Phlebotomy Training Specialists- Study
Guide-Graded A
4-6 inches above the draw site - ANSWER-How far above the draw site should the
tourniquet be placed?
You need to report it to your supervisor. - ANSWER-If the sharps container is
overflowing when you come onto shift, what is the appropriate response?
Hepatitis B - ANSWER-All Healthcare workers are required to vaccinate or sign a
declination form for which virus?
Ethyl Alcohol Blood Test - ANSWER-What is ETOH?
Keeping the PATIENT protected from infections - ANSWER-What is protective
isolation?
A competent person gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure after receiving
adequate information about the risk of, methods used and consequences of the
procedure - ANSWER-What is informed consent?
Light blue - ANSWER-What tube would you draw an APTT in?
Name spell out and date of birth - ANSWER-What is the proper way to identify a
patient?
Laboratory Information System: system used to create orders - ANSWER-What is LIS?
yes - ANSWER-Under the patients bill of rights, can a patient decline medical
treatment?
Release the tourniquet, pull out the last collection tube from holder place, place cotton
or gauze over the venipuncture site, withdraw the needle, and apply pressure Tip:
TTCC - ANSWER-What is the correct way to end a venipuncture?
Remove and cap the needle - ANSWER-If a person is having a syncope episode what
is the most important thing the phlebotimist needs to do?
, Allergy & remove the needle and cap and the tourniquet - ANSWER-Raised red
blotches on the skin after tourniquet placement may be a sign of what? What should
you do id you encounter this?
A profile or panel - ANSWER-A group of tests ordered as one is often described as
what? Example CMP
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium - ANSWER-Name the three layers of the heart
No - ANSWER-Are Phlebotomists ever able to tell patients the results of their tests?
Tell the doctor of supervisor - ANSWER-If a patient declines medical treatment, what is
the first thing a phlebotomist should do?
Yes - ANSWER-If a patient asks you what test their physician has ordered, do you have
to tell them?
Use the medial and lateral areas of the plantar surface of the heel - ANSWER-Briefly
explain the area in which to draw a PKU (phenylketonuria) test on an infant?
Additive: Sodium citrate, anticoagulant - ANSWER-What is the additive in a Light blue
tube top?
An infant less than four weeks old - ANSWER-Define neonate
Simple language that anyone can understand - ANSWER-What does layperson terms
mean?
Up - ANSWER-Which way should the bevel be facing when entering in the arm?
Grey
Additive: Sodium Fluoride Antiglycolytic agent (glucose preservative)
and Potassium Oxalate (anticoagulant) - ANSWER-What tubes contains a preservative
and an anticoagulant?
A respiratiry therapist, nurse, or physician draws this test
Checking for:
1. pH
2. CO2
3. Oxygen
4. Bicarbonate - ANSWER-Who usually will draw the arterial blood gas? What are the
four things they are checking for in the blood?
1. Light blue - Sodium Citrate
Guide-Graded A
4-6 inches above the draw site - ANSWER-How far above the draw site should the
tourniquet be placed?
You need to report it to your supervisor. - ANSWER-If the sharps container is
overflowing when you come onto shift, what is the appropriate response?
Hepatitis B - ANSWER-All Healthcare workers are required to vaccinate or sign a
declination form for which virus?
Ethyl Alcohol Blood Test - ANSWER-What is ETOH?
Keeping the PATIENT protected from infections - ANSWER-What is protective
isolation?
A competent person gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure after receiving
adequate information about the risk of, methods used and consequences of the
procedure - ANSWER-What is informed consent?
Light blue - ANSWER-What tube would you draw an APTT in?
Name spell out and date of birth - ANSWER-What is the proper way to identify a
patient?
Laboratory Information System: system used to create orders - ANSWER-What is LIS?
yes - ANSWER-Under the patients bill of rights, can a patient decline medical
treatment?
Release the tourniquet, pull out the last collection tube from holder place, place cotton
or gauze over the venipuncture site, withdraw the needle, and apply pressure Tip:
TTCC - ANSWER-What is the correct way to end a venipuncture?
Remove and cap the needle - ANSWER-If a person is having a syncope episode what
is the most important thing the phlebotimist needs to do?
, Allergy & remove the needle and cap and the tourniquet - ANSWER-Raised red
blotches on the skin after tourniquet placement may be a sign of what? What should
you do id you encounter this?
A profile or panel - ANSWER-A group of tests ordered as one is often described as
what? Example CMP
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium - ANSWER-Name the three layers of the heart
No - ANSWER-Are Phlebotomists ever able to tell patients the results of their tests?
Tell the doctor of supervisor - ANSWER-If a patient declines medical treatment, what is
the first thing a phlebotomist should do?
Yes - ANSWER-If a patient asks you what test their physician has ordered, do you have
to tell them?
Use the medial and lateral areas of the plantar surface of the heel - ANSWER-Briefly
explain the area in which to draw a PKU (phenylketonuria) test on an infant?
Additive: Sodium citrate, anticoagulant - ANSWER-What is the additive in a Light blue
tube top?
An infant less than four weeks old - ANSWER-Define neonate
Simple language that anyone can understand - ANSWER-What does layperson terms
mean?
Up - ANSWER-Which way should the bevel be facing when entering in the arm?
Grey
Additive: Sodium Fluoride Antiglycolytic agent (glucose preservative)
and Potassium Oxalate (anticoagulant) - ANSWER-What tubes contains a preservative
and an anticoagulant?
A respiratiry therapist, nurse, or physician draws this test
Checking for:
1. pH
2. CO2
3. Oxygen
4. Bicarbonate - ANSWER-Who usually will draw the arterial blood gas? What are the
four things they are checking for in the blood?
1. Light blue - Sodium Citrate
