Phlebotomy State Exam Review Questions Phlebotomy State Exam Review Questions

Phlebotomy State Exam Review
Questions

Phlebotomy State Exam Review
Questions



Which of the following methods of reporting results by a clinical laboratory abides by the
recommended standards set by The Joint Commission (TJC)? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-
>>A faxed report from the clinical laboratory technician to the patient.

A phlebotomist is working with an administrative assistant to schedule an appointment
for a patient who requires postprandial glucose test. At which of the following times
should the phlebotomist ensure this patient's appointment is scheduled? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>2 hours after you start eating a meal.

How many times should an EDTA tube be inverted after blood collection? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>8-10 times

Which of the following information is required for proper outpatient (OP) identification? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Patient name and Patient Date of Birth (DOB)

A phlebotomist inserts a needle into a patient's vein and observes no blood flow into the
tube. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take first? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Pull the needle back slightly.

A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a capillary blood specimen from a patient using an
aseptic technique. Which of the following cleansing agents should the phlebotomist
use? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>70 % isoprophy alcohol

, Which of the following forms commonly accompanies a toxicology drug screen for legal
purposes? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Chain of Custody

After cleaning the collection site with an antiseptic agent, the phlebotomist should do
which of the following? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Allow the site to air dry.

A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who has self
reported needle phobia. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Instruct the patient to lie supine during the procedure.

Which of the following color top tubes will the phlebotomist need to perform an A1C,
CBC, Hepatic Panel, and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Gold and Lavender

Fasting specimens are preferred for which of the following tests? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Cholesterol

Which of the following tube additives promotes clot formation? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-
>>Sillica

A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of the following actions when
providing a sputum specimen? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Take a deep breath and the
expectorate.

A phlebotomist is preparing a blood smear slide. Which of the following actions should
the phlebotomist take before transporting the specimen? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-
>>Allow the smear to air dry.

An 8-year-old patient arrives to the laboratory for blood work. Which of the following
information is required on the venipuncture requistion? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-
>>Phlebotomy technician name

A phlebotomist has duplicate orders for a patient. How should the order be verified? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Call the provider to confirm the test requistion for the patient.

How should a phlebotomist instruct a female patient to collect a urine specimen for
culture testing? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Do not touch inside container, clean the
urinary meatus front to back and then collect the specimen.

When preparing a blood smear, which of the following should a phlebotomist use to
ensure the best result? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Venous blood from an EDTA tube.