Anna Moore 81-90 Mock Exam

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 the 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 glove right side out before discarding it

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to prevent bleeding from a venipuncture site after the needle is removed?

• Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues

• Have the patient bend the arm at the elbow to reduce bleeding

• Apply a hot pack to the site of swelling or discoloration occurs

• Apply cotton ball to the site

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a vancomycin peak level for a patient in an inpatient setting. Which of the following actions should the technician take prior to collecting the blood specimen?

• I asked the patient when he received his last dose of vancomycin

• As the attending nurse if the patient’s vancomycin dose schedule is accurate

• Ask the pharmacist when the next dose of vancomycin is scheduled for the patient

• Ask the provider if the patient have received the dose of vancomycin

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

• HIPPA

• CLIA

• Anti-kickback statute

• Civil monetary penalties laws

Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who is allergic to alcohol. Which of the following antiseptic solutions should the technician use to repair the insertion site?

• Chlorhexidine

• Iodophor

• Tincture of iodine

• Hydro peroxide

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

• 70 mg/dL

• 90 mg/dL

• 110 mg/dL

• 130 mg/dl

Prior to transport, which of the following specimen should’ve phlebotomy technician placing an ice bath within 30 minutes after collection?

• Arterial blood gas

• Cold agglutinin

• Cryoglobulin

• Blood culture

Which of the following sources for patient identification should a phlebotomy technician use in an inpatient setting?

• Verbal and wristband

• Medical chart and nurse

• Family member and drivers license

• Spiritual advisor and provider

A phlebotomy technician is interviewing a patient before performing a venipuncture. During the interview, the patient states that he lives nearby and ran to the facility to “get in some running time today“. Which of the following first precautionary action should the technician take?

• Offer the patient a high carbohydrate snack before the venipuncture

• Place the patient in a reclining position for the venipuncture

• Have the patient rest comfortably for at least 15 minutes before the venipuncture

• Reschedule the venipuncture for another day

Hey phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a patient. The patient suddenly report “feeling faint”. After removing the tourniquet in the needle, which of the following action should the technician take next?

• Have the patient put her head between her legs

• Play some wet towel on the patient’s forehead

• Offer the patient a cup of water or juice

• Monitor the patient for at least 15 minutes