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What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ans-36-38 degrees C Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? a. incorrect order of draw b. incorrect needle gauge c. applying tourniquet too close to the draw site d. failure to invert tube - ans-b. incorrect ...

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What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ans-36-38 degrees C



Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?



a. incorrect order of draw

b. incorrect needle gauge

c. applying tourniquet too close to the draw site

d. failure to invert tube - ans-b. incorrect needle gauge



Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen?



a. protect from light

b. keep specimen warm

c. keep specimen at body temp

d. place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) - ans-d. place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup
of ice)



The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10 month old. Which is appropriate? -
ans-either heel



A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in hospital/ The patient extends his arm and
turns head away. Which consent does this indicate? - ans-implied consent

,Why should phlebotomist document volume of blood drawn from a patient? - ans-iatrogenic anemia
could be a result of too much taken



A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with severe Down's syndrome. What steps
would you take? - ans-a. Speak with the patient guardian before performing venipuncture to ensure the
patient understands



A 69 year old unconscious patient is brought ot the ER. Several blood tests are ordered. The
phlebotomist collects blood under - ans-implied consent



Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? - ans-label specimens at the
time of collection in front of the patient



Before collecting blood on an inpatient, the phlebotomist notices there's no wristband on wrist. There is
one on the IV pole. What do you do? - ans-don't draw until nurse puts an armband on patient



Which is appropriate form of identification in inpatient setting? - ans-Verbal and wrist band



WBC, RBC, Electrolytes are ordered. Which tubes are used for capillary? - ans-Lavender and red



A blood specimen is rejected by lab with QNS as the reason? Why? - ans-The specimen was insufficient-
not enough blood



Which of the following is best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from venipuncture site
after needle is removed? - ans-Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues



A physician orders a STAT but phlebotomist forgets to fill out patient ID number. What is appropriate
procedure for an improperly labeled specimen when received in lab? - ans-Lab rejects the mislabeled

,specimen



Phlebotomist is performing venipuncture and patient begins to seize. What is correct action? - ans-
Discontinue the draw



Phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. Which is to
be drawn first? - ans-O2 levels



When performing a venipuncture on a patient of average weight, which is the correct technique for
needle insertion? - ans-Insert until a change in resistance



Which is the best method to collect a blood specimen from an older adult patient who has fragile, easy
to collapse veins? - ans-Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly



20. Which of the following is the term for donation of a patient's own blood for an upcoming surgery? -
ans-Autologous donation



21. The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because - ans-Increased risk
of coagulation (remember platelets start to form)



22. Upon entering a patient's room for routine blood draw, phlebotomist notices clergy member is with
the patient. What should you do? - ans-Return later after drawing other patients



23. A phlebotomist notices a hematoma developing at the site of venipuncture. The phlebotomist should
- ans-Release the tourniquet and stop the draw



24. KNOW ORDER OF DRAW!! LIST THEM - ans-Blood Cultures (SPS)

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)

Red (None)

, Tiger/Gold (Clot Activator)

Green (Heparin)

Lavender (EDTA)

Gray (Potassium Oxalate & Sodium)



25. A phlebotomist working in an infertility clinic and the patient is to submit a semen specimen. The
phlebotomist would tell the patient: - ans-As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body
and bring it in right away. (the reason is it needs to stay at body temp and delivered in lab within 2
hours)



26. After placing tourniquet on a patients arm, the phlebotomist notices small red spots below the
tourniquet. - ans-Petechiae



27. The phlebotomist should examine the antecubital veins of both arms because: - ans-The median
cubital might be more accessible on one side than the other



28. What is the appropriate cleanser to clean the meatus for a clean catch urine specimen? - ans-
Benzalkonium chloride



29. When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose meter?
- ans-When the patient is tested



30. Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires
serum? - ans-SST (this is the red gel tube)



31. A patient state she is a difficult draw and requests a skin puncture. The test is a PTT. Which should
you do? - ans-Use a syringe and transfer to a light blue tube



32. Industry standard states needle insertion in the antecubital area should be: - ans-15-30 degree angle

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