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Phlebotomy and Patient Identification Procedures

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What is the primary importance of proper specimen collection and handling?

To determine the patient's blood type

To identify the patient's medical history

To ensure accurate and precise test results (correct)

To measure the patient's blood pressure

How should a sleeping patient be identified before blood collection?

By verifying the patient's hospital number and room number

By awakening the patient and verbally asking their full name (correct)

By asking the attending nurse or relative

By checking the patient's identification bracelet

What is the characteristic of blood in vivo?

It is in a solid form due to clotting

It is thin and watery, similar to water

It is in a fluid form due to naturally circulating anticoagulants (correct)

It is colorless due to the absence of hemoglobin

What is the pH average of blood?

7.4 Signup and view all the answers

How many times thicker is blood compared to water?

3.5 – 4.5 times Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in most laboratory analysis?

Specimen collection Signup and view all the answers

Why is patient identification crucial in blood collection?

To prevent mixing up of patient samples Signup and view all the answers

How should an unconscious patient be identified before blood collection?

By asking the attending nurse or relative Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of accurate patient identification?

It ensures accurate test results Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of blood in terms of its viscosity?

It is 3.5-4.5 times thicker than water Signup and view all the answers

Why does blood coagulate within 5-10 minutes after collection?

Due to the absence of naturally circulating anticoagulants Signup and view all the answers

How is an infant or child identified before blood collection?

By asking the nurse or relative Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of verifying a patient's identification with their identification bracelet?

To ensure correct patient identification Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of blood due to the presence of?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers