Axcell Phleb mock exam 61-70

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 has a requisition form to perform a chromosome analysis for a patient. The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following additives?

• Sodium polyanethol sulfonate

• Thrombin

• Sodium citrate

• Heparin

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen to determine a patient's sodium level. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the following colors?

• Lavender

• Green

• Gray

• Red

phlebotomy technician observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Observe the site to see if the hematoma worsens

• Ask the patient to apply pressure to the area.

• Release the tourniquet and stop the draw.

• Call for a nurse to assess the patient's condition

A phlebotomy technician is applying a tourniquet prior to collecting a blood specimen from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Place the tourniquet 5 cm (2 in above the antecubital space.

• Tuck a partial loop of tourniquet underneath the tourniquet.

• Allow space for two fingers beneath the tourniquet.

• Release the tourniquet after the blood tube is full.

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 to 10 cm (3 to 4 In) above the puncture site

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

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a fingerstick for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

• Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe.

• Select the appropriate part of the third or fourth finger.

• Position the blade of the lancet across the lines of the fingertip.

• Confirm the Identity of the patient.

A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a patient who begins to seize. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Insert a tongue depressor into the patient's mouth

• Place the patient in the prone position

• Discontinue the draw

• Restrain the patient

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the antecubital site of a patient. Which of the following devices can be used to help stabilize the arm for the collection?

• Supply camp

• Hand immobilizer

• Phlebotomy wedge

• Hand brace

A phlebotomy technician is using a glucose monitor for point-of-care testing of a patient who has been fasting for 12 hr. For which of the following results should the technician immediately notify the provider?

• 70 mg/dL

• 80mg/dL

• 100 mg/dL

• mg/dL130