PHLEBOTOMY EXAM Questions With Verified Answers

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 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 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 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?