College of Health Services Laboratory Department Quiz
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What is the study of the physiology of the blood?

  • Hematology
  • Microbiology
  • Immunohematology (correct)
  • Chemistry

    • What is a hospital-acquired infection called?

  • Sepsis infection
  • Toxic infection
  • Incubating infection
  • Nosocomial infection (correct)

    • What is sepsis?

  • A serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection (correct)
  • An early-stage infection
  • A normal response to an infection
  • A rare, life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections

    • What is the primary reason for venipuncture according to the text?

    <p>To draw blood for testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department deals with the composition and chemical properties of a substance?

    <p>Chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the branch of science that deals with microorganisms?

    <p>Microbiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a phlebotomist do to prep the venipuncture site?

    <p>Cleanse the area with an alcohol prep pad for 30 seconds and allow to air dry for 60 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the reasons for concern during a venipuncture procedure?

    <p>Numbness, tingling, change of color to blue or white, and/or extreme pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What angle should the needle be inserted at during a venipuncture?

    <p>15 to 30-degree angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should the tourniquet be placed above the site during a venipuncture?

    <p>3-4 inches above the site and not on for more than 60 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a phlebotomist do after finishing the tube collection?

    <p>Remove the tourniquet first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the items needed for a successful venipuncture?

    <p>Cotton balls, tourniquet, tubes, needle, alcohol pads, gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of improper cleaning of a venipuncture site?

    <p>Causes septicemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patient be asked to do before starting the venipuncture procedure?

    <p>Make a fist and not pump the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the tourniquet is left on for too long during a venipuncture?

    <p>$Blood can be hemolyzed and cause testing errors$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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