1) Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty?
A. Collecting blood specimens
B. Performing laboratory computer operations
C. Starting intravenous (IV) lines
D. Transporting specimens to the laboratory - ANSWER 1. C - In the case of intravenous
drugs, most cases require a licensed individual to administer this type of therapy. A medical
assistant can assist by laying out supplies and equipment necessary for the infusion or injec-
tion being administered.
2) A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the:
A. ASCP
B. NAACLS
C. NCA
D. NCCLS - ANSWER 2. D - All phlebotomy programs are subject to standards which are
set by The National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. (NCCLS)
3) Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to
the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze?
A. Direct
B. Droplet
C. Fomites
D. Indirect - ANSWER 3. B - Direct transmission occurs through contact with an infected
person's mucous membranes. Indirect transmission occurs through contact with a fomite -
an inanimate object that is a reservoir for the transmission of microorganisms. For example,
a drinking glass.
The droplets from a sneeze are a common way for an infection to be transmitted.
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, 4) Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system?
A. ABGs
B. CSF
C. TSH
D. UA - ANSWER 4. A - ABG or Arterial blood gas deals directly with the respiratory sys-
tem. CSF is cerebrospinal fluid and TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone. UA is a distracter.
5) Urine C & S is typically ordered to detect:
A. Abnormal urine pH
B. Glucose spillage into the urine
C. Kidney damage
D. Presence of UTI - ANSWER 5. D - C&S testing is used for UTI symptoms -must be a mid-
stream clean catch specimen.
6) Which statement describes proper centrifuge operation?
A. Centrifuge serum specimens before they have a chance to clot
B. Never centrifuge both serum and plasma specimens in the same centrifuge
C. Place tubes of equal size and volume opposite one another
D. Remove stoppers before placing tubes in the centrifuge - ANSWER 6. C - Tubes should
be balanced in the centrifuge - tubes of the same size and volume are placed opposite one
another in the centrifuge holders
7) What type of motion would a phlebotomist use when cleaning a site for a routine veni-
puncture?
A. Vertical
B. Horizontal
C. Crossing
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A. Collecting blood specimens
B. Performing laboratory computer operations
C. Starting intravenous (IV) lines
D. Transporting specimens to the laboratory - ANSWER 1. C - In the case of intravenous
drugs, most cases require a licensed individual to administer this type of therapy. A medical
assistant can assist by laying out supplies and equipment necessary for the infusion or injec-
tion being administered.
2) A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the:
A. ASCP
B. NAACLS
C. NCA
D. NCCLS - ANSWER 2. D - All phlebotomy programs are subject to standards which are
set by The National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. (NCCLS)
3) Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to
the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze?
A. Direct
B. Droplet
C. Fomites
D. Indirect - ANSWER 3. B - Direct transmission occurs through contact with an infected
person's mucous membranes. Indirect transmission occurs through contact with a fomite -
an inanimate object that is a reservoir for the transmission of microorganisms. For example,
a drinking glass.
The droplets from a sneeze are a common way for an infection to be transmitted.
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, 4) Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system?
A. ABGs
B. CSF
C. TSH
D. UA - ANSWER 4. A - ABG or Arterial blood gas deals directly with the respiratory sys-
tem. CSF is cerebrospinal fluid and TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone. UA is a distracter.
5) Urine C & S is typically ordered to detect:
A. Abnormal urine pH
B. Glucose spillage into the urine
C. Kidney damage
D. Presence of UTI - ANSWER 5. D - C&S testing is used for UTI symptoms -must be a mid-
stream clean catch specimen.
6) Which statement describes proper centrifuge operation?
A. Centrifuge serum specimens before they have a chance to clot
B. Never centrifuge both serum and plasma specimens in the same centrifuge
C. Place tubes of equal size and volume opposite one another
D. Remove stoppers before placing tubes in the centrifuge - ANSWER 6. C - Tubes should
be balanced in the centrifuge - tubes of the same size and volume are placed opposite one
another in the centrifuge holders
7) What type of motion would a phlebotomist use when cleaning a site for a routine veni-
puncture?
A. Vertical
B. Horizontal
C. Crossing
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