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1) Which of the following blood specimen tests are photosensitive and should be protected from light during handling and transportation? A. Gastrin B. Ammonia C. Pyruvate D. Bilirubin - ANSWER-D 2) A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism requires which if the following? A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old B. The circles on the filter paper much be at least half filled C. The first drop of blood immediately following the puncture must be included D. The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be processed - ANSWER-A 3) Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with guidelines for a CLIA- waived procedure? A. Document quality control results B. Report results immediately to CLIA C. Transport specimens within 24 hrs D. Process a specimen within 1 hr of collection - ANSWER-A 4) A phlebotomist should administer CPR to which of the following patients? A. A patient who has chest pain B. A patient who is pulseless C. A patient who is lethargic D. A patient who is short of breath - ANSWER-B 5) Which of the following color top tubes will the phlebotomist need to perform A1C, CBC, hepatic panel, and a comprehensive metabolic panel? A. Yellow and blue B. Gold and lavender C. Green and gray D. Red and black - ANSWER-B 6) Which of the following methods provides for the most secure reliable delivery of laboratory results?