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Practice 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| While preparing to collet a blood specimen for a prothrombin time, which of the following collection tubes should the phlebotomist use? | Light blue |
| Quality control testing of glucometer is important for which of the following reasons? | Promotes accurate test results |
| There has been a chemical spill in the laboratory. To which of the following should a phlebotomist refer for directions to clean up the spill? | SDS |
| Which of the following orders of draw should a phlebotomist use for venipuncture collection? | Sodium citrate, SST, sodium heparin, EDTA |
| 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 actions by a phlebotomist can result in an unusable blood smear? | Applying firm pressure to the spreader slide |
| Which of the following glucometer readings should a phlebotomist identify as a critical value? | 50 mg/dl |
| Which of the following is indicated by the yellow quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association hazard labeling system? | Reactivity/Instability |
| A patient is scheduled for a 3-hr glucose tolerance test at an outpatient laboratory. After verifying the patient's identity, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? | Confirm the patient fasted for the proper length of time |
| Which of the following information must a phlebotomist include on the label of a venipuncture specimen? | Time of the venipuncture |
| A blood smear should contain which of the following? | Feathered edges |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with guidelines for a CLIA-waived procedure? | Document quality control results |
| Which of the following tube additives promotes clot formation? | Silica |
| According to CLSI, which of the following is the recommended last order of draw | Sodium fluoride |
| A phlebotomist is preforming a heel stick for a newborn screening. Which of the following actions demonstrates proper specimen collection? | The phlebotomist completely fills the circle on the filter paper |
| A phlebotomist should avoid using a site with burned skin during venipuncture for which of the following reasons? | Increased risk of infection |
| A phlebotomist informs a patient who is anxious that restraints will have to be used if the patient continues to move. When using this language, the phlebotomist is liable for which of the following? | Assault |
| Which of the following instructions should a phlebotomist provide to a patient who is collecting a urine specimen for culture? | "Clean the genital area prior to collection." |
| Which of the following samples should a phlebotomist present to the laboratory first for processing? | A stat potassium level from a patient in the emergency room |
| 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 phlebotomist is preparing to obtain a venous blood sample using the straight syringe method. Which of the following supplies should the phlebotomist include with her phlebotomy equipment? | Blood transfer device |
| 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 an ice slurry if there is a delay for processing? | Ammonia |
| 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 collection after sterilizing of the genitals. |
| 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 droplet precautions requires daily blood glucose monitoring. Besides gloves, what piece of personal protective equipment must the phlebotomist wear when drawing the sample? | Mask |
| When calculating total blood volume for a full-term, 2-day-old infant, which of the following information should a phlebotomist consider? | Weight |
| A phlebotomist is collecting a postaccident/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?" |
| 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 |
| 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 agents should a phlebotomist use to prepare the skin for blood culture collection? | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
| Which of the following is the appropriate way to correctly identify a newborn? | The newborn's name band |
| A phlebotomist is performing a capillary puncture on an adult using a capillary tube. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take after the capillary tube is filled? | Apply pressure to the site. |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when performing venipuncture using the evacuated tube method? | Keep the tube in a downward position. |
| 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 tests is performed to identify bacteremia? | Blood culture |
| 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 place of the alcohol? | Chlorhexidine |
| Which of the following precautions should a phlebotomist take when performing venipuncture on a patient who is on active anticoagulant therapy? | apply direct pressure to the puncture site for an extended length of time |
| Which of the following components are part of the complete blood count assay? | Hematocrit |
| Blood collection tubes fill correctly during venipuncture due to which of the following factors? | The negative pressure within the tube |
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