Blog

A 12 year-old inpatient who refused to have his blood collected was restrained by a healthcare worker while the phlebotomist collected the specimen. This could be  considered an example of  

Which of the following is a duty of the phlebotomist? Select All That Apply.

A phlebotomist explains to an inpatient that he has come to collect a blood specimen. The patient extends his arm and pushes up his sleeve. This is an example of 

 There are two patients in a room. One of them has a latex allergy.  You have a request to collect a blood specimen on the other one.  How should you proceed?

Which are the initials for the type of plan established when data identify a problem?  

The most frequently prescribed medications for the management of blood lipids are statins. Statins reduce hepatic production of cholesterol and increase hepatic clearance of LDL cholesterol from blood circulation. 

Which one of the following tubes is filled first when multiple tubes are filled from a syringe?

What sterile, disposable, sharp-pointed device is used for capillary punctures?  

A blood specimen was collected in a royal blue-top tube with a lavender stripe on the label. What is the specimen being used for and what additive should the tube contain?

An unconscious inpatient does not have an ID band. What should you do?