Kaylin-Phleb Mock Exam 51-60

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to locate a vein using the warming technique?

• Heat a clean towel to 45 degrees C (113 degrees F)

• Wrap the warm towel around the cite for 1 to 2 mins

• Encase the warm towel in a plastic bag

• Ask the patient to rinse her hands in warm water for 2 mins

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 (2in) 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 preparing to preform a finger stick for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

• Cleanse the site with 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 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 anchor the vein 5 cm (2 in) below the puncture site.

• Attach a 5 cm (2in) in piece of hypoallergenic tape 7.5cm (3in) below the puncture site to anchor the vein

• Anchor the vein 7.5 cm (3 to 4in) above the puncture site.

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

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

• Blue

A phlebotomy technician has a requisition form to preform 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 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.

• Removed the first glove so it turns inside out during removal.

• Discard the first glove before removing the second glove.

• Turn the gloves right side out before discarding them.

Prior to transport, which of the following specimens should a phlebotomy technician place in an ice bath within 30 min after collection?

• Arterial blood gas

• Cold agglutinin

• Cryoglobulin

• Blood culture

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear?

• Mask

• Goggles

• N95 respirator

• Gown

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?

• Ask the patient when he received his last dose of vancomycin.

• Ask the attending nurse if the patients vancomycin does schedule is accurate

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

• Ask the provider if the patient has received his does of vancomyic