SAFETY
TUBES
PROCEDURES
ERRORS
PROFESSIONALISM
100

What is the first step before drawing blood?

 (Verify patient ID)

100

What color tube is used for PT/INR and what is the additive?

Light blue-sodium citrate

100

What is correct angle for insertion of the needle for venipuncture?

15 to 30 degrees

100
Sally comes to the lab and finds a SST tube left on the counter in the lab. Suzi asks Sally to label the tube with the most recent patient name. What should Sally do?

Refuse and place tube in sharps container 

100
Tim comes to work and has a bad attitude with his patients. What should his co-worker do?

Notify supervisor 

200

What type of infection control is required before and after patient contact?

(Hand hygiene)

200

What color tube is used for CBC and what is the additive?

Lavender/EDTA

200

What angle should be used when using a butterfly needle?

10 degrees

200

Chris drew blood from his patient who had an order for CBC, CMP and GTT. He drew lavender, light blue and grey. Did he do the right procedure?

No CMP goes in SST and light blue comes before lavender however light blue not needed for this draw. 

200

Allyson is drawing blood from a patient who has refused several times. What can Allyson be charged with?

Battery

300

PPE needed for airborne precautions

(N95 mask, gown, gloves if needed)

300

Tube for chemistry panels with clot activator

(Gold/SST)

300

Patient is having a BAC drawn. What should the phlebotomist know not to do when cleaning the site?

Do not use alcohol or iodine

300

James brings in a sputum specimen and says it is from this evening before bed. What is the error?

Sputum should be collected first thing in the morning. 

300

The patient hears a phlebotomist say "if you don't quit I am going to hit you." This would be 

Assault

400

Correct needle disposal

(Sharps container immediately)

400
What additive and tube color for GTT?

Grey/sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate

400
The phlebotomist walks into James' room and notices the wristband is not present on the patient. What should the phlebotomist do?

Leave and find the nurse. Do not do the draw if wristband is not in place. 

400
Larry brings in a urine specimen at 12pm and reports he collected it at 8a and left on the counter. What is the error?

Specimen was not refrigerated

400

A patient asks personal questions about your life while you’re performing a blood draw. You answer politely but keep the focus on the procedure and patient care. This shows maintaining boundaries and respect for patient privacy.

Professionalism

500

Sally has been splashed in the eye with blood from a patient. What is the first step?

Wash eyes at the eye station

500

What tubes come in anaerobic and aerobic?

Blood cultures

500
Sam is preparing to draw an ammonia order for his patient. What should he have for transporting the specimen?

Ice slurry 

500

What can happen to a blood specimen if it is shaken instead of gently rotated?

Hemolysis
500

You notice a coworker is not wearing gloves while drawing blood. You politely remind them to follow safety protocols to protect both patients and staff. This professional behavior demonstrates your commitment to safety and ethics.

Accountability

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