Phlebotomy CCMA

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Sodium heparin is an additive to what color test tube? Options: Blue, Green, Gray, Pink

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Green

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Capillary puncture is:

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a safe, rapid way to collect a blood sample from a capillary.

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A tourniquet left in place too long can affect blood test results.

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TRUE

Front

The proper use and disposal of safety needles:

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can decrease needlestick injury and can protect the patient and phlebotomist.

Front

Blood collection tubes hold approximately 4-8ml of blood.

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False it is 6-10ml of blood

Front

The smaller the gauge number of the venipuncture needle, the ________ the hole (lumen) within the needle.

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larger

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The tip of the venipuncture needle is ________. (Choose the BEST answer)

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beveled

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This is used for: Blood chemistries (electrolytes, lipid panel, cholesterol), Coagulation Studies (PT/PTT), Hematology (CBC, WBC differential), Blood glucose

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Blood chemistries (electrolytes, lipid panel, cholesterol)

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This is used for glucose

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glucose

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The first thing you do when you walk in the patients room is...

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Introduce yourself