PLAB Phlebotomy Technician Program
 

Unit 10 Objectives: Arterial, IV, and Special Collections

  1. State the tests which comprise “arterial blood gases."
  2. Describe the “capillary blood gas” and “arterial blood gas” specimen collection procedures.
  3. Describe the “Allen Test” in detail and the expected results.
  4. List the supplies required for blood gas specimen collection.
  5. Describe the hazards associated with arterial blood gas collections.
  6. State what the bleeding time is used to assess.
  7. Describe in detail the steps involved in the proper performance of the bleeding time.
  8. State the purpose of drawing blood for blood cultures.
  9. Describe the technique for the proper preparation of the site for collection of a blood culture specimen.
  10. State the special precautions for blood culture collections.
  11. Describe the instructions which should be given to a patient who is about to undergo a glucose tolerance test.
  12. State the timing of drawing blood for the glucose tolerance test.
  13. State the labeling requirements for glucose tolerance test specimens.
  14. Compare and contrast the glucose tolerance test and the post-prandial glucose test.
  15. State the cause, substance detected and procedure utilized for the lactose tolerance test.
  16. Define “peak”, “trough”, and “random” as it applies to drawing blood for TDM.
  17. Describe the information which should be obtained prior to drawing the TDM specimen.
  18. Describe the special requirements for equipment used for the collection of trace metals.
  19. Define “vascular access device” (VAD).
  20. List and describe the following VADs: Central venous catheter, implanted port, and peripherally inserted central catheter.
  21. Define and state the use of each of the following: heparin lock, cannula and fistula.
  22. State the two purposes for performing the donor interview and physical exam.
  23. Describe the donor interview process and list reasons for temporary and permanent deferral.
  24. For the each of the following parts of the physical exam state the criteria which must be met for donor eligibility: weight, temperature, blood pressure,hematocrit,hemoglobin, appearance of phlebotomy site and donor appearance.
  25. Briefly describe the donor blood collection process.
  26. Define “autologous”, “directed” and “therapeutic” blood donations.
  27. Discuss the role of the phlebotomist in the emergency room including important personal characteristics of the ER phlebotomist.
  28. Define “triage”.

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