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Practice NHA

Quiz 3

QuestionAnswer
A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism requires which if the following? The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be processed
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 color top tubes will the phlebotomist need to perform A1C, CBC, hepatic panel, and a comprehensive metabolic panel? Gold and lavender
Which of the following methods provides for the most secure reliable delivery of laboratory results? Electronic reports
Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for handling an ammonia specimen? Transport on ice
When preparing for a blood smear, which of the following should a phlebotomist use to ensure the best test result? Venous blood from an EDTA tube
A phlebotomist should use a blood transfer device with which of the following methods of blood collection? Syringe
How can a phlebotomist distinguish whether a collection tube contains serum or plasma? EDTA in the collection tube indicates plasma
A report of laboratory results is required to have which of the following information? Date of specimen collection
Which of the following is the general concept behind standard precautions? Assume that all body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens
A phlebotomist is obtaining a venipuncture specimen and has decided to use the vein which lies on the outer side of the arm. Which of the following veins has the phlebotomist selected? Cephalic
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take next for an adult capillary puncture after sanitizing and puncturing the site? Wipe away the first drop of blood
A patient is on contact isolation precautions. What PPE, other than standard gloves, would be required? Gown
Which of the following tests is performed to identify bacteremia? Blood culture
An 8-year old patient arrived to the laboratory for blood work. Which of the following information is required on the venipuncture requisition? Requesting provider's name
Aseptic techniques are followed by phlebotomist during phlebotomy procedures for which of the following reasons? To decrease the risk of infection to patients and phlebotomist
When performing a test for PKU, the specimen should be processed using which of the following? Filter paper
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when using a tourniquet? Release the tourniquet with one hand
Which of the following actions is required immediately after a phlebotomist experiences an accidental needle stick injury when drawing blood from a patient who has HIV? Report the exposure to the supervisor
Which of the following information is a phlebotomist required to document during urine collection for federal department of transportation drug testing? Temperature of urine collected
Which of the following is required on a chain of custody form after the urine drug screen? Patient signature
I phlebotomist is instructing a patient on how to collect a stool specimen. Which of the following instructions should a phlebotomist give the patient about the collection procedure? "Avoid urine contact with the specimen"
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 scheduled? 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
Which of the following is caused by excessive shaking of tube? Hemolysis
A 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
When preparing to explain a phlebotomy procedure to a patient, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? Plan to use empathy towards the patient during the discussion
While performing donor phlebotomy for a blood bank, the phlebotomist should use a? 16-18 gauge needle
A phlebotomy technician is caring for a patient who is in shock. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Keep the patient warm
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
A phlebotomist is planning to collect a specimen to measure the patient's serum cortisol level. Which of the following factors should the phlebotomist consider? Time of day
Which of the following types of bleeding should the phlebotomist notify provider or nurse about? Arterial
A phlebotomist is preparing to obtain an inpatient specimen from a patient. which of the following locations is the proper place for a phlebotomist to place the tourniquet? Over the patients gown sleeve
utilizing tubes that have been expired may result in which of the following? Loss of vacuum
Which of the following lancet positions should a phlebotomist use for capillary blood collection on a healthy adult patient? Perpendicular to the fingerprint grooves
which of the following is the correct location to anchor a vein before performing a venipuncture? 1 to 2 inches below puncture site
A phlebotomy technician is concerned that the offices current butterfly needles are not up to safety standards. Which of the following agencies can confirm safety compliance of the equipment for the technician? OSHA
Which of the following parameters should a phlebotomist consider when selecting a collection method? Patient condition, patient age, blood volume required
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