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Which of the following POC laboratory test is within the CLIA defined scope of
practice for a phlebotomist? Answer:- Strep test and urine sediment
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to a daily use of POC
instrument? Answer:- Perform QC on the instrument
A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC sand
higher complexity test, and asks the phlebotomist for help with
interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do? Answer:-
Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all results.
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
Answer:- Performing CLIA moderate complexity tests.
Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain- of
- custody documentation procedures? Answer:- Blood Alcohol and Drug
testing
Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of
practice? Answer:- Checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies,
monitoring temperatures of specimen refrigerators, routine cleaning of
surfaces where specimens are processed.
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the
patient's identification? Answer:- While in the patients room, after drawing
the blood .
Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally competent the
phlebotomist obtains consent from a family member. This is a violation of?
Answer:- The patient's bill of rights
The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an
emergency department. This draw would be conducted under Answer:-
Implied consent
A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the
following forms of consent must the phlebotomist obtain prior to
venipuncture? Answer:- Informed
A 19- year old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in
with a venipuncture tray. This is an example of... Answer:- Implied consent
, Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the
phlebotomist? Answer:- Chemical urinalysis
Commitment to privacy continuity of care, advance directives, and the
authority to refuse treatment are granted according to which of the
following? Answer:- The Patient's Bill of Rights
While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the
phlebotomist to get stuck on the hand with a contaminated needle. After
performing thorough hand washing the following should the phlebotomist do
first? Answer:- Report the incident to a supervisor
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold under which of the
following conditions may he perform venipuncture? Answer:- The
phlebotomist may perform venipuncture provided he is wearing a mask and
afebrile.
Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need
for further education on standard precautions? Answer:- " I will wear a
gown, gloves and mask for inpatient collections."
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the
following blood borne diseases? Answer:- Hepatitis B
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab
work on a patient with suspected HIV? Answer:- Gloves only
Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken
glass tubes? Answer:- Use a broom and a dust pan to sweep up the glass
and fragments and place in sharps container.
The phlebotomist is arrives at an impotent room to collect a blood sample.
There is an isolation cart located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes
her hands and puts on the following f personal protective equipment: Gown,
gloves, and mask. Which of the following types of precautions are being used
for this patient ? Answer:- Contact droplet
The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and
notices blood on the gloves. Where should the phlebotomist dispose of her
gloves. Answer:-
If a phlebotomist has questions disposing if outdated hazardous chemicals,
where should she look to find this information? Answer:- MSDS