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What is the best way to communicate and what percent is nonverbal. - Sent - Received - Processed - Understood 80% The Joint Commission TJC - independent, non profit. Formed to solely look out for patients and establish standards and practices in all health care settings. Over sites Point- of - Care Testing POCT Quality Control - Ensures the machines are inspected for performance and operation compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment and CLINICAL APPLICATION.

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The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection while performing phlebotomy is by? - ANS -Washing Hands After drawing blood from a patient, the phlebotomist should dispose of the needle by? - ANS -Deposit it in an approved "Sharps Container" Negligence by a professional person is called? - ANS -Malpractice

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A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a peak level for a medication that was administered orally to a patient. After verifying when the patient received the medication, how long should the technician wait prior to attempting the draw? - ANS -2 hr after administration Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician required to take before leaving a patient's room? - ANS -Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn Which of the following tubes should a phlebotom...

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A phlebotomist must choose the right tube color and additive for the corresponding _______? ...ANSWER...Laboratory test When a new lot # or kit is opened ...ANSWER...When should a phlebotomist perform external liquid controls for quality control on a CLIA-waived point of care test? 1 to 2 minutes ...ANSWER...A phlebotomist is drawing 5 blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?

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1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? ...ANSWER...36-38 degrees C 2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? a. Incorrect order of draw b. Incorrect needle gauge c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site d. Failure to invert tube ...ANSWER...b. Incorrect needle gauge 3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen? a. Protect from light b. Keep specimen warm c. Keep specimen at body temp d. Pla...

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46 pages

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A phlebotomy technician is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The technician notices swelling and a large hematoma forming at the puncture site. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Remove tourniquet and needle A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a vancomycin peak level for a patient in an inpatient setting. Which of the following actions should the tech take prior to collecting the blood specimen? - Ask the attending nurse if the patient's vancomycin d...

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What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - Median Cubital Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - Lancet size When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - 8-10 mL per bottle Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - Peripheral Blood Smear

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A blood test that requires testing for aluminum would be placed in what tube? - Royal Blue Tube Top What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluids? - Sodium Hypochlorite Invasive surgery procedures require what? - Informed Consent What tube would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test? - Red Tube Top

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Characteristics imperative to a phlebotomist - Dependability, honesty, integrity, empathy and compassion, professional appearance, interpersonal skills Circulatory system function - deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, & enzymes to cells and transport cellular waste (CO2) to organs where they can be expelled The two circulations - Pulmonary & Systemic Pulmonary circulation - carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood from lungs to left ...

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Phleb 2025 exam questions and answers

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1. Which of the following POC laboratory test is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a phlebotomist? ...ANSWER...Strep test and urine sediment 2. Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to a daily use of POC instrument? ...ANSWER...Perform QC on the instrument 3. 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? ...ANSW...

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What is the correct term for a decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells? - ANS -Anemia What is hypoglycemia? - ANS -Low blood sugar What is the name for the part of a needle that attaches to the collecting tube or syringe? - ANS -Hub What is the first thing you should do when entering a patient's room? - ANS -Introduce yourself Which laboratory department requires another patient identification system in addition to the hospital ID bracelet? - ANS -Blood bank

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1. A patient reports that during a previous blood draw he felt lightheaded and almost passed out. what should the phlebotomy technician do? (A) call the patient's doctor to verify that the draw should be performed (B) give the patient a cup of juice or light snack before the draw (C) perform the draw according to standard procedures, but make sure a trained first aid provider is nearby (D) perform the draw with the patient reclined or in supine position ...ANSWER...D. perform the draw wit...

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1. A 6-8 pound baby cannot lose more than _____mL of blood at any given time ...ANSWER...2.5 mL 2. Each micro tube (or bullet) holds _____ cc of blood ...ANSWER...0.2 cc 3. Rolling veins tend to be present mostly in ...ANSWER...Both geriatric patients & extremely muscular patients 4. This is an autoimmune disease which causes the body to attack the joints, causing inflammation in the patient's tissues ...ANSWER...Rheumatoid Arthritis 5. The accumulation of fluid in the tissues of ...

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1. Q: For an older pt. Who has difficult-to-access veins, a phlebotomy tech should select which of the following veins to perform a venipuncture? ...ANSWER...Dorsal veins 2. A phleb tech should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures? ...ANSWER...36 - 38 *C 3. For which of the following procedures should a phlebotomy tech follow chain of custody guidelines? ...ANSWER...Paternity testing 4. To prevent hospital acquired infections, a phlebotomy tech should clean it...

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Another name for blood bank is? ...ANSWER...Immunohematology With which other hospital department would the laboratory coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring? ...ANSWER...Pharmacy Promoting good public relations is a part of the phlebotomist's role because... A.a phlebotomist is representative of the laboratory throughout the facility. B. Good public relations promotes a harmonious relationship with the staff. C. patients often equate venipuncture experiences with the overall hospital...

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51 pages

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1. A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? ...ANSWER...Privacy 2. For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help arrives? ...ANSWER...Shock 3. A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium Tuberculosis infection. Which of the following transmission precautions s...

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16 pages

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1. whole blood mostly consists of which of the following ...ANSWER...water 2. which type of blood cell are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood ...ANSWER...Red Blood Cells 3. professional negligence is also called which of the following ...ANSWER...malpractice 4. which of the following is the most important for a phlebotomist to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings ...ANSWER...confidentiality 5. which department performs chemical screening tests on...

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1. Which of the following is a potential consequence f a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen? A. HIPAA violation B. A transfusion reaction C. A medical transcription error D. A pharmaceutical reaction ...ANSWER...B. A transfusion reaction 2. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) should the technician wear? A. Gown B. N95...

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37 pages

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To prevent hospital-acquired infections, a phlebotomy technician should clean items that have been contaminated by blood with a 1:10 dilution of which of the following substances and water? ...ANSWER...Sodium Hypochlorite, or Chlorine Bleach A phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures? ...ANSWER...36 to 38 degrees C A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a patient for thyroid studies. The technician should sel...

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4 pages

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