Med-certs every test in phlebotomy exam written with accurate answers solutions guaranteed.

What is being provided when a patient agrees to a procedure after being told about the procedure and risks? - correct answers Informed consent If a patient refuses having their blood drawn, what is the next step by the phlebotomist? - correct answers Do not draw the patient's blood and notify the physician Which is being followed when a patient is only discussed with healthcare personnel directly involved in the patient's care? - correct answers Confidentiality A phlebotomist trained to draw blood is personally liable for their own actions. - correct answers True Which of the following may be required of a phlebotomist? a. Certification b. Licensure c. Both A and B Correct d. None of the above - correct answers Both A and B HIPAA is the Hospital Inpatient Protection Administration Act. - correct answers False When the phlebotomist asks for assistance from another phlebotomist working in the lab after two unsuccessful blood draw attempts on a patient, what is being practiced? - correct answers Standard of care Which of the following are phlebotomy job skills? a. Technical knowledge b.Organizational skills c.Interpersonal skills d. All of the above - correct answers All of the above required to maintain certification or license and demonstrates the phlebotomist is staying current in the field? - correct answers CEU The phlebotomist must collect blood samples according to established procedures and adhere to all safety and infection regulations. - correct answers True a law that mandates the regulations on all facilities who perform patient testing? - correct answers CLIA The microbiology section in the laboratory identifies pathogenic organisms in specimens. - correct answers True Which section of anatomic and surgical pathology examines specimens for genetic disorders? - correct answers Cytogenetics Which of the following personnel has specialized training and will supervise the laboratory? - correct answers Pathologist With which of the following hospital services is the phlebotomist most likely to interact? - correct answers Nursing Which of the following tasks may be the responsibility of the phlebotomist in the hospital setting? - correct answers All of the above Which is an independent laboratory facility that analyzes specimens sent from other healthcare facilities? - correct answers Reference laboratory What section in the laboratory checks blood specimens for clotting factors? - correct answers Coagulation The trained phlebotomist has employment opportunities in a variety of facilities, including nursing homes, physician office laboratories, and health fairs. - correct answers True Which of the following organizations is responsible for the standards for laboratory procedures? - correct answers CLSI If an accidental needle stick does occur, what steps should be taken after flooding the area with water? a. Wash the area with soap and water or a disinfectant b. Report injury immediately to employer c. Seek medical attention d. All of the above - correct answers All of the above Which of the following provides information about the chemical, its hazards, its cleanup, and first aid for exposure? - correct answers Safety Data Sheets What life-threatening condition can occur with a severe latex allergy? - correct answers Anaphylaxis If the phlebotomist is exposed to a chemical spill, how long should the affected area be flushed following exposure? - correct answers15 minutes HIPAA is the Hospital Inpatient Protection Administration Act - correct answers False There is potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens with a needle stick injury. - correct answers True Which organization is a governmental agency responsible for workplace safety? - correct answers OSHA The Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act required employers to prevent blood borne pathogen exposure. - correct answers False Which is an example of sharps? a. Metallic object b. Lancet Correct c. Latex gloves d. Magnet - correct answers Lancet Which is the most common hazard for the phlebotomy technician? - correct answers Sharps Contact precautions only require Standard Precautions, hand hygiene, and gloves. - correct answers False If a patient is in isolation with airborne precautions for tuberculosis, what PPE must be worn when entering the room? - correct answersN95 Respirator Contact with a contaminated surface represents which type of transmission? - correct answers Indirect contact Which of the following is referring to a healthcare-associated infection? - correct answers Nosocomial Which of the following refers to infection control with use of barrier protection and work practice controls? - correct answers Standard Precautions Hand hygiene using proper hand washing or an alcohol-based agent is the most effective means of preventing infection. - correct answers True What is the ratio using 10% bleach to water when mixing a solution to clean up a potentially infectious spill? - correct answers1:10 How long should bleach remain in contact with a contaminated area after a biohazardous spill? - correct answers20-30 minutes If a patient is in isolation with droplet precautions for pneumonia, what PPE must be worn if there is contact within three feet of the patient? - correct answers Mask When a phlebotomist does not wear gloves during contact with a patient, which link in the chain of infection does this represent? - correct answers Mode of transmission When a blood culture is being drawn, which of the following antiseptics can be used to clean the site? - correct answers Betadine Chlorhexidine gluconate Which type of additive is contained in a lavender topped tube as an anticoagulant that needs inversion of 8 to 10 times? - correct answers EDTA Once the tourniquet is placed to determine site selection and cleanse the area, it can be left in place until after completing the blood draw. - correct answers False The larger the needle gauge, the _____________________ the diameter of the needle opening. - correct answers Smaller The Phlebotomy Technician receives an order to collect blood for blood culture and glucose; which tube is drawn first? - correct answers Yellow What are most blood collection tubes made of today? - correct answers Plastic If a blood collection requires the phlebotomist to draw a red tube, a lavender tube, and a yellow tube for blood cultures, which is the correct order of draw? - correct answers Yellow, red, lavender Tubes with rubber stoppers and plastic tops minimize which of the following? - correct answers Aerosol spray forming when the stopper is removed Once the venipuncture site has been determined, it is cleansed with an alcohol pad, and the phlebotomist should blow on the site to dry. - correct answers False If the only test ordered is coagulation studies, which tube will be used for blood collection? - correct answers Light blue If the patient indicates that they always feel faint when having their blood drawn, what approach should be taken by the phlebotomist? - correct answers Have the patient lie down The tourniquet should be released as soon as the blood draw is complete. - correct answers False What does a STAT blood test order mean for the phlebotomist? - correct answers Complete the blood test immediately Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of the needle after a blood draw? - correct answersThe needle and the evacuated tube system are disposed of in the biohazard container When completing an evacuated tube blood collection, a blood transfer device must be used. - correct answersFalse When performing venipuncture, at what angle should the needle be inserted? - correct answers15-30 degrees If a phlebotomist determines that the patient has been returning each day for the last week for consecutive blood testing, which of the following should be completed? - correct answers Syringe method The Phlebotomy Technician uses the requisition to identify the inpatient, finding that the date of birth and name match, but the hospital ID is incorrect; what happens next? - correct answers Do not proceed with blood draw Which is the most preferred vein in the antecubital space for a blood draw? - correct answers Median cubital When is the needle safety device activated? - correct answers Immediately after the needle is removed from the site Which test status should be drawn first? - correct answers Patient having a STAT test For a patient with difficult veins, which of the following techniques can be used to enhance prominence of the vein? a. Massage arm or dangle arm downward b. Apply dry heat to the collection site c. Use blood pressure cuff as tourniquet d. All of the above - correct answers All of the above If, upon entering the patient's room, the patient is sleeping, what is the best course of action for the phlebotomist? - correct answers Gently wake the patient before drawing blood If no blood flow is obtained with venipuncture, what is the next step taken by the phlebotomist? a. Use a new tube b. Retract the needle Incorrect c. Advance the needle d. All of the above - correct answers All of the above If a physician arrives when the phlebotomist is in the middle of a blood draw on an inpatient, ask respectfully for a few minutes to complete the test. - correct answers True If the phlebotomist encounters an inpatient that is not wearing a hospital ID band, what is the most appropriate next step? - correct answers Inform the nurse to reapply the ID band, and then draw the patient's blood