WorksheetsNHA practice exam
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 10hrs 6mins
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear?
Gown
Face mask
N95 respirator goggles
Goggles
While collecting a blood specimen, a phlebotomy technician notices the glass collection tube is cracked. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Wrap the tube in a pair of gloves and place it in a trash can.
Dispose of the tube in a sharps container.
Label the tube and send it to the laboratory
Discard the tube in a biohazard bag.
A phlebotomy technician is performing a glucometer reading for a young adult patient. The patient's parent is in the room and asks about the patient's glucose level. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Write down the results for the parent and the patient.
Ask the parent to leave the room and tell the patient.
Show the patient and parent the results in the patient's electronic health record (EHR).
Ask the patient for permission to disclose the results with the parent present.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform the third set of blood draws for a glucose tolerance test (GTT). The patient starts to cry and refuses to extend her arm for the draw. Which of the following statements should the technician make
“I will get in trouble if I don’t perform the draw”
“I promise the draw won’t hurt”
“May i come back in a hour to perform the daw”
“May I please perform the draw”
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to complete the glucose monitor quality control record. Which of the following information should the technician include in the quality control record?
Daily patient test results
Date of battery change
Physicians NPI number
Time that values were recorded
A phlebotomy technician observes a glucometer reading of 250 mg/dL. A second test is performed and returns a reading within the expected reference range. Which of the following circumstances could have caused the first result to be
inaccurate?
Too much blood was used
The first drop of blood was used
Too little blood was used
The test strips were left open
Which of the following solutions should a phlebotomy technician use to clean a cerebral spinal specimen spill?
Chlorine bleach
Hydrogen peroxide
Providone-iodine
Isopropyl alcohol
A phlebotomy technician receives a needlestick injury while performing a venipuncture. Which of the following information should the technician include in the online sharps injury log?
The recommended follow-up treatment
The injured technicians name
The department where the injury occurred
The patients name
When testing a patient for streptococcal pharyngitis, a phlebotomy technician should implement which of the following types of transmission-based precautions?
Contract
Standard
Airborne
Droplet
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when performing a blood culture collection?
Scrub the site with isopropyl alcohol for 1 min using a back and forth motion
Cleanse the site to a diameter of approximately 2.54 cm (1 in).
Palpate the vein after cleansing the site.
Remove the tourniquet after 2 min.
Which of the following is the current procedure for medical professionals performing CPR on an infant?
30 compressions, 3.8 cm (1.5 in) deep
30 compressions, 5.08 cm (2 in) deep
100 compressions, 5.08 cm (2 in) deep
100 compressions, 3.8 cm (1.5 in) deep
A phlebotomy technician collects a specimen in a microcollection container after two failed venipuncture attempts. For which of the following reasons should the technician write on the medical requisition form that the blood was collected in this manner?
To alert the laboratory of a billing change
To alert the laboratory of the presence of capillary blood
To alert the laboratory that future specimens must be collected in a microcollection container
To alert the laboratory of possible tissue fluid
While a phlebotomy technician is using a centrifuge, the device catches on fire. The technician should identify a centrifuge fire as which of the following classes of fire?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
A phlebotomy technician finishes performing a blood draw in an isolation room. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician remove first?
Mask
Gown
Goggles
Gloves
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to aliquot a blood specimen. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment are the minimum requirements for the technician to wear?
Face shield and gown
Goggles and mask
Mask and gloves
Face shield and gloves
A phlebotomy technician experiences a needlestick injury while performing a draw. The technician is at greatest risk for exposure to which of the following bloodborne pathogens?
Hepatitis A virus (HAV)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A phlebotomy technician receives a splash of blood to the eyes while transferring serum into an isolator tube. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?
Notify his immediate supervisor.
Rinse his eyes with water.
Disinfect his contact lenses with saline.
Report to a health care provider.
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a sample for cholesterol, troponin, and HDL blood results. Which of the following departments is responsible for processing these tests?
Hematology
Microbiology
Chemistry
pathology
A phlebotomy technician is performing a blood alcohol test. Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use?
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Ethanol
Tincture of iodine
Isopropyl alcohol
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for 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?
Remove shoe cover after leaving the room
Dispose of gloves after leaving the room
Dispose of gown before leaving the room
Clean the gown before leaving the room
Which of the following types of urine specimen should a phlebotomy technician instruct a patient to collect for a pregnancy test?
Timed
First-morning
Random
Suprapubic
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?
"Did you hear what I said?"
"Do you understand what you need to do?"
"Do you need me to talk slower?"
"Would you like me to repeat the directions?"
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following information is required for positive identification of a patient in an outpatient facility?
Attached ID band, full name, accession number
Picture ID, full name, date of birth
Accession number, full name, date of birth
Medical requisition number, full name, date of draw
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?
"I will ask your roommate to verify your identification."
"Please show me your driver's license."
"I will proceed with the blood draw."
"I will ask the nurse to replace the identification band”
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?
Speak to the patient in a loud voice.
Give the consent form to the adult accompanying the patient.
Speak to the patient in a normal tone.
Stand close to the patient while speaking.
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?
Speak to the patient in a loud voice.
Give the consent form to the adult accompanying the patient.
Speak to the patient in a normal tone.
Stand close to the patient while speaking.
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?
Ask the patient to sign to sign a consent form
Ask for consent from a family member
Proceed with collecting the patients blood
Proceeds with verbal consent has been given
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a specimen to test a patient's lithium level following a recent dose of medication. Which of the following levels should the technician collect?
Random
Trough
Fasting
Peak
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a blood collection in an outpatient setting. Which of the following information is required on the requisition form?
Patient medical record number and bed number
Provider's name and provider's license number
Patient's driver's license number and provider's DEA number
Patient's billing information and test status
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect specimens to determine a patient's peak and trough levels of a medication. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Ask the patient when he received the medication.
Perform the draw at the time assigned on the requisition form
Ask the nurse when the medication was administered.
Perform the draw as soon as possible after breakfast.
A phlebotomy technician is processing the blood sample of a patient who ate a meal of meat and cheese prior to the draw. Following centrifugation of the sample, which of the following findings should the technician expect?
The specimen does not coagulate
The specimen is hemolyzed.
The specimen has a buffy coat.
The specimen is lipemic.
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?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
HDL
LDL
PT/INR
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?
Draw from the patients hand
Place the patient in supine position
Place patient in prone position
Perform a capillary draw
A patient asks a phlebotomy technician why his blood is being drawn. Which of the following responses should the technician make?
"The test is critical to determining your diagnosis.“
"You should ask your provider about the test."
"Your provider has ordered cardiac enzymes and digoxin levels."
"Your provider has ordered these tests in order to rule out cancer."
A phlebotomy technician is informing a patient about the procedure for collecting a blood culture. Which of the following information should the technician include?
"I will swab the area twice to make sure it is sterile."
"I am going to use an evacuated tube system to perform the draw."
"I am going to wait 15 seconds to let the antiseptic dry before I draw your blood."
"I will leave the tourniquet on longer, so we can collect enough blood for testing."
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood sample from a patient for a cholesterol test. Which of the following statements should the technician make?
"Please sit for at least 5 minutes before the test."
"Please take any prescribed medication after the test."
"Avoid eating red meat the day before the test."
"Avoid any caffeine on the day of the test."
A phlebotomy technician is positioning a patient for a venipuncture. To prevent reflux or backflow, the technician should instruct the patient to move her arm into which of the following positions?
Fully extended in a downward position
Elbow bent at a 90° angle
Hyper-extended at the elbow
Slightly bent in an outward position
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a specimen from a 3-year-old patient to perform a coagulation test. Which of the following collection methods should the technician use?
Finger stick
Heel stick
Winged safety butterfly
Evacuated tube system
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient who currently has an IV in both arms. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Ask the nurse to turn the IVs off for 1 min
Apply the tourniquet above the IV site.
Ask the nurse to turn the IVs off for 2 min.
Ask the nurse to remove one of the IVs.
A phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about a 24-hr urine collection. Which of the following instructions should the technician give to the patient?
"Avoid mixing or inverting the container after collecting the specimen."
"Start collecting at the second void of the day."
"Reduce fluid intake during the 24-hour time frame."
"Store the specimen at room temperature."
A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient on how to collect a urine specimen for a culture and sensitivity test. Which of the following statements should the technician include?
"You will need to collect a midstream clean-catch specimen."
"You will need to collect your first void of the morning."
"You will need to collect the specimen after a 12-hour fast."
"You will need to collect the specimen 2 hours after eating."
A phlebotomy technician is performing a hand venipuncture on a 25-year-old patient who has small veins that are difficult to access. Which of the following equipment should the technician use to perform the procedure?
21-gauge ETS eclipse needle
25-gauge ETS eclipse needle
23-gauge winged collection set
23-gauge syringe collection set
A phlebotomy technician is preparing equipment for a blood draw. The technician notices that one of the tubes on the tray is expired. Which of the following actions should the technician take to ensure accurate test results?
Use a tube from the back of the shelf.
Use a new tube from the front of the shelf.
Use the expired tube regardless of the date.
Use the tube within 5 days of expiration.
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a potassium test, CBC, and glucose test. The technician has left the tourniquet on the patient for 3 min. Which of the following outcomes should the technician expect?
Low iron level
High potassium level
High CBC level
Low potassium level
A phlebotomy technician is performing a blood collection for a patient who has edema in her right arm. Which of the following locations should the technician identify as the best vein choice for venipuncture?
Right side median cubital
Right side median cephalic
Left side basilic
Left side dorsal hand
A phlebotomy technician is using povidone-iodine during a capillary specimen collection. Which of the following outcomes should the technician expect?
Increased potassium level
Decreased potassium level
Increased glucose levels
Decreased glucose levels
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture. After removing the needle cap, which of the following steps should the technician take?
Position the needle at a 40° angle above the puncture site.
Perform a "C" hold over the intended puncture site.
Anchor the vein 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) below the puncture site.
Insert the needle quickly into the puncture site.
A phlebotomy technician is drawing blood through a hematoma. Which of the following errors should the technician expect to see in the specimen?
Decreased electrolytes
Increased potassium
Hemolysis
Increased epithelial tissue
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a bilirubin test, a cold agglutinin titer, a CBC, and a PTT test. Which of the following tubes should the technician use?
One gray, two light yellow SPS, and one dark blue tube
One serum top, two purple, and one light blue tube
Two gray, one light yellow SPS, and one dark blue tube
One light blue, two serum tops, and one lavender tube
A patient sits down for a venipuncture in an outpatient setting, rolls up her sleeve, and extends her arm. The patient turns her head away from the phlebotomy technician and says, "I don't want my blood drawn." Which of the following responses should the technician make to the patient?
"I am going to start the draw now."
"May I draw your blood?"
"Do you want me to get the nurse?"
"I will get another phlebotomist."
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient's deep median cubital vein. Which of the following methods of withdrawal should the technician use?
Withdraw with the bevel down at a 25° to 30° angles.
Withdraw with the bevel down at a 10° to 15° angle.
Withdraw with the bevel up at a 10° to 15° angle.
Withdraw with the bevel up at a 25° to 30° angle.
A phlebotomy technician is performing a dorsal venipuncture with the needle at a 15° angle, resulting in slow blood flow and the development of a hematoma. Which of the following should the technician identify as the cause of the hematom
Needle besides the vein
Needle at too shallow of an angle
Needle bevel opening in the vein
Needle completely through the vein
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture test for coagulation, WBC, pregnancy, and random glucose.Which of the following tubes should the technician choose?
SPS, ACD, and sodium citrate
Sodium heparin, EDTA, SST
SPS, ACD, and sodium heparin
Sodium citrate, SST, and EDTA
A phlebotomy technician is performing a dermal puncture for an adult patient. Which of the following locations should the technician use for this procedure?
The side of the index finger
The side of the ring finger
On the tip of the ring finger
On the tip of the index finger
A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary collection for CBC, FSH, and electrolyte tests. Which of the following is the proper collection order?
Lavender microcollection container, green microcollection container, then red microcollection container
Lavender microcollection container, red microcollection container, then green microcollection container
Red microcollection container, lavender microcollection container, then green microcollection container
Red microcollection container, green microcollection container, then lavender microcollection container
A phlebotomy technician has three bar-coded labels but has filled four tubes. The technician needs to create one more label for an evacuated tube. Which of the following information should the technician include on the label?
Patient's name, room number, and date of collection
Patient's date of birth, accession number, and time of collection
Technician's initials, date, and time of collection
Technician's initials, provider's name, and patient's date of birth
A phlebotomy technician accidentally punctures a patient's artery during a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Instruct the patient to bend the arm at the elbow.
Apply pressure to the site for at least 5 min.
Apply self-adherent tape with a cotton ball.
Instruct the patient to hold the arm below the heart.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a collection for a CBC for a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following equipment will the technician need?
Butterfly set with a 21-gauge needle and an EDTA evacuated tube
ETS system with a 25-gauge needle and an SST evacuated tube
Lancet with a 2-mm depth and an EDTA microcollection container
Syringe with a 21-gauge needle and an SST evacuated tube
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a lipid profile, WBC, and a clotting time test. Which of the following is the correct order of draw?
Light blue, SST, lavender
Purple, grey, light blue
Serum, green, light yellow ACD
Green, light yellow ACD, serum
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient. When the technician inserts the needle, the vein collapses. Which of the following is a possible cause?
Applying the tourniquet too tightly
Inserting a smaller evacuated tube
Applying the blood pressure cuff to 30 mm Hg
Using a 25-gauge needle and syringe
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a variety of blood specimens. Which of the following specimens should the technician collect first?
Blood culture
Cholesterol
Complete blood count (CBC)
Basic metabolic panel (BMP)
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to process a WBC differential test, testosterone test, and a glucose test. Which of the following actions should the technician take to process these tests?
Prepare a slide from a lavender-topped tube and centrifuge a red-topped tube and a gray-topped tube.
Prepare a slide from a gray-topped tube and centrifuge a light-blue-topped tube and a red-topped tube.
Prepare a slide from a red-topped tube and centrifuge a gray-topped tube and a lavender-topped tube.
Prepare a slide from a light-blue-topped tube and centrifuge a lavender-topped tube and a red-topped tub
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a peripheral blood slide from a capillary puncture. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Pipette the blood onto the center of the slide.
Pipette the blood 2.5 cm (1 in) from the end of the slide
Touch the slide to the first drop of blood
Touch the slide to the second drop of blood.
A phlebotomy technician is using a syringe method to collect a blood cultures set, a PTT, and a CBC test. Which of the following should the technician identify as the proper order of the draw?
Aerobic bottle, anaerobic bottle, EDTA, light-blue-topped tube
EDTA, light-blue-topped tube, aerobic bottle, anaerobic bottle
Anaerobic bottle, aerobic bottle, light-blue-topped tube, EDTA
EDTA, light-blue-topped tube, anaerobic bottle, aerobic bottle
A phlebotomy technician is performing two sets of blood cultures for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Collect both sets from the same site after waiting about 4 hr.
Collect one set from the patient's left arm and one set from a different site on the same arm.
Collect one set from the capillary region and one set from the antecubital region.
Collect one set from the antecubital region and one set from the ventral part of the patient's hand
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a peripheral blood smear from a patient. The technician should identify that this collection technique is used for which of the following tests?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test
WBC differential test
Blood culture
Arterial blood gas (ABG) test
A phlebotomy technician receives a forensic specimen. The technician should verify that which of the following specimen information matches the requisition form?
County clerk number
Statute of limitations
Attorneys name
Case number
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood from a patient for neonatal screening. Which of the following actions should the technician take to complete the newborn screening card?
Layer several drops on the printed and non-printed side of the card.
Smear the blood onto the printed circles of the card.
Touch the paper to a drop of blood and saturate each circle of the card.
Place multiple small drops on each circle of the card.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a neonatal screening test. The technician should identify that which of the following is the optimal time to perform the test?
Immediately after birth
Between 24 and 72 hr after birth
Between 12 and 18 hr after birth
6 hr after birth
A phlebotomy technician is screening potential blood donors. The technician should identify that which of the following patients is able to donate blood?
A 15-year-old patient who weighs 61.2 kg (135 lb)
A 67-year-old patient who weighs 44.4 kg (98 lb)
A 65-year-old patient who weighs 54.4 kg (120 lb)
A 20-year-old patient who weighs 47.6 kg (105 lb)
A phlebotomy technician should identify that a patient who has which of the following blood types is a universal recipient?
Type B
Type O
Type A
Type AB
A phlebotomy technician is caring for a 3-year-old child in an inpatient setting who weighs 15.9 kg (35 lb). The technician should identify that which of the following blood collection amounts is within total volume guidelines for a 1-month period for this patient?
165 mL
95 mL
185 mL
200 mL
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood culture from an infant who weighs 3 kg (6.6 lb). The technician should identify that which of the following is the total blood volume for this infant?
100 to 90 mL
60 to 150 mL
240 to 300 mL
150 to 240 mL
A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient about how to perform a pregnancy test. Which of the following statements should the technician include?
"Collect your urine specimen after a full meal."
"Collect your urine specimen after fasting for 8 hours."
"Collect your last urine specimen of the day."
“Collect your first urine specimen of the morning."
A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient about how to collect a sputum specimen. Which of the following statements should the technician make?
"You should provide the specimen in the morning before eating or drinking."
"You should provide the specimen in the morning after eating or drinking."
"You should provide the specimen in the evening before eating dinner."
"You should provide the specimen in the evening after eating dinner."
Which of the following additives should a phlebotomy technician use when performing a peripheral blood smear for a WBC count?
EDTA
Sodium fluoride
Sodium citrate
Heparin
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform blood collection for blood cultures, PTT, and testosterone levels. In which of the following orders should the technician collect these samples?
Yellow-topped tube, blue-topped tube, red-topped tube
Yellow-topped tube, red-topped tube, blue-topped tube
Blue-topped tube, red-topped tube, yellow-topped tube
Blue-topped tube, yellow-topped tube, red-topped tube
A phlebotomy technician should recognize that which of the following blood types is compatible with type O blood?
Type O
Type A
Type AB
Type B
A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient about how to collect a fecal specimen at home. Which of the following instructions should the technician include?
"Refrigerate the fecal sample after collection."
"Do not mix urine with the fecal sample."
"Avoid washing the outside of the container following collection."
"Scoop the fecal sample from the toilet into the container."
A phlebotomy technician is performing a brief physical examination on a prospective blood donor. Which of the following measurements would indicate the donor's eligibility to donate blood?
Pulse rate 40/min
Diastolic blood pressure 110 mm Hg
Temperature 37.7° C (99.9° F)
Hematocrit level 42%
A phlebotomy technician has collected a neonatal screening card. Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dry the blood spot collection card?
Place the card in direct sunlight.
Allow the card to dry for 1 hr.
Place the card on a flat, dry surface.
Stack cards on a drying rack.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to load two tubes into a centrifuge. Which of the following actions should the
technician take?
Place tubes of unequal volume adjacent to each other.
Place tubes of equal volume adjacent to each other.
Place tubes of unequal volume across from each other.
Place tubes of equal volume across from each other.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing serum samples for centrifugation. How many minutes should the technician allow the serum samples to stand before loading them into the centrifuge?
10 minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes
30 minutes
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen that must be protected from light. Which of the following laboratory tests will be performed on this specimen?
CBC
Bilirubin
BMP
Potassium
A phlebotomy technician working in a laboratory has received six filled evacuated tubes, one of which is missing a label. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Print a barcoded label for the unlabeled specimen.
Process the unlabeled specimen as it was received.
Recollect the unlabeled specimen
Hand-write a label for the unlabeled specimen
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when collecting a urine specimen for drug testing?
Assume implied consent from the patient.
Implement sterile technique to obtain the specimen.
Use the patient's Social Security card for identification
Seal the specimen in a tamper-evident container.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a forensic specimen to determine a patient's blood alcohol level. Which of the following information should the technician include on the chain of custody form?
Date and time of specimen collection
Method and date of specimen collection
Witness name and signature
Attorney's name and signature
A phlebotomy technician has received a urine drug test specimen with a thermometer reading of 29.4° C (85° F). Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Require the patient to provide a blood sample.
Have the patient provide another urine specimen under observation.
Accept the specimen for processing.
Ask the patient if the specimen was altered
A phlebotomy technician has released a specimen to a courier who is transporting it to a laboratory. Which of the following statements should the courier use to instruct the medical specimen accessioner on how to complete the chain of custody form?
"Make sure to check for ID."
"Write your name on the form."
"Keep two copies of the form."
"List your phone number."
A female patient is being referred to a reproductive specialist. Which of the following blood tests would a phlebotomy technician release to the referring personnel?
LDL and HDL
CRP and BNP
FSH and LH
PSA and CBC
A phlebotomy technician calls a medical assistant to inquire about a laboratory requisition. Which of the following information is required on a laboratory requisition?
Patient's blood type
Method of collection
Specimen accession number
Patient identification number
A phlebotomy technician is accessing the laboratory information system prior to collecting a specimen. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Upload the orders
Print the specimen label
Draw the specimen
Scan the barcode
A phlebotomy technician is accessing the laboratory information system. The technician should identify that which of the following information can be found in the system?
Vein preference
Tubes to collect
Transportation method
Previous laboratory results
Which of the following information should the phlebotomy technician use to access a patient's medical records in the laboratory information system?
Laboratory test number
Medical requisition number
Patient identification number
Provider telephone number
A phlebotomy technician is performing a point-of-care glucose test for a patient and receives a glucometer reading of 46 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the phlebotomist expect the patient to exhibit?
Slow heartbeat
Rapid heartbeat
Rapid breathing
Slow breathing
A phlebotomy technician is performing a point-of-care total cholesterol test for a patient. Which of the following values should the technician report to the provider?
250 mg/dL
200mg/dL
175 mg/dL
140 mg/dL
A phlebotomy technician is performing a point-of-care hemoglobin test for a patient. Which of the following values should the technician report to the provider?
9.2 g/ dL
12.5 g/dL
16.8 g/dL
140 mg/dL
A phlebotomy technician notices that the volume of blood required to fill the tests ordered by a patient's endocrinologist exceeds the recommended draw amount for the day. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Contact the laboratory supervisor
Contact the patients nurse
Contact the patient’s endocrinologist
Contact the patients unit secretary
A phlebotomy technician has just received several blood test results from different patients. Which of the following results should the technician distribute first?
ASAP cardiac enzymes drawn in ER
2-hr GTT glucose drawn in ICU
Start CBC drawn in surgery
Blood culture drawn in ER
A phlebotomy technician should refrigerate which of the following specimens before transportation?
Lactic Acid
Cryofibrinogen
Bilirubin
Cold agglutinins
A phlebotomy technician is transporting a cryoglobulin specimen to the laboratory. The technician should keep the
specimen at which of the following temperatures?
37° C (98.6° F)
0° C (32° F)
21° C (69.8° F)
4° C (39.2° F)
