Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam (CPT)
45 Q&A
What is the purpose of the tourniqutte? - Answer: To find a vein
How long can a tourniqutte be in place? - Answer: 1 minute
What is the first thing you must do after every finger stick? - Answer: Wipe away the first drop
Why is it necessary to keep the centrifuge lid closed until it comes to a complete stop - Answer:
It reduces the chance of aerosol and microbial contamination
What should your slider be when making blood smears? - Answer: 30 Degrees
What should you do if a standard sizde tube collapses the vein? - Answer: Use a pediatric tube
Which cleansers are most common for blood culture site preparations? - Answer: Povidone
Iodine and Chloorhexidrine
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, Which cleansers are most common for blood culture site preparations? - Answer: Spill Proof,
Tamper Proof, and Puncture Resistant
When used for decontamination, the dilution for bleach in water should be what? - Answer:
10% Bleach, 90% Water
What is the most important step in venipuncture? - Answer: Patient Identification
What is PPE? - Answer: Personal Protective Equipment - gown, mask, and gloves
What is the best way to let a clean site dry? - Answer: Air dry
OSHA requires all phlebotomists to be trained regarding what? - Answer: Blood borne
pathogens and needle safety
All specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what? - Answer:
Universal and/or standard precautions
What organization should be contacted regarding employee safety and unsafe working
conditions? - Answer: OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does MSDS mean and what is it part of? - Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet , the right
to know the law
What color tube, and additive is used for CBC, Hct, Hgb, Sed rate? - Answer: Lavender, EDTA
Which tube has no additives? - Answer: Red, SST
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45 Q&A
What is the purpose of the tourniqutte? - Answer: To find a vein
How long can a tourniqutte be in place? - Answer: 1 minute
What is the first thing you must do after every finger stick? - Answer: Wipe away the first drop
Why is it necessary to keep the centrifuge lid closed until it comes to a complete stop - Answer:
It reduces the chance of aerosol and microbial contamination
What should your slider be when making blood smears? - Answer: 30 Degrees
What should you do if a standard sizde tube collapses the vein? - Answer: Use a pediatric tube
Which cleansers are most common for blood culture site preparations? - Answer: Povidone
Iodine and Chloorhexidrine
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, Which cleansers are most common for blood culture site preparations? - Answer: Spill Proof,
Tamper Proof, and Puncture Resistant
When used for decontamination, the dilution for bleach in water should be what? - Answer:
10% Bleach, 90% Water
What is the most important step in venipuncture? - Answer: Patient Identification
What is PPE? - Answer: Personal Protective Equipment - gown, mask, and gloves
What is the best way to let a clean site dry? - Answer: Air dry
OSHA requires all phlebotomists to be trained regarding what? - Answer: Blood borne
pathogens and needle safety
All specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what? - Answer:
Universal and/or standard precautions
What organization should be contacted regarding employee safety and unsafe working
conditions? - Answer: OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does MSDS mean and what is it part of? - Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet , the right
to know the law
What color tube, and additive is used for CBC, Hct, Hgb, Sed rate? - Answer: Lavender, EDTA
Which tube has no additives? - Answer: Red, SST
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