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NCCT SURGICAL TECT EXAM NEWEST 2025
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Which of the following is an example of a pre-analytical error made at the time of collection?
- failing to mix tubes
- incomplete requisition
- waiting to centrifuge
- delay in transporting - Correct Answer - a. failing to mix tubes
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's identification?
- after leaving the patient's room
- while the patient's room, before drawing the blood
- before entering the patient's room
- while in the patient's room, after drawing the blood - Correct Answer -
- while in the patient's room, after drawing the blood
Which of the following is an example of negative nonverbal communication?
- folding the arms across the chest 1 / 4
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- maintaining eye contact
- taking notes
- nodding the head - Correct Answer - a. folding the arms across the
chest
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?
- fibrinolysis from hemodilution
- falsely elevated K levels from tissue damage
- falsely increased platelets from clotting
- falsely decreased iron levels from hemolysis - Correct Answer - b.
falsely elevated K levels from tissue damage
A phlebotomist collects a cry fibrinogen specimen, places the specimen in a biohazard specimen bag, then onto slurry of ice and water and
transports it to the lab in a timely manner. In this case the phlebotomist:
- performed proper specimen handling
- should have protected the specimen from light
- should have kept the specimen at 37 degrees C.
- should have aliquoted the specimen before transport - Correct Answer
- should have kept the specimen at 37 degrees C.
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- light blue, sodium citrate
- light blue, sodium heparin
- gray, sodium citrate
- gray, sodium heparin - Correct Answer - a. light blue, sodium citrate
Which of the following is a site preparation solution required for collecting blood cultures and blood alcohol levels?
- povidone-iodine
- isopropyl alcohol
- soap and water
- hydrogen peroxide - Correct Answer - a. povidone-iodine
After selecting the appropriate location to collect a blood ample, how many inches above that location should the phlebotomist tie the tourniquet?
- more than 6 inches
- 1 to 2 inches
- 3 to 4 inches
- 5 to 6 inches - Correct Answer - c. 3 to 4 inches
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act exists to protect healthcare
workers from accidental exposure to:
- blood borne pathogens 3 / 4
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- carcinogens
- biologic toxins
- hazardous chemicals - Correct Answer - a. blood borne pathogens
Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory practice and quality?
- DEA
- HIPPA
- CLIA
- OSHA - Correct Answer - c. CLIA
Which of the following equipment is MOST appropriate for drawing a CBC from a 5-year-old patient?
- 23g vacutainer and a light blue tube
- 25g vacutainer and a light blue tube
- 23g vacutainer and a lavender top tube
- 25g vacutainer and a lavender top tube - Correct Answer - c. 23g
vacutainer and a lavender top tube
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?
- benzalkonium chloride
- iodine
- chlorohexidine gluconate
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