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When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have
priority?☑️Correct Ans-Pre-surgical test results are a priority to report, because the results may
alter how or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen?☑️Correct Ans-Shaking the
collection tube vigorously. This will cause the red blood cells to rupture, causing hemolysis.
Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab
results?☑️Correct Ans-Send the results to the physician in a marked envelope.
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should...☑️Correct
Ans-perform the venipuncture as normal per OSHA regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary meatus in a
clean-catch urine collection☑️Correct Ans-Benzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect a
PT/PTT test?☑️Correct Ans-Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter?☑️Correct Ans-When a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA.
Which of the following should be drawn first?☑️Correct Ans-O2 levels. The infant may cry due
to the draw, so every attempt must be made to collect the O2 levels as close to resting as
possible.
, After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the correct
procedure for collecting the blood?☑️Correct Ans-Saturate each circle.
Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw?☑️Correct Ans-Green, lavender,
gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because of...☑️Correct
Ans-an increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble?☑️Correct Ans-Winged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are ready and
verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?☑️Correct
Ans-Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take?☑️Correct Ans-Release the tourniquet and
remove the needle
A blood specimen was rejected by the laboratory with the abbreviation QNS. Why was the
specimen rejected.☑️Correct Ans-The specimen was insufficient
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the
venipuncture site after the needle is removed?☑️Correct Ans-Apply pressure to prevent leakage
of blood into the tissues.
When collecting a routine blood sample, which of the following vessels should the phlebotomist
attempt to draw from first☑️Correct Ans-Median cubital
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When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have
priority?☑️Correct Ans-Pre-surgical test results are a priority to report, because the results may
alter how or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen?☑️Correct Ans-Shaking the
collection tube vigorously. This will cause the red blood cells to rupture, causing hemolysis.
Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab
results?☑️Correct Ans-Send the results to the physician in a marked envelope.
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should...☑️Correct
Ans-perform the venipuncture as normal per OSHA regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary meatus in a
clean-catch urine collection☑️Correct Ans-Benzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect a
PT/PTT test?☑️Correct Ans-Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter?☑️Correct Ans-When a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA.
Which of the following should be drawn first?☑️Correct Ans-O2 levels. The infant may cry due
to the draw, so every attempt must be made to collect the O2 levels as close to resting as
possible.
, After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the correct
procedure for collecting the blood?☑️Correct Ans-Saturate each circle.
Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw?☑️Correct Ans-Green, lavender,
gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because of...☑️Correct
Ans-an increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble?☑️Correct Ans-Winged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are ready and
verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?☑️Correct
Ans-Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take?☑️Correct Ans-Release the tourniquet and
remove the needle
A blood specimen was rejected by the laboratory with the abbreviation QNS. Why was the
specimen rejected.☑️Correct Ans-The specimen was insufficient
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the
venipuncture site after the needle is removed?☑️Correct Ans-Apply pressure to prevent leakage
of blood into the tissues.
When collecting a routine blood sample, which of the following vessels should the phlebotomist
attempt to draw from first☑️Correct Ans-Median cubital
