Phlebotomy test A

A phlebotomy technician has collected a blood specimen from a patient who is in an isolation room. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician remove first?

• Gown

• Gloves

• Mask

• Googles

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a blood draw on a patient who had a left-sided mastectomy and has an IV on her right side. In which of the following locations should the technician perform the draw?

• Left median cubital vein

• Above the IV

• Left dorsal vein

• Below the IV

A phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures?

• -20 to -10 C

• 21 to 23 C

• 25 to 30 C

• 36 to 38 C

For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician examine the antecubital areas in both of a patient's arms?

• The median cubital vein could be more accessible on one side that the other

• The median cubital vein on the dominant arm tends to be anchored better.

• The median cubital vein in the nondominant arm tends to be inaccessible.

• The median cubital vein could bruise more easily on one side than the other.

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispose of contaminated sharps. According to OSHA standards, which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Replace the sharps container when it is two-thirds full.

• Discard covered lancets into a metal trash receptacle.

• Recap needles before placing them into the sharps container.

• Disassemble the evacuated tube system prior to dropping it into the sharps container.

Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician required to take before leaving a patient's room?

• Ask the patient for feedback.

• Alert the nurse that she is leaving.

• Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn.

• Initial and mark the date and time on the requisition form.

A phlebotomy technician is removing his gloves after a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Grasp the tips of the fingers of one glove with the other gloved hand.

• Remove the first glove so that it turns inside out during removal.

• Discard the first glove before removing the second glove.

• Turn the gloves right side out before discarding them.

A phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about the at-home collection of a semen specimen. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure?

• "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and refrigerate."

• "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the lab within 1 hour."

• "I will collect the specimen in a clean condom and return in 3 hours."

• "I will abstain from ejaculation for 12 hours prior to the test."

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient. Which of the following techniques should the technician use to anchor the vein just before inserting the needle?

• Use the thumb to anchor the vein 5 cm (2 in) below the puncture site.

• Attach a 5 cm (2 in) piece of hypoallergenic tape 7.5 cm (3 in) below the puncture site to anchor the vein.

• Anchor the vein 7.5-10 cm (3-4 in) above the puncture site.

• Apply a flay tourniquet snugly 2.5 cm (1 in) below the puncture site to anchor the vein.

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following colors signifies a health hazard in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Marking System?

• Red

• White

• Yellow

• Blue