A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following rights as
part of the Patient Care Partnership? - ANSWER Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include maintain-
ing an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help arrives? - AN-
SWER Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in-
fection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the technician take? - AN-
SWER Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to screen a
newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions should the technician
take? - ANSWER Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who has
Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the technician fol-
low? - ANSWER Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is protected
from light? - ANSWER Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how many
hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? - ANSWER 24 hours
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, A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for 1400.
The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of medication with
which of the following members of the inter - professional team? - ANSWER Nurse
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who states
that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - AN-
SWER Perform the venipuncture
A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From which of
the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? - ANSWER Median cu-
bital
A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene. Which of
the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? - ANSWER At-
tention to cleanliness
A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his wrist.
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? - ANSWER Attempt to
draw from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing. Which of
the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the venipuncture site? - AN-
SWER Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). A
nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should
the technician bring? - ANSWER An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which antiseptic
solution should the technician use? - ANSWER Isopropyl alcohol
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part of the Patient Care Partnership? - ANSWER Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include maintain-
ing an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help arrives? - AN-
SWER Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in-
fection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the technician take? - AN-
SWER Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to screen a
newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions should the technician
take? - ANSWER Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who has
Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the technician fol-
low? - ANSWER Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is protected
from light? - ANSWER Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how many
hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? - ANSWER 24 hours
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, A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for 1400.
The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of medication with
which of the following members of the inter - professional team? - ANSWER Nurse
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who states
that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - AN-
SWER Perform the venipuncture
A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From which of
the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? - ANSWER Median cu-
bital
A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene. Which of
the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? - ANSWER At-
tention to cleanliness
A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his wrist.
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? - ANSWER Attempt to
draw from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing. Which of
the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the venipuncture site? - AN-
SWER Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). A
nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should
the technician bring? - ANSWER An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which antiseptic
solution should the technician use? - ANSWER Isopropyl alcohol
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