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Which of the following is an example of a pre-analytical error made at the time of collection?
- Delay in transporting
- Failing to mix tubes
- Incomplete requisition
- Waiting to centrifuge - Correct Answer - B
The phlebotomist arrives at an inpatient room to collect a blood sample. There is an isolation cart located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes her hands and
puts on the following personal protective equipment: gown, gloves, and mask.
Which of the following types of precautions are being used for this patient?
- Contact Droplet Airborne
- Contact Droplet
- Standard Airborne
- Contact Airborne - Correct Answer - B
The phlebotomist applies the tourniquet, but then has trouble relocating the vein after several minutes of palpation. Which of the following is an expected outcome in these test results?
- Falsely elevated K levels from tissue damage
- Fibrinolysis from hemodilution
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- Falsely increased platelets from clotting - Correct Answer - A
What is the NEXT step when a STAT test has been ordered for the patient, but the patient is not in their room?
- Locate the patient
- Consult the nurse
- Reschedule the test
- Postpone the collection - Correct Answer - A
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take to decrease the potential for hemolysis of a blood specimen in an EDTA tube?
- Store the tube in the refrigerator after the specimen has been collected.
- Use a 25 gauge needle or smaller to collect the specimen.
- Allow the tube to stand for 20 minutes prior to processing.
- Gently invert the tube after collecting the specimen. - Correct Answer - D
Which of the following organizations makes on-site visits to inspect phlebotomy laboratories?
A. ASCLS
B. DEA
C. CLIA
- FDA - Correct Answer - C
The phlebotomist is educating the patient on fasting diet requirements prior to a glucose tolerance test. Which of the following is the minimum time frame the patient must remain fasting before the start of the test?
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- 8-12 hours
- 1-2 hours
- 3-4 hours - Correct Answer - B
A phlebotomist must collect a specimen for a blood alcohol test on a patient who is allergic to shell fish. Which of the following antiseptics should the phlebotomist use?
- Iodine
- 70% isopropyl alcohol
- Benzalkonium chloride
- Chlorohexidine gluconate - Correct Answer - C
When wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment for the particular task or duty, the phlebotomist is exercising
- universal precautions.
- medical asepsis.
- standard precautions.
- work practice controls. - Correct Answer - C
A phlebotomist has orders to collect blood specimens from a patient who has IVs in his right forearm and in the left antecubital area. Where should the phlebotomist collect a venous blood specimen?
- The middle or ring finger of right hand
- In the antecubital area of the right arm
- Above the IV in the left arm
- Distal to the IV in the left arm - Correct Answer - D
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pg. 4 Using the guidelines for any method of venipuncture, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist perform FIRST?
- Explain the procedure to the patient.
- Review the requirements for collecting and handling the blood specimen.
- Apply the tourniquet and thoroughly palpate the selected vein.
- Position the patient's arm and cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe. - Correct
Answer - B
The phlebotomist is drawing blood on an 88-year-old patient that has multiple skin tears. Which of the following should be used to secure the 2 x 2 gauze sponge?
- Paper tape
- Adhesive tape
- Band aid
- Coban - Correct Answer - D
When disposing of hazardous materials, the phlebotomist must adhere to the guidelines and standards set forth by
A. OSHA.
B. CLIA.
C. FDA.
- CMS. - Correct Answer - A
When performing venipuncture on a patient with a left mastectomy, which of the following sites should the phlebotomist use?
- Back of left hand
- Right antecubital fossa
- Right saphenous vein
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