know
Pregunta 96
Pregunta
Where is the preferred collection site on an infant heel?
Respuesta
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Anywhere
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Posterior curve
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Middle of heel
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Medial or lateral aspect
Pregunta 97
Pregunta
A hemolyzed specimen can be caused by ________
Respuesta
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a traumatic venipuncture
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the wrong tube being drawn
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failure to mix the tube
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an overfilled tube
Pregunta 98
Pregunta
What step should a phlebotomist take if they have a needle stick exposure?
Respuesta
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Don't worry
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Tell their supervisor
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Go home at the end of their shift
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Ask the patient if they have anything
Pregunta 99
Pregunta
What is the most important information if a patient needs a GTT?
Respuesta
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No instructions are needed
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Eat right before
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Should be fasting for accurate results
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No testing is needed
Pregunta 100
Pregunta
What is the first step to take when entering a patient's room?
Respuesta
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Introduce and explain
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Check for a tray table
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Make sure they are sleeping
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Don't talk
Pregunta 101
Pregunta
A cholesterol (lipid) is best drawn ______.
Respuesta
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right after a big meal
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while fasting
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in the afternoon
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after urinating
Pregunta 102
Pregunta
The artery in the wrist is called the ______.
Respuesta
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radial
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jugular
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femoral
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cephalic
Pregunta 103
Pregunta
Which is the least appropriate for an infant venipuncture?
Respuesta
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Butterfly (winged infusion set)
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15-gauge needle
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Pediatric tubes
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3 cc syringe
Pregunta 104
Pregunta
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid regulates all lab testing in the US through _____.
Respuesta
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JCAHO
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HIPAA
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ASCP
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CLIA
Pregunta 105
Pregunta
What does the lab need to know when drawing therapeutic drug levels?
Respuesta
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Time of last dose
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Patient's diagnosis
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Time next dose is due
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Nothing
Pregunta 106
Pregunta
Which additive is used in microbiology blood culture tubes?
Respuesta
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EDTA
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SPS
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Sodium citrate
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Sodium fluoride
Pregunta 107
Pregunta
If a patient has 3 orders from 3 different doctors, what should the phlebotomist do?
Respuesta
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Draw all of them
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Draw them an hour apart
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Check for duplicate orders
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Toss out 2
Pregunta 108
Pregunta
If a glucose meter is cleaned, it is important to ______.
Respuesta
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call the company and ask
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check controls
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do nothing
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ask the patient if their results are okay
Pregunta 109
Pregunta
The HIPAA act requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish national standards for _____.
Respuesta
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improving customer services
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electronic healthcare transactions
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food services
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phlebotomy uniforms
Pregunta 110
Pregunta
If you need to mail a specimen, the label must include ______.
Respuesta
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the name and address of the lab
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warning labels
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"in case of leaking, send to the CDC"
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All of the above
Pregunta 111
Pregunta
Which of these may result in a failure to collect a specimen?
Respuesta
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Making a fist
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If the tourniquet is too loose
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Insufficient needle depth
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If the patient is taking medication
Pregunta 112
Pregunta
Which of these is a globally-recognized organization that develops and oversees standards and guidelines in lab testing?
Respuesta
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NCCLS
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JCAHO
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ASCP
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NCA
Pregunta 113
Pregunta
Which blood test should be protected from the light?
Respuesta
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Glucose
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Hemogram
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Bilirubin
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Potassium
Pregunta 114
Pregunta
A patient who donates blood for their own surgery is called a ______ donor.
Respuesta
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transfusion
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autologous
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blood typing
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This procedure is not done.
Pregunta 115
Pregunta
Phlebotomists are involved in which phase of testing?
Respuesta
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Pre-analytical
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Analytical
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Post-analytical
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None of the above
Pregunta 116
Pregunta
Why is it important to keep a log of all specimens collected?
Respuesta
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For pre-analytical QC
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For analytical QC
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For post-analytical QC
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No record is needed
Pregunta 117
Pregunta
If a patient's sleeve is too tight to pull up, what would you do?
Respuesta
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Tell them to reschedule
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Offer them a gown to change into
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Pull it up anyway
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Refuse to draw them
Pregunta 118
Pregunta
A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to _____.
Respuesta
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sort tubes of different colors
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store tubes at the correct temperatures
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measure blood oxygen levels
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separate liquid from the cells in the blood
Pregunta 119
Pregunta
When you send blood tubes by mail in a watertight container, they should be enclosed in a _____.
Respuesta
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paper box
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second durable watertight container
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secured, certified mail envelope
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overnight envelope
Pregunta 120
Pregunta
Anticoagulants are used to _____.
Respuesta
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fight infection
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prevent blood from clotting
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neutralize stomach acid
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inhibit bacterial growth
Pregunta 121
Pregunta
EMLA is a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine that can be used to _____.
Respuesta
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sterilize a venipuncture site
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anticoagulate whole blood
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topically anesthetize a draw site
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put a phlebotomy patient under
Pregunta 122
Pregunta
When blood seeps into the surrounding tissue during a venipuncture, a _______ can form.
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petechiae
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carbuncle
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hematoma
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hemolysis
Pregunta 123
Pregunta
The term that refers to right or wrong conduct is ______.
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empathy
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sympathy
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ethics
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rights
Pregunta 124
Pregunta
The purpose of the bleeding time test is to assess ______.
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platelet plug formation in the capillaries
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the pressure of the blood vessels
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elasticity in the major blood vessels
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the amount of blockage in the veins
Pregunta 125
Pregunta
Skin punctures may be indicated for use when ______.
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the patient is an infant, toddler, or preschooler
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only a small amount of blood is needed
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the patient's vein needs to be preserved for IV therapy
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All of the above
Pregunta 126
Pregunta
If a biohazard spills in the laboratory, a phlebotomist should first try to ______.
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call a physician to the site
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wash his/her hands
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contain the spill safely
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pull the fire alarm
Pregunta 127
Pregunta
The federal law that expanded in 2000 to protect the confidentiality of electronically stored health information is abbreviated as _____
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CLIA
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HIPAA
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OSHA
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EPA
Pregunta 128
Pregunta
A vein might be prone to collapse if the _______.
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vacuum tube is too large for the vein, the syringe plunger is pulled back too quickly, the vacuum tube loses its vacuum, or the tourniquet is too tight
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vacuum tube is too large for the vein, the syringe plunger is pulled back too quickly, or the vacuum tube loses its vacuum
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the vacuum tube loses its vacuum or the tourniquet is too tight
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vacuum tube is too large for the vein or the syringe plunger is pulled back too quickly
Pregunta 129
Pregunta
Before entering designated isolation rooms, phlebotomists should always ______.
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put on masks and foot coverings
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put on gowns and tie them
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check requirements on signs
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call a nurse or physician
Pregunta 130
Pregunta
The phase of laboratory testing that refers to test orders, test collection, and test sample preparation are all part of the _____ phase.
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exponential
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pre-analytical
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testing
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post-prandial
Pregunta 131
Pregunta
Hemolysis would cause rejection of a sample collected for _______ testing.
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potassium
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pregnancy
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rubella
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pyruvate
Pregunta 132
Pregunta
In performing phlebotomy on children, it is best to ____.
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talk softly and gently
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enlist the help of parents
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tell the truth if asked
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All of the above
Pregunta 133
Pregunta
One test often used to assess hemostasis before surgery is ____.
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blood culture
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hemoglobin
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platelet count
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bleeding time
Pregunta 134
Pregunta
The anticoagulant EDTA works by ______.
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binding prothrombin
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lysis of red blood cells
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inactivating thrombin
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binding calcium
Pregunta 135
Pregunta
A tube of blood that arrives in the laboratory without a label must be _____.
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labeled by the phlebotomist
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labeled by the doctor
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labeled by the nurse
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rejected automatically
Pregunta 136
Pregunta
The ____ must be followed exactly whenever drawing patient test samples that may be used in a legal proceeding.
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chain of command
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chain of custody
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standard deviation
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coefficient of variation
Pregunta 137
Pregunta
Knowing when to collect peak and trough levels is important when drawing ______.
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blood cultures
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therapeutic drugs
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cortisol levels
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estrogen levels
Pregunta 138
Pregunta
An appropriate means of communicating with a patient who is profoundly hearing-impaired might include ______.
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ignoring the patient entirely
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talking only to a hearing relative
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using written communication
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trying to speak a little louder
Pregunta 139
Pregunta
If a nurse stops to ask you to draw a patient for a post-prandial glucose, what would you need to know?
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When they last ate
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If they have showered
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When they will eat next
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If they have therapy scheduled
Pregunta 140
Pregunta
Where would be the best location option for blood collection on this patient?
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Hematoma
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IV in hand
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Mastectomy
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2-finger amputation - 5 years ago
Pregunta 141
Pregunta
How would you confirm diabetes in a patient?
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Lipid test
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A1C
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Potassium
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Glucose tolerance
Pregunta 142
Pregunta
While working the lab, you pick up a pen left on the counter and place it in your mouth. What type of exposure would this be?
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Strict
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Vector
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Contact
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Vehicle
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