Answers
For an older adult patient who has difficult to access veins, I phlebotomy technician
should select which of the following veins to perform a venipuncture – answer Dorsal
veins
A Phlebotomy technician should transfer a semen sample at which of the following
temperatures - answer36 to 38 c
A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the
following complications – answer hemolysis
A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient how to collect a clean catch urine
specimen. Which of the following cleansers should the technician instruct the patient to
use when cleansing around her urinary meatus – answer Mild antiseptic soap
For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician avoid drawing blood
from the leg or foot of a patient who has diabetes – answer These areas are more
susceptible to infection
To prevent hospital acquired infections, phlebotomy technician should clean items that
have been contaminated by blood with a 1 to 10 dilution of which of the following
substances and water – answer sodium hypochlorite
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient's arm for venipuncture. Which of the
following techniques should the technician use when applying an anti-septic solution –
answer Back and forth strokes
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when performing a
venipuncture using an evacuated tube system – answer Position the needle at a 30
degree angle in the same direction as the vein and with the bevel up.
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of
venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order - answerAssess the site, cleanse the site,
and insert the needle
A Phlebotomy technician is collecting A patient's blood specimen in a lavender topped
tube. How many times should the technician gently invert the tube before setting it in the
specimen collection tray - answer4-6 times
, A phlebotomy technician is collecting a venipuncture blood specimen from a patient for
a blood assay. The technician should fill which of the following tubes first -
answerYellow-topped tube
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when labeling
specimens - answerLabeling specimens at the time of collection and in the presence of
the patient
A phlebotomy technician is performing a total cholesterol point of care test for a patient.
Which of the following findings should the technician immediately report to the provider -
answer300 mg/dL
A Phlebotomy technician is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a pre-
employment drug screening. Which of the following findings should indicate to the
technician that tampering has possibly occurred - answerthe temperature of the
specimen is 30 celsius, 86 farenheight
A phlebotomy technician must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements
when performing a venipuncture? - answerWear gloves when contact with blood is
anticipated
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the next step after
removing a needle from a patient's arm - answerEngage the needle safety device
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has
pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective
equipment should the technician wear - answermask
Phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to
prevent the breakdown of glucose - answersodium fluoride
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly
hemolyzed specimen - answerUsing an incorrect needle gauge
How often should a phlebotomy technician run quality control tests on point of care
testing instruments - answerdaily
A phlebotomy technician receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his
contaminated clothing, which of the following is the minimum amount of time the
technician should rinse the affected area - answer15 min
Phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a patient. The patient suddenly
reports feeling faint. After removing the tourniquet and the needle, which of the following
actions should the technician take next? - answerHave the patient put her head
between her legs. This position helps prevent syncope