Certified Phlebotomy Technician Practice Test 2.0 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

A phlebotomy technician is washing her hands at the beginning of her shift. Which of the following actions should the technician take? The technician should form a lather by rubbing her hands together for at least 15 seconds, covering all surfaces of her hands and fingers with soap. Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses povidoneiodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture? Povidone-iodine is contraindicated for potassium tests because it can cause a false elevation of potassium in a specimen. A phlebotomy technician is removing his gloves after a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following actions should the technician take? When removing gloves, the technician should turn the first glove inside out during removal to decrease chances of contact with blood. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispose of contaminated sharps. According to OSHA standards, which of the following actions should the technician take? According to OSHA standrads, the technician should replace the sharps container when it is two-thirds full