#4 General Knowledge

Ice blocks are used to keep _____ cold during __________

Blood, Transportation

the employee’s health information is NOT in the

quality control records

Geriatric patients have

fragile veins

Blood culture tests never

get cold

what is supine position

laying on your back

RFID or radio frequency identification is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to identify and track

objects or people

Nosocomial infection acquired in a _____ or other ______ setting

hospital, healthcare

what is cultural sensitivity

being aware, understanding, and respectful for others differences and similarities among cultural groups

computerized labeling is widely considered the most

reliable and trusted method for labeling laboratory samples

phlebotomists are primarily responsible for the pre _______ phase of laboratory testing

analytica

what prevents blood clots

anticoagulants

autoclave is a high pressure machine that

sterilizes tools

doctors can use blood typing and crossmatching to learn

if donor blood or organs are compatible

monoject monoletter is a safety device for collecting

capillary blood

needle color determines

needle gauge

what is the most important step of phlebotomy

patient identification

post-prandial means

after a meal

patient preparing for a fasting blood glucose test do not eat or drink anything expect

water for 8-12 hours

drug screen tests requires

strict chain of custody documentation

syncope means

fainting due to drop in blood pressure or anxiety

blood draws from foot or ankle requires a

physician’s approval

liver diesease and low platelet count may increase

patient’s risk to prolonged bleeding after venipuncture