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What is the primary purpose of the retractable sleeve on the tube end of ETS multisampling needles?
What is the primary purpose of the retractable sleeve on the tube end of ETS multisampling needles?
- To ensure that the correct volume of blood is collected
- To provide a safety feature to prevent accidental needlesticks
- To allow the needle to be screwed into the holder
- To prevent leakage of the collected blood sample (correct)
Which of the following is a key advantage of the Butterfly method (Winged Infusion System) over using a needle and syringe?
Which of the following is a key advantage of the Butterfly method (Winged Infusion System) over using a needle and syringe?
- Eliminates the need for an evacuated tube holder
- Requires less skill and dexterity from the healthcare provider
- Allows for easier manipulation and a shallower angle of needle insertion (correct)
- Provides a larger volume capacity for blood collection
What is the primary purpose of the tube holder in an Evacuated Tube System (ETS)?
What is the primary purpose of the tube holder in an Evacuated Tube System (ETS)?
- To ensure that the correct volume of blood is collected for each test
- To provide a safety feature to prevent accidental needlesticks
- To secure the evacuated tube and prevent leakage
- To allow for the collection of multiple blood samples in a single venipuncture (correct)
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a consideration when selecting the size of evacuated tubes to use?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a consideration when selecting the size of evacuated tubes to use?
What is the primary purpose of the safety features on ETS tube holders and multisampling needles?
What is the primary purpose of the safety features on ETS tube holders and multisampling needles?
What is the primary advantage of using evacuated tubes (as opposed to the syringe method) for blood collection?
What is the primary advantage of using evacuated tubes (as opposed to the syringe method) for blood collection?
What is the purpose of using alcohol-based rinses, gels, & foams?
What is the purpose of using alcohol-based rinses, gels, & foams?
Why should one avoid using cotton balls in the context of phlebotomy?
Why should one avoid using cotton balls in the context of phlebotomy?
What color are biohazard bags designated for waste garbages that contain sharps?
What color are biohazard bags designated for waste garbages that contain sharps?
What are glass microscope slides typically used for in the context of phlebotomy?
What are glass microscope slides typically used for in the context of phlebotomy?
When should bandages be used in the context of phlebotomy?
When should bandages be used in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the primary purpose of needle & sharps disposal containers in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the primary purpose of needle & sharps disposal containers in the context of phlebotomy?
Why can't Potassium Oxalate be used in blood counting?
Why can't Potassium Oxalate be used in blood counting?
Which anticoagulant is most commonly used and has a lifespan of 35 days?
Which anticoagulant is most commonly used and has a lifespan of 35 days?
What is the main function of Sodium fluoride as an anticoagulant?
What is the main function of Sodium fluoride as an anticoagulant?
Why is serum considered more stable than plasma with certain substances?
Why is serum considered more stable than plasma with certain substances?
What is the main disadvantage of using Potassium oxalate as an anticoagulant?
What is the main disadvantage of using Potassium oxalate as an anticoagulant?
Which substance prevents glycolysis and preserves glucose for only 3 days?
Which substance prevents glycolysis and preserves glucose for only 3 days?
Which type of activator is used to provide more surface for platelet activation?
Which type of activator is used to provide more surface for platelet activation?
What is the primary reason why serum is considered the best specimen?
What is the primary reason why serum is considered the best specimen?
What is the purpose of using Trace Element-Free Tubes?
What is the purpose of using Trace Element-Free Tubes?
What is the primary purpose of the Thixotropic Gel Separator?
What is the primary purpose of the Thixotropic Gel Separator?
Why should blood cultures be collected first in the order of draw?
Why should blood cultures be collected first in the order of draw?
What is the purpose of drawing a few millimeters of blood into a plain red top tube before collecting the coagulation specimen?
What is the purpose of drawing a few millimeters of blood into a plain red top tube before collecting the coagulation specimen?
What is the primary function of sodium citrate in ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) estimation by the Westergren Method?
What is the primary function of sodium citrate in ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) estimation by the Westergren Method?
What is the recommended concentration of sodium citrate solution for coagulation studies?
What is the recommended concentration of sodium citrate solution for coagulation studies?
Which form of EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is recommended by both CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) and ICSH (International Council for Standardization in Hematology) for hematological studies?
Which form of EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is recommended by both CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) and ICSH (International Council for Standardization in Hematology) for hematological studies?
What is the primary concern with underfilled EDTA blood collection tubes?
What is the primary concern with underfilled EDTA blood collection tubes?
Which anticoagulant is recommended for blood gas analysis and Osmotic Fragility Test (OFT)?
Which anticoagulant is recommended for blood gas analysis and Osmotic Fragility Test (OFT)?
What is the potential issue associated with the use of heparin as an anticoagulant?
What is the potential issue associated with the use of heparin as an anticoagulant?
