Question 1

A phlebotomist receives requisitions for a stat bleeding time in Pediatrics at 1015 and a bilirubin in the Nursery at 1100.
-Is it important to collect the bilirubin at 1100? Why or why not?

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Question 2

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture.
-How will this affect specimen collection?

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Question 3

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture.
-How will this affect the patient?

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Question 4

A phlebotomist receives requisitions for a stat bleeding time in Pediatrics at 1015 and a bilirubin in the Nursery at 1100.
-If the bleeding time is prolonged, will the phlebotomist be late collecting the bilirubin? Why or why not?

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Question 5

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture.
-What is the primary cause of falsely decreased neonatal bilirubins?

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Question 6

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture.
-How will an infant with a falsely negative phenylketonuria (PKU) test be affected?

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Quiz 12: Dermal Puncture

A phlebotomist receives requisitions for a stat bleeding time in Pediatrics at 1015 and a bilirubin in the Nursery at 1100. -Is it important to collect the bilirubin at 1100? Why or why not?

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture. -How will this affect specimen collection?

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture. -How will this affect the patient?

A phlebotomist receives requisitions for a stat bleeding time in Pediatrics at 1015 and a bilirubin in the Nursery at 1100. -If the bleeding time is prolonged, will the phlebotomist be late collecting the bilirubin? Why or why not?

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture. -What is the primary cause of falsely decreased neonatal bilirubins?

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture. -How will an infant with a falsely negative phenylketonuria (PKU) test be affected?