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NHA Quiz 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take first? | Identify the patient and verify dietary restrictions. |
| 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. |
| A phlebotomist releases the tourniquet as the last tube of blood is being collected. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist perform next? | Remove the tube. |
| For an inpatient, in addition to the patient's complete name, date of birth, and medical record number, which of the following pieces of information should be included in the physician's requisition form? | Type of tests to be performed |
| 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 |
| Utilizing tubes that have expired may result in which of the following? | Loss of vacuum |
| 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. |
| 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 information should a phlebotomist document for a blood culture collection? | Site of collection |
| 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. |
| Which of the following blood samples should the phlebotomist recognize as needing to be protected from the light? | Beta-carotene |
| 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 |
| How can a phlebotomist distinguish whether a collection tube contains serum or plasma? | EDTA in the collection tube indicates plasma |