AES Phlebotomy Test UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

AES Phlebotomy Test UPDATED Actual
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why is it important to wipe the puncture site with alcohol beforehand? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔it kills microorganisms and minimizes risk of infection



Where should sharps be disposed of? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔in a puncture-proof
biohazard waste container


What are bloodborne pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Disease-causing
microorganisms found in the blood


Give examples of bloodborne pathegens. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔HIV, HBV, HCV


Which type pf phlebotomy involve collecting small amounts of capillary blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Skin puncture


Whats the difference between skin puncture and venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔SP: collecting a couple drops of blood from capillaries VP: collecting one or more tubes
of blood from a vein


Which type of phlebotomy involves collecting small amounts of capillary blood? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔skin puncture


When using a lancet for a finger stick, in which direction should the blade run in relation to
the fingerprint? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Across the grain of the fingerprint


How should you reply to a patient who is anxious about the phlebotomy procedure hurting? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Say: "There may be a little discomfort, but I will be as quick as
possible." Don't say: "It's not going to hurt"


What is the most common location/site for a skin puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the
fingers