A FUNDAMENTAL GUIDE TO PHLEBOTOMY: A
COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACH EXAM
QUIZZES WITH RIGHT ACTUAL ANSWERS .
What is the best indication that a patient might be at risk of syncope? - Correct Answer -Paleness
and sweating
Why is it important to invert anticoagulant tubes? - Correct Answer -To ensure proper mixing of
blood and additive.
What protects a patient's information? - Correct Answer -HIPAA
Which needle size is NOT used for laboratory assays but for collection of donor units of blood? 18-
gauge, 23-gauge, 21-gauge, or 22-gauge? - Correct Answer -18-gauge
When should a phlebotomist take the temperature of a urine specimen? - Correct Answer -Within 4
minutes.
Quality control checklists inspect machines for compliance at time intervals specific to the
equipment and ______. - Correct Answer -Clinical application
Which of the following actions will most likely prevent a needle stick injury? - Correct Answer -
Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line.
Which piece of information needs to be on a laboratory requisition form before a phlebotomist
should proceed with obtaining a blood specimen? - Correct Answer -A specimen identification code
A patient is listening to a phlebotomist explain the venipuncture process before initiating the blood
draw. The patient communicates their understanding but seems hesitant and confused. How should
the phlebotomist handle the situation? - Correct Answer -The phlebotomist should find another way
to phrase the explanation and invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.
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, The additive in a Pink Top Tube used in blood banking is _________. - Correct Answer -Potassium
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should do
which of the following? - Correct Answer -The phlebotomist should immediately report the refusal
and actions taken to their supervisor.
What is the recommended allowance for a total volume of blood drawn from a patient within a 24-
hour period? - Correct Answer -1% - 5%
Which of the following is the proper way a phlebotomist should dispose of a needle? - Correct
Answer -The phlebotomist should put it into a sharps container, SAFETY CAPPED, after withdrawing
it from the patient's arm.
When drawing blood from a patient who has a contagious pathogen, like COVID-19, which PPE
provides the best protection for a phlebotomist? - Correct Answer -Surgical mask
How should vitamin B6 be transported in order to protect its photosensitive nature? - Correct
Answer -It should be transported in an amber or brown-colored biohazard bag.
Before asking permission to obtain a specimen from a patient, a phlebotomist should: - Correct
Answer -The phlebotomist should introduce themselves to the patient and any healthcare team
members in the room.
What is an ICD-10 Code? - Correct Answer -ICD-10 codes classify diagnoses and diseases.
If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, a phlebotomist should
do which of the following? - Correct Answer -The phlebotomist should perform the blood draw while
the patient lies down.
How many inversions of a Lavender Top Tube should be done before placing it in the specimen
collection tray? - Correct Answer -8 to 10 times
Which step of the blood draw should be done right before removing the needle from a patient's
arm? - Correct Answer -Getting a bandage ready for the patient.
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COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACH EXAM
QUIZZES WITH RIGHT ACTUAL ANSWERS .
What is the best indication that a patient might be at risk of syncope? - Correct Answer -Paleness
and sweating
Why is it important to invert anticoagulant tubes? - Correct Answer -To ensure proper mixing of
blood and additive.
What protects a patient's information? - Correct Answer -HIPAA
Which needle size is NOT used for laboratory assays but for collection of donor units of blood? 18-
gauge, 23-gauge, 21-gauge, or 22-gauge? - Correct Answer -18-gauge
When should a phlebotomist take the temperature of a urine specimen? - Correct Answer -Within 4
minutes.
Quality control checklists inspect machines for compliance at time intervals specific to the
equipment and ______. - Correct Answer -Clinical application
Which of the following actions will most likely prevent a needle stick injury? - Correct Answer -
Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line.
Which piece of information needs to be on a laboratory requisition form before a phlebotomist
should proceed with obtaining a blood specimen? - Correct Answer -A specimen identification code
A patient is listening to a phlebotomist explain the venipuncture process before initiating the blood
draw. The patient communicates their understanding but seems hesitant and confused. How should
the phlebotomist handle the situation? - Correct Answer -The phlebotomist should find another way
to phrase the explanation and invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.
1
, The additive in a Pink Top Tube used in blood banking is _________. - Correct Answer -Potassium
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should do
which of the following? - Correct Answer -The phlebotomist should immediately report the refusal
and actions taken to their supervisor.
What is the recommended allowance for a total volume of blood drawn from a patient within a 24-
hour period? - Correct Answer -1% - 5%
Which of the following is the proper way a phlebotomist should dispose of a needle? - Correct
Answer -The phlebotomist should put it into a sharps container, SAFETY CAPPED, after withdrawing
it from the patient's arm.
When drawing blood from a patient who has a contagious pathogen, like COVID-19, which PPE
provides the best protection for a phlebotomist? - Correct Answer -Surgical mask
How should vitamin B6 be transported in order to protect its photosensitive nature? - Correct
Answer -It should be transported in an amber or brown-colored biohazard bag.
Before asking permission to obtain a specimen from a patient, a phlebotomist should: - Correct
Answer -The phlebotomist should introduce themselves to the patient and any healthcare team
members in the room.
What is an ICD-10 Code? - Correct Answer -ICD-10 codes classify diagnoses and diseases.
If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, a phlebotomist should
do which of the following? - Correct Answer -The phlebotomist should perform the blood draw while
the patient lies down.
How many inversions of a Lavender Top Tube should be done before placing it in the specimen
collection tray? - Correct Answer -8 to 10 times
Which step of the blood draw should be done right before removing the needle from a patient's
arm? - Correct Answer -Getting a bandage ready for the patient.
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