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Which of the following complications can result from massaging, probing, fist pumping, and prolonged tourniquet application? Hemoconcentration
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomist can result in an unusable flood smear. Applying firm pressure to the spreader slide.
Which of the following accommodations should a phlebotomist make to increase a patient's comfort for venipuncture. Place the patient in a supine position.
A female patient refuses to have blood drawn by a male because of the religious beliefs. The male phlebotomist should Have a female phlebotomist collect the specimen.
Which of the following information must a phlebotomist include on the label of a venipuncture specimen. Time of the venipuncture
Which of the following is appropriate choice for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood or body fluid's? 10% bleach solution
A phlebotomist working in a remote clinic 60 min away from the lab. needs to send a specimen in for blood gas analysis via courier. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take to ensure this blood specimen is handled properly? Chill the blood specimen.
According to CLSI, which of the following is the recommended last order of draw. Sodium fluoride
A phlebotomist is performing a heel stick for a newborn screening. Which of the following actions demonstrates proper specimen collection. The phlebotomist fills the first circle with the first drop of blood.
Which of the following statements by a phlebotomist promotes active involvement from the patient during the identification process. "Can you tell me your first and last name."
A phlebotomist finds a patient who is unresponsive and not breathing. In which of the following positions should the phlebotomist place the patient before initiating CPR? Supine
Which of the following areas should a phlebotomist use for a capillary collection from a 2-month-old infant. Lateral section of the planter heel
The order of draw for phlebotomy collection is followed to avoid which of the following potential undesired results? carryover
Which of the following venipuncture tubes has an additive that removes calcium to prevent clot formation? Light blue
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomist exhibits proper handling while transporting a CBC? Keeping the specimen at room temperature
Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient in preparation for collecting a urine sample that will be cultured? The specimen requires collections after sterilizing of the genitals.
A phlebotomist is collecting a post accident/injury blood sample from a Department of Transportation employee. Which of the following forms should the phlebotomist complete to comply with federal guidelines? Chain of custody form
A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient for therapeutic drug monitoring. Which of the following questions should the phlebotomist ask? "When was your last dose of lithium?"
According to OSHA, which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take if he experiences a needlestick? Decontaminate the injury site.
Which of the following sites is appropriate to prepare for dermal specimen collection on a toddler? Nondominant third finger.
A phlebotomist proceeds to identify a patient and locates the ID band taped to the bedrail. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take to properly identify the patient? Contact a nurse to rebrand the patient and provide a positive identification.
Which of the following specimen types is required to determine ABO group and Rh typing? Whole blood
A phlebotomist is performing a capillary blood puncture on a patient and notices that there is not enough blood flow. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take to obtain a sufficient sample? Lower the punctured appendage
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomist can be the source of the preanalytical error when collecting a blood specimen? Underfilling the tube
A phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on a patient who is allergic to alcohol. Which of the following is an appropriate antiseptic to use in the place of alcohol? Chlorhexidine
Which of the following precautions should a phlebotomist take when performing venipuncture on a patient who is on active anticoagulant therapy? Massage the puncture site lightly prior to venipuncture.
Because of the time between collection and plasma separation, which of the following must a phlebotomist do? Centrifuge
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