module 5

aerobic blood cultures should be drawn ___ in the proper order of draw with a butterfly.

first

anaerobic blood cultures should be drawn ___ in the proper order of draw with a butterfly.

second

correct steps for swaddling an infant

1. spread out blanket, folding over a corner. 2. lay infant on blanket with head above folded area. 3. wrap the corner over infant’s body and tuck beneath back, going under the right arm. 4. fold up the bottom. 5. wrap corner around infant’s body and tuck under their back on left side.

which of the following actions should you take when assisting another health care professional in performing a procedure?

transfer blood from a syringe to tubes.

maple syrup urine:

may cause coma, brain damage, and developmental delay because the body is not capable of breaking down necessary amino acids

galactosemia

may cause vomiting, jaundice, or enlarged liver, and when left untreated, can result in failure to thrive because the body cannot break down the sugar galactose

hypothyroidism

may cause fatigue and a slower heart rate because the body is unable to produce enough of the necessary thyroid hormones

cystic fibrosis

may cause diabetes and liver disease and adversely impact many organs in the body because of the mucus that the body builds that can lead to difficulty digesting food and breathing

PKU

may cause seizures, behavior problems, and intellectual disability because the body is unable to convert phenylalanine into a required amino acid

when performing a throat culture test, which of the following steps is essential to prevent contamination of the sample?

open the swab packaging and remove the swab without touching the tip.

what is the primary reason for performing a 2-hr postprandial glucose tolerance test?

to measure the patient's blood glucose levels after they have eaten a meal.

for which of the following reasons should metabolic syndrome tests be performed within the first week following an infant’s birth?

to provide the best chance for curing or treating detected diseases.

which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take if they are asked to assist with a procedure on a child and notice the child’s behavior may require restraint?

follow the guidance of the person performing the procedure regarding restraint.

purpose if a glucose tolerance test?

to determine how well the patient's body processes glucose after ingestion

after completing the blood collection and providing postcare to the infant, which of the following should be done with the filter paper card?

transport the card to the laboratory or nurses' station to air dry for at least 3 hr.

which of the following is a reason for securing an infant during a blood collection procedure?

to reduce the risk of injury

when performing a throat culture, which of the following is the correct procedure for swabbing?

swab the entire surface of the throat, including the tonsils and any red areas.

for which of the following reasons is it important that a phlebotomist only assist with procedures they are authorized and trained to perform?

to prevent potential injury to the patient or yourself

when assisting with moving an older adult patient, which of the following reasons explains why only one person should provide instructions when communicating?

to ensure clear communication and reduce the risk of injury

which of the following is an important consideration when collecting a blood sample for alcohol testing?

use chlorhexidine to cleanse the collection site.

which of the following is the purpose of performing a blood culture test?

to determine if the patient has a bacterial infection

when collecting blood on filter paper for metabolic syndrome testing, which of the following should be done with the first drop of blood?

it should be wiped away before collecting the sample.

which of the following actions should be taken if a patient has a known sensitivity to povidone iodine?

use an antiseptic such as chlorhexidine gluconate.

for which of the following reasons is it important to avoid blood collection from the same side as a mastectomy in patients who have had breast cancer?

the risk of lymphedema and infection is increased due to the removal of lymph nodes and breast tissue.

which of the following is the maximum length of the lancet used in a dermal puncture for metabolic syndrome blood collection in infants?

2 mm

which of the following actions is appropriate to take if bleeding from an infant's heel puncture site does not stop after applying pressure?

continue to hold pressure until the bleeding stops, then bandage the site.

when collecting blood on filter paper for metabolic syndrome testing in infants, which of the following is a recommended practice?

fill the circles on the filter paper by touching the paper directly to the blood drop.

which of the following is the purpose of using a heel warmer before performing a dermal puncture on an infant?

to increase blood flow to the area.

which of the following could lead to the rejection of a blood sample collected on a filter paper card?

an expired form was used to collect the blood sample.

which of the following is the correct way to prepare blood culture bottles before collecting a blood sample?

the stoppers should be wiped with an alcohol
wipe and allowed to air dry.

which of the following is an autologous blood donation?

a donation where a person donates blood for their own future use.