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A phlebotomist is preparing to obtain a venous blood sample using the straight syringe method. Which of the following supplies should the phlebotomist with her phlebotomy equipment | Needle holder |
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with guidelines for a CLIA- waived procedure. | Process a specimen within 1 hour of collection |
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take following chemical exposure to her eyes? | Rinse the eyes with water for a least 15 minutes |
The order of draw for a phlebotomy collection is followed to avoid which of the following potential undesired results? | Insufficient collection volume |
Which of the following sites is appropriate to prepare for dermal specimen collection on a toddler? | Non dominant third finger |
A phlebotomist should recognize that the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recommends that a heel stick depth should not penetrate deeper than which of the following depths for an infant patient? | 2.5mm |
CLSI stands for? | Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute |
Which is the minimum required number of unique patient identifiers a phlebotomist should use prior to a blood draw? | Two |
Which of the following is a method used for preventing nosocominal infections? | Using antimicrobial sanitizers |
A phlebotomist has duplicate orders for a patient. How should the order be verified? | Call the provider to confirm that the test requisition for the patient. |
A patient is a on a droplet precautions, the phlebotomist should recognize that which of the following is a means of transmission? | The patient sneezes |
Which of the following describes proper intersection technique for the evacuated tube method? | Bevel up at a 30 (degree) angle |
When calculating total blood volume for a full term, 2-day-old infant, which of the following information should a phlebotomist consider? | Weight |
Which of the following accommodation should a phlebotomist make to increase a patient's comfort for venipuncture? | Place a patient in a supine position |
Which of the following methods provides for the most secure and reliable delivery of a laboratory results? | Electronic reports |
When should a phlebotomist remove the tourniquet when the syringe method for venipuncture? | As soon as blood starts flowing into the syringe |
Because of the time between collection and plasma separation, which of the following must a phlebotomist do? | Centrifuge |
A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of the following actions when provided a sputum specimen? | Take a deep breath and then expectorate. |
A phlebotomist is preparing phlebotomy procedure on a hospitalization patient. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take for the initial introduction? | Knock on the door, greet the patient, and check the provider's order. |
Which of the following precautions should a phlebotomist take when performing venipuncture on a patient who is active anticoagulant therapy? | Apply direct pressure to the puncture site for an extended legnth of time |
Which of the following is indicated by the yellow quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association hazard labeling system? | Reactivity/Instability |
A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient for the therapeutic drug monitoring. Which of the following questions should the phlebotomist ask? | "When was you last dose of lithium?" |
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomist exhibits proper handling while transporting a CBC? | Keeping the specimen at room temperature |
Which of the following factors might affect a patient's basal state? | Patient exercise routin |
According to CLSI, which of the following is the recommended last order of draw? | Sodium fluoride |
Which of the following is considered to be the proper protocol by a phlebotomist who retrieved a laboratory report from the office fax machine for a patient who called looking for results? | Give the report to the ordering provider to review and notify the patient. |
A patient is on droplet precautions requires daily blood glucose monitoring. Besides gloves, what piece of personal protective equipment must the phlebotomist wear when drawing the sample? | Gown |
When should a phlebotomist remove the tourniquet when the syringe method for a venipuncture? | As soon as the blood starts flowing into the syringe |
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when performing venipuncture using the evacuated tube method | Palm roll each tube between each tube change |
A phlebotomist should instruct a patient that which of the following is preferred time to collect a sputum sample? | Upon waking |
A phlebotomist is preparing to preform a dermal puncture on a 2-month year old infant. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take to increase blood flow to the site? | Apply a warm towel to the area |
Which of the following refers to small hermorrhagic sports on the skin? | Petechiae |
While preparing to collect a blood specimen for prothrombin time, which of the following collection tubes should the phlebotomist use? | Light blue |
Quality control testing of a glucometer is important for which of the following reasons? | Promotes accurate test results |
A phlebotomist proceeds to identify a patient and locates the ID band taped to the bedrail, which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take to properly identify the patient? | Match the requisitions to the ID band on the bedrail |
A NOSH- certified N95 or higher level make should be worn when entering what type of isolation room? | Airborne |
Which of the following instructions should a phlebotomist provide to a patient who is collecting a urine specimen for a culture | "clean the genital area prior to collection" |
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomist can results in an unstable blood smear? | Applying firm pressure to the spreader slide. |
Which of the following initiavies is a concern with reducing the transmission of Hepitis A, B, C and HIV? | The Blood Borne Pathogen Standard |
A phlebotomist should recognize that which of the following is a neonatal disorder caused by an inborn error of metabolism | Phenlketonuria |
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take collection blood into a serum separation tube? | Invert the tube 5-8 times |
Which of the following samples should a phlebotomist present to the laboratory first processing? | A hemoglobin and hematocrit level from a patient who is in postoperative state. |
After collection a billrubin which of the following steps must be taken post venipuncture to ensure an accurate test results? | Specimen should be kept away from direct sunlight. |
Which of the components are part of a complete blood assay? | Hematocrit |
A phlebotomist is preforming a capillary puncture on an adult using a capillary tube, which of the following steps should a phlebotomist take after the capillary tube is filled? | Seal the tube with clay |
A culture and sensitivity test is sent to which of the following division of clinical laboratory? | Microbiology |
A phlebotomist is sending home a stool sample kit with a patient. Which of the following instructions should the phlebotomist provide the patient? | "Avoid urinating in the container" |
A phlebotomist is preforming a venipuncture on a patient that is allergic to alcohol. | Chlorhexidine |
There was a chemical spill in the laborotory. To which of the following should a phlebotomist refer to directions to clean up the spill? | OSHA |
Which of the following agents should a phlebotomist use to prepare the skin for a blood collection? | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
The presence of which of the following in a urine analysis indicated an infection | Luekocytes |
Blood collection tubes fill correctly during venipuncture due to which of the following factors? | The positive pressure created by tourniquet |
A phlebotomy technician is prepared a patient for venipuncture using the evacuated tube method. Which of the following positions should a technician place the patient in? | Arm slightly bent at the elbow |
A report of laboratory results is required to have which of the following information? | Date of specimen collection |
A patient for a 3-hr gluclose test at an outpatient laboratory. After verifying the patient's identify which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? | Confirm the patient's fasted for the proper length of time |
Quality control testing of a glucometer is important for which of the following reasons? | Promotes accurate test results. |
Which of the following is the proper draw site for an infant less than one year of age?
The heel is the recommended site for collection of skin puncture specimens on infants less than 1 year old or not walking. However, it is important that the puncture be performed in an area of the heel where there is little risk of puncturing the bone. Skin punctures must not be performed on fingers of newborns.
Which of the following areas should a phlebotomist use for a capillary collection from a 2 month old infant?
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The finger is usually the preferred site for capillary testing in an adult patient. The sides of the heel are only used in paediatric and neonatal patients.
When performing a dermal puncture Where should the puncture be made?
Perform the puncture on the most medial or most lateral portion of the plantar surface of the heel. Avoid a previous puncture site. Punctures must never be performed on the posterior curvature of the heel, the arch of the foot, or on fingers of a newborn or infant less than one year old.
When should you do a dermal puncture?
Overview: A dermal (skin) puncture may be required when a venipuncture cannot be performed or may be the option of choice for some point-of-care test procedures. A dermal puncture may be a fingerstick or, in the case of small infants, may be a heelstick.