Which of the following is the first step a phlebotomist should take to prevent the spread of infection? Decontaminating the equipment before use, Washing hands with antimicrobial soap and water, Wearing gloves for any patient contact, Applying antiseptic to the puncture sites prior to venipuncture

Washing hands with antimicrobial soap and water

Which of the following methods should a phlebotomist use to invert tubes to prevent clotting? Rolling the tubes between the palms of the hands 4 to 8 times after collection Passing the tubes from hand to hand 4 to 8 times after collection Shaking the tubes 4 to 8 times after collection Moving the tubes in a figure-eight motion 4 to 8 times after collection

Moving the tubes in a figure-eight motion 4 to 8 times after collection

A new medical office and an old medical office are merging and combining all medical equipment into one office. Which blood glucose monitors will need to have quality control measurement daily? Options: Blood glucose monitors in use from the old medical office only, None of the blood glucose monitors, All blood glucose monitors in use, Blood glucose monitors in use from the new office only

All blood glucose monitors in use

A patient is scheduled for a 3-hour glucose tolerance test at an outpatient laboratory. After verifying the patient's identity, which action should the phlebotomist take? Options: Instruct the patient to finish drinking the glucose within 30 minutes, Confirm the patient fasted for the proper length time, Obtain the patient's current vitals, Prepare the patient's middle finger for capillary collection

Confirm the patient fasted for the proper length time

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take first after removing the needle from a patient's arm? Options: Label the collection tubes, Activate the needle safety device, Invert collection tubes gently, Dispose of the tube holder and needle

Activate the needle safety device

Which of the following methods of reporting results by a clinical laboratory abides by the recommended standards set by the Joint Commission? A faxed report from the clinical laboratory technician to the physician, A called-in report from the clinical laboratory technician to the phlebotomist, An email report from the clinical laboratory technician to the patient, An in-person report from the clinical laboratory technician to the nurse

A faxed report from the clinical laboratory technician to the physician

When performing a blood smear, which action should a phlebotomist take to ensure a quality result? - Holding the slides at 30 degrees to each other - Hold two slides at 90 degrees to each other - Allow the blood drop to clot completely - Allow the blood drop to clot slightly

Holding the slides at 30 degrees to each other when performing the smear.

Which of the following demonstrates an accurate collection and inversion situation? Draw a green tube and invert it 1 time Draw a red tube and invert it 5 times Draw a light blue tube and invert it 2 times Draw a yellow tube and invert it 8 times

Draw a red tube and invert it 5 times

The phlebotomist is instructing a patient on how to collect a C&S stool specimen. Which of the following is a correct part of the explanation? "Collect the stool specimen in the morning." "Retrieve 2 centimeters of stool specimen from the toilet." "Chill the stool specimen in a container." "Avoid urinating in the stool specimen collection container."

Avoid urinating in the stool specimen collection container.

A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who has self-reported needle phobia. Which action should the phlebotomist take? Options: Warm the site for 10 minutes before venipuncture, Encourage the patient to chew gum during the procedure, Place the patient's elbow joint in 90 degrees of flexion, Instruct the patient to lie supine during the procedure

Instruct the patient to lie supine during the procedure

Which of the following is an appropriate action by the phlebotomist when performing a fingertip capillary collection? The lancet should penetrate less than 1 mm, The lancet should penetrate less than 3 mm, Puncture perpendicular to the grain of the fingertip, Puncture parallel to the grain of the fingertip

Puncture perpendicular to the grain of the fingertip

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when collecting a specimen for a newborn screening? Wipe away the first drop of blood, Use a capillary tube for collection, Allow the card to dry in a vertical position, Smear the blood on the spot collection card

Wipe away the first drop of blood

In which position should the phlebotomist instruct the patient to place their arm during the venipuncture procedure? Options: Nest to the patient while in a prone position, Fingers oriented laterally, Wrist positioned with a dorsal side upward, Distal portion of the arm in a downward position

Distal portion of the arm in a downward position

Which of the following must a phlebotomist perform to demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique? Correct vein anchoring, Correct tube selection and order of collection, Proper disposal of contaminated materials, Proper needle insertion angle

Proper disposal of contaminated materials

When drawing blood on a preschooler, the phlebotomist should: Explain the procedure to the parent and child.

Explain the procedure to the parent and child.

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When performing a capillary draw collection, which step should the phlebotomist take after selecting the site? Options: Squeeze the patient's finger, Secure the patient's hand, Cleanse the site with antiseptic, Label the specimen

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Cleanse the site with antiseptic

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from an infant. To calculate the blood volume that can be drawn, which type of patient information is needed? (Options: Weight, Height, Blood type, Birth date)

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Weight

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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According to CLSI, the standard depth of a dermal puncture for an infant is __.

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2mm

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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When a phlebotomist technician is introducing themselves after entering a patient's room, which tone of voice should they use?

Back

Quiet and professional

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following is a common complication when using a needle that is too small?
Hemodialysis, Collapsed vein, Hemoconcentration, Hemolysis

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Hemolysis

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following forms commonly accompanies a toxicology drug screen for legal purposes? Requisition, Chain of custody, CMS 1500, Encounter

Back

Chain of custody

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria collection on an infant? The central area of the heel, The medial and lateral areas of the heel, The central area of the fingertip, The medial or lateral area of the fingertip

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The medial and lateral areas of the heel

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