kaylin-phleb- mock exam 71-80

For which of the following procedures should a phlebotomy technician follow chain of custody guidelines?

• Digoxin level testing

• Blood culture testing

• Paternity testing

• Lead level testing

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood sample from a newborn who weighs 3kg (6.6 lb). Which of the following amounts is the maximum volume of blood the technician can draw from this newborn at one time if the maximum allowable volume is 1%.

• 1.5 mL

• 3 mL

• 4 mL

• 6 mL

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient for a pre-employment drug test. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Ensure the specimen is within a temperature range of 21.1 to 26.6 C (69.9 to 79.8 F)

• Take the temperature of the specimen within 8 min of collection.

• Instruct the patient to flush the toilet after filling the collection container

• Verify that the specimen contains at least 45 mL of urine.

After verifying a patient’s identity, a phlebotomy technician sees that the patient’s laboratory results are ready. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Have a laboratory manager discuss the results with the patient.

• Have a nurse interpret the results for the patient.

• Inform the patient to contact the ordering provider to obtain the results

• Explain the results to the patient in a private exam room

A phlebotomy technician is drawing a patients blood when the patient states that she is becoming dizzy and lightheaded. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

• Place the patient’s head between her legs.

• Remove the tourniquet and needle.

• Call other medical personnel for help.

• Instruct the patient to breathe deeply.

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to maintain compliance with HIPAA?

• Discard test results into the office trash can.

• Leave patient information next to the printer.

• Clear phone numbers from the fax machine.

• Share passwords with other facility staff.

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the first step in the blood collection procedure?

• Test requisition

• Preparing equipment

• Test accession

• Vein location

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to preform a blood draw on a patient who had a left sided mastectomy and has an IV on her right side. In which of the following locations should the technician preform the draw?

• Left median cubital vein

• Above the IV

• Left dorsal vein

• Below the IV

Which of the following collection tube should a phlebotomy technician use when collecting for a routine chemistry test that requires serum?

• SST

• EDTA

• PST

• SPS

After exiting 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