Exam Review 2 - Phlebotomy

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the correct order of draw for a venipuncture?

• Lavender, green, gray

• Gray, green, lavender

• Green, gray, lavender

• Green, lavender, gray

A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood specimens from a patient for multiple blood assays. The technician should fill the tube that has which of the following additives first?

• EDTA

• Heparin

• Potassium oxalate

• Sodium Citrate

During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is becoming pale and diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for which of the following conditions?

• Syncope

• Seizure

• Nausea

• Petechiae

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following phrases is represented by the abbreviation "SD"?

• Standard decision

• Standard deviation

• Standard determination

• Standard development

A phlebotomy technician has a mild sensitivity to latex. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Scrub hands with detergent after wearing latex gloves.

• Use gloves with powder inside of them.

• Apply oil-based hand creams before putting on latex gloves.

• Wear nitrile gloves instead of latex gloves.

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear?

• Goggles

• Gown

• Mask

• N95 respirator

A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient who recently had a mastectomy on her right side. The technician should draw blood from which of the following locations?

• Right arm

• Right index finger

• Left arm

• Left index finger

For an older adult patient who has difficult-to-access veins, a phlebotomy technician should select which of the following veins to perform a venipuncture?

• Dorsal veins

• Superficial veins

• Wrist veins

• Foot veins

A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the following?

• Patients' consent

• Patients' information

• Patients' standards

• Patients' compliance

Which of the following regulations ensures that a phlebotomy technician is proficient to perform job duties and responsibilities?

• HIPAA

• CLIA

• Anti-Kickback Statute

• Civil Monetary Penalties Laws