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Practice Quiz NHA 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A phlebotomist should recognize rapid swelling near the venipuncture site during the collection of blood as which of the following complications? | Hematoma |
| A phlebotomist should identify that which of the following over-the-counter products taken by a patient can affect a liver function panel? | Acetaminophen |
| A phlebotomist should use a chlorhexidine gluconate swab for which of the following types of collection? | Blood culture |
| Which of the following methods should a phlebotomist use to invert tubes to prevent clotting? | Moving the tubes in a figure-eight motion 4 to 8 times after collection |
| A phlebotomist is explaining the venipuncture procedure to a patient who is seated. In which of the following positions should the phlebotomist instruct the patient to place their arm? | Distal portion of the arm in a downward position |
| Which of the following types of gloves presents the lowest allergy risk for the patient and phlebotomist? | Non-powdered nitrile |
| By wearing a face shield when coming into contact with body fluids, a phlebotomist is preventing exposure by which of the following modes of transmission? | Permucosal |
| A phlebotomist has a prescription to collect a peak cortisol level. At which of the following times of day should the phlebotomist obtain the sample? | 0800 |
| Which of the following would be the appropriate action for a phlebotomist to take after failing to find a hospital band on either wrist of a hospitalized patient? | Check the ankles an ID band. |
| Which of the following tube additives promotes clot formation? | Silica |
| Which of the following actions should an employee take first in the event of a needlestick exposure? | Wash the injury with soap and water. |
| When using a butterfly needle for venipuncture on dorsal hand veins, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? | Hold the needle by the wings of the butterfly. |
| Which of the following actions by a phlebotomist is consistent with isolation room procedures for a patient who is on contact precautions? | Puts on a gown prior to other personal protective equipment |
| Which of the following blood components is needed for hemostasis to take place? | Thrombocytes D |
| Which of the following governing bodies mandates the use of safety features on needles and the immediate disposal as one unit in a biohazard container after use? | OSHA |
| Which of the following complications is associated with a dermal puncture? | Osteomyelitis |
| A phlebotomist is processing a urine specimen in the laboratory. Which of the following personal protective equipment is required to maintain safety regulations in the laboratory? | Face shield |
| Which of the following signs of shock should the phlebotomist recognize in a patient during venipuncture? | The patient has pale, cold, clammy, and diaphoretic skin. |
| Which of the following pieces of information on a requisition form is critical to patient identification? | Date of birth |
| Which of the following should a phlebotomist recognize as being a component of CLSI? | Quality efficiency measures |
| Utilizing tubes that have expired may result in which of the following? | Loss of vacuum |
| A phlebotomist has collected a stool sample that requires immediate processing at an outside reference laboratory. Which of the following nonlaboratory personnel should the phlebotomist contact about transferring the specimen? | Commercial courier |
| To qualify for blood donation, a patient must have a minimum level of 12.5 g/dl for which of the following? | Hemoglobin |
| A phlebotomist is asked to verify the temperature of a urine specimen for chain of custody procedure. Which of the following temperatures is an acceptable measurement for this specimen? | 35° C (95° F) |
| A phlebotomist should explain to a male patient that which of the following fluids is used for fertility testing? | Seminal |
| Which of the following information should be included in the chain of custody following a blood alcohol testing procedure? | the identity of each person who handles the specimen |
| A phlebotomist is collecting a lactic acid sample that will be transported to an outside laboratory. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take when handling the specimen? | Chill the sample. |
| Hemoconcentration of a venous blood sample is most often caused when | the tourniquet is in place for more than 2 min. |
| Which of the following is caused by excessive shaking of a tube? | Hemolysis |
| Which of the following blood collection methods uses interchangeable collection tubes that allows a phlebotomist to draw several blood specimens at once? | Evacuated tube system |
| Which of the following actions is appropriate when transporting a specimen for ABG analysis? | Placing the specimen in ice |
| 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?" |
| Which of the following tests is performed to identify bacteremia? | Blood culture |
| When performing a blood smear, which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to ensure a quality result? | Hold the slides at 30° to each other when performing the smear. |
| Which of the following cleansing agents should a phlebotomist use when collecting a sample for a blood alcohol concentration? | Soap and water |
| A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria collection on an infant? | The medial or lateral areas of the heel |
| Failure to demonstrate proper care that results in an injury to another person is an example of | negligence. |
| A phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture when a patient begins to lose consciousness. The phlebotomist should recognize that the patient is experiencing which of the following conditions? | syncope |
| A phlebotomist enters a patient's room and observes the patient to be motionless and cyanotic. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take first? | Ask the patient if they are okay in a loud voice. |
| Which of the following sites is appropriate to prepare for dermal specimen collection on a toddler? | Nondominant third finger |
| A phlebotomist reports a stat result to a provider by verbal report. The phlebotomist should follow this with documentation that contains which of the following? | Name of the provider contacted D. |
| A phlebotomist is collecting a urine drug screen from a Department of Transportation employee. The phlebotomist should take the specimen temperature at which of the following times following collection? | Before 4 min |
| Which of the following orders of draw should the phlebotomist use for capillary collection? | EDTA, sodium heparin, non-additive |
| The OSHA requirement for Safety Data Sheets falls under which of the following safety categories? | Chemical |
| A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism requires which of the following? | The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be processed. |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take first after removing the needle from a patient's arm? | Activate the needle safety device. |
| A phlebotomist has just confirmed critical values on a laboratory test. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take when the physician's office is already closed? | contact the physician by paging or calling right away. |
| A phlebotomist has a requisition form requesting a prothrombin time (PT) and aPTI be collected from a patient. Which of the following tube additives is correct for the draw? | Thrombin |
| The results from which of the following tests are an example of point of care testing? | An elevated blood glucose test |
| Which of the following blood samples should the phlebotomist recognize as needing to be protected from the light? | Beta-carotene |
| A phlebotomist should expect to collect a blood culture from which of the following patients? | A patient who has a fever of unknown origin |
| Which of the following conditions results from exceeding the maximum blood volume parameter during blood collection? | Iatrogenic anemia |
| When entering a patient's room, a phlebotomist should begin by doing which of the following? | Introducing herself and explaining the procedure to the patient |
| A phlebotomist has a requisition form requesting a prothrombin time (PT) and aPTI be collected from a patient. Which of the following tube additives is correct for the draw? | Culture media tube |
| Which of the following is a requirement for a serum cholesterol level? | Fasting for 12 hr |
| A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of following actions when providing a sputum specimen? | take a deep breath and then expectorate |
| How can a phlebotomist distinguish whether a collection tube contains serum or plasma? | EDTA in the collection tube indicates plasm |
| Failure to demonstrate proper care that results in an injury to another person is an example of | Negligence |
| A phlebotomist should recognize that proper hand hygiene can result in which of the following? | A decrease in the incidence of health care-associated infections |
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