Cert practice- phleb

When should a phlebotomy technician label their collected specimens?

• Once they have been transported to the laboratory so there is a witness

• At the time of collection and in the presence of the patient.

• Prior to collecting the specimen from the patient.

• None of above.

During a routine venipuncture the phlebotomist notices the patient is becoming pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following conditions is the patient exhibiting?

• Syncope

• Seizure

• Petechiae

• Nausea

Why is the order of draw of capillary collections different from venipuncture collections?

• The risk of hemoconcentration

• An increased rate of coagulation

• Additive cross-contamination

• Smaller size of specimens

Which tube is collected first when collecting capillary blood specimens.

• Light Blue Top

• Green top

• Red top

• Lavender top

Which of the following laboratory departments performs tests to identify abnormalities of the blood and blood-forming tissues?

• microbiology

• urology

• chemistry

• hematology

All of the following are considered critical factors when understanding a diverse population's healthcare needs EXCEPT:

• Religious traditions related to healing.

• Level of education completed.

• Family living environment.

• Approach to health and illness.

Which of the following tests should a phlebotomy technician follow chain of custody guidelines?

• Blood Alcohol

• Prothrombin Time

• Troponin

• Lithium

A specimen for ova and parasite testing would be sent to which of the following departments?

• Hematology

• Microbiology

• Cytology

• Chemistry

Before performing a fingerstick on a patient, the phlebotomy technician should take which of the following actions first?

• Confirm the identity of the patient.

• Select the appropriate part of the third or fourth finger.

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

• Cleanse the site with isopropyl alcohol.

The primary duty of the phlebotomist is to:

• collect blood specimens.

• perform TB skin tests.

• document the workload.

• access all specimens.