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What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANSWER acces-
sion number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - ANSWER lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter? - ANSWER when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is
most likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWER syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an appropri-
ate action for the phlebotomist to take? - ANSWER apply pressure after collecting the
specimen
The phlebotomist must perform a blood draw on a patient with an IV on the right side and
there has been a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the phlebotomist perform the
venipuncture? - ANSWER below the IV
a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' syn-
drome. What steps should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWER speak with the patients
guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
According to standard precautions what is the procedure for shipping specimens to a refer-
ence laboratory in hot weather? - ANSWER place in a box with cold packs and biohaz-
ard label
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, When collecting a routine blood sample, which vessels should the phlebotomist attempt to
draw from first? - ANSWER medica cubital
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should - AN-
SWER perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC? - AN-
SWER EDTA
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site
after the needle is removed? - ANSWER apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood
into the tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be re-
leased? - ANSWER 1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting? - ANSWER ver-
bal, wrist band
A physician orders a specimen STAT, but the phlebotomist forgets to fill out the patient ID
number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen once the
outside laboratory receives it? - ANSWER laboratory rejects the mislabeled specimen
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the are. What ac-
tions should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWER release tourniquet and remove needle
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, what tube should the phlebotomist collect
first? - ANSWER blood culture
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What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANSWER acces-
sion number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - ANSWER lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter? - ANSWER when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is
most likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWER syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an appropri-
ate action for the phlebotomist to take? - ANSWER apply pressure after collecting the
specimen
The phlebotomist must perform a blood draw on a patient with an IV on the right side and
there has been a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the phlebotomist perform the
venipuncture? - ANSWER below the IV
a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' syn-
drome. What steps should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWER speak with the patients
guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
According to standard precautions what is the procedure for shipping specimens to a refer-
ence laboratory in hot weather? - ANSWER place in a box with cold packs and biohaz-
ard label
1
, When collecting a routine blood sample, which vessels should the phlebotomist attempt to
draw from first? - ANSWER medica cubital
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should - AN-
SWER perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC? - AN-
SWER EDTA
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site
after the needle is removed? - ANSWER apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood
into the tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be re-
leased? - ANSWER 1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting? - ANSWER ver-
bal, wrist band
A physician orders a specimen STAT, but the phlebotomist forgets to fill out the patient ID
number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen once the
outside laboratory receives it? - ANSWER laboratory rejects the mislabeled specimen
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the are. What ac-
tions should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWER release tourniquet and remove needle
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, what tube should the phlebotomist collect
first? - ANSWER blood culture
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