Phlebotomy Safety Review

You observe a glucometer reading of 250 mL/dL. You get a reading in the normal range the second time. What may have caused the first result?

• Testing blood sugar after exercising
• Not calibrating the glucometer properly
• Using a different finger for the second test
• Too much blood

You perform a glucometer reading for a young adult while the patient’s parents are in the room. The parents ask what the patient’s glucose level is. What should you do?

• Ask the patient’s permission

• Tell the parents the results

• Walk out of the room

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood sample from a small vein of an older adult patient. Which of the following action should the technician take to keep the vein from collapsing

• Use a cold compress
• Use a small needle for the draw

• Apply pressure on the vein
• Insert the needle at an angle

For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician document, the total volume of blood drawn from a patient?

• To ensure the patient's insurance coverage
• To track the patient's diet
• To monitor the patient's temperature
• To determine if the patient is at risk for developing iatrogenic anemia

Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?

• Drawing blood too gently
• Mixing the tube slowly
• Using an incorrect needle gauge

• Using a larger needle size

A phlebotomy technician has a request to collect routine CBC from a healthy 10 month old infant which of the following collection sites. Should the technician select?

• Forehead
• Finger
• Heel
• Toes

A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following complications?

• Bruising
• Hemolysis
• Hypoglycemia
• Clotting

A phlebotomy technician must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements when performing a venipuncture?

• Skipping hand hygiene before and after the procedure
• Wearing sunglasses during the procedure
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Using a tourniquet on the patient's leg

A tourniquet should be left on a patient’s arm for which of the following amounts of time?

• No longer than 60 seconds

• Two hours

• Two minutes

• Five minutes

Hey phlebotomy technician is using a glucose monitor for POC testing of a patient who has been fasting for 12 hours. For which of the following results should the technician immediately notify the provider?

• Glucose level 80 mg/dL

• Glucose level 100 mg/dL

• Glucose level below 70 mg/dL
• Glucose level of 130 mg/dL