A phlebotomy tech is working with a pt who has TB. Which of the following transmission
precautions should the tech use? - CORRECT ANSWER-airborne precautions
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? - CORRECT ANSWER-shock
A phlebotomy tech should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following rights as
part of the Patient Care Partnership? - CORRECT ANSWER-patient information
A phlebotomy tech is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to screen a
newborn for PKU. Which of the following actions should the tech take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper
Which tube is needed for a sickle cell screening? - CORRECT ANSWER-lavender
A phlebotomy tech is required to obtain which of the following from a potential blood
donor? - CORRECT ANSWER-complete medical history
, A phlebotomy tech has a requisition for collecting a fasting blood glucose and albumin
specimens from a patient. Which of the following actions should the tech take before
collecting blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-make sure the patient has fasted for the past
8-12 hours
A phlebotomy tech is performing a heel stick to obtain capillary blood for testing a
newborn's bilirubin. Which of the following should actions should the tech take? -
CORRECT ANSWER-use an amber colored microcontainer
pediatric heel puncture area - CORRECT ANSWER-medial and lateral portions of the
plantar surface
Which of the following is a potential consequence of mislabeling a blood bank
specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-a transfusion reaction
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to use an ETS to obtain a venous blood specimen from
a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the site has been cleansed. Which of the
following procedural steps should the tech perform next? - CORRECT ANSWER-uncap
and inspect the needle
A phlebotomy tech is performing a brief physical examination on prospective blood
donor. Which of the following measurements would indicate the donor's eligibility to
donate blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-hematocrit level 42%
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy tech can result in a grossly hemolyzed
specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-using an incorrect needle gauge
A tech should identify that which of the following is one of the Joint Commission's
National Patient Safety Goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-identify patients correctly
A provider orders a stat specimen, but a phlebotomy tech forgets to fill out the patient ID
number on the collection tube. Which of the following should the tech expect from the
lab? - CORRECT ANSWER-reject the specimen
For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy tech avoid drawing blood from
the leg or foot of a patient who has diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER-these are more
susceptible to infection
Which of the following regulations ensures that phlebotomy tech is proficient to perform
job duties and responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER-CLIA
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