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  1. What does the term 'hemolysis' refer to in phlebotomy?

    Answer: Destruction of red blood cells releasing hemoglobin

    Hemolysis is the rupture or destruction of red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin into the serum or plasma, which can interfere with many laboratory test results.

  2. Which of the following actions helps prevent a hematoma during venipuncture?

    Answer: Applying pressure after needle removal for at least 3-5 minutes

    Applying direct pressure to the puncture site for 3-5 minutes after needle removal is the primary method to prevent hematoma formation.

  3. The term 'phlebotomy' is derived from Greek words meaning what?

    Answer: Vein and incision

    Phlebotomy comes from the Greek words 'phlebo' (vein) and 'tomy' (incision or cut), literally meaning to cut into a vein.

  4. Which department is responsible for performing blood typing and crossmatching?

    Answer: Blood bank (immunohematology)

    The blood bank (immunohematology) department is responsible for blood typing, crossmatching, antibody screening, and ensuring compatible blood products for transfusion.

  5. What should a phlebotomist do if a patient begins to faint during a blood draw?

    Answer: Remove the tourniquet and needle immediately and lower the patient's head

    If a patient shows signs of fainting, the phlebotomist must immediately discontinue the draw by removing the tourniquet and needle, apply pressure, and lower the patient's head.

  6. EDTA prevents blood from clotting by which mechanism?

    Answer: Chelating (binding) calcium ions

    EDTA prevents clotting by chelating calcium ions, which are essential cofactors in the coagulation cascade.

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