PHLEBOTOMY CH: 2 QUESTRIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|100%
CORRECT|GRADE A+
A medical laboratory technician (MLT) is about to prepare some chemical solutions. She suspects that
there might be some health risks. Which quadrant of the NFPA label should she check for chemical
hazards? - ANSWER Blue
A medical laboratory technician (MLT) is about to prepare some chemical solutions. He suspects that
there might be a risk of fire. Which quadrant of the NFPA label should she check for chemical fire? -
ANSWER Red
A phlebotomist is about to prepare a container for patient specimen collection. He notices that one of
the chemicals on the shelf in the storage room displays a W on its label. In which NFPA color quadrant
did he see this symbol? - ANSWER White
Upon entering a patient room, you encounter a fire in the waste container. The FIRST thing you should
do is? - ANSWER Rescue those who need immediate help
During your morning blood draws you notice a fire at the end of the hallway. What is the LAST thing you
should do? - ANSWER Extinguish if possible
Which of the following actions is against OSHA policies because it may result in a needlestick injury while
performing venipuncture? - ANSWER Jamming a used needle down into a full sharps container
Engineering controls that are used for safe performance of venipuncture include? - ANSWER Post-
procedure locking safety caps.
While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the
phlebotomist spills some of the specimens on the counter. What should the phlebotomist do next? -
ANSWER Use a biohazard spill kit to clean the counter
VERIFIED ANSWERS|100%
CORRECT|GRADE A+
A medical laboratory technician (MLT) is about to prepare some chemical solutions. She suspects that
there might be some health risks. Which quadrant of the NFPA label should she check for chemical
hazards? - ANSWER Blue
A medical laboratory technician (MLT) is about to prepare some chemical solutions. He suspects that
there might be a risk of fire. Which quadrant of the NFPA label should she check for chemical fire? -
ANSWER Red
A phlebotomist is about to prepare a container for patient specimen collection. He notices that one of
the chemicals on the shelf in the storage room displays a W on its label. In which NFPA color quadrant
did he see this symbol? - ANSWER White
Upon entering a patient room, you encounter a fire in the waste container. The FIRST thing you should
do is? - ANSWER Rescue those who need immediate help
During your morning blood draws you notice a fire at the end of the hallway. What is the LAST thing you
should do? - ANSWER Extinguish if possible
Which of the following actions is against OSHA policies because it may result in a needlestick injury while
performing venipuncture? - ANSWER Jamming a used needle down into a full sharps container
Engineering controls that are used for safe performance of venipuncture include? - ANSWER Post-
procedure locking safety caps.
While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the
phlebotomist spills some of the specimens on the counter. What should the phlebotomist do next? -
ANSWER Use a biohazard spill kit to clean the counter
