15 Questions
What is the primary importance of proper specimen collection and handling?
To ensure accurate and precise test results
How should a sleeping patient be identified before blood collection?
By awakening the patient and verbally asking their full name
What is the characteristic of blood in vivo?
It is in a fluid form due to naturally circulating anticoagulants
What is the pH average of blood?
7.4
How many times thicker is blood compared to water?
3.5 – 4.5 times
What is the purpose of verbally asking a patient's full name and date of birth during outpatient blood collection?
To confirm the patient's identity and match it with their medical records
What is the first step in most laboratory analysis?
Specimen collection
Why is patient identification crucial in blood collection?
To prevent mixing up of patient samples
How should an unconscious patient be identified before blood collection?
By asking the attending nurse or relative
What is the importance of accurate patient identification?
It ensures accurate test results
What is the characteristic of blood in terms of its viscosity?
It is 3.5-4.5 times thicker than water
Why does blood coagulate within 5-10 minutes after collection?
Due to the absence of naturally circulating anticoagulants
How is an infant or child identified before blood collection?
By asking the nurse or relative
What is the importance of verifying a patient's identification with their identification bracelet?
To ensure correct patient identification
What is the color of blood due to the presence of?
Hemoglobin
Test your knowledge on the importance of proper specimen collection and handling in laboratory analysis, as well as patient identification procedures in a hospital setting. Learn about the rationale behind accurate specimen collection and how it affects test results. This quiz covers patient identification procedures, including conscious inpatients and unconscious patients.
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