Equipment and Supplies Flashcards
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What is the maximum number of venipuncture attempts recommended per phlebotomist per patient per CLSI guidelines?
Answer: 2 attempts
CLSI guidelines recommend no more than 2 venipuncture attempts by one phlebotomist before seeking assistance from another collector.
Which antiseptic is the standard choice for routine venipuncture site preparation?
Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol
70% isopropyl alcohol is the standard antiseptic for venipuncture site preparation due to its rapid bactericidal action and quick drying.
A gray-top tube containing sodium fluoride is primarily used for which test?
Answer: Glucose and lactate testing
Sodium fluoride in gray-top tubes inhibits glycolysis, preserving glucose levels for accurate glucose and lactate measurements.
Which of the following is a contraindication for venipuncture at a specific site?
Answer: Presence of an IV line in the same arm
Drawing blood from the same arm as an IV infusion can dilute or contaminate the sample with IV fluids, yielding inaccurate results.
What is the purpose of inverting a blood collection tube after filling?
Answer: To mix the blood with the tube's additive
Gentle inversions mix the blood thoroughly with the additive (anticoagulant or clot activator) to ensure proper function.
Royal blue-top tubes are used for which specialized testing category?
Answer: Trace element and toxicology testing
Royal blue tubes are manufactured with low metal content specifically for trace element (heavy metal) and toxicology testing to prevent contamination.