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Safety and Compliance Section 1 - correct Answers-
Besides gloves which of the following PPE should a phlebotomist wear when drawing
on a patient with pneumonia? - correct Answers-Face mask
A phlebotomist notices that a blood collection tube is cracked what steps should the
phlebotomist take? - correct Answers-Discard tube in a sharp's container.
A parent asks the phlebotomist for the results of their young adults point of care test
(POCT) test, what steps should the phlebotomist take? - correct Answers-Ask the
patient for the permission to disclose results with the parent present.
A patient starts to cry and is unwilling to extend her arm for the third draw of a glucose
tolerance test (GTT), what is the proper statement for the phlebotomist to make? -
correct Answers-"May I perform the draw?"
While performing a glucose monitor quality control check the phlebotomist should
record which of the following? - correct Answers-Date of battery change
A phlebotomist gets a glucometer reading of 250mg/dL on a patient, a second test
reads in the normal range, which of the following could have happened? - correct
Answers-The finger was dirty.
What should a phlebotomist use to clean up a large blood spill? - correct Answers-
Chlorine Bleach
If a phlebotomist experiences an accidental needle stick which of the following should
be included in the sharps log? - correct Answers-The department where the injury
occurred
Which of the following types of transmission-based precautions should be used for
streptococcal pharyngitis? - correct Answers-Droplet
Which of the following is true for blood culture collection? - correct Answers-Scrub the
site with chlorhexidine gluconate for 1 min.
A medical professional should do which of the following when performing CPR on an
infant? - correct Answers-30 compressions, 3.8 cm (1.5in) deep
, After a failed venipuncture attempt a phlebotomist collects blood in a micro collection
tube, why should the phlebotomist document that blood was collected in this manner? -
correct Answers-To alert the laboratory of the presence of capillary blood
A centrifuge fire belongs in which classes of fire? - correct Answers-Class C
Upon completing a draw in an isolation room which of the following PPE should the
phlebotomist remove first? - correct Answers-Gloves
Which of the following PPE should be worn in order to aliquot a blood specimen? -
correct Answers-Face shield and gloves
Which of the following is the phlebotomist most likely to experience upon receiving an
accidental needle stick? - correct Answers-Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
If a phlebotomist receives a splash of blood to the eyes while aliquoting a specimen,
which of the following will be the phlebotomist's first course of action? - correct
Answers-Rinse eyes with water for a minimum of 15 min.
Which of the following departments is responsible for processing a Blood Culture, occult
(stool) blood card and urine culture and sensitivity (C&S)? - correct Answers-
Microbiology
Which of the following would a phlebotomist use to clean a venipuncture site for a blood
culture test? - correct Answers-Povidone-Iodine/Chlorhexidine Gluconate
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient who has a wound
infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and has been placed
in isolation. Which of the following actions should the technician take once the
procedure is complete? - correct Answers-Dispose of gown before leaving the room
Patient Preparation Section 2 - correct Answers-
Which of the following is the best time to collect a urine pregnancy test? - correct
Answers-First-morning
Which of the following questions should the phlebotomist ask a patient with hearing aids
in order to ensure the patient understands the procedure? - correct Answers-"Would
you like me to repeat the directions?"
Which of the following is an acceptable form of identification on an outpatient? - correct
Answers-Picture ID, full name, date of birth
Upon entering a patient's room, the phlebotomist notices that the patient's identification
band is on the bed rail, the patient doesn't like to wear it, what should be the
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