NCCT Phlebotomy Practice Test 4 (Latest
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Which of the following POC laboratory tests is within the CLIA defined scope of
practice for a phlebotomist? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)Perform QC on the instrument
A patient brings in written lab test results, 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? - (answers)Refer the patient to the
physician for interpretation of all results
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist? -
(answers)performing CLIA moderate complexity tests
Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain-of-
custody documentation procedures? (2 answers) - (answers)- blood control
- drug testing
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Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of
practice? (3 answers) - (answers)- checking the expiration dates of venipuncture
supplies
- monitoring temperatures of specimen refrigerators
- routine cleaning of surfaces where specimens are processed
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's
identification? - (answers)while in the patient's room, after drawing blood
Instead of containing consent from a patent who is mentally competent, the
phlebotomist obtains consent from a family member. This is a violation of -
(answers)The Patient's Bill of Rights
The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an
emergency department. This draw would be conducted under - (answers)implied
consent
A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following
forms of consent must the phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture? -
(answers)informed
A 19-year-old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with
a venipuncture tray. This is an example of - (answers)implied consent
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Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the
phlebotomist? - (answers)chemical urinalysis
Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority
to refuse treatment are granted according to which of the following? -
(answers)The Patient's Bill of Rights
While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist
to get stuck on the hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough
hand washing, which of the following should the phlebotomist do first? -
(answers)Complete an exposure incident report
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold. Under which
conditions may he perform venipuncture? - (answers)The phlebotomist may
perform venipuncture provided he is wearing a mask and afebrile
Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for
further education on standard precautions? - (answers)"I will wear a gown,
gloves, and mask for inpatient collections "
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the following
blood borne diseases? - (answers)Hepatitis B
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab work
on a patient with suspected HIV? - (answers)gloves only