CPT Exam Questions With Accurate Answers

CPT Exam Questions With Accurate Answers Which of the following test(s) are required to be performed by law on all newborns in the United States? - Answer-PKU Why must a phlebotomist discard the first sample drawn from a heparin or saline lock? - AnswerPotential dilution of the specimen A first-time blood donor wants to know how much blood will be taken during the procedure. The phlebotomist states that the average volume of a "unit" of blood is: - Answer-450ml The donation of blood by a patient for his or her own use at a later time is known as: - AnswerAutologous donation The phlebotomist has just completed the collection of a specimen for cold agglutinins. What special collection and/or transport measures must be taken by the phlebotomist after collection of this sample? - Answer-The specimen must be collected in a prewarmed tube Which of the following sample collections does not require transportation of the sample to the laboratory in a chilled environment? - Answer-Vitamin A The phlebotomist has just collected a specimen that needs to be protected from light during transportation to the laboratory. Which of the following specimens did the phlebotomist collect? - Answer-Beta-carotene Which of the following samples is not collected for use as evidence in a legal proceeding? - Answer-PKU testing The phlebotomist is called to the ER to pick up forensic specimens for a sexual assault. The most important concept the phlebotomist must adhere to in handling forensic specimens in proper: - AnswerChain of custody Which of the following criteria is evaluated to determine if a peripheral blood smear is of adequate quality? - Answer-The slide has a feathered edge, the slide has no holes, the slide has no streaks (all of the above) Hemolysis is defined as: - Answer-Destruction of red blood cells The phlebotomist has received an order to draw a specimen from a patient known to have a cold agglutinin. The test that has been ordered requires that an EDTA whole blood tube be collected in a prewarmed tube and remain warm until testing. The test ordered is a: CONTINUES...