CALREGIONAL PHLEBOTOMY FINAL
2024
When-performing-the-Allen-test,-which-artery-is-released-first?---ans-✔✔ulnar-artery
A-specimen-would-most-likely-be-accepted-for-testing-despite-this-problem...---ans-✔✔No-
phlebotomist-initials
TRUE-or-FALSE:-A-good-way-to-avoid-lawsuits-is-to-consistently-perform-venipuncture-as-
rapidly-as-possible-to-get-the-results-quickly.---ans-✔✔False
This-organization-develops-standards-for-specimen-handling-and-processing...---ans-
✔✔CLSI
What-is-another-word-for-a-blood-bank?---ans-✔✔Immunohematology
A-pneumatic-tube-is-a...---ans-✔✔Pressurized-air-transportation-system
TRUE-or-FLASE:-You-can-perform-an-ABG-collection-on-the-same-arm-with-an-A/V-shunt-
or-fistula.---ans-✔✔False---dont-tie-tourniquet-on-fistula-or-mastectomy-arm.
TRUE-or-FALSE:-Labeling-of-a-specimen-must-be-exact.---ans-✔✔True
What-antiseptic-used-for-ABG-collection?---ans-✔✔70%-Isopropanol
What-is-the-recommended-procedure-for-collecting-a-24-hr-urine-sample?---ans-✔✔Void-
the-1st-morning,-start-timer-and-collect-all-other-to-next-morning.
Why-is-heparin-used-in-ABG-collection?---ans-✔✔Prevent-clothing-of-the-specimen
If-a-phlebotomist-___,-they-are-negligent.---ans-✔✔fails-to-put-the-needle-and-holder-in-
the-sharps-container
TRUE-or-FALSE:-A-phlebotomist-may-have-to-instruct-a-patient-on-how-to-collect-a-clean-
catch-midstream-urine-collection.---ans-✔✔True
According-to-CLSI,-the-maximum-time-limit-for-separating-serum/plasma-from-cell-is...---
ans-✔✔2-hours-from-time-of-collection
, The-layers-of-the-skin-containing-blood-vessels-are...---ans-✔✔Dermis-and-subcutaneous
The-only-outpatient-phlebotomist-is-not-familiar-with-an-ordered-test.-What-is-the-most-
appropriate-action-to-take?---ans-✔✔Refer-to-the-procedure-manual-for-instruction.
What-happens-to-an-ABG-specimen-that-has-been-left-at-room-temp-for-a-prolonged-
period?---ans-✔✔Blood-cells-continue-to-consume,-continued-metabolism-produces-
acids,-levels-of-carbon-dioxide-increase
What-is-the-most-common-needle-gauge-for-radial-ABG-collection?---ans-✔✔22-gauge
Which-of-the-following-would-not-be-considered-a-pre-analytical-error?---ans-
✔✔Misreporting-patient-results
The-purpose-of-the-Joint-Commission's-Office-of-Quality-Monitoring-is-to:---ans-
✔✔Evaluate-and-track
An-NP-swab-is-collected-to-detect-the-organism-that-causes...---ans-✔✔Whooping-Cough
After-performing-ABG-collection,-you-need-to-check-the-pulse...---ans-✔✔Distal-to-the-
puncture-site
With-which-hospital-dept.-would-the-chemistry-lab-dept.-coordinate-therapeutic-drug-
monitoring,-or-TDM,-with?---ans-✔✔Pharmacy
When-you-are-facing-someone-in-normal-anatomic-position,-a-which-body-plane-are-you-
looking?---ans-✔✔Frontal
Which-of-the-following-is-a-function-of-the-urinary-system?---ans-✔✔maintain-electrolyte-
balance
Which-of-the-following-terms-means-kidney-inflammation?---ans-✔✔nephritis
What-additional-information-is-required-when-labeling-a-non-blood-specimen?---ans-
✔✔Specimen-type-and-source
Which-of-the-following-is-used-by-the-lab-to-identify-a-specimen-throughout-the-testing-
process?---ans-✔✔Accession-number
29.-What-is-the-angle-of-insertion-for-ABG-collection?---ans-✔✔45-degrees
TRUE-or-FLASE:-ABG-syringes-(aka-cartridges)-are-pretreated-with-EDTA-to-ensure-the-
samples-does-not-clot.---ans-✔✔FLASE---it-is-treated-with-heparin
What-are-the-credentials-for-an-ASCP-certified-phlebotomist?---ans-✔✔PBT
2024
When-performing-the-Allen-test,-which-artery-is-released-first?---ans-✔✔ulnar-artery
A-specimen-would-most-likely-be-accepted-for-testing-despite-this-problem...---ans-✔✔No-
phlebotomist-initials
TRUE-or-FALSE:-A-good-way-to-avoid-lawsuits-is-to-consistently-perform-venipuncture-as-
rapidly-as-possible-to-get-the-results-quickly.---ans-✔✔False
This-organization-develops-standards-for-specimen-handling-and-processing...---ans-
✔✔CLSI
What-is-another-word-for-a-blood-bank?---ans-✔✔Immunohematology
A-pneumatic-tube-is-a...---ans-✔✔Pressurized-air-transportation-system
TRUE-or-FLASE:-You-can-perform-an-ABG-collection-on-the-same-arm-with-an-A/V-shunt-
or-fistula.---ans-✔✔False---dont-tie-tourniquet-on-fistula-or-mastectomy-arm.
TRUE-or-FALSE:-Labeling-of-a-specimen-must-be-exact.---ans-✔✔True
What-antiseptic-used-for-ABG-collection?---ans-✔✔70%-Isopropanol
What-is-the-recommended-procedure-for-collecting-a-24-hr-urine-sample?---ans-✔✔Void-
the-1st-morning,-start-timer-and-collect-all-other-to-next-morning.
Why-is-heparin-used-in-ABG-collection?---ans-✔✔Prevent-clothing-of-the-specimen
If-a-phlebotomist-___,-they-are-negligent.---ans-✔✔fails-to-put-the-needle-and-holder-in-
the-sharps-container
TRUE-or-FALSE:-A-phlebotomist-may-have-to-instruct-a-patient-on-how-to-collect-a-clean-
catch-midstream-urine-collection.---ans-✔✔True
According-to-CLSI,-the-maximum-time-limit-for-separating-serum/plasma-from-cell-is...---
ans-✔✔2-hours-from-time-of-collection
, The-layers-of-the-skin-containing-blood-vessels-are...---ans-✔✔Dermis-and-subcutaneous
The-only-outpatient-phlebotomist-is-not-familiar-with-an-ordered-test.-What-is-the-most-
appropriate-action-to-take?---ans-✔✔Refer-to-the-procedure-manual-for-instruction.
What-happens-to-an-ABG-specimen-that-has-been-left-at-room-temp-for-a-prolonged-
period?---ans-✔✔Blood-cells-continue-to-consume,-continued-metabolism-produces-
acids,-levels-of-carbon-dioxide-increase
What-is-the-most-common-needle-gauge-for-radial-ABG-collection?---ans-✔✔22-gauge
Which-of-the-following-would-not-be-considered-a-pre-analytical-error?---ans-
✔✔Misreporting-patient-results
The-purpose-of-the-Joint-Commission's-Office-of-Quality-Monitoring-is-to:---ans-
✔✔Evaluate-and-track
An-NP-swab-is-collected-to-detect-the-organism-that-causes...---ans-✔✔Whooping-Cough
After-performing-ABG-collection,-you-need-to-check-the-pulse...---ans-✔✔Distal-to-the-
puncture-site
With-which-hospital-dept.-would-the-chemistry-lab-dept.-coordinate-therapeutic-drug-
monitoring,-or-TDM,-with?---ans-✔✔Pharmacy
When-you-are-facing-someone-in-normal-anatomic-position,-a-which-body-plane-are-you-
looking?---ans-✔✔Frontal
Which-of-the-following-is-a-function-of-the-urinary-system?---ans-✔✔maintain-electrolyte-
balance
Which-of-the-following-terms-means-kidney-inflammation?---ans-✔✔nephritis
What-additional-information-is-required-when-labeling-a-non-blood-specimen?---ans-
✔✔Specimen-type-and-source
Which-of-the-following-is-used-by-the-lab-to-identify-a-specimen-throughout-the-testing-
process?---ans-✔✔Accession-number
29.-What-is-the-angle-of-insertion-for-ABG-collection?---ans-✔✔45-degrees
TRUE-or-FLASE:-ABG-syringes-(aka-cartridges)-are-pretreated-with-EDTA-to-ensure-the-
samples-does-not-clot.---ans-✔✔FLASE---it-is-treated-with-heparin
What-are-the-credentials-for-an-ASCP-certified-phlebotomist?---ans-✔✔PBT
