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PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION FOR NPS CERTS
ANSWERS
If a collection tube loses its vacuum, this is the fault of the
phlebotomist due to poor procedure. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ FALSE
If a dialysis patient has a cannula inserted, this should be your
primary site for draws. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ False
If a green Heparin specimen tube is drawn for electrolytes, EDTA
contains salts that could show a falsely low reading. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ False
If a patient contracts a nosocomial infection due to poor
technique, that is an example of: - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Negligence
If a patient contracts an infection because went from an infected
patient directly to them without following proper gloving and
hand washing procedures, this is an example of ________. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Direct transmission
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If a patient is allergic to shellfish, iodine could send them into
_____________. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Anaphylactic Shock
If a patient is unconscious, who assumes consent? - . . ANSWER
✓✓ THEIR PHYSCIAN
If an Allen Test is negative, what should you do? - . . ANSWER
✓✓ Perform the test on the ulnar artery anyway
If performing a GTT and a patient's fasting sugar is ______ the
physician or nurse should be notified before proceeding. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Both below 80 mg/dl & above 120 mg/dl
If performing a procedure on a patient who has undergone a
unilateral mastectomy, where should you draw from? - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ The arm on the opposing side of the operation.
______ means "nothing through the mouth" and is the withholding
of fluids and food by mouth - . . ANSWER ✓✓ NPO
_______ are groups of tests conducted at one time from a single
venipuncture. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Blood Panels
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION FOR NPS CERTS
ANSWERS
If a collection tube loses its vacuum, this is the fault of the
phlebotomist due to poor procedure. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ FALSE
If a dialysis patient has a cannula inserted, this should be your
primary site for draws. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ False
If a green Heparin specimen tube is drawn for electrolytes, EDTA
contains salts that could show a falsely low reading. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ False
If a patient contracts a nosocomial infection due to poor
technique, that is an example of: - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Negligence
If a patient contracts an infection because went from an infected
patient directly to them without following proper gloving and
hand washing procedures, this is an example of ________. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Direct transmission
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If a patient is allergic to shellfish, iodine could send them into
_____________. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Anaphylactic Shock
If a patient is unconscious, who assumes consent? - . . ANSWER
✓✓ THEIR PHYSCIAN
If an Allen Test is negative, what should you do? - . . ANSWER
✓✓ Perform the test on the ulnar artery anyway
If performing a GTT and a patient's fasting sugar is ______ the
physician or nurse should be notified before proceeding. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Both below 80 mg/dl & above 120 mg/dl
If performing a procedure on a patient who has undergone a
unilateral mastectomy, where should you draw from? - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ The arm on the opposing side of the operation.
______ means "nothing through the mouth" and is the withholding
of fluids and food by mouth - . . ANSWER ✓✓ NPO
_______ are groups of tests conducted at one time from a single
venipuncture. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Blood Panels
