EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIOS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Hematomas can be caused by __________. Correct Answer
Removing the tourniquet after removing the needle
To obtain a sputum specimen, which of the following steps are
part of the procedure that the phlebotomist must complete when a
requisition is received for this non-blood collection? Correct
Answer Instruct the patient to cough deeply and expectorate into
the container
Although standard precautions apply to all potential infectious
situations, transmission precautions are chosen based on
__________. Correct Answer The potential means of
transmission of the disease or condition
What is the purpose of the clinical laboratory? Correct Answer
Collection of correct specimen for correct test, Accurate analysis
of specimens, Physician notification of results
,For a 3-hour GTT, how many blood samples will be collected?
Correct Answer 4
Reaction to latex products may include which of the following?
Correct Answer Irritant contact dermatitis, Allergic contact
dermatitis, Anaphylaxis
If the phlebotomist encounters a patient with difficult veins, which
of the following might be used to make the veins more prominent?
Correct Answer Warm the area, Ask the patient to hang the arm in
a downward position, Massage the area from the wrist towards
the antecubital fossa
Which of the following is the smallest needle? Correct Answer 21
Gauge
When completing a butterfly draw on a pregnant patient, the
phlebotomist accidentally scratches the top of her hand through
the glove as the needle is withdrawn. What should be done next?
Correct Answer Complete an accidental exposure report after
performing first aid
Quality assurance for laboratory personnel includes all the
following except __________. Correct Answer Laboratory's
supervisor's cellphone
,The location of the heel stick is the __________. Correct Answer
Medial or lateral borders of the plantar surface
Which medication does not interfere with the BT test? Correct
Answer Salicylates, Ibuprofen, Aspiri
A phlebotomy technician has received a urine drug screen
specimen with a temperature of 26.8⁰ C (80.2⁰F). Which of the
following actions should be taken? Correct Answer Have the
patient provide another sample under observation
What are the symptoms of a latex allergy? Correct Answer Skin
redness and hives, Shortness of breath, Runny nose and watery
eyes
The physician walks into the patient's room and begins discussing
the patient's medical condition unrelated to the blood test being
drawn. The phlebotomist knows what about this information?
Correct Answer It is privileged information and can only be shared
with those involved in the patient's care
Timed specimens are most frequently collected to monitor
__________. Correct Answer Medication levels
The Phlebotomy Tech is sharing tips with the new Phlebotomy
Tech to decrease specimen rejection rate due to hemolysis. What
, tips are offered? Correct Answer Allow alcohol to dry completely
on the skin before inserting the needle, Gently invert or rotate
specimen containers, instead of shaking, when mixing blood with
additives, Allow time for capillary action to occur when filling a
micro-container, rather than using a scooping technique
When the phlebotomist provides instructions for a first-morning
urine specimen, which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer "Refrigerate the specimen and bring it to the
laboratory as soon as possible"
Which of the following are true when using a tourniquet during a
venipuncture procedure? Correct Answer Hemoconcentration can
occur if a tourniquet is left in place for longer than 60 seconds, A
tourniquet that is too tight can cause petechiae, Never tie a
tourniquet on an open sore
The test used to evaluate intrinsic pathway is called which of the
following? Correct Answer aPTT
If a centrifuge caught on fire, which class fire extinguisher would
be used? Correct Answer class C
When preparing a blood smear slide, which of the following
actions should the phlebotomy technician take? Correct Answer
Touch the slide to the second drop of blood