When should the phlebotomist label the collection tubes?

Immediately after verifying patient identification

A phlebotomist is preparing to obtain an inpatient specimen from a patient. Which of the following locations is the proper place for the phlebotomist to place the tourniquet?

On top of the patient's burn wound

Over the patient's weeping rash

Which of the following is the first step a phlebotomist should take to prevent the spread of infection?

Washing hands with antimicrobial soap and water

Decontaminating the equipment before use

Wearing gloves for any patient contact

Applying antiseptic to the puncture sites prior to venipuncture

Which of the following actions by a phlebotomist can be the source of a preanalytical error when collecting a blood specimen?

Inverting the tube after collection

A phlebotomist collects an evacuated tube sample with an outdated tube. Which of the following might result from using this tube?

Inadequate clotting at puncture site

Which of the following methods should a phlebotomist use to invert tubes to prevent clotting?

Moving the tubes in a figure-eight motion 4 to 8 times after collection

Rolling the tubes between the palms of the hands 4 to 8 times after collection

Passing the tubes from hand to hand 4 to 8 times after collection

Shaking the tubes 4 to 8 times after collection

Which of the following instructions should a phlebotomist provide to a patient before performing a blood draw?

Contact the provider for test result

Watch for bruising in the next 24 hours

Apply mild pressure to the site

A new medical office and an old medical office are merging and combining all medical equipment into one office. Which of the following blood glucose monitors will need to have quality control measurement daily?

All blood glucose monitors in use

Blood glucose monitors in use from the old medial office only

None of the blood glucose monitors

Blood glucose monitors in use from the new office only

A patient is scheduled for a 3-hour glucose tolerance test at an outpatient laboratory. After verifying the patient's identity, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

Confirm the patient fasted for the proper length time

Instruct the patient to finish drinking the glucose within 30 minutes

Obtain the patient's current vitals

Prepare the patient's middle finger for capillary collection

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take first after removing the needle from a patient's arm?

Activate the needle safety device

Dispose of the tube holder and needle

Which of the following methods of reporting results by a clinical laboratory abides by the recommended standards set by the Joint Commission?

A faxed report from the clinical laboratory technician to the physician

A called-in report from the clinical laboratory technician to the phlebotomist

An email report from the clinical laboratory technician to the patient

An in-person report from the clinical laboratory technician to the nurse

A phlebotomist should avoid using a site with burned skin during venipuncture for which of the following reasons?

Inaccuracy of laboratory results

A patient suspected of having a severe medication reaction goes into shock. Which of the following first aid measures should the phlebotomist take?

Keep the patient as upright as possible

When performing a blood smear, which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to ensure a quality result?

Holding the slides at 30 degrees to each other when performing the smear

Hold two slides at 90 degrees to each other when performing the smear

Allow the blood drop to clot completely prior to performing the smear

Allow the blood drop to clot slightly prior to performing the smear

Which of the following demonstrates an accurate collection and inversion situation?

Draw a red tube and invert it 5 times

Draw a green tube and invert it 1 time

Draw a light blue tube and invert it 2 times

Draw a yellow tube and invert it 8 times

The phlebotomist is instructing a patient on how to collect a C&S stool specimen. Which of the following is a correct part of the explanation?

"Avoid urinating in the stool specimen collection container."

"Collect the stool specimen in the morning."

"Retrieve 2 centimeters of stool specimen from the toilet."

"Chill the stool specimen in a container."

A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who has self-reported needle phobia. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

Instruct the patient to lie supine during the procedure

Warm the site for 10 minutes before venipuncture

Encourage the patient to chew gum during the procedure

Place the patient's elbow joint in 90 degrees of flexion

Which of the following is an appropriate action by the phlebotomist when performing a fingertip capillary collection?

Puncture perpendicular to the grain of the fingertip

The lancet should penetrate less than 1 mm

The lancet should penetrate less than 3 mm

Puncture parallel to the grain of the fingertip

A phlebotomist experiences a needlestick injury and discusses the event with the patient's partner without the patient's permission. The phlebotomist is now in violation of which of the following?

Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when collecting a specimen for a newborn screening?

Wipe away the first drop of blood

Use a capillary tube for collection

Allow the card to dry in a vertical position

Smear the blood on the spot collection card

A phlebotomist is explaining the venipuncture procedure to a patient who is seated. In which of the following positions should the phlebotomist instruct the patient to place their arm?

Distal portion of the arm in a downward position

Nest to the patient while in a prone position

Wrist positioned with a dorsal side upward

The results from which of the following tests are an example of point of care testing?

An elevated sweat chloride test

Which of the following actions is appropriate when transporting a specimen for ABG analysis?

Collecting the specimen in an SST

Inserting the specimen in a light-resistant package

Collecting the specimen in sodium citrate

Which of the following must a phlebotomist perform to demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique?

Proper disposal of contaminated materials

Correct tube selection and order of collection

A phlebotomist should identify that which of the following is an example of why a collection tube would lose its vacuum?

The tube was underfilled with blood

The tube was stored at room temperature

The additive is adhering to the tube stopper

When drawing blood on a preschooler, the phlebotomist should

Explain the procedure to the parent and child

Not tell the child when the needle insertion is coming

NHA Phlebotomy Review:

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When performing a capillary draw collection, which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take after selecting the site?

Squeeze the patient's finger

Secure the patient's hand

Cleanse the site with antiseptic

Label the specimen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from an infant. To calculate the blood volume that can be drawn, which of the following types of patient information must the phlebotomist have?

Weight

Height

Blood type

Birth date

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to CLSI, the standard depth of a dermal puncture for an infant is __.

0.30mm

3mm

2mm

0.20mm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a phlebotomist technician is introducing themselves after entering a patient's room, which of the following tones of voice should the technician use?

Quiet and professional

Loud and authoritative

Assertive and humorous

Commanding and confident

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common complication when using a needle that is too small?

Hemodialysis

Collapsed vein

Hemoconcentration

Hemolysis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following forms commonly accompanies a toxicology drug screen for legal purposes?

Requisition

Chain of custody

CMS 1500

Encounter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria collection on an infant?

The central area of the heel

The medial and lateral areas of the heel

The central area of the fingertip

The medial or lateral area of the fingertip

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NHA Phlebotomy Review:

120 questions

When performing a capillary draw collection, which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take after selecting the site?

A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from an infant. To calculate the blood volume that can be drawn, which of the following types of patient information must the phlebotomist have?

According to CLSI, the standard depth of a dermal puncture for an infant is __.

When a phlebotomist technician is introducing themselves after entering a patient's room, which of the following tones of voice should the technician use?

Which of the following is a common complication when using a needle that is too small?

Which of the following forms commonly accompanies a toxicology drug screen for legal purposes?

A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria collection on an infant?

Which of the following is an appropriate choice for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood or body fluids?

When should the phlebotomist label the collection tubes?

A phlebotomist is preparing to obtain an inpatient specimen from a patient. Which of the following locations is the proper place for the phlebotomist to place the tourniquet?

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