Blood Collection Equipment and Procedures

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What is the primary purpose of a dedicated blood collection area in a clinical laboratory?

To ensure that inpatients and outpatients are kept in the same area for blood collection.
To provide a separate space for performing phlebotomy procedures on patients, especially outpatients. (correct)
To allow for the storage of phlebotomy equipment and supplies.
To serve as a waiting room for patients before their blood is drawn.

When should gloves be worn during a phlebotomy procedure?

Only when the patient is known to have a blood-borne pathogen.
Gloves are not required to be worn during phlebotomy procedures.
Only when the patient is an inpatient.
Whenever the phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient. (correct)

What is the purpose of a phlebotomy cart?

To store the patient's medical records during the phlebotomy procedure.
To transport the patient to the blood collection area.
To carry the phlebotomy equipment and supplies to the blood collection area. (correct)
To provide a comfortable seating area for the patient during the blood draw.

When would a phlebotomist need to extract blood from a patient while they are standing?

When the patient has restrained hips due to an accident. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a handheld carrier in phlebotomy?

To carry the phlebotomy equipment and supplies to the blood collection area. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the handling of inpatients and outpatients during blood collection?

Outpatients are known to be ambulatory and go to the laboratory, while the phlebotomist goes to the bedside of inpatients. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used antiseptic for cleaning the venipuncture site?

Chlorhexidine gluconate (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are powdered latex gloves prohibited in the laboratory?

Powder can create contamination in samples (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is acetone bought in small amounts (up to 100 ml only)?

Large amounts of acetone require a permit due to its use in drug production (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is hydrogen peroxide used with an effervescent effect on wounds?

To clean deep wounds effectively (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which antiseptic substance is NOT safe to use on human skin?

Benzalkonium chloride (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are EPA-registered sodium hypochlorite products preferred as disinfectants?

They are effective against anaerobic bacteria (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Dedicated Blood Collection Area

To provide a separate, safe, and efficient space for performing phlebotomy procedures, primarily for outpatients.

Wearing Gloves During Phlebotomy

To protect the phlebotomist from exposure to the patient's blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Purpose of a Phlebotomy Cart

To provide a mobile workstation for transporting phlebotomy equipment and supplies to the patient's location.

Extracting Blood While Standing

When a patient has mobility issues, such as restrained hips due to an accident, making it difficult for them to sit comfortably.