Shy M- Mock Exam Questions 91-100

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is an identifier for a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory?

• ICD-10 codes

• Accession number

• CPT code

• Medical record number

A phlebotomy technician should select a tube that has which of the following additives when collecting a blood specimen for CBC?

• SST

• EDTA

• Lithium heparin

• Sodium Citrate

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a patient for an erythrocyte sedimentation rate test. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the following colors?

• Red

• Light green

• Lavender

• Royal blue

A phlebotomy technician is verifying a patient's identity before performing a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following information should the technician request from the patient?

• The patient's full name and date of birth

• The name of the patient's provider

• The patient's room and bed number

• The patient's city and state of birth

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

• Double gloves

• N95 respirator

• Surgical mask

• Shoe covers

A phlebotomy technician is assembling the equipment he will need for collecting donor units of blood. Which of the following needle sizes should the technician select?

• 23-gauge

• 22-gauge

• 21-gauge

• 18-gauge

A phlebotomy technician should select a tube that has which of the following anticoagulants to collect a sample for PT/PTT test?

• EDTA

• Sodium Citrate

• Potassium oxalate

• Heparin

When should a phlebotomy technician perform external liquid controls for quality control on a CLIA-waived point-of-care test?

• With every patient

• Every week the test is performed

• When a new lot number or kit is opened

• When a different technician performs the test

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 the third or fourth finger

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

• Confirm the identity of the patient

After existing a patient's room, which of the following is the last piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) a phlebotomy technician should remove?

• Gown

• Gloves

• Mask

• Protective eyewear