NCCT PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

NCCT PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE neonatal screening (2 answers) - Blood alcohol & drug testing Which of the following is an example of negative nonverbal communication? - folding the arms across the chest 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? - Explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally competent, the phlebotomist obtains consent from a family member. This is a violation of? - The patient's bill of rights Which of the following patient information should a test requisition form include? - latex sensitivity According to the American hospital Association, is a Spanish-speaking patient is not provided a translator although one was requested. This would be considered a violation of: - Patient's bill of rights A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC and higher complexity tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist? - Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all results Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control (QC) guidelines for phlebotomy ? - Check controls on urinalysis reagent strips daily Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a Phlebotomist? - performing CLIA high complexity test Which of the following POC laboratory tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a phlebotomist? - strep test and urine reagent strip Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument ? - Perform QC on the instrument A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following forms of consent must the phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture ? - informed Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist 's scope of practice ? (3 answers) - checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies monitoring temperatures of specimen refrigerators performing daily glucose meter control checks When a phlebotomist enters a patient's room to collect a STAT blood sample a sign above the bed states that all collections should be from the patient's central port. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do next ? - Communicate the test order to the nursing staff and wait for one of them to collect the sample The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an emergency department. This draw would be conducted under - implied consent If a phlebotomist has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous chemicals, where should she look to find this information ? - MSDS A phlebotomist must follow transmission based precautions for which of the following patients ? - patient with meningitis The needlestick safety and prevention ACT exist to protect healthcare workers from accidental exposure to - blood borne pathogens Before drawing a patient, the phlebotomist notices a droplet of dried blood on the arm of the phlebotomy chair. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do ? - Use disinfectant to moisten the droplet, absorb with paper towel, then clean with disinfectant A sharp may be disposed of following a venipuncture once the needle is - sheathed Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take when disposing of a needle following a venipuncture ? - Place the needle with safety device activated immediately in the sharps container While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to get stuck on the hand with a contaminated needle. After performing through hand washing, which of the following should the phlebotomist do first ? - Report the incident to the supervisor Which of the following would be considered a hospital acquired infection ? - a patient who contracts a MRSA infection from a venipuncture Which of the following precautions should be used for a patient with pulmonary TB ? - airborne and standard Which of the following is the correct order of PPE removal prior to leaving the exam room of a patient who is in contact-droplet isolation ? - gloves, gown, mask A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold. Under which of the following conditions may he perform venipuncture ? - The phlebotomist may perform venipuncture provided he is wearing a mask and afebrile Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in compliance with OSHA ? - annual employee safety training