Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

SDS

Question 2

Which of the following actions should a

phlebotomist do after collecting blood into a serum

separation tube?

Accepted Answer

Invert the tube five to eight times

Question 3

According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines,

which of the following samples should the

phlebotomist collect first?

Accepted Answer

Cultures

Question 4

A phlebotomist has duplicate orders for a patient.

How should the order be verified?

Accepted Answer

Call the provider to confirm the test requisition for the patient

Question 5

Which of the following processes occurs after the

venipuncture to control the bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Hemostasis

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

Assault

Question 7

A patient is on contact isolation precautions. What

PPE, other than standard gloves, would be required?

Accepted Answer

Gown

Question 8

When performing a test for PKU, the specimen

should be processed using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Filter paper

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

Face shield

Question 10

Which of the following actions should I

phlebotomist take for a patient who has a recent

double mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

Contact the ordering provider and obtain permission to draw from either of the arms

Question 11

Which of the following needles should a

phlebotomist use for a venipuncture using a winged

fusion set and a 5 mL syringe?

Accepted Answer

23 gauge

Question 12

A phlebotomist is working with an administrative

assistant to schedule an appointment for a patient who

requires a post prandial glucose test. At which of the

following times should the phlebotomist ensure the

patient's appointment is schedule

Accepted Answer

Two hours after eating a meal

Question 13

How many times should an EDTA tube be inverted

after blood collection?

Accepted Answer

8 to 10

Question 14

Following collection of the last specimen

collection tube, which of the following actions should

the phlebotomist take next?

Accepted Answer

Disengage the tube from collection set

Question 15

A phlebotomist is preparing to perform

venipuncture on a patient who had a right sided

mastectomy. Which of the following is the correct site

to perform the collection?

Accepted Answer

Left antecubital

Question 16

Which of the following techniques of needle

insertion to the antecubital space is in accordance with

suggested venipuncture guidelines?

Accepted Answer

With the bevel facing at an angle of 15° to 30°

Question 17

A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a blood

specimen from a patient who has self-reported needle

phobia. Which of the following actions should the

phlebotomist take?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the patient to lie supine during the procedure

Question 18

Which of the following pieces of information is a

phlebotomist required to include on the label of a

blood specimen tube?

Accepted Answer

Phlebotomist's initials

Question 19

The duties of a phlebotomist include?

Accepted Answer

Greeting and instructing patients

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

Distal portion of the arm is a downward position

Question 21

A phlebotomist has wash their hands in preparation

for a routine venipuncture. Which of the following

actions should the phlebotomist take to dry their

hands?

Accepted Answer

Dry hands with a clean disposable towel

Question 22

which of the following is the correct location to

anchor a vein before performing a venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 inches below puncture site

Term	Definition
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 actions should a phlebotomist do after collecting blood into a serum separation tube?	Invert the tube five to eight times
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, which of the following samples should the phlebotomist collect first?	Cultures
A phlebotomist has duplicate orders for a patient. How should the order be verified?	Call the provider to confirm the test requisition for the patient
Which of the following processes occurs after the venipuncture to control the bleeding?	Hemostasis
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
A patient is on contact isolation precautions. What PPE, other than standard gloves, would be required?	Gown
When performing a test for PKU, the specimen should be processed using which of the following?	Filter paper
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 actions should I phlebotomist take for a patient who has a recent double mastectomy?	Contact the ordering provider and obtain permission to draw from either of the arms
Which of the following needles should a phlebotomist use for a venipuncture using a winged fusion set and a 5 mL syringe?	23 gauge
A phlebotomist is working with an administrative assistant to schedule an appointment for a patient who requires a post prandial glucose test. At which of the following times should the phlebotomist ensure the patient's appointment is schedule	Two hours after eating a meal
How many times should an EDTA tube be inverted after blood collection?	8 to 10
Following collection of the last specimen collection tube, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take next?	Disengage the tube from collection set
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform venipuncture on a patient who had a right sided mastectomy. Which of the following is the correct site to perform the collection?	Left antecubital
Which of the following techniques of needle insertion to the antecubital space is in accordance with suggested venipuncture guidelines?	With the bevel facing at an angle of 15° to 30°
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who has self-reported needle phobia. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?	Instruct the patient to lie supine during the procedure
Which of the following pieces of information is a phlebotomist required to include on the label of a blood specimen tube?	Phlebotomist's initials
The duties of a phlebotomist include?	Greeting and instructing patients
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 is a downward position
A phlebotomist has wash their hands in preparation for a routine venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take to dry their hands?	Dry hands with a clean disposable towel
which of the following is the correct location to anchor a vein before performing a venipuncture?	1 to 2 inches below puncture site

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