Question 1

If the patient refuses a blood draw after a needle stick what is the procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is informed the blood will be drawn anyway 
B)  The patient's previous blood sample is tested 
C)  Due to patient confidentiality, nothing can be done 
D)  The therapist's blood will be drawn and tested immediately 
A)  The patient is informed the blood will be drawn anyway 
B)  The patient's previous blood sample is tested 
C)  Due to patient confidentiality, nothing can be done 
D)  The therapist's blood will be drawn and tested immediately

Question 2

If the vacuum tube is pushed in too soon or attached to the needle too soon,what would happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unnecessary contamination will occur at the draw site. 
B)  The angle of the needle stick should be increased. 
C)  A larger needle needs to be used. 
D)  The negative pressure stored in the tube will be lost. 
A)  Unnecessary contamination will occur at the draw site. 
B)  The angle of the needle stick should be increased. 
C)  A larger needle needs to be used. 
D)  The negative pressure stored in the tube will be lost.

Question 3

If the blood clots in the tube or needle,what should the phlebotomist do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replace the vacuum collection tube. 
B)  Remove the tube from the needle and releasing the tourniquet while leaving the needle in the vein. 
C)  Advance the needle. 
D)  Start over. 
A)  Replace the vacuum collection tube. 
B)  Remove the tube from the needle and releasing the tourniquet while leaving the needle in the vein. 
C)  Advance the needle. 
D)  Start over.

Question 4

What is defined as the invasive puncturing of a vein for the purpose of collecting blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Venous blood gas sampling 
B)  Phlebotomy 
C)  Arterial blood gas sampling 
D)  Transcutaneous blood sampling 
A)  Venous blood gas sampling 
B)  Phlebotomy 
C)  Arterial blood gas sampling 
D)  Transcutaneous blood sampling

Question 5

How long should the area be scrubbed with antimicrobial soap after an accidental needle stick?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 seconds 
B)  2 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  The area should not be scrubbed 
A)  30 seconds 
B)  2 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  The area should not be scrubbed

Question 6

What has most likely happened if the phlebotomist notices a quick flash of blood into the tube; then the blood flow stops?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vacuum collection container is unusable. 
B)  The patient is on blood thinning medication. 
C)  The needle has gone completely through the vein. 
D)  Contamination of the blood draw site has occurred. 
A)  The vacuum collection container is unusable. 
B)  The patient is on blood thinning medication. 
C)  The needle has gone completely through the vein. 
D)  Contamination of the blood draw site has occurred.

Question 7

There is an obligation for the respiratory therapist to protect himself from inadvertent exposure to blood specimens.How is this accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge 
B)  Preparation 
C)  Procedure 
D)  All of these 
A)  Knowledge 
B)  Preparation 
C)  Procedure 
D)  All of these

Question 8

If the patient is taking blood thinning medication,what should the phlebotomist do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hold pressure on the blood draw site longer 
B)  Inform the patient the stick may hurt worse than normal 
C)  Notify the supervisor for special vacuum collection tubes 
D)  Contact the physician for special instructions 
A)  Hold pressure on the blood draw site longer 
B)  Inform the patient the stick may hurt worse than normal 
C)  Notify the supervisor for special vacuum collection tubes 
D)  Contact the physician for special instructions

If the patient refuses a blood draw after a needle stick what is the procedure?

If the vacuum tube is pushed in too soon or attached to the needle too soon,what would happen?

If the blood clots in the tube or needle,what should the phlebotomist do?

What is defined as the invasive puncturing of a vein for the purpose of collecting blood?

How long should the area be scrubbed with antimicrobial soap after an accidental needle stick?

What has most likely happened if the phlebotomist notices a quick flash of blood into the tube; then the blood flow stops?

There is an obligation for the respiratory therapist to protect himself from inadvertent exposure to blood specimens.How is this accomplished?

If the patient is taking blood thinning medication,what should the phlebotomist do?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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Exam 7: Phlebotomy

If the patient refuses a blood draw after a needle stick what is the procedure?

If the vacuum tube is pushed in too soon or attached to the needle too soon,what would happen?

If the blood clots in the tube or needle,what should the phlebotomist do?

What is defined as the invasive puncturing of a vein for the purpose of collecting blood?

How long should the area be scrubbed with antimicrobial soap after an accidental needle stick?

What has most likely happened if the phlebotomist notices a quick flash of blood into the tube; then the blood flow stops?

There is an obligation for the respiratory therapist to protect himself from inadvertent exposure to blood specimens.How is this accomplished?

If the patient is taking blood thinning medication,what should the phlebotomist do?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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