Phlebotomy Exam Questions with 100%
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2024/2025
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluids?
Sodium hypochlorite
what type of consent is required for an invasive medical procedure
informed consent
What is the correct tube to draw for a pregnancy test?
red tube
what vein is the first choice for a blood draw?
median cubital vein
what is the correct tube to draw for a thyroid test?
tiger top (SST)
when should a safety needle be activated?
immediately after withdrawing the needle
what is the compression to breathe ratio when performing single rescuer cpr?
30/2
(30 compressions to 2 breaths)
what is the first thing you should do after an accidental needle stick?
wash area with soap and water
should you draw on the same arm that has/had a mastectomy?
no
Over or under filling the light blue tube is the main reason for rejection. the blood ratio should be
what
9:1
what is the best site for a capillary puncture on an adult?
Middle finger (third finger)
heparin is the additive in what color tube?
green
what tube will produce a serum specimen?
red top
, what government agency is responsible for regulating safety and health in the workplace?
OSHA
what is the most common way of administering a TB test?
Injecting TB antigen just beneath the skin
how do you sterilize equipment to prevent infectious disease?
heat, steam, and the use of chemicals
what can cause hemoconcentration?
leaving a tourniquet on for more than 1 minute
how should ammonia samples be transported to the lab?
on ice
what can cause a vein to collapse?
drawing blood from a pt's arm too quick
how can a phlebotomist tell if a pt has not been fasting?
the pt's serum/plasma specimen is lipemic. (visible turbidity in the serum)
what collection method is used to collect DNA samples by swabbing the inside of their cheek?
Buccal swab
what helps avoid confusing specimens form patient's with the same last name?
patients identification numbers.
when should a tourniquet be released?
Once blood flow has been established
who is responsible for sterile supplies?
central supply
what technique must be used for blood culture collection?
aseptic technique
if IV's are inserted in the antecubital area of both arms, the blood must be drawn where?
From above the IV
if a pt tends to faint during a blood draw, where should they be placed?
lying down on an exam table or a reclining chair
Correct Answers Verified | Updated
2024/2025
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluids?
Sodium hypochlorite
what type of consent is required for an invasive medical procedure
informed consent
What is the correct tube to draw for a pregnancy test?
red tube
what vein is the first choice for a blood draw?
median cubital vein
what is the correct tube to draw for a thyroid test?
tiger top (SST)
when should a safety needle be activated?
immediately after withdrawing the needle
what is the compression to breathe ratio when performing single rescuer cpr?
30/2
(30 compressions to 2 breaths)
what is the first thing you should do after an accidental needle stick?
wash area with soap and water
should you draw on the same arm that has/had a mastectomy?
no
Over or under filling the light blue tube is the main reason for rejection. the blood ratio should be
what
9:1
what is the best site for a capillary puncture on an adult?
Middle finger (third finger)
heparin is the additive in what color tube?
green
what tube will produce a serum specimen?
red top
, what government agency is responsible for regulating safety and health in the workplace?
OSHA
what is the most common way of administering a TB test?
Injecting TB antigen just beneath the skin
how do you sterilize equipment to prevent infectious disease?
heat, steam, and the use of chemicals
what can cause hemoconcentration?
leaving a tourniquet on for more than 1 minute
how should ammonia samples be transported to the lab?
on ice
what can cause a vein to collapse?
drawing blood from a pt's arm too quick
how can a phlebotomist tell if a pt has not been fasting?
the pt's serum/plasma specimen is lipemic. (visible turbidity in the serum)
what collection method is used to collect DNA samples by swabbing the inside of their cheek?
Buccal swab
what helps avoid confusing specimens form patient's with the same last name?
patients identification numbers.
when should a tourniquet be released?
Once blood flow has been established
who is responsible for sterile supplies?
central supply
what technique must be used for blood culture collection?
aseptic technique
if IV's are inserted in the antecubital area of both arms, the blood must be drawn where?
From above the IV
if a pt tends to faint during a blood draw, where should they be placed?
lying down on an exam table or a reclining chair
