A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down
syndrome. Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take?
A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture.
B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the v...
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A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down
syndrome. Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take?
A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture.
B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
C) Draw the Patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure
D) Ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm still for the procedure
✔✔ B
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do
first?
A) Cleanse the site
B) Select the appropriate part of the 3rd or 4th finger
C) Position the Blade of the Lancet across the lines of the fingertip
D) Confirm Identity of the patient ✔✔ D
A Phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?
A) Stop the draw immediately
B) Apply ice to the site
C) Apply pressure after collecting the specimen
D) Release the tourniquet immediately ✔✔ C
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that
requires serum?
A) SST
B) EDTA
,D) You should discuss that with your doctor, I only draw blood ✔✔ A
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse
the site for a dermal procedure?
A) Glucose
B) Blood urea nitrogen
C) Potassium
D) Coagulation Studies ✔✔ C
Blood Cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit(ICU). The
nurse calls the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist bring?
A) Two aerobic bottles
B) Two Anaerobic Bottles
C) An aerobic bottle and an SPS tube
D) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle ✔✔ D
When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians which
results have priority?
A) Lead
B) Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
C) Presurgical
D) Ferritin ✔✔ C
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen?
A) Inverting the specimen 4 times
B) Partially filling the collection tube
C) Shaking the collection tube vigorously
D) Allowing the specimen to clot ✔✔ C
Which is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab results?
, C) Wear a mask and eye protection
D) Perform the venipuncture ✔✔ D
Which of the following is appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary meatus
for a clean-catch urine specimen?
A) Hydrogen Peroxide
B) Benzalkonium Chloride or mild antiseptic soap
C) Povidone Iodine
D) 70% Alcohol pad ✔✔ B
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect
a PT/PTT test?
A) EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)
B) Sodium citrate
C)Potassium oxalate
D) Heparin ✔✔ B
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the
glucose meter?
A) After a new package is opened
B) When a patient is tested
C) At the beginning of the shift
D) Following an error code ✔✔ B
A Phlebotomist recieves orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin,
and DNA. Which of the following should be drawn first?
A) O2 Levels
B) Bilirubin
C) DNA
D)Screening card ✔✔ A
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