Questions and Answers
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient for a
coagulation study. The patient states, "I faint every time I get my blood drawn." Which of
the following statements should the technician make?
"Don't worry. I am well trained and you won't faint with me."
"Tell me if you feel like you're going to faint, and I will give you smelling salts."
"I will perform the draw while you are lying down."
"This procedure will be over before you know it." - answer"I will perform the draw while
you are lying down."
A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient how to collect a clean-catch urine
specimen. Which of the following cleansers should the technician instruct the patient to
use when cleansing around her urinary meatus?
Hydrogen peroxide
Mild antiseptic soap
Povidone-iodine
Isopropyl alcohol - answerMild antiseptic soap
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the total blood
volume of an infant who weighs 3.3 kg (7.3 lb)?
350 to 390 mL
125 to 230 mL
240 to 330 mL
405 to 450 mL - answer240 to 330 mL
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient for blood
cultures. Which of the following additives do the blood collection tubes require?
EDTA
,Sodium polyanethol sulfonate
Gel serum separator
Sodium heparin - answerSodium polyanethol sulfonate
When should a phlebotomy technician perform external liquid controls for quality control
on a CLIA-waived glucose point-of-care test?
With every patient
Every week the test is performed
When a new lot number or kit is opened
When a different technician performs the test - answerWhen a new lot number or kit is
opened
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has
cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal
protective equipment should the technician wear?
Mask
Gown
Goggles
N95 respirator - answerGown
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections
indicates the correct order of draw for a venipuncture?
Lavender, green, gray
Gray, green, lavender
Green, gray, lavender
Green, lavender, gray - answerGreen, lavender, gray
A phlebotomy technician is performing a total cholesterol point-of-care test for a patient.
Which of the following findings should the technician immediately report to the provider?
300 mg/dL
, 200 mg/dL
180 mg/dL
140 mg/dL - answer300 mg/dL
A phlebotomy technician is reviewing a laboratory requisition before obtaining blood
specimens from a patient. The technician should verify that the requisition includes
which of the following information?
The patient's next of kin
Emergency contact information
The patient's previous medications
A specimen identification code - answerA specimen identification code
Prior to transport, which of the following specimens should a phlebotomy technician
place in an ice bath within 30 min after collection?
Arterial blood gas
Cold agglutinin
Cryoglobulin
Blood culture - answerArterial blood gas
According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to
their phlebotomists at no cost?
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E - answerHepatitis B
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has
pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective
equipment should the technician wear?
Goggles