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NCCT-4
Multiple Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following information is contraindicated for patient identification at the time of draw? | Social Security Number |
| An infant is brought to the clinic for a CBC. After performing a heel stick, not enough blood is collected to perform the test. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? | Apply a warm compress |
| The phlebotomist has collected an ammonia level. Which of the following should be done regarding transport of the specimen? | Immerse the specimen in an ice and water slurry |
| For which of the following tubes must the phlebotomist prep the site with povidone iodine or chlorhexidine? | A yellow tube with SPS |
| Which of the following techniques should the phlebotomist use when performing a venipuncture on a genetic patient with loose skin? | Pulling the skin taut using gentle and sufficient pressure to anchor the vein D |
| Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take to make a vein more prominent when attempting to select a venipuncture site? | Apply a warm compress to the area fro 5 minutes |
| A tourniquet was left on the arm for an extensive period of time before the performance of a venipuncture. Which of the following is most likely to occur? | The blood specimen will be hemoconcentrated |
| Which of the following statements best describes the reason antecubital veins are most desirable to use when performing venipuncture? | The tissue surrounding these veins is less sensitive, making the procedure less painful |
| A centrifuge functions in which of the following ways? | Rotate to separate components of a patient's blood |
| When a phlebotomist enters a patient room to collect a STAT blood sample, a sign above the bed states that all collections should be from the patient's central port. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do nex? | Communicate the test order to the nursing staff and wait f |
| When performing a capillary puncture on an infant, which of the following is the reason for using the lateral heel instead of a finger? | The small amount of tissue between the skin and bone in the finger makes an injury to the bone likely. |
| After selecting the appropriate location to collect sample, how many inches above the location should the phlebotomist tie the tourniquet? | 3 to 4 inches |
| The phlebotomist applies the tourniquet, but then has trouble relocating the vein after several minutes of palpation. Which of the following is an expected outcome in these test results? | Falsely elevated K levels from tissue damage |
| After centrifuging a blood specimen, the phlebotomist notes the serum has a reddish appearance. Which of the following has occured? | The specimen is hemolyzed |
| A phlebotomist outs evacuated tubes filled with blood in plastic transport bags and places them in the physician office lock box for the reference lab courier who will pick them up in 1-2 hours. The lock box is outside and the temperature are below freeze | Decreased red blood cell count |
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