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PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
When should a phlebotomist perform external liquid controls for quality control on a CLIA-
waivered point of care test? - answer✔When a new lot number or kit is opened
total blood volume of infant weighing 3.3kg - answer✔240-330mL
when is capillary collection preferred over venipuncture? - answer✔when veins are inaccessible
what is a potential consequence for mislabeling blood bank specimen? - answer✔fatal
transfusion reaction
If a patient has red spots, what is an appropriate action to take? - answer✔Apply pressure after
collecting specimen
If a patient has an IV, where should the phlebotomist draw blood from? - answer✔Below the IV
According to the CLSI order of draw, which sample should be collected first? - answer✔Blood
cultures to prevent contamination
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone is used to clean the dermal site?
- answer✔Potassium
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What causes a hemolyzed specimen? - answer✔Shaking tube vigorously
Why does a specimen to need to be centrifuged? - answer✔To separate the cells from the
serum
What is the next step after removing the needle from a patient's arm? - answer✔Engage the
safety cap on the needle
When collecting a blood sample, where should the blood be drawn from first? -
answer✔Median cubital space
When blood cultures are ordered, what materials should the phlebotomist bring? -
answer✔Aerobic/Anaerobic bottle
What should the phlebotomist obtain from a potential blood donor? - answer✔Medical history
What is the position of the needle when performing a venipuncture? - answer✔30 degrees in
the direction of the vein with the bevel facing up
The phlebotomist should use which of the following anticoaugulants when collecting for PT/PTT
- answer✔Sodium citrate
What is the first action to take when a patient becomes unresponsive during a blood draw? -
answer✔Check for breathing
Why should you avoid blood draws from the foot or the leg with diabetic patients? -
answer✔More susceptible to infection
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PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
When should a phlebotomist perform external liquid controls for quality control on a CLIA-
waivered point of care test? - answer✔When a new lot number or kit is opened
total blood volume of infant weighing 3.3kg - answer✔240-330mL
when is capillary collection preferred over venipuncture? - answer✔when veins are inaccessible
what is a potential consequence for mislabeling blood bank specimen? - answer✔fatal
transfusion reaction
If a patient has red spots, what is an appropriate action to take? - answer✔Apply pressure after
collecting specimen
If a patient has an IV, where should the phlebotomist draw blood from? - answer✔Below the IV
According to the CLSI order of draw, which sample should be collected first? - answer✔Blood
cultures to prevent contamination
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone is used to clean the dermal site?
- answer✔Potassium
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, ©BRAINBARTER EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
What causes a hemolyzed specimen? - answer✔Shaking tube vigorously
Why does a specimen to need to be centrifuged? - answer✔To separate the cells from the
serum
What is the next step after removing the needle from a patient's arm? - answer✔Engage the
safety cap on the needle
When collecting a blood sample, where should the blood be drawn from first? -
answer✔Median cubital space
When blood cultures are ordered, what materials should the phlebotomist bring? -
answer✔Aerobic/Anaerobic bottle
What should the phlebotomist obtain from a potential blood donor? - answer✔Medical history
What is the position of the needle when performing a venipuncture? - answer✔30 degrees in
the direction of the vein with the bevel facing up
The phlebotomist should use which of the following anticoaugulants when collecting for PT/PTT
- answer✔Sodium citrate
What is the first action to take when a patient becomes unresponsive during a blood draw? -
answer✔Check for breathing
Why should you avoid blood draws from the foot or the leg with diabetic patients? -
answer✔More susceptible to infection
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