Phlebotomy Test

20. A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient who has a wound infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and has been placed in isolation. Which of the following actions should the technician take once the procedure is complete?

• a. Remove shoe covers after leaving the room.
• b. Dispose of gloves after leaving the room.
• c. Dispose of gown before leaving the room.
• d. Clean the gown before leaving the room.

1. Which of the following types of urine specimen should a phlebotomy technician instruct a patient to collect for a pregnancy test?

• a. First-morning
• b. Timed
• c. Random
• d. Suprapubic

2. A phlebotomy technician is explaining a phlebotomy procedure to a patient who wears hearing aids. The patient seems distracted. Which of the following questions should the technician ask to ensure the patient understands the procedure?

• a. "Did you hear what I said?"
• b. "Do you understand what you need to do?"
• c. "Would you like me to repeat the directions?"
• d. "Do you need me to talk slower?"

3. A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following information is required for positive identification of a patient in an outpatient facility?

• a. Attached ID band, full name, accession number
• b. Picture ID, full name, date of birth
• c. Accession number, full name, date of birth
• d. Medical requisition number, full name, date of draw

4. A phlebotomy technician enters a patient's room to perform a blood draw and notices that the patient's identification band is sitting on the bedside table. The patient states, "I hate wearing it, so I took it off." Which of the following responses should the technician make?

• a. "I will ask the nurse to replace the identification band."
• b. "Please show me your driver's license."
• c. "I will proceed with the blood draw."
• d. "I will ask your roommate to verify your identification."

5. A phlebotomy technician is seeking consent to perform venipuncture on an older adult patient who has been accompanied to the facility by a younger adult. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• a. Speak to the patient in a loud voice.
• b. Give the consent form to the adult accompanying the patient.
• c. Speak to the patient in a normal tone.
• d. Stand close to the patient while speaking.

6. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient who has been admitted for life-threatening cardiac symptoms. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• a. Ask the patient to sign a consent form.
• b. Ask for consent from a family member.
• c. Proceed with collecting the patient's blood.
• d. Proceed after verbal consent has been given.

11. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a patient's blood when the patient informs him that she is taking warfarin. The technician should identify that the results of which of the following tests is affected by this medication?

• a. PT/INR
• b. HDL
• c. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
• d. LDL

12. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect blood from a patient who has experienced syncope during previous draws. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• a. Draw from the patient's hand.
• b. Place the patient in a supine position.
• c. Place the patient in a prone position.
• d. Perform capillary draws.

13. A patient asks a phlebotomy technician why his blood is being drawn. Which of the following responses should the technician make?

• a. "The test is critical to determining your diagnosis."
• b. "You should ask your provider about the test."
• c. "Your provider has ordered cardiac enzymes and digoxin levels."
• d. "Your provider has ordered these tests in order to rule out cancer."