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Why do handheld carriers come in various styles and sizes?
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?
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?
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?
Where are phlebotomy carts usually parked?
What is the main purpose of using clean gauze pads in phlebotomy procedures?
What is the main purpose of using clean gauze pads in phlebotomy procedures?
What feature do most phlebotomy chairs have to prevent falls during blood collection?
What feature do most phlebotomy chairs have to prevent falls during blood collection?
What is the purpose of the flanges or extensions on the large end of a tube holder?
What is the purpose of the flanges or extensions on the large end of a tube holder?
How are evacuated tubes filled with blood?
How are evacuated tubes filled with blood?
Why don't tubes fill with blood all the way to the stopper?
Why don't tubes fill with blood all the way to the stopper?
What affects the selection of tubes for blood collection?
What affects the selection of tubes for blood collection?
How do evacuated tubes get their vacuum during manufacture?
How do evacuated tubes get their vacuum during manufacture?
What happens if a tube loses its vacuum prematurely?
What happens if a tube loses its vacuum prematurely?
What is the purpose of using antiseptics during phlebotomy procedures?
What is the purpose of using antiseptics during phlebotomy procedures?
Why are latex gloves not recommended for phlebotomy procedures?
Why are latex gloves not recommended for phlebotomy procedures?
What is the reason behind the FDA's ban on powdered gloves in medicine?
What is the reason behind the FDA's ban on powdered gloves in medicine?
Which type of gloves are acceptable for most phlebotomy procedures?
Which type of gloves are acceptable for most phlebotomy procedures?
What is the major difference between cleaning with an antiseptic and sterilization?
What is the major difference between cleaning with an antiseptic and sterilization?
Why is a good fit essential when selecting gloves for phlebotomy procedures?
Why is a good fit essential when selecting gloves for phlebotomy procedures?
Why is the first tube collected with a blood collection set likely to underfill?
Why is the first tube collected with a blood collection set likely to underfill?
What must be done to remove air from the tubing before collecting an additive tube?
What must be done to remove air from the tubing before collecting an additive tube?
Why is collecting a discard tube important when obtaining a coagulation specimen?
Why is collecting a discard tube important when obtaining a coagulation specimen?
What type of needle may increase the chance of hemolysis even with small-volume tubes?
What type of needle may increase the chance of hemolysis even with small-volume tubes?
What is the purpose of the plastic extensions resembling butterfly wings on a winged infusion set?
What is the purpose of the plastic extensions resembling butterfly wings on a winged infusion set?
What feature distinguishes the VANISHPOINT® blood collection set from others?
What feature distinguishes the VANISHPOINT® blood collection set from others?
What is carryover or cross-contamination in blood collection?
What is carryover or cross-contamination in blood collection?
Which additive in tubes has been the source of more carryover problems?
Which additive in tubes has been the source of more carryover problems?
Why are blood cultures collected first in the order of draw?
Why are blood cultures collected first in the order of draw?
Which additive causes the least interference in tests other than coagulation tests?
Which additive causes the least interference in tests other than coagulation tests?
What can happen if blood in an additive tube touches the needle during ETS blood collection?
What can happen if blood in an additive tube touches the needle during ETS blood collection?
Why do blood culture tubes need special site-cleaning measures before collection?
Why do blood culture tubes need special site-cleaning measures before collection?