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Ph. Prac Tests
NHA Phlebotomy Practice Tests
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A phlebotomy technician is washing her hands at the beginning of her shift. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Use enough soap to forma a lather |
| Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses povidone-iodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture? | Potassium |
| A phlebotomy technician is removing his gloves after a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Remove the first glove so that it turns inside out during removal |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispose of contaminated sharps. According to OSHA standards, which of the following actions should the technician take? | Replace the sharps container when it is two-thirds full |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a fingerstick for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? | Confirm the identity of the patient |
| For which of the following procedures should a phlebotomy technician follow a chain of custody guidelines? | Drug screening or paternity test |
| After verifying a patient's identity, a phlebotomy technician sees that the patient's laboratory results are ready. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Inform the patient to contact the ordering provider to obtain the results |
| A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the following? | Patient's information |
| A phlebotomy technician should select a tube that has which of the following anticoagulants to collect a sample for a PT/PTT test? | Sodium Citrate |
| A phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Push the first collection tube gently into the holder |
| A phlebotomy technician is disposing of used supplies when he accidentally receives a needlestick injury. According to OSHA guidelines, which of the following action should the technician take first? | Wash it with soap and water for at least 30 seconds |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient in an inpatient setting. The patient extends his arm and turns his head away. This action by the patient is an example of which of the following types of consent? | Implied consent |
| When should a phlebotomy technician perform external liquid controls for quality control on a CLIA-waived glucose point-of-care test? | When a new lot number or kit is opened |
| A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a patient who begins to seize. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? | Discontinue the draw |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient's arm and observes a sore at the site where the tourniquet is to be placed. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Tie the tourniquet over the patient's sleeve |
| Which of the following tubes should a phlebotomy technician collect first when obtaining dermal samples? | Lavender top |
| A phlebotomy technician is verifying a patient's identity before performing a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following information should the technician request from the patient? | The patient's full name and date of birth |
| Prior to transport, which of the following specimens should a phlebotomy technician place in an ice bath within 30 minutes after collection? | Arterial blood gas |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing several specimens for transport to the facility's laboratory. Which of the following specimens should the technician protect from bright light by placing it in an amber/brown biohazard bag for transport? | Vitamin B6 |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing a peripheral blood smear from a patient's capillary blood. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Use the second drop of blood that emerges from the puncture |
| A phlebotomy technician is obtaining a blood culture specimen from an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Withdraw the blood into a sterile safety syringe |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood from a patient for donation. The collection bag only fills halfway, and the vein collapses. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Use a new collection bag to draw a new unit of blood |
| A phlebotomy technician is applying a tourniquet prior to collecting a blood specimen from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Tuck a partial loop of tourniquet underneath the tourniquet |
| Which of the following sources for patient identification should a phlebotomy technician use in an inpatient setting? | verbal and wristband |
| According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to the phlebotomists at no cost? | Hepatitis B |
| A phlebotomy technician uses alcohol to cleanse a venipuncture site. Before performing the venipuncture, the technician should allow the site to dry for which of the following reasons? | Alcohol requires time for antiseptic action to take effort |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient who states that this is his first blood draw. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Describe the procedure to the patient |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following colors signifies a health hazard in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Marking System? | Blue |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient. To avoid hemolysis, which of the following precautions should the technician take? | Ensure the alcohol at the insertion site has dried |
| When collecting a routine blood sample, which of the following veins should a phlebotomy technician attempt to draw from first? | Median cubital |
| Which of the following collection tubes should a phlebotomy technician use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires serum? | SST |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient. Which of the following techniques should the technician use to anchor the vein just before inserting the needle? | Use the thumb to anchor the vein 5 cm (2 in.) below the puncture site |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a patient for thyroid studies. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the following colors? | Speckled |
| How frequently should a phlebotomy technician perform a quality control test on the glucometer in the laboratory? | Everyday the meter is used |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who signed a general informed consent from upon admission to the facility. Which of the following actions by the patient indicates implied consent for the venipuncture? | Rolling up his shirtsleeve |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen to determine a patient's sodium level. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the following colors? | Green |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? | Mask |
| For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician centrifuge a serum specimen before transport to an outside reference laboratory? | Cells must be separated from the serum |
| A phlebotomy technician has a requisition form to perform a chromosome analysis for a patient. The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following additives? | Heparin |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to enter a patient's room to collect a blood specimen. Which of the following actions should the technician plan to take? | Communicate name and department affiliation to the patient |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which of the following antiseptic solutions should the technician use? | Isopropyl alcohol |
| A phlebotomy technician is using a point-of-care test system to determine a patient's WBC count. For which of the following results should the technician immediately notify the provider? | 1.8/ mm^3 |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? | A gown |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a peak level for medication that was administered orally to a patient. After verifying when the patient received the medication how long should the technician wait prior to attempting the draw? | 2 hours after administration |
| A phlebotomy technician is drawing a patient's blood when the patient states that she is becoming dizzy and light-headed. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? | Remove the tourniquet and needle |
| For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician examine the antecubital areas in both of the patient's arms? | The median cubital vein could be more accessible on one side than the other |
| A phlebotomy technician is performing a total cholesterol point-of-care test for a patient. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the provider? | 300 mg/dL |
| A phlebotomy technician receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his contaminated clothing, which of the following is the minimum amount of times the technician should rinse the affected area? | 15 minutes |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that the order of draw for capillary collection is different from venipuncture for which of the following reasons? | An increased rate of coagulation |
| A phlebotomy technician observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Release the tourniquet and stop the draw |
| A phlebotomy technician is planning to collect sputum specimen from a patient . Which of the following instructions should the technician give the patient? | "Breathe deeply and then cough up a specimen into the container." |
| A phlebotomy technician sees a coworker receive a major electrical shock from an instrument. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? | Shut off the power to the instrument |
| AA phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a small vein of an older adult patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take to keep the vein from collapsing? | Use a small needle for the draw |
| A phlebotomy technician should select a tube that has which of the following additives when collecting a blood specimen for a CBC? | EDTA |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a 2-year-old child. The child asks if the blood draw will hurt. Which of the following statements should the technician make? | "You will feel a small prick." |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a specimen from a patient for a pre-employment drug test. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Verify that the specimen contains at least 45 mL of urine |
| A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture using a winged infusion set. The red-topped tube fills, but the light blue-topped tube slows and does not fill completely. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Insert a new light blue-topped tube to see if it will fill |
| A phlebotomy technician is interviewing a patient before performing a venipuncture. The patient states that he lives nearby and ran to the facility. Which of the following precautionary actions should the technician take? | Have the patient rest comfortably for at least 15 minutes before the venipuncture |
| A phlebotomy technician has collected a blood specimen from a patient who is in an isolation room Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician remove first? | Gloves |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a patient in an outpatient setting. Using standard precautions, which of the following pieces of personal equipment should the technician wear? | Gloves |
| A provider has ordered a urine culture and sensitivity test. Which of the following types of urine collection should a phlebotomy technician obtain? | Clean-catch midstream |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient who has scabies. Which of the following pieces of personal protection equipment should the technician use? | Gown |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a specimen from the hand of a patient whose veins are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the technician use? | Hand immobilizer |
| To prevent hospital-acquired infections, a phlebotomy technician should clean items that have been contaminated by blood with a 1:10 dilution of which of the following substances and water? | Sodium hypochlorite |
| A phlebotomy technician has a mild sensitivity to latex. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Wear nitrile gloves instead of latex gloves |
| A phlebotomy technician is following the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute's (CLSI) clinical laboratory workflow pathway. As part of the post-examination phase of this process, which of the following actions should the technician take? | Enter critical laboratory data |
| A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site to collect a blood specimen from a patient. After applying a tourniquet, the technician sees no apparent vein to use for the venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Have the patient dangle her arm for about 1 to 2 minutes |
| Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician required to take before leaving a patient's room? | Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a vancomycin peak level for a patient in an inpatient setting. Which of the following actions should the technician take prior to collecting the blood specimen? | Ask the attending nurse if the patient's vancomycin dose schedule is accurate |
| A phlebotomy technician has a requisition form for a series of tests on patient's serum. The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following additives? | Thrombin |
| The patient reports experiencing a sharp, painful, and tingling sensation going down her arm and into her hand. The technician should recognize that which of the following complications of venipuncture is occurring? | Nerve injury |
| A phlebotomy technician is transporting blood specimens to a laboratory. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Place the specimen in a lockable container |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a blood draw on a patient who had a left-sided mastectomy and has an IV on her right side. In which of the following locations should the technician perform the draw? | Below the IV |
| After replacing a tourniquet on a patient's arm, a phlebotomy technician notices small red spots below the tourniquet. Which of the following terms describes these spots? | Petechiae |
| A phlebotomy technician is assembling the equipment he will need for collecting donor units of blood. Which of the following needle sizes should the technician select? | 18-gauge |
| According to standard precautions, a phlebotomy technician should take which of the following actions when shipping specimens to a reference laboratory in hot weather? | Place the specimen in a box with cold packs and a biohazard label |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who states, "I faint at the sight of blood." Which of the following positions is optimal for the patient's safety during the procedure? | Lying in a reclined position |
| A phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about the at-home collection of a semen specimen. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure? | "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the lab within 1 hour." |
| A phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures? | 36º to 38º C |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to locate a vein using the warming technique? | Encase the warm towel in a plastic bag |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to screen a newborn for a phenylketonuria. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper |
| An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department, and several blood test are ordered. A phlebotomy technician should collect the patient's blood because he has received which of the following types of consent? | Implied consent |
| Which of the following personal protective equipment provides a phlebotomy technician with the best protection when drawing blood from a patient who has active tuberculosis? | N95 respirator |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the first step in the blood collection procedure? | Test requisition |
| A phlebotomy technician has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month-old infant. Which of the following collection sites should the technician select? | Either heel |
| A phlebotomy technician is reviewing a laboratory test requisition form before obtaining blood specimens from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take prior to performing the venipunctures? | Check the requisition form for duplicate test orders |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is an identifier for a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? | Accession number |
| A phlebotomy technician is using a glucose monitor for point-of-care testing of a patient who has been fasting for 12 hours. For which of the following results should the technician immediately notify the provider? | 130 mg/dL |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who is allergic to alcohol. Which of the following antiseptic solutions should the technician use to prepare the insertion site? | Chlorhexidine |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take after collecting an ammonia specimen? | Place the specimen in an ice-water slurry |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a patient's troponin T level, Which of the following troponin T levels should the technician immediately report to the provider? | 0.3 ng/mL |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood sample from a newborn who weighs 3 kg (6.6 lb). Which of the following amounts is the maximum volume of blood the technician can draw from this newborn at one time if the maximum allowable volume is 1%? | 3 mL |
| A phlebotomy technician should use a capillary instead of a venipuncture in which of the following situations? | A patient's veins are inaccessible |
| A phlebotomy technician is reviewing a laboratory requisition before obtaining blood specimens from a patient. The technician should verify that the requisition includes which of the following information? | A specimen identification code |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to maintain compliance with HIPAA? | Clear phone numbers from the fax machine |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who had right-sided mastectomy. Which of the following sites should the technician select? | Median cubital vein in the left arm |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a patient for an erythrocyte sedimentation rate test. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the following colors? | Lavender |
| Which of the following is the best method for a phlebotomy technician to collect a blood specimen from an older adult patient who has fragile, easy-to-collapse veins? | Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly and transfer to an ETS tube |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order? | Assess the site, cleanse the site, and insert the needle |
| A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following complications? | Hemolysis |
| A phlebotomy technician is in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which of the following questions should the technician ask? | "Would you please state and spell your full name and date of birth?" |
| Which of the following regulations ensures that a phlebotomy technician is proficient to perform job duties and responsibilities? | CLIA |
| A tourniquet should be left on a patient's arm for which of the following amounts of time? | No longer than 60 seconds |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a venipuncture blood specimen from a patient for a blood assay. The technician should fill which of the following tubes first? | Yellow-topped tube |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following phrases is represented by the abbreviation "SD"? | Standard deviation |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from an adolescent patient who is 42 kg (94 lb.) Which of the following amounts is appropriate to collect if the maximum allowable volume of blood is 1%? | 40 mL |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient for blood cultures, Which of the following additives do the blood collecting tubes require? | Sodium polyanethol sulfonate |
| During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is becoming pale and diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for which of the following conditions? | Syncope |
| A phlebotomy technician enters a patient's room to perform a venipuncture and notices the patient is sleeping. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Gently wake the patient before the collection |
| A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient who recently had a mastectomy on her right side. The technician should draw blood from which of the following locations? | Left arm |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when performing a venipuncture using an evacuated tube system? | Position the needle at a 30º angle in the same direction as the vein and with the bevel up |
| A provider orders a stat specimen, but a phlebotomy technician forgets to put the patient ID number on the collection tube. The technician should expect the laboratory that received the specimen to take which of the following actions? | Reject the specimen |
| According to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards institute's order of guidelines, which of the following samples should a phlebotomy technician collect first? | Blood cultures |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a patient's blood specimen in a lavender topped tube. How many times should the technician gently invert the tube before setting it in the specimen collection tray? | Eight to ten times |
| For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician document the total volume of blood drawn from a patient? | To determine if the patient is at risk for developing iatrogenic anemia |
| During a venipuncture, a patient reports a sharp pain radiating down her arm. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Release the tourniquet and remove the needle |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the correct order of draw for a venipuncture? | Green, Lavender, Gray |
| A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient. Which of the following sites should the technician select? | The distal phalanx of either middle finger |
| While performing a venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician is truck with a needle. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? | Flush the injured the area with running water |
| Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in an grossly hemolyzed specimen? | Using an incorrect needle gauge |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a pre-employment drug screening. Which of the following findings should indicate to the technician that tampering has possibly occurred? | The temperature of the specimen is 30º C (86º F) |
| A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient how to collect a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of the following cleansers should the technician instruct the patient to use when cleaning around her urinary meatus? | Mild antiseptic soap |
| For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician avoid drawing blood in the leg or foot of a patient who has diabetes? | These areas are more susceptible to infection |
| A patient arrives at a clinic with a requisitions form for a chemistry panel. The technician notices that the patient's last name on the requisition differs from the patient's ID. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Contact the ordering provider to correct the requisition form |
| A phlebotomy technician enters a patient's room to obtain a stat specimen. The patient's provider and nurse are speaking with the patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? | Introduce himself to the patient and the health care team members |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to prevent bleeding from a venipuncture site after the needle is removed? | Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues |
| Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen? | A transfusion reaction |
| Within which of the following time periods should a phlebotomy technician collect a newborn blood-spot test screening card? | Within 72 hours |
| A phlebotomy technician is explaining a venipuncture process to an adult patient. The patient nods frequently but appears confused. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Rephrase the information for the patient |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a patient, The tourniquet is in place and the technician has cleansed the puncture site. Which of the following steps are next? | Ask the patient to make a fist |
| A phlebotomy technician has a requisition for collecting fasting blood glucose and albumin specimens from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take before collecting the patient's blood? | Make sure the patient has fasted for the past 8 to 12 hours |
| A technician should identify that which of the following is one of the Joint Commission's 2016 National Patient Safety Goals? | Identify patients correctly |
| How often should a phlebotomy technician run quality control tests on point-of-care testing instruments? | Daily |
| A phlebotomy technician must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements when performing a venipuncture? | Use an amber-colored microcontainer |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting a unit of blood from a donor. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Instruct the donor to open and close his hand gently throughout the collection |
| For an older patient who has difficult-to-access veins, a phlebotomy technician should select which of the following veins to perform a venipuncture? | Dorsal veins |
| A phlebotomy technician is required to obtain which of the following from a potential blood donor? | Complete medical history |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient's arm for venipuncture. Which of the following techniques should the technician use when applying an antiseptic solution? | Back and forth strokes |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when labeling specimens? | Labeling specimens at the time of collection and in the presence of the patient |
| A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood specimens from a patient for multiple blood assays. The technician should fill the tube that has which of the following additives first? | Sodium citrate |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the total blood volume of an infant who weighs 3.3. kg (7.3 lbs)? | 240 to 330 mL |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? | Sodium fluoride |
| A phlebotomy technician is teaching a patient about collecting a sputum specimen at home. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? | Spit thick secretions into the container after coughing deeply |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the next step after removing a needle from a patient's arm? | Engage the needle safety device |
| For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include maintaining an open airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the patient warm until help arrives? | Shock |
| A phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has a Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the technician use for this patient? | Contact precautions |
| A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needlestick injury. Within how many hours should the technician initiate postexposure prophylaxis? | 24 hours |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for 1400. The technician should verify the patient received his previous dose of medication with which of the following members of the interprofessional team? | Nurse |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who states that he is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician take next? | Perform the venipuncture |
| A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene. Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? | Attention to cleanliness |
| A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his wrist . Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take? | Attempt to draw from the antecubital region |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level test. Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to clean the venipuncture site? | Soap and water |
| Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in an intensive care unit. A nurse calls a phlebotomy technician to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following materials should the phlebotomy technician bring? | An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle |
| A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection area. Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of the items? | Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has small rolling veins. Which of the following equipment should the technician use? | Winged infusion set |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a lactic acid test. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Collect the specimen in a gray-topped tube |
| After a phlebotomy technician performs a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the correct procedure for collecting the blood? | Saturate each circle with one drop of blood |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when preparing a peripheral blood smear? | Place 1 mm drop of blood one-half inch from the edge of the slide |
| Which of the following tasks is within a phlebotomy technician's scope of practice? | Providing instructions to patients for specimen collection |
| Which of the following blood test should a phlebotomy technician place in ice immediately following collection? | Ammonia |
| A phlebotomy technician obtains two readings of 17 mg/dL when performing a glucometer test for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Perform a set of liquid controls |
| When performing a hand draw, which of the following steps should a phlebotomy technician take before removing the needle? | Disengage the tube from the adapter |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect blood specimen from a patient. Which of the following statements should the technician make prior to performing to the venipuncture? | "Your provider has requested this test." |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw on an adult patient? | Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal |
| The Join Commission recommends using the patient's full name and which of the following pieces of information to ensure accurate inpatient identification? | Medical record number |
| A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient how to collect a fecal occult specimen. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? | Avoid taking ibuprofen |
| A phlebotomy technician is updating a quality control record while performing daily point-of-care tests. Which of the following information should the technician take? | Expiration date |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to store a blood specimen, At which of the following temperatures should the technician store the specimen? | 2º to 8ºC (35.6º to 46.4ºF) |
| A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following actions can cause a hemolyzed specimen? | Shaking a collection tube vigorously |
| A phlebotomy technician is performing a blood glucose test. Which of the following glucose levels should the technician identify as being outside the expected reference range? | 200 mg/dL |
| While a phlebotomy technician is performing a blood collection, several drops of blood land on the drawing chair. Which of the following solutions should the technician use to remove the blood? | 1:10 bleach |
| A phlebotomy technician is obtaining a blood culture specimen from an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Withdraw the blood into a sterile safety syringe |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood sample from a patient for a glucose tolerance test (GTT) and notices an empty breakfast plate on a bedside table. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Ask the patient when he last ate or drank |
| A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient facility finds a patient who is in shock and bleeding profusely from his leg. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? | Apply direct pressure to the wound |
| A patient asks a phlebotomy technician to use her finger for blood work. In which of the following situations can the technician collect blood from the patient's finger? | The ordered test can be performed on a capillary specimen |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood specimens from a patient who is alone and unresponsive. The technician should collect the specimens using which of the following forms of consent? | Implied consent |
| A phlebotomy technician is processing a semen specimen. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Deliver the specimen to the laboratory within 2 hour |
| A phlebotomy technician performs a point-of-care glucose test for a patient in an outpatient setting. The result is in the critical value range. Which of the following actions should the technician? | Report the result to the patient's provider |
| A phlebotomy technician is introducing herself to a patient and explaining the venipuncture procedure. In which of the following comfort zones in the technician working? | Personal |
| A phlebotomy technician is informing a patient about how to enter a basal state for a blood collection. The technician should inform the patient not to consume food for how many hours prior to blood collection? | 12 hour |
| A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following equipment should the technician assemble? | Winged infusion set adapter |
| A phlebotomy technician collects multiple specimens from a premature infant. Which of the following is a possible result of the procedure? | Iatrogenic anemia |
| A patient states that he is a "difficult draw" and requests a skin puncture. The test ordered is a PTT. Which of the following should a phlebotomy technician perform? | A syringe draw transferred into a light blue vacuum tube |
| Which of the following information should a phlebotomy technician document when adhering to chain of custody guidelines? | Identity of everyone who had possession of the specimen |
| A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient about proper semen specimen collection for determination for fertility potential. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? | Protect the specimen from exposure to bright light |
| For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician place a specimen in a biohazard bag for transport to an outside laboratory? | The biohazard bag prevents a possible exposure incident |
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