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The symbol "O" in the Current Procedural Terminology reference is used to indicate what? correct answer: Reinstated or recycled code In the anesthesia section of the CPT manual, what are considered qualifying circumstances? correct answer: Add-on codes As of April 1, 2014 what is the maximum number of diagnoses that can be reported on the CMS-1500 claim form before a further claim is required? correct answer: 12 What is considered proper supportive documentation for reporting CPT a...

Dermal puncture refers to collection from where? Correct Answer: Heel or capillary A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a collection for a CBC for a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following equipment will the technician need? Correct Answer: Lancet with a 2mm depth and an EDTA micro collection container A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a potassium test, CBC, and glucose test. The technician has left the tourniquet on the patient for 3 min. What should...

Why is the first drop of blood drawn in capillary puncture wiped away? Correct Answer: To remove surface contaminants and interstitial fluids Which of the following is true regarding urinalysis reagent strips? Correct Answer: The procedure to collect urine specimens for reagent strip testing is the same as collection for a microscopic examination What is a possible complication with fasting? Correct Answer: Hypoglycemia What is the amount of blood needed to accurately conduct a blood...

A phlebotomy technician should identify what additive is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? Correct Answer: Sodium Fluoride A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, what question should the technician ask? Correct Answer: "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth?" What is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabe...

A phlebotomy technician should identify what additive is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? Correct Answer: Sodium Fluoride A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, what question should the technician ask? Correct Answer: "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth?" What is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabe...

What are phlebotomist job tasks? Correct Answer: equipment assembly keep track of supplies follow safety rules verify & record patient information assist patients before, during, and after procedures cleansing & disinfecting area before puncture collect blood & other specimens label & store blood collection devices report potential hazards What is the hub/tube holder part of the needle? Correct Answer: plastic sleeve that the needle hilt screws into, also holds the tube What are ...

What is the proper sequence for putting on PPE? A. Mask, gloves, gown B. Gloves, gown, mask C. Gown, mask, gloves D. Mask, gown, gloves Correct Answer: Gown, mask, gloves An incidient reporting system should include which of the following? A. Potential causes B. Details of the incident C. Management of adverse events D. All of the above Correct Answer: All of the above Which of the following is a National Patient Safety Goal(s)? A. ID patient correctly B. Prevent infe...

1st in order of draw Correct Answer: Yellow Tubes Which tube is sterile? Correct Answer: Yellow Topped Tubes Additive for Yellow Tubes Correct Answer: SPS, ACD Common Test for Yellow Tubes Correct Answer: Blood Cultures Department: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer: Microbiology Inversion: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer: 8-10 times Specimen: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer: Whole Blood 2nd in order of draw Correct Answer: Light Blue Tubes Additive: Light Blue Tubes Correct Ans...

A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' Syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take? Correct Answer: Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first? Correct Answer: Confirm the correct identity of the patient A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes r...

What is a local infection? Correct Answer: An infection affecting only one area of the body What pressure must be maintained with the blood pressure cuff when performing a bleeding time test? Correct Answer: 40 mm Hg To which of the following does "airborne precautions" refer? Correct Answer: Patients known or suspected to have an illness transmitted through small-particle airborne droplets, which may remain suspended in the air The most important step in any routine sample collect...