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 should the technician perform next?

Uncap the needle and inspect it

Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? Options: Following an incorrect order of draw, Using an incorrect needle gauge, Applying the tourniquet too close to the draw site, Failing to invert the tube

Using an incorrect needle gauge

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order? Identify the patient, cleanse the site and assess the site, Draw the specimen, remove the needle, and remove the tourniquet

Identify the patient, cleanse the site and assess the site

A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient. Which site should the technician select? Options: The distal phalanx of either middle finger, The plantar surface of the either big toe, Either pinky finger, Either earlobe

The distal phalanx of either middle finger

A phlebotomy technician must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements when performing a venipuncture?

Wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated

Which action should a phlebotomy technician take when performing a venipuncture using an evacuated tube system? Options: Position the needle at a 30* angle in the same direction as the vein and with the bevel up, Position the needle at a 15* angle near the vein and with the bevel up, Position the needle at a 30* angle in the same direction as the vein and with the bevel down, Position the needle at a 15* angle near the vein and with the bevel down

Position the needle at a 30* angle in the same direction as the vein and with the bevel up

A phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood from a patient. Which action should the technician take? Options: Position the needle at a 45* angle to the skin, Insert the needle with the bevel side facing downward, Palpate below the puncture site if blood flow is not established, Push the first collection tube gently into the holder

Push the first collection tube gently into the holder

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient to measure the trough level of a medication. When should the specimen be collected?

Within 15 min before the patient receives the next dose of medication.

A phlebotomy technician is teaching a patient about collection a sputum specimen at home. Which instruction should the technician include? Options: Collect the specimen just before bedtime, Use mouthwash about 15 min before collection the specimen, Spit thick secretions into the container after coughing deeply, Keep the specimen stored in the refrigerator

Spit thick secretions into the container after coughing deeply

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the next step after removing a needle from a patient's arm? Options: Ask the patient to open his fist, Remove the tourniquet, Engage the needle safety device, invert all tubes

Engage the needle safety device

A phlebotomy technician has requisition for collection fasting blood glucose and albumin specimens from a patient. Which action should the technician take before collection?

Make sure the patient has fasted for the past 8 to 12hr

A phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about the at-home collection of a semen specimen. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure? Options: " I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and refrigerate", " I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the lab within 1 hour", "I will collect the specimen in a clean condom and return in 3 hours", " I will abstain from ejaculation for 12 hours prior to the test"

I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the lab within 1 hour.

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a urine specimen for a pre-employment drug screening. Which finding indicates possible tampering? Options: The temperature of the specimen is 30* C (86*F), The specimen is light yellow in appearance, The urine creatinine level of the specimen is 25mg/dL, The specific gravity of the specimen is 1.005

The temperature of the specimen is 30* C (86*F)

A phlebotomy technician enters a patient's room to obtain a stat specimen. The patient's provider and a nurse are speaking with the patient. What should the technician do first?

Introduce himself to the patient and the health care team member.

Which actions should a phlebotomy technician take when labeling specimens? Options: Labeling specimens at the time collection and in the presence of the patient, Specifying the patient's room number, last name, and date of birth on the label, Keeping the specimens in the tray and labeling them in the laboratory, Writing the technician's initials and the time on the label prior to collection

Labeling specimens at the time collection and in the presence of the patient

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a unit of blood from a donor. Which action should the technician take? Options: Place the donor in an upright position, Have the donor pump his fist prior to the venipuncture, insert the needle while retracting the skin above the insertion site, Instruct the donor to open and close his hand gently throughout the collection

Instruct the donor to open and close his hand gently throughout the collection

A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood from a patient for donation. The collection bag only fills halfway, and the vein collapses. What action should the technician take?

Use a new collection bag to draw a new unit of blood.

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to locate a vein using the warming technique? Heat a clean towel to 45*C(113*F), Wrap the warm towel around the site for 1 to 2 min, Encase the warm towel in a plastic bag, Ask the patient to rinse her hands in warm water for 2min

Encase the warm towel in a plastic bag

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient for a coagulation study. The patient states, "I faint every time I get my blood drawn." What should the technician say?

Back

I will perform the draw while you are lying down

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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During a venipuncture a patient reports a sharp pain radiating down his arm. What should a phlebotomy technician do?

Back

Release the tourniquet and remove the needle.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which question should the technician ask?

Back

Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth?

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen? A HIPAA violation, A transfusion reaction, A medical transcription error, A pharmaceutical reaction

Back

A transfusion reaction

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which complication?

Back

Hemolysis

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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According to HOSA standards, which vaccine must employers offer to their phlebotomists at no cost? Options: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis E

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Hepatitis B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A phlebotomy technician should identify which additive is used to prevent the breakdown of a glucose: Sodium citrate, Sodium fluoride, EDTA, Heparin?

Back

Sodium fluoride

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