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Practice Quiz NHA 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Which of the following blood specimen tests are photosensitive and should be protected from light during handling and transportation? | Bilirubin |
| 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 |
| A phlebotomist has just confirmed critical values on a laboratory test. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist make when the physician's office is already closed? | contact the physician by paging or calling right away |
| Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for handling an ammonia specimen? | Transport on ice |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist do after collecting blood into a serum separation tube? | Invert the tube five to eight times |
| 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 processes occurs after the venipuncture to control the bleeding? | Hemostasis |
| A phlebotomist allows another administrative employee to use their login password to enter a patient's laboratory results. Which of the following regulates the confidentially that has been breached in this situation? | HIPPA |
| Which of the following is the general concept behind standard precautions? | Assume that all body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens |
| 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 orders of draw should a phlebotomist use for venipuncture collection? | Sodium citrate, SST, sodium heparin, EDTA |
| A patient is on contact isolation precautions. What PPE, other than standard gloves, would be required? | Gown |
| A phlebotomist is preforming a venipuncture on a patient who is allergic to alcohol. Which of the following is an appropriate antiseptic to use in place of the alcohol? | Chlorhexidine |
| When performing a test for PKU, the specimen should be processed using which of the following? | Filter paper |
| According to CLSI, the standard depth of a dermal puncture of an infant is | 2 mm |
| 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 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 |
| A phlebotomist should collect which of the following equipment or an ordered comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)? | Tourniquet, multisample needle, collection tube |
| 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" |
| Which of the following is an appropriate technique for specimen collection? | Performing a fingerstick on a toddler patient |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| if a tube is not inverted correctly after collection, it may cause | False test results |
| While performing donor phlebotomy for a blood bank, the phlebotomist should use a? | 16-18 gauge needle |
| If no vein is apparent on first inspection, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist technician take before reapplying to tourniquet? | Have the patient rest their arm in a downward position |
| After centrifuging, a green top tube yields a specimen of? | Plasma |
| 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 |
| A phlebotomist experiences a needlestick injury and discusses the event with a patient's partner without the patient's permission. The phlebotomist is now in violation of which of the following? | HIPPA |
| 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 |
| The duties of a phlebotomist include? | Greeting and instructing patients |
| utilizing tubes that have been expired may result in which of the following? | Loss of vacuum |
| 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 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 |
| 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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