1. What part of the evacuated tube system allows multiple collection tubes to be filled with one puncture?

• 1. The interior needle/tube holder

• The syringe barrel

• 1. The bevel

• The lumen

1. When drawing a specimen for an ammonia test, what should a phlebotomy technician have ready for specimen transportation?

• 1. A heating block

• 1. An amber transport tube

• An ice slurry

• Ice cubes

1. Blood exits the heart through the body’s larg-

   est artery, the ________________.

• femoral artery
• aorta
• superior vena cava
• pulmonary vein

A requisition calls for the following tests: CBC, CMP, and PTT. Which of the following reflects the proper order of draw?

• 1. EDTA, SST, citrate

• 1. Citrate, SST, EDTA

• 1. SST, citrate, EDTA

• 1. EDTA, citrate, SST

1. A phlebotomy technician at a primary care clinic is performing venipuncture on a patient with suspected influenza. The patient is wearing a mask. What PPE should the technician wear?

• 1. Gloves and a mask

• 1. Gloves, gown, and a mask

• 1. Gloves only

• 1. Gloves, gown, mask, and goggles

A phlebotomy technician asks a patient to state and spell his name. He says, “Chris Morgan, C-H-R-I-S M-O-R-G-A-N.” The name listed on the requisition is “Criss Morgan.” What should the phlebotomy technician do?

• 1. Assume the requisition has a typographical error and complete the blood draw

• Ask the patient if he minds that his name

  is misspelled on the requisition, then

  complete the blood draw if the patient

  agrees

• 1. Cross out “Criss” on the requisition and

     write “Chris”

• 1. Call the ordering provider to resolve the

     issue and get a new requisition with the

     correct spelling if the spelling was an

     error

1. Which of the following is an example of a good question a person may consider when developing a stress management plan?

• 1. What effects of stress do I see in my life?

• 1. How long can I ignore stressors before they cause problems in my life?

• 1. What people or tasks can I avoid to reduce my stress?

• 1. Who can I blame for causing stress in my life?