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NHA Quiz 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 is an appropriate action for a phlebotomist to take if a patient begins to convulse during a phlebotomy procedure? | Terminate the draw. |
| A phlebotomist is preparing a container for a 24-hr urine collection when a chemical splash occurs. The phlebotomist should find information about this chemical from which of the following sources? | Safety Data Sheet |
| 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 items should a phlebotomist recognize as part of the aseptic technique protocol? | Standard precautions |
| Which of the following blood components is needed for hemostasis to take place? | Thrombocytes D |
| 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 should a phlebotomist recognize as being a component of CLSI? | Quality efficiency measures |
| When labeling a non-blood specimen, why is it important to place the label on the container itself and not the lid? | Once the lid is removed in the lab, the specimen is unlabeled. |
| 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 information should a phlebotomist document for a blood culture collection? | Site of collection |
| A phlebotomist is preparing to perform venipuncture on a patient who has tuberculosis. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the phlebotomist wear? | N95 respirator |
| Which of the following blood samples should the phlebotomist recognize as needing to be protected from the light? | Beta-carotene |
| How can a phlebotomist distinguish whether a collection tube contains serum or plasma? | EDTA in the collection tube indicates plasma |