NHCO PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the BEST indication that a patient might be at risk of syncope -
Answer-Paleness and sweating
why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes - Answer-To ensure
proper mixing of blood and additive
what protects patients information? - Answer-OSHA
which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for lab assays but for collection of
donor blood - Answer-18G
how many mins within collection of a urine sample should the phlebotomist take the
temp of the specimen - Answer-within 4 min
Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for compliance at time
intervals specific to the equipment and__________________ - Answer-Clinical
application
Which of the following actions will most likely PREVENT a needle stick injury? - Answer-
Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line
Which of the following pieces of info need to be on a laboratory requisition form before a
phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a blood specimen - Answer-A specimen ID
code
How should the phlebotomist handle the situation when the patient seems hesitant and
confused? - Answer-Find another way to phrase the explanation and invite the patient to
ask any clarifying questions.
The additive in a PINK top tube used in blood blanking is which of the following? -
Answer-Potassium EDTA
If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist
should do what - Answer-Immediately report the refusal and actions taken to their
supervisor
If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, the
phlebotomist should do what? - Answer-Should perform the blood draw when the
patient is laying down.
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