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"As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right
away for testing." Semen samples for fertility must be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hr of
collection and kept at body temperature. - ANS-A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws
blood from a patient who also must submit a semen sample for analysis. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist tell the patient?
"Hi my name is Sally Smith. I am a student phlebotomist and I'm here to collect a blood
specimen." - ANS-Which of the following statements is an appropriate introduction for a student
phlebotomist?
"I will cleanse the area with povidone iodine" - ANS-Which of the following statements by a
phlebotomist regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is appropriate?
"I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return with 1 hr." - ANS-A phlebotomist is
educating a patient about the proper at-home collection procedure for a semen specimen.
Which of the following statements indicates the patient understands the teaching?
"When was the last time you ate?" - ANS-Which of the following questions is most important to
ask the patient prior to collecting a metabolic panel?
1-2 minutes - ANS-A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the
tourniquet be released?
15-30 degree angle - ANS-Industry standards states that needle insertion in the antecubital area
should be at a
2-10 degrees C - ANS-The phlebotomist draws a CBC at the physician's office at 1800. The
laboratory closed at 1730 and will not process specimens again until 0500. Which of the
following is the proper temperature for preserving the specimen?
240 to 330 ml - ANS-Which of the following is the total blood volume of a 3.3kg infant?
36-38 degrees C. - ANS-At what temperature should a semen sample be transported y the
phlebotomist?
A syringe draw transferred into a light blue Vacutainer - ANS-A patient states she is a difficult
draw and requests a skin puncture. The test ordered is a PTT. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist perform?
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A transfusion reaction. Could cause a fatal transfusion. - ANS-Which of the following is a
potential consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
Access the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle - ANS-Which of the following venipuncture
steps are in the appropriate order?
Accession number. This is the number which identifies the specimen as long as it remains in the
laboratory. - ANS-Which of the following identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the
laboratory?
An aerobic and an anaerobic bottle - ANS-Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the
intensive care unit. The nurse calls the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of
the following should the phlebotomist bring?
An incorrect needle gauge. A large-guage needle indicates a smaller lumen, which causes
hemolysis. - ANS-Which of the following actions would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
an increased rate of coagulation - ANS-The order of draw for capillary collections is different
than venipuncture because of...
Apply direct pressure to the wound. - ANS-A phlebotomist working in an outpatient facility finds
an unconscious patient in the waiting room bleeding profusely from the leg. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take first?
Apply pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of petechiae is a sign of
reduced platelet function and carries an increased risk of bleeding. - ANS-A phlebotomist is
drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is an appropriate
action for the phlebotomist to take?
Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues. - ANS-Which of the following is the
best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle
is removed?
Arterial blood gases - ANS-When preparing for transport, which of the following specimens must
be placed into an ice bath within 30 minutes after collection?
Ask the patient when she last ate or drank - ANS-The phlebotomist needs to draw a glucose
tolerance test (GTT) on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the bedside table.
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?
Attempt to draw from the antecubital region. With any patient the antecubital region is the first
choice for a draw. - ANS-A diabetic patient states she prefers to be drawn on the inside of her
wrist. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?
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"As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right
away for testing." Semen samples for fertility must be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hr of
collection and kept at body temperature. - ANS-A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws
blood from a patient who also must submit a semen sample for analysis. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist tell the patient?
"Hi my name is Sally Smith. I am a student phlebotomist and I'm here to collect a blood
specimen." - ANS-Which of the following statements is an appropriate introduction for a student
phlebotomist?
"I will cleanse the area with povidone iodine" - ANS-Which of the following statements by a
phlebotomist regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is appropriate?
"I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return with 1 hr." - ANS-A phlebotomist is
educating a patient about the proper at-home collection procedure for a semen specimen.
Which of the following statements indicates the patient understands the teaching?
"When was the last time you ate?" - ANS-Which of the following questions is most important to
ask the patient prior to collecting a metabolic panel?
1-2 minutes - ANS-A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the
tourniquet be released?
15-30 degree angle - ANS-Industry standards states that needle insertion in the antecubital area
should be at a
2-10 degrees C - ANS-The phlebotomist draws a CBC at the physician's office at 1800. The
laboratory closed at 1730 and will not process specimens again until 0500. Which of the
following is the proper temperature for preserving the specimen?
240 to 330 ml - ANS-Which of the following is the total blood volume of a 3.3kg infant?
36-38 degrees C. - ANS-At what temperature should a semen sample be transported y the
phlebotomist?
A syringe draw transferred into a light blue Vacutainer - ANS-A patient states she is a difficult
draw and requests a skin puncture. The test ordered is a PTT. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist perform?
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A transfusion reaction. Could cause a fatal transfusion. - ANS-Which of the following is a
potential consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
Access the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle - ANS-Which of the following venipuncture
steps are in the appropriate order?
Accession number. This is the number which identifies the specimen as long as it remains in the
laboratory. - ANS-Which of the following identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the
laboratory?
An aerobic and an anaerobic bottle - ANS-Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the
intensive care unit. The nurse calls the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of
the following should the phlebotomist bring?
An incorrect needle gauge. A large-guage needle indicates a smaller lumen, which causes
hemolysis. - ANS-Which of the following actions would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
an increased rate of coagulation - ANS-The order of draw for capillary collections is different
than venipuncture because of...
Apply direct pressure to the wound. - ANS-A phlebotomist working in an outpatient facility finds
an unconscious patient in the waiting room bleeding profusely from the leg. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take first?
Apply pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of petechiae is a sign of
reduced platelet function and carries an increased risk of bleeding. - ANS-A phlebotomist is
drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is an appropriate
action for the phlebotomist to take?
Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues. - ANS-Which of the following is the
best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle
is removed?
Arterial blood gases - ANS-When preparing for transport, which of the following specimens must
be placed into an ice bath within 30 minutes after collection?
Ask the patient when she last ate or drank - ANS-The phlebotomist needs to draw a glucose
tolerance test (GTT) on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the bedside table.
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?
Attempt to draw from the antecubital region. With any patient the antecubital region is the first
choice for a draw. - ANS-A diabetic patient states she prefers to be drawn on the inside of her
wrist. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?
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