Module 8: Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Quiz

Which of the following questions should a medical assistant ask a patient prior to obtaining a blood specimen for a lipid panel?

• Do you smoke cigarettes?

• When was the last time you had anything to eat or drink?

• Do you have any medical allergies?

• Have you taken acetaminophen within the last 12 hours?

Which of the following often requires chain of custody documentation?

• Blood cultures

• Drug screenings

• Chemistry studies

• Plasma determinations

A medical assistant is performing a phlebotomy draw on a patient who reports feeling lightheaded and restless. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

• Ask the patient to take some deep breaths.

• Finish the procedure as quickly as possible.

• Stop the procedure and alert the provider.

• Have the patient squeeze the assistant’s hand for comfort.

While preparing the phlebotomy equipment for a blood draw, the medical assistant notices the patient appears very anxious. Which of the following questions should the assistant ask the patient to ensure the patient’s safety?

• Would you like some water?

• Can you sit still for the procedure?

• Why are you so anxious?

• Have you ever fainted during a phlebotomy test?

Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take if they are unsure which tube to use when obtaining a blood specimen?

• Draw one tube of each color to ensure one of them is the appropriate tube.

• Ask another medical assistant.

• Draw one extra red-top tube.

• Consult the laboratory reference manual.

How many times should an EDTA tube be inverted?

• 2 to 4 times

• 4 to 6 times

• 6 to 8 times

• 8 to 10 times

Which of the following additives is found in light blue blood tubes?

• Serum separator gel

• Clot activator

• Sodium citrate

• Lithium heparin

In which of the following places should a medical assistant first attempt to locate a vein?

• Antecubital space

• Foot

• Wrist

• Back of the hand

Which of the following is the preferred alcohol concentration for disinfecting the skin prior to a phlebotomy test?

• 70%

• 40%

• 90%

• 100%

Which of the following color tubes should be drawn first?

• Green

• Red

• Gray and red marbled

• Lavender