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172 Unit III: Blood Collection Procedures KNOWLEDGE DRILL 9-3: TRUE/FALSE ACTIVITY The following statements are all false. Circle the one or two words that make the statement lalse and write the correct word(s) that would make the statement true in the space provided. 1. The preanalytical phase of the testing process begins for the laboratory when the specimen is analyzed. 2. One way a physician evaluates a patient's test results is by comparing them to previous results on other patients. 3. Lipemia can be present for up to 8 hours, which is why accurate testing of triglycerides requires an 8-hour fast, 4. It is recommended that CK and LDH levels be drawn after intramuscular injections. 5. Jaundice in a patient may indicate liver inflammation caused by the herpes virus. 6. A fistula is a temporary surgical connection of an artery and vein. 7. Avoid edematous areas for blood draw because the veins are harder to locate, and you will find the tissue is scarred. 8. Blood specimens should not be collected from a known previous IV site within 12 to 18 hours of the time the IV was discontinued. 9. A procedural error that can cause specimen hemolysis is transporting tubes vertically. 10. One of the ways a phlebotomist can get blood from a vein that has collapsed is to remove the tourniquet. 11. Nerve injury can occur from improper vein selection or inserting the needle too superficially. 12. When an outpatient who has fainted regains consciousness, he or she must remain in the area for at least 5 minutes. pg 289

Answer 1

1. The preanalytical phase of the testing process begins for the laboratory when a: test is ordered by a patient's physician.

2. One way a physician evaluates a patients test result is by comparing them to previous results on same patient.

3. Lipemia can be present for up to 12 hrs , which is why accurate testing of triglycerides require an 12hr fast .

4. It is recommended that CK and LDH levels be drawn before intramuscular injection .