1. Which of the following POC lab tests is within the CLIA defined scope of
practice for a phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
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, d. strep test and urine dip ANS >>> d. strep test and urine dip
2. The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school
age child. Which of the following approaches should the phlebotomist use to
calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with
her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker ANS >>> c.
explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
3. Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC
instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
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, c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument ANS >>> b. perform QC on the
instrument
rationale ANS >>> we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice
4. A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC and higher
complexity tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which
of the following should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient read the
directions with the higher level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the patient to
the MD for the higher complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from the CDC
website. ANS >>> c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
5. Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests ANS >>> d. performing CLIA
moderate complexity tests
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, 6. What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm ANS >>> A.
2.0mm
7. To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or .
A.
Ammonia
B.
Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine
ANS >>> C.
Bleach
8. Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A.
True
B.
False
ANS >>>
A.
True
9. Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A.
Hematology
B.
Immunology
C.
Microbiology
D.
Serology
ANS >>> C.
Microbiology
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practice for a phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
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, d. strep test and urine dip ANS >>> d. strep test and urine dip
2. The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school
age child. Which of the following approaches should the phlebotomist use to
calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with
her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker ANS >>> c.
explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
3. Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC
instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
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, c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument ANS >>> b. perform QC on the
instrument
rationale ANS >>> we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice
4. A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC and higher
complexity tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which
of the following should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient read the
directions with the higher level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the patient to
the MD for the higher complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from the CDC
website. ANS >>> c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
5. Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests ANS >>> d. performing CLIA
moderate complexity tests
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, 6. What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm ANS >>> A.
2.0mm
7. To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or .
A.
Ammonia
B.
Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine
ANS >>> C.
Bleach
8. Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A.
True
B.
False
ANS >>>
A.
True
9. Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A.
Hematology
B.
Immunology
C.
Microbiology
D.
Serology
ANS >>> C.
Microbiology
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