OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Administration Quiz

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Why do handheld carriers come in various styles and sizes?

To carry equipment for numerous blood draws (correct)

To transport patients to the lab

To keep patients comfortable during blood draws

To store gauze pads

What is the purpose of a phlebotomy chair?

To carry equipment for blood draws

To transport blood specimens from patients

To store gauze pads for post-blood collection care

To provide support for the arm during blood collection (correct)

What is the primary material used for making phlebotomy carts?

Wood

Aluminum

Stainless steel or strong synthetic material (correct)

Glass

Where are phlebotomy carts usually parked?

In the hallway outside patients' rooms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using clean gauze pads in phlebotomy procedures?

To hold pressure over the site after blood collection Signup and view all the answers

What feature do most phlebotomy chairs have to prevent falls during blood collection?

Adjustable armrests that lock in place Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the flanges or extensions on the large end of a tube holder?

To aid in tube placement and removal Signup and view all the answers

How are evacuated tubes filled with blood?

Automatically due to the negative pressure inside them Signup and view all the answers

Why don't tubes fill with blood all the way to the stopper?

Because air remains in the tube Signup and view all the answers

What affects the selection of tubes for blood collection?

The patient's age, amount of blood needed, and vein condition Signup and view all the answers

How do evacuated tubes get their vacuum during manufacture?

By pulling air from the tubes Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a tube loses its vacuum prematurely?

It fails to properly fill with blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using antiseptics during phlebotomy procedures?

To reduce the number of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Why are latex gloves not recommended for phlebotomy procedures?

They cause latex allergies Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the FDA's ban on powdered gloves in medicine?

They pose a danger to human health Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gloves are acceptable for most phlebotomy procedures?

Vinyl gloves Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between cleaning with an antiseptic and sterilization?

Sterilization kills or removes all living organisms and spores Signup and view all the answers

Why is a good fit essential when selecting gloves for phlebotomy procedures?

To ensure safety and effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Why is the first tube collected with a blood collection set likely to underfill?

There is air in the tubing Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to remove air from the tubing before collecting an additive tube?

Collect a few milliliters of blood in a nonadditive tube Signup and view all the answers

Why is collecting a discard tube important when obtaining a coagulation specimen?

To reduce hemolysis Signup and view all the answers

What type of needle may increase the chance of hemolysis even with small-volume tubes?

Smaller than 23-gauge Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the plastic extensions resembling butterfly wings on a winged infusion set?

Facilitate shallow angle needle insertion Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes the VANISHPOINT® blood collection set from others?

Automated in-vein retraction after blood collection Signup and view all the answers

What is carryover or cross-contamination in blood collection?

Transfer of additive from one tube to the next Signup and view all the answers

Which additive in tubes has been the source of more carryover problems?

EDTA Signup and view all the answers

Why are blood cultures collected first in the order of draw?

To prevent microbial contamination of the needle Signup and view all the answers

Which additive causes the least interference in tests other than coagulation tests?

Heparin Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if blood in an additive tube touches the needle during ETS blood collection?

Contamination may occur in the next tube drawn Signup and view all the answers

Why do blood culture tubes need special site-cleaning measures before collection?

To ensure sterility and prevent microbial contamination Signup and view all the answers