Kaylee Flynn Mock Exam 61-70

Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses povidone-iodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture?

• Glucose

• Blood urea nitrogen

• Potassium

• Coagulation studies

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 should use a capillary collection instead of a venipuncture in which of the following situations?

• A patient's veins are inaccessible.

• A patient prefers capillary collection.

• The technician is collecting blood cultures.

• The technician is conducting erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) tests.

Which of the following personal protective equipment provides a phlebotomy technician with the best protection when drawing blood from a patient who has active tuberculosis?

• Double gloves

• N95 respirator

• Surgical mask

• Shoe covers

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 drawing a patient's blood when the patient states that she is becoming dizzy and light-headed. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

• Place the patient's head between her legs.

• Remove the tourniquet and needle.

• Call other medical personnel for help.

• Instruct the patient to breathe deeply.

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a peak level for a medication that was administered orally to a patient. After verifying when the patient received the medication, how long should the technician wait prior to attempting the draw?

• 30 min after administration

• 2 hr after administration

• 15 min after administration

• 4 hr after administration

Which of the following collection tubes should a phlebotomy technician use when collecting for a routine chemistry test that requires serum?

• SST

• EDTA

• PST

• SPS

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 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

• Gray

• Green

• Yellow