K
C
LO
YC
NPS PHLEBOTOMY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
D
ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED BY
U
AN EXPERT A+ GRADED
ST
(LATEST UPDATE)
,Which of the following is a standard precaution in phlebotomy?
A. Rescue gloves if they appear clean.
B. Only wear gloves when the patient looks sick.
C. Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
D. Disinfect hands only after visible contamination. - ANS C. Treat all Blood and body fluids as
potentially infectious.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of a contaminated blood culture sample?
A. Presence of clots
B. Turbidity or cloudiness
K
C. Unusual color
D. Clear and transparent appearance. - ANS D. Clear and transparent appearance
C
What is the proper procedure to wash hands before venipuncture?
A. Lather with soap, rinse quickly, dry with air dryer.
B. Lather with soap, rub vigorously, rinse with fingers pointed down, dry completely.
LO
C. Rinse with water, apply sanitizer, dry with towel.
D. Rinse with water, lather with soap, dry with towel - ANS B. Lather with soap, rub vigorously,
rinse with fingers pointed down, dry completely
Yellow topped tubes contain ________ Solution.
YC
A. Sodium citrate
B. WBC
C. SST
D. ACD - ANS D. ACD
Wat two types of bottles are used for blood culture collections?
D
A. Green and Gray
B. Aerobic and anaerobic
C. Red and Purple
U
D. Yellow and Blue - ANS B. Aerobic and anaerobic
How should contaminated sharps be disposed of>
ST
A. By washing and reusing.
B. In a plastic bag
C. In the regular trash bin
D. In a puncture-resistant sharps container - ANS D. In a puncture-resistant sharps container
Which type of microorganism is responsible for diseases like turberculosis?
A. Fungi
B. Protozoa
C. Bacteria
D. Virus - ANS C. Bacteria
, What is hemolysis and how can it affect test results?
A. Formation of blood clots
B. Coagulation of plasma blood
C. Destruction of white blood cells
D. Rupturing of red blood cells causing erroneous test results - ANS D. Rupturing of red blood
cells causing erroneous test results
Which part of the needle should always face up during venipuncture?
A. Shaft
B. Lumen
K
C. Hub
D. Bevel - ANS D. Bevel
C
If there is excess alcohol after you clean the site, you should:
A. Move forward with the procedure
B. Use a sterile gauze pad to wipe the excess alcohol away
LO
C. Blow the site until its dry
D. Fan the site with your gloved hand until its dry - ANS B. Use a sterile gauze pad to wipe the
excess alcohol away
When preforming a dermal ouncture on a newborn, the phlebotomist is correct in choosing any
YC
of the locations except"
A. Plantar surfce of big toe
B. Medial border of plantar surface
C. Lateral border of plantar surface
D. Lateral arch of plantar surface - ANS D. Lateral arch of plantar surface
D
Where should you never place a tourniquet in dialysis patients?
A. Below the wrist
B. On the forearm
U
C. Over a graft or shunt
D. Above the elbow - ANS C. Over a graft or shunt
ST
The normal dose of Glucola for an adult is ____ grams
A. 50
B. 20
C. 200
D. 100 - ANS D. 100
In which scenario is the use of gloves NOT mandatory?
A. When cleaning a blood spill
B. During venipuncture
C. When handling blood samples
D. When documenting patient information - ANS D. When documenting patient information
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Studyclock. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
