anna mock exam 11-20

a phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order?

• insert the needle, place the tourniquet, and label the tube

• assess the site, cleanse the site, and insert the needle

• identify the patient, cleanse the site, and assess the site

• draw the specimen, remove the needle, and remove the tourniquet

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

• patients consent

• patients standards

• patients information

• patients compliance

a phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient, which of the following sites should the technician select?

• the distal phalanx of either middle finger

• the plantar surface of either big toe

• either pinky finger

• either earlobe

a phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who signed a general informed consent, form upon admission to the facility. which of the following actions by the patient indicates implied consent for the venipuncture

• rolling up his shirt sleeve

• asking about the technician experience

• expressing apprehension about the procedure

• saying he needs to make sure his provider wants these test

a phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood from a patient. which of the following actions should the technician take?

• position the needle at a 45 degree angle to the skin

• insert the needle with the bevel side facing downward

• palpate below the puncture site if blood flow is not established

• push the first collection tube gently in the holder

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

how often should a phlebotomy technician run quality control tests on point of care testing insturments?

• every 2 years

• every 6 months

• bimonthly

• daily

a phlebotomy technician must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements when performing a venipuncture?

• recap contaminated venipuncture devices to reduce exposure incidents

• wear safety glasses if splashes spray, splatter, or droplets of blood might be generated

• wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated

• report a blood exposure incident to the supervisor within 48-72 hr

which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when performing a venipuncture using an evacuated tube system?

• position the needle at a 30 degree angle in the same direction as the vein and with bevel up

• position the needle at a 15 degree angle near the vein and with bevel up

• position the needle at a 30 degree angle in the same direction as the vein and with bevel down

• position the needle at a 15 degree angle near the vein and with bevel down

a phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient to measure the trough level of a medication. the technician should collect specimen at which of the following times?

• within 15 mins before the patient receives the next dose of medication

• less than 15 mins after the patient receives a dose of medication

• at least 2 hrs after the patient receives a dose of medication

• approximatley halfway between 2 doses of the medication