Phlebotomy

A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome. Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take? A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture. B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood C) Draw the Patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure D) Ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm...

What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? Correct Answer: Median Cubital Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the Correct Answer: Lancet size When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect Correct Answer: 8-10 mL per bottle Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Correct Answer: Peripheral Blood Smear What tests require fasting Correct Answer: Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & min...

Phlebotomy Practice Test 95 Questions AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT.docx

Grey Tube Correct Answer: Alcohol/Glucose Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Oxalate Hemolysis Correct Answer: Rupture or destruction of red blood cells K+ Correct Answer: Potassium Na Correct Answer: Sodium Nosocomial Infection Correct Answer: An infection that is acquired in a hospital setting Main vein used for phlebotomy Correct Answer: Median Cubital Yellow Tube Correct Answer: Blood Cultures SPS Number of attempts at performing phlebotomy Correct Answer: Two Li...

1) Which of the following blood specimen tests are photosensitive and should be protected from light during handling and transportation? A. Gastrin B. Ammonia C. Pyruvate D. Bilirubin Correct Answer: D A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism requires which if the following? A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old B. The circles on the filter paper much be at least half filled C. The first drop of blood immediately following...

To prevent hospital-acquired infections, a phlebotomy technician should clean items that have been contaminated by blood with a 1:10 dilution of which of the following substances and water? Correct Answer: Sodium Hypochlorite, or Chlorine Bleach A phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures? Correct Answer: 36 to 38 degrees C A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a patient for thyroid studies. The technician ...

First piece of PPE that should be removed Correct Answer: GLOVES Which of the following should be collected first when taking a dermal sample? Correct Answer: Lavender Top How long after a patient has taken an oral medication should blood be drawn for peak level of the medication? Correct Answer: 2 hours What should be done if vein collapsed half way through collecting blood from a patient for donation? Correct Answer: use a new collection bag to draw a new unit of blood If a pat...

Which of the following statements is not one of the 3 major goals of the Patient's Bill of Rights? a) Assures that the health care system is fair and it works to meet patients' needs. b) Gives patients a way to address any problems they may have. c) Encourages patients to take an active role in staying or getting healthy. d) Ensures that the care you receive is affordable. Correct Answer: d) Ensures that the care you receive is affordable Which of the following duties is outside the ...

Capillary Puncture Correct Answer: 3rd or 4th finger for adults, heel stick for infants; Lancet cut across ridges; hold the tube horizontal when filling. Don't sqeeze finger too tightly or milk the finger. Wipe off 1st drop. The vein can collapse Correct Answer: If you pull on the plunger of the syringe too hard or too quickly during a draw or you use too strong of a vaccum for the vein, this can happen... Anticoagulant Correct Answer: An agent used to preven blood clotting and to keep...

An individual who has little resistance to an infectious microbe is referred to as a susceptible what? Correct Answer: Host Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens? Correct Answer: Wearing gloves to draw blood This ion is essential to the coagulation process. Correct Answer: Calcium QC protocols prohibit use of outdated evacuated tubes because why? Correct Answer: Tubes my not fill completely, changing add...