32 Best Phlebotomy Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the reason infected blood?

John Adney
Answered: Feb 16, 2017

Too much of liquid l guess makes it easier for Blood draw except fasting tests since it helps in easy venipuncture.

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What is the area in which to draw a PKU test on an infant?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Glove hands, clean heel with alcohol. make an imaginary lines medially extended from the middle of the great toe to the heel and laterally from the 4th and 5th toe to the heel. Poke the side of...Read More

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What does PST (plasma separator tube) contain?

Hematologygirl
Answered: Apr 17, 2017

This tube yields plasma thus it is called a plasma seperator tube

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How many liters of blood does the average person weighing 155 pounds have in their system?

John Adney
Answered: Oct 20, 2017

I guess it's 5-6 liters.

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How long should a phlebotomist wash their hands?

Fernie
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

1-2 minutes

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Why should you choose lithium heparin as the additive when electrolytes are requested?

A.Nancy
Answered: Mar 07, 2018

Sodium heparin may affect the sodium level in the sample. Lithium has a low interference level with tests of other ions. It also prevents the blood from clotting or turning into a solid. The...Read More

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What is a clot activator that yields plasma in a green tube called?

Jessicaamjm
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Plasma, heparin (sodium or lithium)

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What is a rapid-acting clot activator that can be used with STAT tests called?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Nov 27, 2018

Answer: Thrombin
Thrombin is the rapid-acting clot activator that can be used with STAT tests.
Thrombin also known as factor IIa is a serine protease that converts fibrinogen into...Read More

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Which needle gauge has the smallest diameter, 23 or 21?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

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What does Professionalism mean?

John Adney
Answered: Mar 21, 2017

Dressing speaking and conducting yourself in a respectful manner, Being on time and presently available when needed. Not lying, fibbing or half truths. Doing as you say you will. Not feeling sorry...Read More

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What is another name for capillary puncture?

Ihssan
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

All of the above

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What arteries of the heart are used for blood flow?

John Adney
Answered: Dec 10, 2016

Blood flow comes from the entire body into the superior and inferior vena cava then into the right atrium of the heart. Then the blood passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle....Read More

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What is portal of exit?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

The method in which an infectious agent leaves it s reservoir

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What is whole Blood?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Sep 25, 2018

Blood consists of a number of different constituents. There are white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and so many other constituents. Fractionating this whole blood gives us different...Read More

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How is a Vacutainer Needle different from a normal syringe needle?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Needle used to attach to a Vacutainer Holder. The needle has a male thread on one end which screws into the holder. The holder, tube and needle comprise the Vacutainer system, used to draw...Read More

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