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PHLEBOTOMY MIDTERM TEST EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS -20
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PHLEBOTOMY MIDTERM TEST EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS #20Which of the following is located on lateral aspect of the arm: - correct answer Cephalic
vein
What should the phlebotomist do if the patient has a syncope episode? - correct answer
Terminate the procedure by removing the tourniquet
Every time you come to your shift, the sharps container on the phlebotomy tray is
overflowing. What is the best action to this situation? - correct answer Carefully remove
the overflowing sharps container form the tray and report the safety violation to the
supervisor.
One of your co-workers, who work in the outpatient area, mentions she has
staphylococcus infection. The newborn comes to the outpatient to screen for bilirubin
levels. You should: - correct answer Volunteer to collect the specimen and notify your
supervisor about the infection
Which laboratory department performs tests to identify abnormalities of the blood? -
correct answer hematology
What department would perform blood cultures? - correct answer microbiology
A glucose test would be performed in which department? - correct answer chemistry
Which of the following would be performed in serology department? - correct answer
HCG
Bedside glucose testing is usually performed on patients with what condition? - correct
answer Diabetes
The abbreviation for the routine hematology test that includes Hg, Ht, RBC, WBC, PLT
is called: - correct answer CBC
Heparin prevents blood from clotting by: - correct answer inhibiting thrombin
Identify the tubes needed to collect blood for CBC, PT, STAT potassium by color and in
the proper order of draw: - correct answer light blue, green, lavender
Which of the following over-the-counter medications is known to increase bleeding
times? - correct answer Aspirin
You are most likely to increase the chance of hemolyzing the specimen if you use: -
correct answer 25 G butterfly needle to collect specimen from a child
, Adhesive bandages are not used on children younger than what age due to the danger
of choking? - correct answer 2 years
When a tourniquet becomes soiled with blood what should you do? - correct answer
discard the tourniquet
What is the single most important step of the blood collection procedure? - correct
answer Patient identification
At what angle should the venipuncture needle be inserted? - correct answer 15* to 30*
If the number on the requisition does not match the arm band, what should you do? -
correct answer Contact the patient's nurse to attach a proper ID wristband to the patient.
If a patient has an IV drip in one arm, what is the preferred site for venifpuncture? -
correct answer The opposite arm
An unconscious, unidentified man is admitted to an emergency trauma center. What
would be the system of choice to ensure patient identification? - correct answer Use a
three-part identification system that utilizes a temporary armband and labels for
specimens and blood to be transfused.
What is the term for inanimate object that is contaminated by bacteria and is capable of
spreading the disease? - correct answer Fomite
Which of the following is true about microcappillary collection? - correct answer The first
drop of blood should be wiped away.
What is the term for infections contracted by patients during hospitalization? - correct
answer Nosocomial infections
What is the transmission route of an infection acquired by drinking of contaiminated
water? - correct answer Common vehicle
What is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection? - correct
answer hand washing
The depth of cut made by a lancet for a heelstick should be no more than: - correct
answer 2.0 mm
When donning a gown , mask, respirator, face shield, and gloves, which item should be
put on last? - correct answer Gloves
You are to collect by fingerstick a green top, a lavender top, and a red top
microcollection container. What microntainer do you collect first? - correct answer
lavender top
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