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0.3ng/mL
(normal range 0-0.2ng/mL) - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a patient's troponin T
level. Which of the following T levels should the tech immediately report to the provider?
1.8mm^3 - ANS-A phlebotomist is using a POCT system to determine a patient's WBC count.
For which of the following results should the tech immediately notify the provider?
130mg/dL
Normal range is 70-110mg/dL - ANS-A phlebotomy technician is using a glucose nominator for
POCT of a patient who has been fasting for 12 hrs. For which of the following results should the
technician immediately notify the provider?
15 min - ANS-A phlebotomist receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his
contaminated clothing, which of the following is the minimum amount of time the tech should
rinse the affected area?
2 hr after administration - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing to draw a peak level for medication
that was administered orally to a patient. After verifying when the patient received the
medication, how long should the technician wait prior to attempting the draw?
2°C to 8°C (35.6 to 46.4° F) - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing to store a blood specimen. At
which of the following temp should the tech store the specimen?
200mg/dL
(normal range is 70-126 mg/dL) - ANS-A phlebotomist is performing a blood glucose test. Which
of the following glucose levels should the tech identify as being outside the expected reference
range?
240-330 mL - ANS-A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the
total blood volume of an infant who weighs 3.3kg (7.3lb)?
300mg/dL - ANS-A phlebotomist is performing a total cholesterol POCT for a patient. Which of
the following findings should the tech immediately report to the provider?
40ml - ANS-A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood specimen from an adolescent patient
who weighs 42.6 kg (94lb). Which of the following amounts is appropriate to collect if the
maximum allowable volume of blood is 1%?
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A transfusion reaction - ANS-Which of the following is a potential consequence of the
phlebotomist mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
Airborne precautions - ANS-A phlebotomist is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium
TB infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the tech use for this
patient?
An increased rate of coagulation - ANS-A phlebotomist should identify that the order of draw for
capillary collections is different from venipuncture for which of the following reasons?
Apply blood to printed side of the filter paper - ANS-A phlebotomist is collecting a capillary blood
drops on a filter paper card to screen a newborn PKU. Which of the following actions should the
tech take?
Ask the attending nurse if the patient's vancomycin dose schedule is accurate - ANS-A
phlebotomist is preparing to collect a vancomycin peak level for a patient in an inpatient setting.
Which of the following actions should the tech take prior to collecting the blood specimen?
Ask the patient to make a fist - ANS-A phlebotomist technician is preparing to use an evacuated
tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and
the technician has cleansed the puncture site. Which of the following procedural steps should
the technician perform next?
Assess the site, cleanse the site, and insert needle - ANS-A phlebotomist should identify that
which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order?
Back and forth strokes - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing a patient's arm for venipuncture.
Which of the following techniques should the tech use when applying an antiseptic solution?
Blood alcohol, paternity test, drug test - ANS-For which of the following tests should a
phlebotomist follow chain of custody?
Butterfly - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has
small, rolling veins. Which of the following equipment should the tech use?
Cells must be separated from the serum - ANS-For which of the following reasons should a
phlebotomist centrifuge a serum specimen before transport to an outside lab?
Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly and transfer to an ETS tube - ANS-Which of the
following is the best method for a phlebotomist to collect a blood specimen from an older adult
patient who has fragile easy-to-collaspe veins?
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0.3ng/mL
(normal range 0-0.2ng/mL) - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a patient's troponin T
level. Which of the following T levels should the tech immediately report to the provider?
1.8mm^3 - ANS-A phlebotomist is using a POCT system to determine a patient's WBC count.
For which of the following results should the tech immediately notify the provider?
130mg/dL
Normal range is 70-110mg/dL - ANS-A phlebotomy technician is using a glucose nominator for
POCT of a patient who has been fasting for 12 hrs. For which of the following results should the
technician immediately notify the provider?
15 min - ANS-A phlebotomist receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his
contaminated clothing, which of the following is the minimum amount of time the tech should
rinse the affected area?
2 hr after administration - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing to draw a peak level for medication
that was administered orally to a patient. After verifying when the patient received the
medication, how long should the technician wait prior to attempting the draw?
2°C to 8°C (35.6 to 46.4° F) - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing to store a blood specimen. At
which of the following temp should the tech store the specimen?
200mg/dL
(normal range is 70-126 mg/dL) - ANS-A phlebotomist is performing a blood glucose test. Which
of the following glucose levels should the tech identify as being outside the expected reference
range?
240-330 mL - ANS-A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the
total blood volume of an infant who weighs 3.3kg (7.3lb)?
300mg/dL - ANS-A phlebotomist is performing a total cholesterol POCT for a patient. Which of
the following findings should the tech immediately report to the provider?
40ml - ANS-A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood specimen from an adolescent patient
who weighs 42.6 kg (94lb). Which of the following amounts is appropriate to collect if the
maximum allowable volume of blood is 1%?
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A transfusion reaction - ANS-Which of the following is a potential consequence of the
phlebotomist mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
Airborne precautions - ANS-A phlebotomist is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium
TB infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the tech use for this
patient?
An increased rate of coagulation - ANS-A phlebotomist should identify that the order of draw for
capillary collections is different from venipuncture for which of the following reasons?
Apply blood to printed side of the filter paper - ANS-A phlebotomist is collecting a capillary blood
drops on a filter paper card to screen a newborn PKU. Which of the following actions should the
tech take?
Ask the attending nurse if the patient's vancomycin dose schedule is accurate - ANS-A
phlebotomist is preparing to collect a vancomycin peak level for a patient in an inpatient setting.
Which of the following actions should the tech take prior to collecting the blood specimen?
Ask the patient to make a fist - ANS-A phlebotomist technician is preparing to use an evacuated
tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and
the technician has cleansed the puncture site. Which of the following procedural steps should
the technician perform next?
Assess the site, cleanse the site, and insert needle - ANS-A phlebotomist should identify that
which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order?
Back and forth strokes - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing a patient's arm for venipuncture.
Which of the following techniques should the tech use when applying an antiseptic solution?
Blood alcohol, paternity test, drug test - ANS-For which of the following tests should a
phlebotomist follow chain of custody?
Butterfly - ANS-A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has
small, rolling veins. Which of the following equipment should the tech use?
Cells must be separated from the serum - ANS-For which of the following reasons should a
phlebotomist centrifuge a serum specimen before transport to an outside lab?
Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly and transfer to an ETS tube - ANS-Which of the
following is the best method for a phlebotomist to collect a blood specimen from an older adult
patient who has fragile easy-to-collaspe veins?
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