Scenario
For which of the following reasons is it important to only assist wit procedures you are authorized and trained to perform?
A- to ensure that the procedure is billed correctly
B-to maintain a sterile environment in the health care facility
C-to prevent potential injury to the patient or yourself
D-to avoid disturbing other patients in the health care facility
C-to prevent potential injury to the patient or yourself
A-45 mm Hg
B-40 mm Hg
C-50 mm Hg
D-55 mm Hg
B-40 mm Hg
Blood needs to be measured in
A- g
B- lbs
C- kg
D- oz
C- kg
Which one is not a supply needed for a throat collection?
A-tissue
B-transport medium
C-lancet
D-swab
C-lancet
Which lancet should be used for a Metabolic syndrome test?
A- 3 mm
B- 2 mm
C- 1 mm
D- 4 mm
B- 2 mm
A phlebotomy technician asks a parent for help in order to secure an infant during a blood draw. Did the technician perform a mistake?
A- Yes, we cannot ask for help from non medical staff
B-Yes, the technician should have secured them along with the parent
C- No, you are allowed to ask for parents help during blood draw of an infant
D-No, you can do it
C- No, you are allowed to ask for parents help during blood draw of an infant
For a blood donation, what is the preferred needle that needs to be used
A- 21-gauge
B-16-gauge
C-23-gauge
D-18-gauge
B-16-gauge
Which test is performed 24 hours after a newborn is born?
A-Metabolic syndrome
B- WBC
C- glucose tolerance
D- PTT
A-Metabolic syndrome
What is the difference between anaerobic and aerobic bottles?
A- the color
B- one contains oxygen and the other is vacuum sealed
C-the labels
D- A and B
D- A and B
What percent of blood volume are we not allowed to collect from an infant?
A- 2.6%
B- 2.5 %
C- 3.8%
D- 3.9%
D- 3.9%
Which of the following actions should be done if bleeding from an infant's heel does not stop after applying pressure?
A-continue to hold pressure until the bleeding stops, then bandage the site
B-call for a doctor and ask them to stop the bleeding
C-put a bandage on it and clean it with alcohol
D-use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding
A-continue to hold pressure until the bleeding stops, then bandage the site
Why do are heel warmers used for?
A- to prevent infant from crying
B-to increase blood flow to the area
C-to sterilize the heel before puncture
D-to measure body temperature
B-to increase blood flow to the area
Which of the following patient is able to donate blood:
A-15 year old that weighs 51.2 kg
B- 67 year old who weighs 44.4 kg
C- 65 year old who weighs 54.4 kg
D- 20 year old who weighs 47.6 kg
C- 65 year old who weighs 54.4 kg
Which one is not a supply for a Hematocrit test?
A-capillary tubes
B-clay stopped card
C-hematocrit analyzer
D-microhematocrit centrifuge
C-hematocrit analyzer
Which blood type is a universal recipient?
A- O
B- A
C-AB
D- B
C-AB
Which of the following is an important consideration when collection a blood sample for alcohol testing?
A- only collect sample in the morning
B-perform a friction scrub with an alcohol pad
C-use chlorhexidine to clean the collection site
D- confirm that the patient is in the basal state
C-use chlorhexidine to clean the collection site
Which equipment is needed for a Hemoglobin test?
A-Hemoglobin stopper card
B-Hemoglobin centrifuge
C-Hemoglobin cassettes
D-Capillary tubes
C-Hemoglobin cassettes
Which of the following additives should the technician use when performing a peripheral blood smear for a WBC count?
A- EDTA
B-Sodium fluoride
C-Sodium Citrate
D- Heparin
A- EDTA
A phlebotomy technician is using a syringe method to collect a blood cultures set, a PTT and a CBC test. Which of the following should the technician identify as the proper order of the draw
A-anaerobic bottle, aerobic bottle, EDTA, light blue top
B-aerobic bottle, anaerobic bottle, light blue top and EDTA
C-EDTA, light blue top, aerobic bottle and anaerobic bottle
D-EDTA, light blue top, anaerobic bottle and aerobic bottle
B-aerobic bottle, anaerobic bottle, light blue top and EDTA
aerobic bottle, anaerobic bottle- for blood culture. It is preferred for aerobic to be done first because of oxygen and anaerobic second
light blue top-PTT
EDTA- purple or lavender and CBC test
A patient weighs 250 lbs, what is their weight in kg? Round to the nearest tenth
113.4
What is the first step you should before collecting blood for a blood donation
Make sure that the patient meets the requirement such as weight, age and some medical test
Mention 4 supplies needed for a nasal swab
-Requisition
-Sealed swab
-Tissues
-Transport Container
-Label
-Pen
-PPE
What is the purpose of a blood culture
To determine if the patient has a bacterial infection
What are the two major supplies needed for a Blood Glucose Testing
Glucometer and Glucose stripes/cuvettes
EDTA, sodium citrate, SPS, Lithium Heparin are all _________
Additives