ASPT Phlebotomy Certification Study
Guide questions and answers
Which of the following is a symptom that may call for hematocrit testing?
Disturbed vision.
Shortness of breath.
Enlarged spleen.
All of the above. ✔✔all of the above
What is one of the greatest barriers to communication that phlebotomists
face? ✔✔stress
How often would an employee at a high-risk facility need to be tested for
tuberculosis, according to OSHA? ✔✔every 3 months
A 24-hour urine specimen: ✔✔Determines how the kidneys are adjusting to
changing physiologic needs over a long time period.
OPIM ✔✔Other potentially infectious materials
This term is defined as "blocked" ✔✔Occluded.
,Blood spot collection of filter paper can: ✔✔Be easily transported and
stored.
Prior to a time collection specimen beginning, the patient should: ✔✔Empty
their bladder.
You are drawing a specimen which will undergo serum testing for HDL.
What color should the top of the tube be? ✔✔red
What is the term used when a person or problem is avoided? ✔✔physical
avoidance
Hematocrit testing can be used to check the treatment of disorders that
affect what? ✔✔Both red blood cell production and red blood cell life
spans.
What is the phlebotomist's role in collecting gastrointestinal secretions?
✔✔Assist and transport.
Which of the following is true of glove use during specimen collection?
Sterile gloves should always be used.
Nonsterile gloves may be used.
Nonsterile gloves may be used for urine collection, but never blood.
, Nonsterile gloves may be used for capillary blood collection, but never
venipuncture in the antecubital area. ✔✔Nonsterile gloves may be used.
The needle should be inserted into the vein at which angle? ✔✔The needle
should be inserted into the vein at which of the following angles?
Concerning nonverbal communication, what is necessary when speaking
with patients from different cultures? ✔✔Take cues from patients
Dermal puncture is appropriate in all but which of the following situations?
When the patient is an infant.
When the patient is elderly and has fragile veins.
When the patient has severe burns.
When the patient is afraid of the pain of venipuncture. ✔✔When the patient
is afraid of the pain of venipuncture.
The vena cava delivers blood to ✔✔the right atrium
Which of the following urine specimens is used for testing sugar and
acetone? ✔✔double voided specimens
Which of the following is true of blood specimens collected via dermal
puncture in relation to those collected via venipuncture?
, They have lower concentrations of glucose than do specimens collected
via venipuncture.
They have lower concentrations of protein than do specimens collected via
venipuncture.
They have higher concentrations of calcium than do specimens collected
via venipuncture.
They have higher concentrations of potassium than do specimens
collected via venipuncture. ✔✔They have lower concentrations of protein
than do specimens collected via venipuncture.
You are drawing a specimen which is to undergo chromosome screening.
Which color should the top of the tube be? ✔✔green
Which piece of electrical equipment will phlebotomists use most often?
✔✔centrifuge
How long does it take for a minor latex allergy to manifest? ✔✔24-72 hours
How is clotted blood collected? ✔✔venipuncture
What is the grade of the filter paper used for blood spot collection primarily
used in the United States? ✔✔903
Guide questions and answers
Which of the following is a symptom that may call for hematocrit testing?
Disturbed vision.
Shortness of breath.
Enlarged spleen.
All of the above. ✔✔all of the above
What is one of the greatest barriers to communication that phlebotomists
face? ✔✔stress
How often would an employee at a high-risk facility need to be tested for
tuberculosis, according to OSHA? ✔✔every 3 months
A 24-hour urine specimen: ✔✔Determines how the kidneys are adjusting to
changing physiologic needs over a long time period.
OPIM ✔✔Other potentially infectious materials
This term is defined as "blocked" ✔✔Occluded.
,Blood spot collection of filter paper can: ✔✔Be easily transported and
stored.
Prior to a time collection specimen beginning, the patient should: ✔✔Empty
their bladder.
You are drawing a specimen which will undergo serum testing for HDL.
What color should the top of the tube be? ✔✔red
What is the term used when a person or problem is avoided? ✔✔physical
avoidance
Hematocrit testing can be used to check the treatment of disorders that
affect what? ✔✔Both red blood cell production and red blood cell life
spans.
What is the phlebotomist's role in collecting gastrointestinal secretions?
✔✔Assist and transport.
Which of the following is true of glove use during specimen collection?
Sterile gloves should always be used.
Nonsterile gloves may be used.
Nonsterile gloves may be used for urine collection, but never blood.
, Nonsterile gloves may be used for capillary blood collection, but never
venipuncture in the antecubital area. ✔✔Nonsterile gloves may be used.
The needle should be inserted into the vein at which angle? ✔✔The needle
should be inserted into the vein at which of the following angles?
Concerning nonverbal communication, what is necessary when speaking
with patients from different cultures? ✔✔Take cues from patients
Dermal puncture is appropriate in all but which of the following situations?
When the patient is an infant.
When the patient is elderly and has fragile veins.
When the patient has severe burns.
When the patient is afraid of the pain of venipuncture. ✔✔When the patient
is afraid of the pain of venipuncture.
The vena cava delivers blood to ✔✔the right atrium
Which of the following urine specimens is used for testing sugar and
acetone? ✔✔double voided specimens
Which of the following is true of blood specimens collected via dermal
puncture in relation to those collected via venipuncture?
, They have lower concentrations of glucose than do specimens collected
via venipuncture.
They have lower concentrations of protein than do specimens collected via
venipuncture.
They have higher concentrations of calcium than do specimens collected
via venipuncture.
They have higher concentrations of potassium than do specimens
collected via venipuncture. ✔✔They have lower concentrations of protein
than do specimens collected via venipuncture.
You are drawing a specimen which is to undergo chromosome screening.
Which color should the top of the tube be? ✔✔green
Which piece of electrical equipment will phlebotomists use most often?
✔✔centrifuge
How long does it take for a minor latex allergy to manifest? ✔✔24-72 hours
How is clotted blood collected? ✔✔venipuncture
What is the grade of the filter paper used for blood spot collection primarily
used in the United States? ✔✔903
