Term 1 of 200
The phlebotomist is up on the obstetrics floor and is given an amniotic fluid to transport back to
the laboratory. He should:
wrap the specimen in foil or place in a brown bag.
place the specimen on a slurry of ice.
wrap the specimen in a heel warmer.
separate the specimen into three tubes.
Term 2 of 200
Homeostasis is:
the dynamic steady state of the body in good health.
the ability of the blood to clot whenever necessary.
when a person has had adequate sleep and has not eaten in 12 hours.
the ability of the body to recognize an invading organism.
Term 3 of 200
Which of the following are correct for ending the phlebotomy procedure?
Remove the needle, remove the tube, and remove the tourniquet.
Remove the tourniquet, apply pressure, remove the needle, and discard the needle in the
sharps container.
Remove the tourniquet, remove the tube, place gauze, remove the needle, apply pressure,
and discard the needle in the sharps container.
Remove the needle, apply pressure, and discard the needle in a biohazard bag.
,Term 4 of 200
The phlebotomist receives a specimen for bilirubin testing from the courier about 1.5 hours after
collection, and notices that the tube is clear and has not been packaged to be protected from
light. This is or is not an appropriate example of transport because:
the tube was delivered on time.
the specimen needed to be protected from light.
the specimen is too old.
bilirubin specimens do not need to be protected from light.
Term 5 of 200
When an admitted patient is not wearing an ID band, the phlebotomist must:
ask the patient for a picture ID.
not draw blood from this patient.
question the patient and confirm the date of birth.
not draw blood until nursing has placed an ID band on the patient.
Term 6 of 200
What should a phlebotomist do first if a patient has syncope during a phlebotomy procedure?
Go quickly for help
Apply a cold compress
Remove the needle and tourniquet, and apply pressure
Attempt to wake the patient by speaking loudly
,Term 7 of 200
Which of the following components is needed to make what is known as the chain of infection?
Reservoir
Means of transmission
Susceptible host
All of the above
Term 8 of 200
An un-iced ABG must be delivered to the laboratory within:
1 hour.
5-10 hours.
5-10 minutes.
2 hours.
Term 9 of 200
Blood for serology testing should be drawn in a:
red-topped tube.
lavender-topped tube.
gray-topped tube.
all tubes with splash guards.
, Term 10 of 200
All of the following are safety equipment for arterial blood gas collection except a:
small rubber block.
fluid-resistant gown.
transport container.
face shield.
Term 11 of 200
While performing QC on a point-of-care instrument for glucose testing prior to the 10-pm patient
glucose testing, the phlebotomist records a QC value for the normal control that is in range and a
value for the abnormal control that is two points out of range. The appropriate course of action is
to:
continue with patient testing because the normal control was in 6 2S.D.
continue with patient testing because the abnormal control did not exceed 6 2S.D.
initiate trouble-shooting protocol for out-of-range controls.
perform venipuncture draws in lieu of POCT collection for the 10 pm glucoses.
Term 12 of 200
The glass red-topped tube contains:
no additive.
heparin.
SPS or ACD.
EDTA.
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