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Which of the OSHA requirements specific to the venipuncture procedure must a phlebotomist
comply with?
a. wear safety glasses if splashes, spray, splatter or droplets of blood may be generated
b. recap contaminated venipuncture devices to reduce exposure incidents
c. wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated
d. report a blood exposure incident to the supervisor within 48 to 72 hours c. wear gloves
when contact with blood is anticipated
Which of the following equipment should a phlebotomist assemble in preparing to perform a
hand draw?
a. ETS needle and transfer device
b. Winged infusion set and adapter
c. Syringe and vacutainer
d. Lancet and microtainer b. winged infusion set and adapter
,What should be collected first in dermal punctures?
a. ABG
b. Green
c. Red
d. Light Blue a. ABG
A phlebotomist sees a coworker receive a major electrical shock from an instrument. which of
the following is the first thing the phlebotomist must do?
a. call 911
b. call the shift supervisor
c. remove the coworker from contact
d. shut off power to the instrument d. shut off power to the instrument
For which of the following must the phlebotomist follow chain of custody guidelines
,a. Digoxin levels
b. blood culture
c, paternity testing
d. lead levels c. paternity testing
If the phlebotomist enters data incorrectly into the automated laboratory information system
which of the following potential outcomes is the most damaging?
a. the incorrect data may cause system error
b. the incorrect data may lead to a quality assurance issue
c. the incorrect data maybe reported to the health care provider
d. the incorrect dare may remain in the patient file indefinitely c. the incorrect data maybe
reported to the health care provider
Sealed or locked specimen transfer bags are used as part of which of the following?
a. chain of custody
b. plasma thawing
c. centrifuging
, d. chain of communication a. chain of custody
Some older adult or obese patients may not have accessible antecubital veins. In this situation the
phlebotomist may use which of the following?
a. dorsal vein (hand)
b. superficial veins
c. wrist veins
d. foot veins a. dorsal vein (hand)
At what temperature should a semen sample be transported by the patient to the laboratory?
a. -20 to 10 degrees C
b. 21 to 23 degrees C
c. 25 to 30 degrees C
d. 36 to 38 degrees C d. 36 to 38 degrees C
Which of the following is the proper procedure after collecting an ammonia specimen?