PHLEBOTOMY EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

PHLEBOTOMY EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. Which of the following POC lab tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
d. strep test and urine dip
Answer:
d. strep test and urine dip

Question:
2. The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school age child. Which of the
following approaches should the phlebotomist use to calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker
Answer:
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her

Question:
3. Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument
Answer:
b. perform QC on the instrument
rationale: we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice

Question:
4. A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC and higher complexity tests, and asks
the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient read the directions with the higher
level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the patient to the MD for the higher
complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from the CDC website.
Answer:
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results

,Question:
5. Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests
Answer:
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests

Question:
6. What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D. .02mm
Answer:
A.
2.0mm

Question:
7. To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or _______________.
A. Ammonia
B. Alcohol
C. Bleach
D. Betadine
Answer:
C. Bleach

Question:
8. Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True

Question:
9. Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A. Hematology
B. Immunology
C. Microbiology
D. Serology
Answer:
C. Microbiology

,Question:
10. Veins are located deeper than arteries.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False

Question:
11. A red top tube is usualy drawn for which lab department?
A. Hematology
B. Blood bank
C. Chemistry
D. Serology
Answer:
C. Chemistry

Question:
12. Which body plane divides the body in equal portions?
A. Frontal
B. Sagittal
C. Midsagittal
D. Transverse
Answer:
C. Midsagittal

Question:
13. The order of draw for venipuncture is: BC, blue, serum, green, EDTA, gray.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True

Question:
14. When someone is in shock you should keep them cool.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False

Question:
15. Repeated venipuncture in the same vein can cause:
A. Thrombus
B. Phlebitis
C. Hemolysis
D. Petechiae
Answer:
B. Phlebitis

, Question:
16. The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
A. Platelet phase
B. Vascular stage
C. Fibrinolysis
D. Coagulation stage
Answer:
B. Vascular stage

Question:
17. Which of the following is the best definition of destruction of red blood cells?
A. Hemolysis
B. Hemostasis
C. Homeostasis
D. Hemoglobin
Answer:
A. Hemolysis

Question:
18. Crooked or winding veins are also called ___________________.
A. Bad
B. Tortuous
C. Thrombotic
D. Sclerosed
Answer:
B. Tortuous

Question:
19. What is another name for winged infusion sets?
A. Caterpillar
B. Dragonfly
C. Butterfly
D. Beetlebug
Answer:
C. Butterfly

Question:
20. Another name for RBC's:
A. Thrombocytes
B. Erythrocytes
C. Leukocytes
D. Phagocytes
Answer:
B. Erythrocytes