Phlebotomy Practice Test Questions and Correct Answers Graded A+

Most important step in venipuncture? - Patient identification What is PPE? - Personal Protective Equipment What is the best way to let a clean site dry? - Air dry OSHA requires all phlebotomist to be trained regarding what? - Blood borne pathogens and needle saftey All specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what? - Universal and or Standard precautions What organization should be contacted regarding employee safety and unsafe working conditions? - OSHA (occupational safety and health administration What does MSDS mean and what is it part of? - Material Safety Data Sheet (right to know law) What color tube, and additive is used for CBC, Hct, Hgb, Sed rate? - Lavender, EDTA Which tube has no additive? - Red What color tube and which additive is used for protime and APTT? - Lt. Blue, sodium citrate What is the ratio of blood to additive in a light blue tube? - 9 to 1 Which additive is the best choice for an ethanol specimen? - Na fluoride What color tube is an ethanol specimen drawn in? - Grey In case of a needle stick accident you should? - Cleanse the site, get patient information if able, and notify your supervisor What is the purpose of the tourniquet? - To find the vein How long can the tourniquet be in place? - 1 minute What is the first thing you must do after every finger stick? - Wipe away the first drop Why is it necessary to keep the centrifuge lid closed until it comes to a complete stop? - It reduced the chance of aerosol and microbial contamination What angle should your slider be when making blood smears? - 30 degrees What should you do if a standard size tube collapses the veins? - Use a pediatric tube Which cleansers are most common for blood culture site preparation? - povidone iodine or 2% chlorhexidine What characteristics do sharps disposal containers have? - Spill proof, tamper proof, and puncture resistant. When used for decontamination, the dilution for bleach in water should be what? - 10% bleach, 90% water Which point of care test is done to determine a platelet plug formation? - Bleeding time (also known as platelet function assay)