Study Questions and Answers for NHCO (Phlebotomy ) Exam Multi ple Choice with Accurate Solutions Rated A . The boundaries for the approved area in performing heel punctures are which of the following? a. The medial line extending from the great toe and lateral line extending from the fourth and fifth digit b. The lateral like extending from the third toe and the medial line extending from the second toe c. The line extending from the third toe, dividing the plantar surface into medial and lateral aspects d. The line extending from the third and fourth toe, dividing the plantar surface Verified Answer -a. The medial line extending from the great toe and lateral line extending from the fourth and fifth digit The Joint Commission created patient safety goals to direct healthcare workers and facilities in: a. Identifying the correct order of draw with every individual test b. Identifying patient safety risks c. Using sharp containers correctly d. Using appropriate needle gauges Verified Answer -b. Identifying patient safety risks Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take if they are with a patient when they notice the patient's laboratory results are ready? a. The phlebotomist should notify the supervisor on site and have them communicate the results to the patient b. The phlebotomist should read the results after verification from the patient c. The phlebotomist should send the results to the patient's provider d. The phlebotomist should mail the results to the patient's home address Verified Answer -c. The phlebotomist should send the results to the patient's provider Blood cultures, also known as culture and sensitivity (C&S) testing, are taken to determine which of the following? a. Hormone levels in the blood b. Presence of microorganisms in the blood c. Lactose intolerance d. Drug dosing Verified Answer -b. Presence of microor ganisms in the blood Every time a phlebotomist clocks in for their shift, they notice that the sharps container on the phlebotomy tray is overflowing. Which of the following is the appropriate reaction to the situation? a. The phlebotomist should pick out and discard the excess needles by hand until the unit can be sealed and replaced b. The phlebotomist should throw it in the biohazard waste c. The phlebotomist should remove the overflowing sharps container from the tray; replace it with an empty one for the shift, then return the overflowing container to the tray for the next shift d. The phlebotomist should report the safety violation to the supervisor Verified Answer -d. The phlebotomist should report the safety violation to the supervisor Informed consent is defined as which of the following? a. The patient consents for any doctor to perform a procedure b. A patient gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure after receiving adequate information c. A medical assistant consents to assist in performance reviews d. All of the above Verified Answer -b. A patient give s voluntary permission for a medical procedure after receiving adequate information Which of the following tests may be performed from capillary blood collection? a. Complete blood count b. Blood culture c. Coagulation studies d. Strep test Verified Answer -a. Complete blood count Why should a phlebotomist avoid using earlobes as a site for capillary blood collection? a. This site does not have any blood b. This site lacks skin tissue and has a risk of damaging the surrounding cartilage c. This site can cause patients to feel nervous and their head may move around too much d. This site is too far away from the heart Verified A nswer -c. This site can cause patients to feel nervous and their head may move around too much Within which time period should a phlebotomist collect a newborn PKU blood -spot test? a. Within 30 minutes b. Within 72 hours c. Within 3 months d. Within 96 hours Verified Answer -b. Within 72 hours Where is the tourniquet generally tied on a patient?
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