click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
practice test 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a phlebotomist has orders for a PTI, anaerobic culture, and a CBC. which of the following is the correct order of draw? | Anaerobic culture, PTI, CBC |
| which of the following should a phlebotomist anticipate for a patient who has been taking warfarin? | increased bleeding time |
| which of the following statements is appropriate for a phlebotomist to make prior to a needle stick | this might hurt a little bit, but it'll be over soon |
| which of the following glucometer readings should a phlebotomist identify as a culture value | 100mg/dl |
| which of the following is indicated by the yellow quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association hazard labeling system | Reactivity/Instability |
| a blood smear should contain | feathered edges |
| a phlebotomist is preparing to perform a phlebotomy procedure on a hospitalized patient, Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take for the initial introduction | Knock on the door, greet the patient, and introduce himself |
| which of the following is a method used for preventing nosocomial infections | using antimicrobial sanitizers |
| which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take after collecting blood into a serum separation tube | invert the tube 5 to 8 times |
| which of the following tube additives promotes clot formation | silica |
| according to CLSL, which of the following is the recommended last order of draw | sodium fluoride |
| which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should a phlebotomist wear to adhere to universal precautions in anticipation of body fluid splashes | gown |
| a large spill has occured in a laboratory involving venous blood, Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take | apply a liquid thickening agent on top of the spill |
| which of the following describes proper insertion techniques for the evacuated tube method | bevel up to a 30 angle |
| a phlebotomist should instruct a patient that which of the following is the preferred time to collect a sputum sample | upon waking |
| the order of draw for phlebotomy collection is followed to avoid which of the following potential undesired results | carryover |
| which of the following specimens should a phlebotomist place in a ice slurry if there is a delay for processing | ammonia |
| which of the following venipuncture tubes has an additive that removes calcium to prevent clot formation | light blue |
| which of the following actions nya phlebotomist exhibits proper handling while transporting a CBC | keeping the specimen at room temp |
| a patient experiences syncope during blood collection, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take first | terminate the procedure |
| a patient who is on droplets precautions requires daily blood glucose monitoring, besides gloves, what piece of personal protective equipment must the phlebotomist wear when drawing the sample | mask |
| laboratory is scheduled for a routine annual inspection with the primary focus on equipment maintenance logs. which of the following areas will be the focus of the inspection | mechanical safety |
| according to OSHA which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take if he experiences a needle stick | decontaminate the injury site |
| which of the following is caused by excessive shaking of the tube | hemolysis |
| a phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of the following actions when providing a sputum specimen | take a deep breath and then expectorate |
| which of the following is the minimum required number of unique patient identifiers a phlebotomist should use a prior to blood draw | 2 |
| 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 the alcohol | chlorhexidine |
| which of the following best exemplifies diversity awareness in the workplace | acknowledging patients beliefs and customs |
| which of the following tests is preformed to identify bacteremia | blood culture |