What is the most important step in the phlebotomy process?

• Assembling equipment

• Selecting the correct needle gauge

• Identifying the patient

• Labeling the tubes

If a patient’s ID band is missing, the phlebotomist should:

• Ask the patient for their name and draw the blood anyway

• Draw the blood and attach a temporary label

• Ask the nurse to identify the patient and replace the ID band before drawing

• Skip identification since it’s an emergency

If a patient refuses a blood draw, the phlebotomist should:

• Proceed with the draw if the physician ordered it

• Notify the nurse or physician immediately

• Convince the patient to comply

• Leave and return later without notifying anyone

In an outpatient setting, which two identifiers are required before drawing blood?

• Patient’s birth date and phone number

• Patient’s name and date of birth

• Patient’s name and Social Security number

• Patient’s name and address

Why should you ask a patient about latex allergies before beginning a draw?

• To determine if the patient has sensitive veins

• To decide whether gloves are needed

• To prevent an allergic reaction from latex gloves or tourniquets

• To check for other allergies

Which of the following represents the correct order of draw?

• Red, Green, Lavender, Light Blue

• Light Blue, Red, Green, Lavender, Gray

• Green, Red, Lavender, Gray, Light Blue

• Lavender, Red, Green, Light Blue

Which color tube is used for coagulation studies such as PT and aPTT?

• Lavender

• Green

• Light Blue

• Red

What is the correct angle of insertion for venipuncture in the antecubital area?

• 10–15 degrees

• 15–30 degrees

• 30–45 degrees

• 45–60 degrees

After removing the needle, the phlebotomist should immediately:

• Label the tube

• Apply pressure to the site

• Bandage the site

• Dispose of gloves

If a patient has small, fragile veins, the phlebotomist should:

• Use a 21-gauge needle

• Apply the tourniquet tightly

• Use a syringe or butterfly set

• Select a site near a valve