UTAH/ NATIONAL PHLEBOTOMY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
How far above the draw site should the tourniquet be placed? - Answer-4"-6" above
puncture site.
Briefly explain the area in which to draw a PKU test on an infant - Answer-The medial
and lateral portions of the plantar surface of the foot.
What is the additive in a light blue top tube? - Answer-Sodium Citrate, anticoagulant
Define neonate - Answer-Of, relationf to, or affecting the newborns especially the
human infant during the first month after birth.
What does layperson terms mean - Answer-In words thst someone who is not an expert
can understand.
Which way should the bevel be facing when entering in the arm - Answer-Up
What tube contains a preservative and anticoagulant - Answer-Grey tube.
Who usually will draw an arterial blood gas? And what are the four things they are
checking for in the blood? - Answer-A nurse, a physician, respiratory therapist
1. PH
2. Carbon dioxide
3. Oxygen
4. Bicarbonate
Which tubes contain anticoagulants? And of those tubes write the anticoagulant. -
Answer-Lavender (EDTA)
Green (Sodium or lithium)
Pink (EDTA)
Royal blue a/ light blue stripe (EDTA)
Light blue (sodium citrate)
Grey (potassium oxiate)
True or false- OSHA permits the removal of a glove/gloves while putting on a patients
bandage/ bandaid? - Answer-Fasle
What is implied consent? - Answer--derived from surrounding circumstances
- does not require patient's verbal or written consent
What two gloves may be used if non-latex gloves cause skin allergies for your patient? -
Answer-Vinyl or Nitrile
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