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NCCT-3
Multiple Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| After performing a venipuncture on a patient the phlebotomist notice the patient is bending his elbow to hold the gauze in place. This action is contraindicated because bending the elbow is likely to | Create a Hematoma |
| Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control (QC) guidelines for phlebotomist? | Check controls on urinary reagent strip daily |
| When inspecting a patient's arm before performing venipuncture, the most desirable site appears the back of the hand. Which of the following venipuncture methods is the most appropriate in this situation? | Butterfly Needle |
| The Phlebotomist is educating the patient on fasting diet requirements prior to a glucose tolerance test. Which of the following is the minimum time frame the patient must remain fasting before the start of the test? | 8-24 hours |
| Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally competent, the phlebotomist obtains consent from a family member. This is a violation of | The patient's Bill of Rights |
| The physician has ordered a prothrombin time (PT) and complete blood count (CBC) for an adult patient with a diagnosis of thrombophlebitis. The phlebotomist should collect the evacuated tube in which of the following orders? | Light Blue, Lavender |
| The physician orders a hemoglobin level to be checked on a 2-month-old patient. Which of the following sites should the phlebotomist use to obtain the specimen? | Heel of the Foot |
| A 19-years-old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with a venipuncture tray. This is an example of | Implied consent |
| The phlebotomist is instructed to perform a capillary stick for newborn screening. Which of the following collection devices should the phlebotomist use? | Heel Stick Lancet |
| Which of the following precautions should be used for a patient with pulmonary TB? | Airborne and Standard |
| A phlebotomist has received a requisition for a blood draw on a patient with coagulation disorder. The phlebotomist should be sure to | Hold pressure on the draw site until bleeding has stopped |
| The proper technique to anchor a vein is to use the non-dominant thumb | to pull the skin toward the wrist |
| To help prevent a hematoma at the site after drawing blood, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? | Apply direct pressure with cotton gauze |
| The phlebotomist is performing venipuncture on a apprehensive school age child. Which of the following approaches should the phlebotomist use to calm the child? | Explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her. |
| Which of the following conditions may occur if a tourniquet is left in place on a patient's extremity for longer than 60 seconds? | Hemoconcentration |