Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam Questions and Answers

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam Questions and Answers What mask needs to be worn in a room with airborne isolation precautions - answerN-95 Mask (plus gloves & a gown) What does PPE stand for - answerPersonal Protective Equipment What PPE needs to be worn in a room with droplet isolation precautions - answerGloves, mask, eye protection & gown What PPE needs to be worn in a room with contact precautions - answerGloves & gown What gauge needle will cause hemolysis - answer25 gauge (and above) (to small & it breaks the blood up; to large and it slams into the back of the tube) What is the range of needle gauges for blood donation - answer16-18 gauge Needles for phlebotomy should be pitched how many degrees - answer15o-30 degree angle Needles should be inserted how far - answer¼"- ½" or until you reach a change of resistance What are the three vessels of the anti cubital fossa - answerMedian Cubital Vein, Cephalic Vein, Brachial/basilic Vein Which vessel is the first choice for a blood draw - answerMedian Cubital Vein Which vessel is the second choice for a blood draw - answerCephalic Vein Which vessel is the third choice for a blood draw - answerBrachial/basilic Vein Which vessel is lateral to the patient's body - answerCephalic Vein What are the names of the three main vessels of the body - answerVeins, arteries, capillaries What are the microscopic blood vessels responsible for O2 exchange - answerCapillaries How much blood is needed for each blood culture bottle - answerAdults: 8-10ml (3-4ml in each bottle, aerobic & anaerobic) How many liters of blood does the average adult have - answer5 (4-6 liters)