Question 1
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is an identifier for a
specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory?
A. ICD-10 codes
B. Accession number
C. CPT code
D. Medical record number
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Accession number
Question 2
A phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about the at-home collection of a semen
specimen. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of
the procedure?
A. "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and refrigerate."
B. "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the lab within 1 hour."
C. "I will collect the specimen in a clean condom and return in 3 hours."
D."I will abstain from ejaculation for 12 hours prior to the test."
CORRECT ANSWER
B. "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the lab within 1 hour."
Question 3
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,A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a patient for an
erythrocyte sedimentation rate test. The technician should
Select a collection tube that has a top with which of the following colors?
A. Red
B. Light green
C. Lavender
D. Royal blue
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Lavender
Question 4
A phlebotomy technician receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his
contaminated clothing, which of the following is the
Minimum amount of time the technician should rinse the affected area?
A. 3 min
B. 5 min
C. 10 min
D. 15 min
CORRECT ANSWER
D. 15 min
Question 5
.A phlebotomy technician should identify that the order of draw for capillary collections is
different from venipuncture for which of the following
Reasons?
A. The risk of hemoconcentration
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, B. An increased rate of coagulation
C. Smaller size of specimens
D. Additive cross-contamination
CORRECT ANSWER
B. An increased rate of coagulation
Question 6
According to standard precautions, a phlebotomy technician should take which of the
following actions when shipping specimens to a reference
Laboratory in hot weather?
A. Place the specimens in a box with bubble wrap and a biohazard label.
B. Place the specimens in a box with cold packs and a biohazard label.
C. Place the specimens in a padded envelope with cold packs and a biohazard label.
D. Place the specimens in a padded envelope with bubble wrap and a biohazard label.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Place the specimens in a box with cold packs and a biohazard label
Question 7
A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood from a patient for donation. The collection
bag only fills halfway, and the vein collapses. Which of the
Following actions should the technician take?
A. Mark the collection bag as half full.
B. Use a new collection bag to draw a new unit of blood .
C. Continue filling the collection bag from an alternate site.
D Combine two separate collection bags to make a whole.
CORRECT ANSWER
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A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is an identifier for a
specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory?
A. ICD-10 codes
B. Accession number
C. CPT code
D. Medical record number
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Accession number
Question 2
A phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about the at-home collection of a semen
specimen. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of
the procedure?
A. "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and refrigerate."
B. "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the lab within 1 hour."
C. "I will collect the specimen in a clean condom and return in 3 hours."
D."I will abstain from ejaculation for 12 hours prior to the test."
CORRECT ANSWER
B. "I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the lab within 1 hour."
Question 3
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,A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a patient for an
erythrocyte sedimentation rate test. The technician should
Select a collection tube that has a top with which of the following colors?
A. Red
B. Light green
C. Lavender
D. Royal blue
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Lavender
Question 4
A phlebotomy technician receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his
contaminated clothing, which of the following is the
Minimum amount of time the technician should rinse the affected area?
A. 3 min
B. 5 min
C. 10 min
D. 15 min
CORRECT ANSWER
D. 15 min
Question 5
.A phlebotomy technician should identify that the order of draw for capillary collections is
different from venipuncture for which of the following
Reasons?
A. The risk of hemoconcentration
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, B. An increased rate of coagulation
C. Smaller size of specimens
D. Additive cross-contamination
CORRECT ANSWER
B. An increased rate of coagulation
Question 6
According to standard precautions, a phlebotomy technician should take which of the
following actions when shipping specimens to a reference
Laboratory in hot weather?
A. Place the specimens in a box with bubble wrap and a biohazard label.
B. Place the specimens in a box with cold packs and a biohazard label.
C. Place the specimens in a padded envelope with cold packs and a biohazard label.
D. Place the specimens in a padded envelope with bubble wrap and a biohazard label.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Place the specimens in a box with cold packs and a biohazard label
Question 7
A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood from a patient for donation. The collection
bag only fills halfway, and the vein collapses. Which of the
Following actions should the technician take?
A. Mark the collection bag as half full.
B. Use a new collection bag to draw a new unit of blood .
C. Continue filling the collection bag from an alternate site.
D Combine two separate collection bags to make a whole.
CORRECT ANSWER
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