What test results are affected when Povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a
dermal puncture?
Correct Answer: Potassium (Povidone-iodine is contraindicated for potassium tests
because it can cause a false elevation of potassium in a specimen
What actions should a phlebotomy Technicia...
What test results are affected when Povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a
dermal puncture?
Correct Answer: Potassium (Povidone-iodine is contraindicated for potassium tests
because it can cause a false elevation of potassium in a specimen
What actions should a phlebotomy Technician take to locate a vein using the warming
technique?
Correct Answer: Encase the warm towel in a plastic bag
A Phlebotomy technician is applying a tourniquet prior to collecting a blood specimen
from a patient. What actions should the Technician take?
Correct Answer: Tuck a partial loop of the tourniquet under the tourniquet
A Phlebotomy technician has collected a blood specimen from a patient who is in Ann
isolation room. What pieces of PPE should the Technician remove first?
Correct Answer: Gloves ( To prevent cross-contamination)
A Phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at what temperature?
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,Correct Answer: 36 to 38 C (98.6 F)
For what reason should a Phlebotomy Technician examine the anticubital areas in both
of a patient's arm?
Correct Answer: The medial cubital vein could be more accessible one one side then
the other
A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispose of contaminated sharps. According to
OSHA what actions should the Technician take?
Correct Answer: Replace the sharps container when it is two-thirds full
A Phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about the at home collection of a semen
specimen. What statement by the patient indicates Ann understanding of the
procedure?
Correct Answer: "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the
lab within 1 hour
A Phlebotomy technician is using a point of care test system to determine a patient's
WBC. For what result should the Technician immediately notify the provider?
Correct Answer: 1.8/mm3 (because the finding is outside the expected reference of
4.4 to 11/mm3 for white blood cells
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, A Phlebotomy technician is selecting a site to collect a blood specimen from a patient.
After applying a tourniquet, seen no apparent veins to use for the venipuncture. What
actions should the Technician take?
Correct Answer: Have the patient dangle her arm for 1 to 2 mins
What actions should a phlebotomy Technician take to maintain compliance with HIPA?
Correct Answer: Clear number from fax machine.
A phlebotomy Technician ic collecting a blood specimen from a patient to measure the
trough level of a medication. The Technician should collect the specimen at what time?
Correct Answer: Within 15 min before the patient receives the next dose of
medication. (The Technician should collect no more than 15 min prior to administration
of the next dose of medication. The trough level is the lowest conncentration innn the
patient's blood
What tubes should a phlebotomy Technician collect first when obtaining dermal
samples?
Correct Answer: Lavender tube (The Technician should collect the dermal sample
using a lavender topped tube first because this tube minimizes platelet clumping and
micro clot formation)
What is the best method for a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood specimen from an
older adult patient who has fragile, easy to collapse veins?
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