A phlebotomy technician should identify what additive is used to prevent the breakdown
of glucose?
: Sodium Fluoride
A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before
performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, what question
should ...
A phlebotomy technician should identify what additive is used to prevent the breakdown
of glucose?
🗸🗸🗸: Sodium Fluoride
A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before
performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, what question
should the technician ask?
🗸🗸🗸: "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of
birth?"
What is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank
specimen?
🗸🗸🗸: A transfusion reaction
A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent what
complication?
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,🗸🗸🗸: Hemolysis
According to OSHA standards, which vaccine must employers offer to their
phlebotomists at no cost?
🗸🗸🗸: Hepatitis B
During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is
becoming pale and diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk
for what condition?
🗸🗸🗸: Syncope
A phlebotomy technician should identify that what tube selections indicates the correct
order of draw for a venipuncture?
Lavender, Green, Gray
🗸🗸🗸: Green, Lavender, Gray
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the antecubital
site of the patient. What device can be used to help stabilize the arm for the collection?
🗸🗸🗸: Phlebotomy wedge
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, A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a
venous blood specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the technician has
cleansed the puncture site. What procedural steps should the technician perform next?
🗸🗸🗸: Uncap the needle and inspect it
What action by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
🗸🗸🗸: using an incorrect needle gauge
A phlebotomy technician should identify that what is the correct steps for a
venipuncture?
🗸🗸🗸: Access the site, cleanse the site, and insert the needle
A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect what?
🗸🗸🗸: Patient's information
A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult
patient. What site should the technician select?
🗸🗸🗸: The distal phalanx of either middle finger
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