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There has been a chemical spill in the laboratory. To which of the following should a phlebotomist refer for directions to clean up the spill? a. CDC b. OSHA C. SDS d. CLIA Correct Answer: C A phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on a patient who is allergic to alcohol. Which of the fo...

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There has been a chemical spill in the laboratory. To which of the following should a phlebotomist refer for directions to clean up the spill? a. CDC b. OSHA C. SDS d. CLIA Correct Answer: C
A phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on a patient who is allergic to alcohol. Which of the following is an appropriate antiseptic to use in place of alcohol? a. Sterile water b. Chlorhexidine C. Antiseptic foam d. Saline Correct Answer: B
A phlebotomist is sending home a stool sample kit with a patient. Which of the following instructions should the phlebotomist provide to the patient? a. "Avoid urinating in the container"
b. "Refrigerate the stool sample after collection" c. "Wash the inside and outside of the container before use" d. "The sample can be brought back to the office within 7 days of collection" Correct Answer: B
A culture and sensitivity test is sent to which of the following divisions of a clinical laboratory? a. Microbiology b. Histology c. Chemistry d. Serology Correct Answer: A
A phlebotomist is performing a capillary puncture on an adult using a capillary tube. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take after the capillary tube is filled? a. Apply pressure to the site b. Check the patient for bleeding c. Label the container d. Seal the tube with clay Correct Answer: D
Which of the following components are part of the complete blood count assay? a. Activated partial thromboplastin time b. Cholesterol c. Sodium d. Hematocrit Correct Answer: D
ign After collecting a bilirubin test, which of the following steps must be taken postvenipuncture to ensure an accurate test result? a. Specimen should be transferred to a light blue tube b. Specimen should be chilled c. Specimen should be kept away from direct light d. Specimen should be spun down and frozen Correct Answer: C
Which of the following samples should a phlebotomist present to the laboratory first for processing? a. A stat potassium level from a patient in the emergency room b. A sodium level from a patient who has a DNR order C. A hemoglobin and hematocrit level from a patient who is postoperative d. A peak antibiotic level from a patient who is NPO Correct Answer: A
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take after collecting blood into a serum separation tube? a. Shake the tube vigorously five to eight times b. Invert the tube three to four times c. Roll the tube five to ten times d. Invert the tube five to eight times Correct Answer: D
A phlebotomist should recognize that which of the following is a neonatal disorder caused by an inborn error of metabolism? a. Hypothyroidism b. Cystic fibrosis c. Phenylketonuria d. Sickle cell disease Correct Answer: C
Which of the following initiatives is concerned with reducing the transmission of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV? a. The bloodborne pathogen standard b. The standard of care c. The general duty clause d. Hazard communication standard Correct Answer: A
After cleaning the collection site with an antiseptic agent, the phlebotomist should do which of the following? a. Dry the site by fanning it b. Blot the site dry using a piece of sterile gauze c. Wipe the site dry with a piece of sterile gauze d. Allow the site to air dry Correct Answer: D
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomist can result in an unusable blood smear? a. Making the smear immediately after applying the drop of blood b. Applying firm pressure to the spreader slide c. Using the spreader slide one time d. Holding the spreader slide at a 30. angle Correct Answer: B
Which of the following instructions should a phlebotomist provide to a patient who is collecting a urine specimen for culture? a. "Capture the initial stream of urine" b. "Fill the container to capacity" c. "Clean the genital area prior to collection" d. "Label the lid prior to collection" Correct Answer: C
A NIOSH-certified N95 or higher level mask should be worn when entering what type e c of isolation room? a. Indirect contact b. Airborne c. Direct contact d. Droplet Correct Answer: B
Which of the following action plans should a phlebotomist follow if she accidently breaks her skin with a slide while making a peripheral smear? A. Exposure control plan B. Disaster emergency plan C. Quality control plan D. chain of infection plan Correct Answer: A
Which of the following is an appropriate choice for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood or bodily fluids? A. Povidone-iodine
B. 70% isopropyl alcohol
C. Boiling water D. 10% bleach solution Correct Answer: D
Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient in preparation for collecting urine sample that will be cultured?
A. The specimen requires collection in a sterile container B. The specimen requires collection first thing in the morning C. The specimen requires collection while in a fasting state
D. The specimen requires collection after sterilizing the gentales Correct Answer: A
In which of the following situations does a phlebotomist have implied consent to provide care for
a patient?
A. A patient is injured due to medical negligence
B A patient requires a venipuncture for an autopsy
C. A patient is unconscious and clinically unstable D. A patient is injured at work Correct Answer: C
A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism requires which of the following? A. The circles on the filter paper must be at least half filled
B. The first drop of blood immediately following the punctured must be included
C. The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be processed
D. the newborn must be 3 years old Correct Answer: C
Which of the following areas should a phlebotomist use for a capillary collection from a 2 month
old infant? A. Posterior Curvature of the heel B. Palmer surface of the distal phalanx
C. Lateral section of the Plantar heel D. Center area of the heel Correct Answer: C

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