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What information is NOT included in a lipid profile?
What information is NOT included in a lipid profile?
- Triglycerides
- Glucose (correct)
- HDL cholesterol
- Total cholesterol
Why is the clinical diagnosis indicated on the laboratory request form?
Why is the clinical diagnosis indicated on the laboratory request form?
- To alert laboratory personnel to the presence of a possible pathogen
- To identify the source of the specimen
- To assist in third-party billing (correct)
- To inform laboratory personnel of the patient's prognosis
What is the purpose of a laboratory report?
What is the purpose of a laboratory report?
- To relay the results of laboratory tests to the physician (correct)
- To indicate the patient prognosis
- To indicate the patient diagnosis
- To order laboratory tests on a patient
What is the purpose of the patient accession number found on the laboratory report?
What is the purpose of the patient accession number found on the laboratory report?
What is a profile?
What is a profile?
What information is included in a laboratory request form?
What information is included in a laboratory request form?
When collecting a venous blood specimen to be transported to an outside laboratory for testing, what source of information should be used for collecting and handling requirements?
When collecting a venous blood specimen to be transported to an outside laboratory for testing, what source of information should be used for collecting and handling requirements?
What should be done when assembling equipment and supplies for a venipuncture?
What should be done when assembling equipment and supplies for a venipuncture?
When collecting a venous blood specimen, what would be an inappropriate statement to make to the patient during the procedure?
When collecting a venous blood specimen, what would be an inappropriate statement to make to the patient during the procedure?
What is the primary purpose of applying a tourniquet when performing venipuncture?
What is the primary purpose of applying a tourniquet when performing venipuncture?
Which of the following is a correct technique for applying a tourniquet?
Which of the following is a correct technique for applying a tourniquet?
What should be done to the blood tube after collecting a venous blood specimen?
What should be done to the blood tube after collecting a venous blood specimen?
What may occur if a tourniquet is applied too tightly?
What may occur if a tourniquet is applied too tightly?
Which antecubital vein is considered the best for a venipuncture?
Which antecubital vein is considered the best for a venipuncture?
What is an error in technique when selecting a vein for venipuncture?
What is an error in technique when selecting a vein for venipuncture?
What happens to a blood specimen on standing when an anticoagulant is added?
What happens to a blood specimen on standing when an anticoagulant is added?
How is serum obtained?
How is serum obtained?
What technique violates the OSHA standard when performing a venipuncture?
What technique violates the OSHA standard when performing a venipuncture?
What is the correct way to store evacuated tubes?
What is the correct way to store evacuated tubes?
What is the minimum volume of serum required for an electrolyte profile test?
What is the minimum volume of serum required for an electrolyte profile test?
What is the consequence of making a finger puncture deeper than 3.1 mm?
What is the consequence of making a finger puncture deeper than 3.1 mm?
Why should the finger not be squeezed during a capillary puncture?
Why should the finger not be squeezed during a capillary puncture?
What type of tube is used for PTT testing?
What type of tube is used for PTT testing?
What is the correct sequence of actions when collecting a blood specimen?
What is the correct sequence of actions when collecting a blood specimen?
What is the correct location to apply a tourniquet during a venipuncture?
What is the correct location to apply a tourniquet during a venipuncture?
What gauge needle is commonly used for a routine venipuncture using the vacuum tube method?
What gauge needle is commonly used for a routine venipuncture using the vacuum tube method?
What factor determines the size of the evacuated tube to be used?
What factor determines the size of the evacuated tube to be used?
Which site should be avoided for venipuncture?
Which site should be avoided for venipuncture?
What technique can prevent a vein from rolling during venipuncture?
What technique can prevent a vein from rolling during venipuncture?
What may result in hemolysis of the blood specimen?
What may result in hemolysis of the blood specimen?
