AUMT EXAMS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
what are the desired traits of a phlebotomist? - ANSWER-respect, service, growth
which of the following is NOT considered a serum tube? - ANSWER-light yellow
how do physicians utilize laboratory test results? - ANSWER-detect problems, monitor
patients, determine if treatment is having the desired effect
what is the most common needle gauge and length used for venipuncture? - ANSWER-
21 gauge and 1.5 inches
the __________ top tube is normally used for blood banks - ANSWER-pink
the __________ top tube must be filled completely up to the indicated line - ANSWER-
light blue
on average how many times do you invert your vacutainer tubes? - ANSWER-8-10
what is the purpose of the "order of draw"? - ANSWER-to reduce the effects of "carry
over"
"mistakes and errors happen, but when you intentionally harm someone it is against
ethical standards" - ANSWER-true
what tube is responsible for coagulation studies? - ANSWER-light blue
which of the following tubes is used for hematology determinations? - ANSWER-
lavender
how many inches above the venipuncture site do you apply the tourniquet? - ANSWER-
3-4 inches
the evacuated tubes are vacuumed sealed - ANSWER-true
what tube(s) are used for trace element levels? - ANSWER-royal blue
what are the 3 main veins in the antecubital fossa? - ANSWER-cephalic, median
cubital, basilic
how long does a serum tube need to clot before it can be centrifuged? - ANSWER-30
minutes
, what is the angle of your needle when drawing with the evacuated tube system? -
ANSWER-15-30 degrees
which of the following sites should be avoided when drawing blood? - ANSWER-same
side as mastectomy, skin with burns/scars, above an IV
what is the most common complication associated with phlebotomy? - ANSWER-
hematoma
what are the 5 main items that need to be on a requisition before drawing blood? -
ANSWER-patient's name, gender, doctor information, medical record number, DOB
where would you look to see if the patient has an allergy? - ANSWER-the requisition
what words/phrases cannot be used to indicate the physician needs a test done right
away? - ANSWER-now
when must you label your specimens? - ANSWER-in front of the patient, before the
patient leaves the collection area, before you leave the bedside
what is the best way to identify your patients in a hospital setting? - ANSWER-ask them
to state their first and last name, DOB, check wrist band
phlebotomy students should always let the patient know that they are students -
ANSWER-true
what does HIPAA stand for? - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act
how do you verify an outpatient's information before drawing blood? - ANSWER-have
them tell you their first and last name and date of birth
which of the following mandates maintaining the patient's privacy and confidentiality? -
ANSWER-HIPAA
what would be a violation of HIPAA? - ANSWER-a phlebotomist takes a picture at work
and posts it on social media with patient information showing in the background
what are the 4 different types of consent? - ANSWER-informed, expressed, implied, and
consent for minors
if you ask a patient if you can draw their blood and they do not respond but put their arm
our, can you continue to draw their blood? - ANSWER-yes
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
what are the desired traits of a phlebotomist? - ANSWER-respect, service, growth
which of the following is NOT considered a serum tube? - ANSWER-light yellow
how do physicians utilize laboratory test results? - ANSWER-detect problems, monitor
patients, determine if treatment is having the desired effect
what is the most common needle gauge and length used for venipuncture? - ANSWER-
21 gauge and 1.5 inches
the __________ top tube is normally used for blood banks - ANSWER-pink
the __________ top tube must be filled completely up to the indicated line - ANSWER-
light blue
on average how many times do you invert your vacutainer tubes? - ANSWER-8-10
what is the purpose of the "order of draw"? - ANSWER-to reduce the effects of "carry
over"
"mistakes and errors happen, but when you intentionally harm someone it is against
ethical standards" - ANSWER-true
what tube is responsible for coagulation studies? - ANSWER-light blue
which of the following tubes is used for hematology determinations? - ANSWER-
lavender
how many inches above the venipuncture site do you apply the tourniquet? - ANSWER-
3-4 inches
the evacuated tubes are vacuumed sealed - ANSWER-true
what tube(s) are used for trace element levels? - ANSWER-royal blue
what are the 3 main veins in the antecubital fossa? - ANSWER-cephalic, median
cubital, basilic
how long does a serum tube need to clot before it can be centrifuged? - ANSWER-30
minutes
, what is the angle of your needle when drawing with the evacuated tube system? -
ANSWER-15-30 degrees
which of the following sites should be avoided when drawing blood? - ANSWER-same
side as mastectomy, skin with burns/scars, above an IV
what is the most common complication associated with phlebotomy? - ANSWER-
hematoma
what are the 5 main items that need to be on a requisition before drawing blood? -
ANSWER-patient's name, gender, doctor information, medical record number, DOB
where would you look to see if the patient has an allergy? - ANSWER-the requisition
what words/phrases cannot be used to indicate the physician needs a test done right
away? - ANSWER-now
when must you label your specimens? - ANSWER-in front of the patient, before the
patient leaves the collection area, before you leave the bedside
what is the best way to identify your patients in a hospital setting? - ANSWER-ask them
to state their first and last name, DOB, check wrist band
phlebotomy students should always let the patient know that they are students -
ANSWER-true
what does HIPAA stand for? - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act
how do you verify an outpatient's information before drawing blood? - ANSWER-have
them tell you their first and last name and date of birth
which of the following mandates maintaining the patient's privacy and confidentiality? -
ANSWER-HIPAA
what would be a violation of HIPAA? - ANSWER-a phlebotomist takes a picture at work
and posts it on social media with patient information showing in the background
what are the 4 different types of consent? - ANSWER-informed, expressed, implied, and
consent for minors
if you ask a patient if you can draw their blood and they do not respond but put their arm
our, can you continue to draw their blood? - ANSWER-yes
