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A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a blood collection in an outpatient setting. Which of the following information is required on the requisition form?
A. Patient medical record number and bed number
B. Patient’s billing information and test status
C. Patient’s driver’s license number and provider’s DEA number
D. Provider’s name and provider’s license number
B. Patient’s billing information and test status
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a lipid profile, WBC, and a clotting time test. Which of the following is the correct order of draw?
A. Light Blue, SST, Lavender
B. Purple, gray, light blue
C. Serum, green, light yellow ACD
D. Green, light yellow ACD, serum
A. Light Blue, SST, Lavender
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient’s deep median cubital vein. Which of the following methods of withdrawal should the technician use?
A. Withdraw with the bevel down at a 25o to 30o angle
B. Withdraw with the bevel down at a 10o to 15o angle
C. Withdraw with the bevel up at a 10o to 15o angle
D. Withdraw with the bevel up at a 25o to 30o angle
D. Withdraw with the bevel up at a 25o to 30o angle
When is asking the patient (before blood collection) when they last ate or drank anything relevant?
Note:
Basic Metabolic Panels (BMPs) and Lipid panels are both examples of situations where this question would be relevant
Inform your superior of the exchange and document everything
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following information is required for positive identification of a patient in an outpatient facility?
A. Picture ID, full name, date of birth
B. Attached ID band, full name, accession number
C. Accession number, full name, date of birth
D. Medical requisition number, full name, date of draw
A. Picture ID, full name, date of birth
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a bilirubin test, a cold agglutinin titer, a CBC, and a PTT test. Which of the following tubes should the technician use?
A. One light blue, 2 serum tops, and one lavender tube
B. One gray, two light yellow SPS, and one dark blue
C. Two gray, one light yellow SPS, and one dark blue
D. One serum top, two purple, and one light blue
A. One light blue, 2 serum tops, and one lavender tube
A phlebotomy technician is performing a hand venipuncture on a 25-year-old patient who has small veins that are difficult to access. Which of the following equipment should the technician use to perform the procedure?
A. 21-gauge ETS eclipse needle
B. 25-gauge ETS eclipse needle
C. 23-gauge winged collection set
D. 23-gauge syringe collection set
C. 23-gauge winged collection set
Is it appropriate to ask a patient which side they prefer, when considering a site for blood collection?
It is relevant for every patient because it is standard practice to access upper-extremity veins, but it is not always obvious – especially in the ambulatory care setting- that the patient has a reason for limiting blood collection from one or both arms, like a mastectomy, a port, or a fistula
A child comes in with no home training. There may be switched outside, but this is illegal. What are some options that you have to get them to sit still for their procedure?
Ask your coworkers or their nurse to assist you
A phlebotomy technician has three bar-coded labels but has filled four tubes. The technician needs to create one more label for an evacuated tube. Which of the following information should the technician include on the label?
A. Patient’s name, room number, and date of collection
B. Technician’s initials, date, and time of the collection
C. Patient’s date of birth, accession number, and time of collection
D. Technician’s initials, provider’s name, and patient’s date of birth
B. Technician’s initials, date, and time of the collection
A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary collection for CBC, FSH, and electrolyte tests. Which of the following is the proper collection order?
A. Lavender, green, and then red microcollection containers
B. Lavender, red, then green microcollection containers
C. Red, lavender, then green microcollection containers
D. Red, green, then lavender microcollection containers
A. Lavender, green, and then red microcollection containers
A phlebotomy technician is performing a dermal puncture for an adult patient. Which of the following locations should the technician use for this procedure?
A. The side of the ring finger
B. The side of the index finger
C. On the tip of the ring finger
D. On the tip of the index finger
A. The side of the ring finger
You should always ask your patient if they have ever had any complications such as fainting before you perform a blood collection procedure. Why is this important?
Knowing about prior complications helps you be proactive in prevention and preparation
You have a patient who doesn't realize that you ain't the one. Even though you woke up on the smokey side of the bed and you definitely want it, you don't stab the needle into their arm because they can sue you for what?
Assault
Battery
Negligence
Malpractice
A phlebotomy technician receives a forensic specimen. The technician should verify that which of the following specimen information matches the requisition form?
A. County clerk number
B. Statute of limitations
C. Attorney’s name
D. Case number
D. Case number
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture test for coagulation, WBC, pregnancy, and random glucose. Which of the following tubes should the technician choose?
A. SPS, ACD, and sodium citrate
B. Sodium heparin, EDTA, SST
C. SPS, ACD, and sodium heparin
D. Sodium citrate, SST, and EDTA
D. Sodium citrate, SST, and EDTA
A phlebotomy technician is positioning a patient for venipuncture. To prevent reflux or backflow, the technician should instruct the patient to move her arm into which of the following positions?
A. Elbow bent at a 90o
B. Hyper-extended at the elbow
C. Slightly bent in an outward position
D. Fully extended in a downward position
D. Fully extended in a downward position
Do you have to ask every patient if they have a latex allergy such as bandages, adhesives, or tapes ?
If your facility does not use latex based products, you do not need to ask
Before family and friends stick night, Ms. Z said we were going to do what?
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A phlebotomy technician has released a specimen to a courier who is transporting it to a laboratory. Which of the following statements should the courier use to instruct the medical specimen accessioner on how to complete the chain of custody form?
A. “Make sure to check for ID”
B. “Write your name on the form”
C. “Keep two copies of the form”
D. “List your phone number”
B. “Write your name on the form”
A phlebotomy technician is using a syringe method to collect a blood culture set, a PTT, and a CBC test. Which of the following should the technician identify as the proper order of draw?
A. Aerobic bottle, anaerobic bottle, EDTA, light-blue-topped tube
B. Anaerobic bottle, aerobic bottle, light-blue-topped tube, EDTA
C. EDTA, light-blue-topped tube, aerobic bottle, anaerobic bottle
D. EDTA, light-blue-topped tube, anaerobic bottle, aerobic bottle
B. Anaerobic bottle, aerobic bottle, light-blue-topped tube, EDTA
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a specimen from a 3-year-old patient to perform a coagulation test. Which of the following collection methods should the technician use?
A. Winged butterfly system
B. Finger stick
C. Heel stick
D. Evacuated tube system
A. Winged butterfly system
Why is it important to ask your patient if they have ever had issues with collapsing veins?
To make a more informed decision about what equipment you intend to use to perform the blood-collection
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