Testing For Clean Collect (Cc-220 And Cc-225)
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This exam will test your ability to use Clean Collect for blood culture collection.
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When collecting blood cultures, when should you use the Clean Collect Blood Culture Kit?
- A.
Only for difficult draws
- B.
As often as possible, except for patients under 10 years of age
- C.
Never
- D.
Whenever convenient
Correct Answer
B. As often as possible, except for patients under 10 years of ageExplanation
In order to minimize BC contamination, Clean Collect should be used as often as possible. For patients under 10 yrs, the standard method can be used.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Standard blood collection tubes are usually sterile.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Standard tubes are not usually sterile and are often contaminated with bacteria on the outside surface.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When using Clean Collect, which tube should be drawn first?
- A.
Aerobic blood culture bottle
- B.
Standard green top
- C.
Sterile red top diversion tube from kit
- D.
Standard blue top
Correct Answer
C. Sterile red top diversion tube from kitExplanation
Only the sterile diversion tube from the Clean Collect Kit should be collected before blood cultures.Rate this question:
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- 4.
For adult patients, how much blood should be drawn into each blood culture bottle?
- A.
3-5 mLs
- B.
15 mLs
- C.
10 mLs
Correct Answer
C. 10 mLsExplanation
For adults, blood culture bottles should be filled with 10 mLs whenever possible.Rate this question:
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- 5.
After using the diversion method, where should you place "Clean Collect" stickers on the blood culture bottle?
- A.
On the bottom
- B.
Over the patient label
- C.
On the neck of the bottle or clear area near the top
Correct Answer
C. On the neck of the bottle or clear area near the topExplanation
"Clean Collect" stickers should be placed on a clear area of the bottle such as the neck or near the top. Do not cover any barcodes or labels.Rate this question:
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- 6.
After Chlorascrub has dried on the venipuncture site, it is okay to re-palpate the vein.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
You should not re-palpate the vein after applying Chlorascrub. Re-palpation will add new microbes to the venipuncture site.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When using Clean Collect, if you have blood collection tubes to draw for other tests (e.g. blue top, green top, purple top) when should you collect them?
- A.
First, before blood cultures
- B.
Last, after blood cultures
- C.
Anytime
- D.
Immediately after the sterile red top diversion tube
Correct Answer
B. Last, after blood culturesExplanation
Blood collection tubes for tests other than blood cultures should be drawn last to avoid contaminating the blood collection needle.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When should you draw blood cultures through a line (central line, PICC line, etc.)?
- A.
Whenever possible
- B.
Only when ordered by a physician
- C.
Always
- D.
Never
Correct Answer
B. Only when ordered by a pHysicianExplanation
Blood cultures should only be drawn through a line when ordered by a physician.Rate this question:
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Mar 05, 2011Quiz Created by
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