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What is the meaning of phlebotomy?
What is the meaning of phlebotomy?
- Collecting blood (correct)
- The act of blood clotting
- Breaking of blood cells
- Inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation
What does thrombophlebitis refer to?
What does thrombophlebitis refer to?
- Breaking of blood cells
- Inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation (correct)
- The area in front of the elbow
- A blood-filled bruise caused by a broken blood vessel
What is the purpose of a butterfly needle in phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of a butterfly needle in phlebotomy?
- To draw blood using a smaller needle with wings on each side (correct)
- To puncture a vein with a straight needle
- To spin blood and separate the liquid and solid portions
- To ask patients about latex allergies before drawing blood
What does hematoma refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does hematoma refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the meaning of hemolysis in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the meaning of hemolysis in the context of phlebotomy?
What does lumen refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does lumen refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
Why is it important to ask patients about latex allergies before drawing blood?
Why is it important to ask patients about latex allergies before drawing blood?
What is the recommended gauge of needle to prevent hemolysis?
What is the recommended gauge of needle to prevent hemolysis?
Where should a phlebotomist avoid placing the needle?
Where should a phlebotomist avoid placing the needle?
What should a phlebotomist do to evaluate which vein to use?
What should a phlebotomist do to evaluate which vein to use?
Which step in the phlebotomy process involves inserting at a 15-degree angle?
Which step in the phlebotomy process involves inserting at a 15-degree angle?
What should a phlebotomist do if there is no bleeding after collection?
What should a phlebotomist do if there is no bleeding after collection?
Which practice helps contain any potential spills or leaks during transport to the laboratory?
Which practice helps contain any potential spills or leaks during transport to the laboratory?
