Phlebotomy Study Guide Latest Updated
Which laboratory department performs culture and sensitivity tests - ANSWER-
microbiology
Define phlebotomist - ANSWER-A technician who draws blood
Which is NOT an example of proper laboratory safety? - ANSWER-reusing gloves
All of the following are ways an infection can spread between patients Except: -
ANSWER-isolation
A phlebotomist is required to wear which of the following PPE when performing a
routine venipuncture? - ANSWER-gloves
Which of the following personnel may be found in a clinical laboratory? - ANSWER-
pathologist, medical technologist, phlebotomist
What is an HAI, previously known as a nosocomial infection? - ANSWER-an infection
acquired while in the hospital
Improper cleaning of a venipuncture site could cause - ANSWER-septicemia
What is the term for blood donated by a patient to be used for a planned future surgical
operation? - ANSWER-autologus donation
Microrganisms that cause disease are: - ANSWER-pathogenic
Patients with transmittable blood borne diseases are placed on: - ANSWER-blood and
body fluid precautions
The first thing a phlebotomist should do when performing an adult standard
venipuncture is: - ANSWER-examine the requisition form
Which laboratory department performs complete blood counts? (CBC) - ANSWER-
hematology
The prime function of red blood cells is to: - ANSWER-carry hemoglobin
What vein is most commonly used when performing a blood draw? - ANSWER-the
median cubital
, Veins carry: - ANSWER-deoxygenated blood to the heart
Arteries carry: - ANSWER-oxygenated blood from the heart
What type of safety hazards are needles and lancets? - ANSWER-sharps
What is the first action one should take if stuck with a used needle that has been in
contact with blood? - ANSWER-flood the exposed area with water and clean the wound
with soap and water or disinfectant
Which of the following documents contains facts about chemicals, their hazards,
procedures for cleanup, and first aid information? - ANSWER-Material safety data
sheets (MSDS)
What is the first step one should take upon seeing smoke or flames in the laboratory? -
ANSWER-evacuate the building
Which term refers to a rapid, severe, life-threatening immune reaction? - ANSWER-
anaphylaxis
A collection of blood below the surface of the skin is called: - ANSWER-hematoma
A lavender/purple top vacutainer tube that contains EDTA is most commonly used for: -
ANSWER-CBC
A gray top vacutainer tube is most commonly used for - ANSWER-GTT (glucose
tolerance test)
The following vacutainer tube contains no additives: - ANSWER-red top
What is the term for an object that is contaminated by bacteria? - ANSWER-Fomite
Venipuncture can be performed by using: - ANSWER-A vacutainer technique, a
butterfly, a syringe
The liquid portion of the blood collected from a red-stoppered tube following
centrifugation is: - ANSWER-plasma
What is the most important means used to prevent the spread of infection? - ANSWER-
hand washing
When performing a dermal puncture on children younger than one year, the best site: -
ANSWER-the heel
When donning a gown, mask, respirator, face shield, and gloves which item should be
put on last? - ANSWER-gloves
Which laboratory department performs culture and sensitivity tests - ANSWER-
microbiology
Define phlebotomist - ANSWER-A technician who draws blood
Which is NOT an example of proper laboratory safety? - ANSWER-reusing gloves
All of the following are ways an infection can spread between patients Except: -
ANSWER-isolation
A phlebotomist is required to wear which of the following PPE when performing a
routine venipuncture? - ANSWER-gloves
Which of the following personnel may be found in a clinical laboratory? - ANSWER-
pathologist, medical technologist, phlebotomist
What is an HAI, previously known as a nosocomial infection? - ANSWER-an infection
acquired while in the hospital
Improper cleaning of a venipuncture site could cause - ANSWER-septicemia
What is the term for blood donated by a patient to be used for a planned future surgical
operation? - ANSWER-autologus donation
Microrganisms that cause disease are: - ANSWER-pathogenic
Patients with transmittable blood borne diseases are placed on: - ANSWER-blood and
body fluid precautions
The first thing a phlebotomist should do when performing an adult standard
venipuncture is: - ANSWER-examine the requisition form
Which laboratory department performs complete blood counts? (CBC) - ANSWER-
hematology
The prime function of red blood cells is to: - ANSWER-carry hemoglobin
What vein is most commonly used when performing a blood draw? - ANSWER-the
median cubital
, Veins carry: - ANSWER-deoxygenated blood to the heart
Arteries carry: - ANSWER-oxygenated blood from the heart
What type of safety hazards are needles and lancets? - ANSWER-sharps
What is the first action one should take if stuck with a used needle that has been in
contact with blood? - ANSWER-flood the exposed area with water and clean the wound
with soap and water or disinfectant
Which of the following documents contains facts about chemicals, their hazards,
procedures for cleanup, and first aid information? - ANSWER-Material safety data
sheets (MSDS)
What is the first step one should take upon seeing smoke or flames in the laboratory? -
ANSWER-evacuate the building
Which term refers to a rapid, severe, life-threatening immune reaction? - ANSWER-
anaphylaxis
A collection of blood below the surface of the skin is called: - ANSWER-hematoma
A lavender/purple top vacutainer tube that contains EDTA is most commonly used for: -
ANSWER-CBC
A gray top vacutainer tube is most commonly used for - ANSWER-GTT (glucose
tolerance test)
The following vacutainer tube contains no additives: - ANSWER-red top
What is the term for an object that is contaminated by bacteria? - ANSWER-Fomite
Venipuncture can be performed by using: - ANSWER-A vacutainer technique, a
butterfly, a syringe
The liquid portion of the blood collected from a red-stoppered tube following
centrifugation is: - ANSWER-plasma
What is the most important means used to prevent the spread of infection? - ANSWER-
hand washing
When performing a dermal puncture on children younger than one year, the best site: -
ANSWER-the heel
When donning a gown, mask, respirator, face shield, and gloves which item should be
put on last? - ANSWER-gloves
