Quiz_________________?
A patient arrives at a clinic with a requisition for a chemistry panel. A Tech notices that the
pt's last name on the requisition differs from the pt's provided ID. Which of the following
actions should the tech take? -
Answer✅
Contact the ordering provider to correct the requisition form
Quiz_________________?
A phleb tech should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures? -
Answer✅
36 - 38 *C
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech collects multiple specimens from a premature infant. Which of the
following is a possible result of the procedure? -
Answer✅
iatrogenic anemia
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a blood specimen from a pt. to measure the trough level of
a medication. The tech should collect the specimen at which of the following times? -
Answer✅
1
, Within 15 min before the pt. receives the next dose of medication
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a urine specimen from a pt. for a pre-employment drug
screening. Which of the following findings should indicate to the technician that tampering
has possible occured? -
Answer✅
The temp of the specimen is 30* C (86*F)
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is collecting blood specimens from a pt. for multiple blood assays. The
tech should fill the tube that has which of the following additives first? -
Answer✅
Sodium citrate
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to screen a
newborn for phenylketonuria. Which of the following actions should the tech take? -
Answer✅
Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is instructing a pt. about proper semen specimen collection for
determination of fertility potential. Which of the following instructions should the technician
include? -
Answer✅
Protect the specimen from exposure to bright light
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is introducing herself to a pt. and explaining the venipuncture
procedure. In which of the following comfort zones is the tech working? -
2
, Answer✅
Personal
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is performing a capillary collection for CBC, FSH, and electrolyte tests.
Which of the following is the proper collection order? -
Answer✅
Lavender microcollection container, green microcollection container, then red
microcollection container
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is performing a heelstick to obtain capillary blood for testing a
newborn's bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the technician take? -
Answer✅
Use an amber-colored microcontainer
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is performing a venipuncture for a bilirubin test, a cold agglutinin titer, a
CBC, and a PTT test. Which of the following tubes should the tech use? -
Answer✅
One light blue, two serum tops, and one lavender tube
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is performing a venipuncture for a potassium test, CBC, and glucose
test. The tech has left the tourniquet on the pt for 3 min. Which of the following outcomes
should the tech expect? -
Answer✅
High potassium level
Quiz_________________?
3
A patient arrives at a clinic with a requisition for a chemistry panel. A Tech notices that the
pt's last name on the requisition differs from the pt's provided ID. Which of the following
actions should the tech take? -
Answer✅
Contact the ordering provider to correct the requisition form
Quiz_________________?
A phleb tech should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures? -
Answer✅
36 - 38 *C
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech collects multiple specimens from a premature infant. Which of the
following is a possible result of the procedure? -
Answer✅
iatrogenic anemia
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a blood specimen from a pt. to measure the trough level of
a medication. The tech should collect the specimen at which of the following times? -
Answer✅
1
, Within 15 min before the pt. receives the next dose of medication
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a urine specimen from a pt. for a pre-employment drug
screening. Which of the following findings should indicate to the technician that tampering
has possible occured? -
Answer✅
The temp of the specimen is 30* C (86*F)
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is collecting blood specimens from a pt. for multiple blood assays. The
tech should fill the tube that has which of the following additives first? -
Answer✅
Sodium citrate
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to screen a
newborn for phenylketonuria. Which of the following actions should the tech take? -
Answer✅
Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is instructing a pt. about proper semen specimen collection for
determination of fertility potential. Which of the following instructions should the technician
include? -
Answer✅
Protect the specimen from exposure to bright light
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is introducing herself to a pt. and explaining the venipuncture
procedure. In which of the following comfort zones is the tech working? -
2
, Answer✅
Personal
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is performing a capillary collection for CBC, FSH, and electrolyte tests.
Which of the following is the proper collection order? -
Answer✅
Lavender microcollection container, green microcollection container, then red
microcollection container
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is performing a heelstick to obtain capillary blood for testing a
newborn's bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the technician take? -
Answer✅
Use an amber-colored microcontainer
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is performing a venipuncture for a bilirubin test, a cold agglutinin titer, a
CBC, and a PTT test. Which of the following tubes should the tech use? -
Answer✅
One light blue, two serum tops, and one lavender tube
Quiz_________________?
A phlebotomy tech is performing a venipuncture for a potassium test, CBC, and glucose
test. The tech has left the tourniquet on the pt for 3 min. Which of the following outcomes
should the tech expect? -
Answer✅
High potassium level
Quiz_________________?
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