CCMA- Phlebotomy

Front

Prior to performing a phlebotomy procedure, a medical assistant should ask the patient to verify which of the following information?
Patient's account number, Patient's phone number, Patient's date of brth, Patient's power of attorney

Back

Patient's date of brth

Front

A medical assistant is obtaining samples for a CBC test. Which of the following tubes should the medical assistant select? Light Blue, Lavender, Yellow, Gray

Back

Lavender

Front

A medical assistant is performing phlebotomy on an 80 year old patient who has small veins. Which of the following should the medical assistant use for this patient? Finger puncture, Evacuated tube, Heel stick, Butterfly needle

Back

Butterfly needle

Front

What is the preferred vein for routine phlebotomy?

Back

Median cubital

Front

When drawing blood cultures, what should the patient's skin be prepared with?

Back

Iodine

Front

Which of the following tubes is collected first according to the order of draw? Red, Gray, Light Blue, Green

Back

Light Blue

Front

What is the preferred digit for capillary puncture on an adult out of the following options? Fifth, Fourth, First, Second

Back

Fourth

Front

When should the medical assistant label the blood specimen tube?

Back

Before the patient leaves

Front

To avoid hemoconcentration, what action should the medical assistant take? Options: Apply an ice pack to the area, Do not leave the tourniquet on for longer than 1 minute, Insert the needle into the arm with the bevel down, Instruct the patient to keep the arm bent

Back

Do not leave the tourniquet on for longer than 1 minute

Front

Which of the following collection tubes should be collected last according to the order of draw: Lavender, Red/Gray, Yellow, Green?

Back

Lavender