Phlebotomy Equipment Quiz

What is the purpose of positive identification in a phlebotomy procedure?

• To speed up the blood collection process

• To ensure the patient is comfortable

• To prevent incorrect test results and potential harm to the patient

• To determine the patient's insurance coverage

Which of the following identifiers should be used to correctly identify a patient before drawing blood?

• Patient's name and date of birth

• Patient's name and social security number

• Patient's name and address

• Patient's name and phone number

What should a phlebotomist do if the patient's ID band is missing or does not match the requisition?

• Proceed with the blood draw

• Ask the patient to provide another form of identification

• Contact the patient's nurse to resolve the discrepancy

• Consult the institution's policies for an alternative procedure

When drawing blood from outpatients, what information should the phlebotomist ask the patient to provide?

• Patient's name and address

• Patient's name and social security number

• Patient's name and phone number

• Patient's name and date of birth

What should a phlebotomist do if the patient is taking blood-thinning medications?

• Proceed with the blood draw as usual

• Consult the patient's physician for further instructions

• Cancel the blood draw and reschedule for a later date

• Apply extra compression to stop bleeding after the draw

Where should a phlebotomist place their phlebotomy tray during a blood draw?

• On the patient's bed

• On the patient's eating table

• On a flat, stable surface nearby

• On the floor

What should a phlebotomist do if the patient has an infection?

• Refuse to perform the blood draw

• Ask the patient to leave the room and call for assistance

• Cancel the blood draw and inform the patient's nurse

• Wear personal protective equipment and proceed with the blood draw

Why is it important for a phlebotomist to verify any pretest preparation?

• To prevent incorrect test results

• To ensure the patient is comfortable

• To determine the patient's insurance coverage

• To speed up the blood collection process

Where should the patient be positioned for a venipuncture?

• Lying down

• Standing

• Sitting on a high stool

• Seated in a special chair with arm support

What should the patient do with their legs during a venipuncture?

• Bend them

• Keep them uncrossed

• Stretch them

• Cross them