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PTC Certification Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
What is the proper formula for compressions to breaths when performing CPR? - answer✔✔30:2
Where does the phlebotomist document poor techniques affecting sample quality? -
answer✔✔Quality Improvement Report
If a procedure is performed on a patient who refuses consent, what can the phlebotomist be
charged with? - answer✔✔Battery
which of the following procedures requires informed consent? - answer✔✔invasive surgery
the gray topped tube is usually drawn for which test? - answer✔✔Glucose
a patient fell while exiting the lab. what information would be included in the incident report? -
answer✔✔Date, Time and location of the fall.
what is a major drawback of a 24 hour urine collection? - answer✔✔Patient cooperation is
essential and often hard to get
Mr. Jones needs to give a specimen from home. Which of the following should be performed
first? - answer✔✔Handwashing
what is the best specimen for urine collection? - answer✔✔clean-catch midstream
where should blood be drawn on a patient who has had a right side mastectomy and lymph node
removal? - answer✔✔Left antecubital fossa
when preparing for specimen collection by venipuncture, how should the patient be positioned? -
answer✔✔with arm in a straight line from shoulder to wrist
what does an increase in bilirubin, lipid protein and enzymes indicate? - answer✔✔Hemolysis
affecting potassium from long tourniquet application.
a false high potassium or false low calcium value may be obtained due to? - answer✔✔EDTA
tubes are collected before serum tubes
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select the correct statement below for preparing the site for blood collection - answer✔✔use a
sterile alcohol prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) for cleansing the site.
to avoid patient identification errors, the phlebotomist must identify the patient prior to collecting
a sample by... - answer✔✔checking armbands for acceptable identifiers such as the patients full
name and Date of Birth
the procedure used to collect DNA from the cells on the inside of a persons cheek is known as? -
answer✔✔buccal swab
which of the following is a normal result for a fasting glucose test? - answer✔✔under 100
sputum is defined as - answer✔✔mucus from the lungs
Which of the following must be done for a blood culture evaluation microorganism gwroth for
septicemia - answer✔✔aseptic sterile techniques
how should you hold a winged infusion collection needle? - answer✔✔By the needle wings
in which of the following circumstances is it important to verify "chain of custody" -
answer✔✔legal " forensic" samples
which of tbe following is a reason for a sample to be rejected by the QNS - answer✔✔light blue
with a 7:1 ratio
the lab is backed up and one of your patient's specimen testinf is delayed for more than an hr
after rhe collection, what should you do? - answer✔✔Still send to the lab
when drawinf on blood thinners, what will you use after the complete drawn? -
answer✔✔coband wrap
one safety mechanism for phlebotomy equipment is? - answer✔✔only professionals are trained
to use the safety device
the gauge of the needle indicates the following relationship. the larger the gauge numbee the..... -
answer✔✔smaller the diameter of the needle
The Dr ordered a CBC( lavander top), comprehensive metabolic panel(SST), PT(ligjt blue top),
and a set pf blood cultures. What is the order of draw? - answer✔✔blood cultures, light blue,
SST, Lavender
jane had never had her blood drawn. the phlebotomist should allow her to? - answer✔✔sit in
armchair with support
the bevel of the needle - answer✔✔should always be facing up when inserted into the skin
PTC Certification Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
What is the proper formula for compressions to breaths when performing CPR? - answer✔✔30:2
Where does the phlebotomist document poor techniques affecting sample quality? -
answer✔✔Quality Improvement Report
If a procedure is performed on a patient who refuses consent, what can the phlebotomist be
charged with? - answer✔✔Battery
which of the following procedures requires informed consent? - answer✔✔invasive surgery
the gray topped tube is usually drawn for which test? - answer✔✔Glucose
a patient fell while exiting the lab. what information would be included in the incident report? -
answer✔✔Date, Time and location of the fall.
what is a major drawback of a 24 hour urine collection? - answer✔✔Patient cooperation is
essential and often hard to get
Mr. Jones needs to give a specimen from home. Which of the following should be performed
first? - answer✔✔Handwashing
what is the best specimen for urine collection? - answer✔✔clean-catch midstream
where should blood be drawn on a patient who has had a right side mastectomy and lymph node
removal? - answer✔✔Left antecubital fossa
when preparing for specimen collection by venipuncture, how should the patient be positioned? -
answer✔✔with arm in a straight line from shoulder to wrist
what does an increase in bilirubin, lipid protein and enzymes indicate? - answer✔✔Hemolysis
affecting potassium from long tourniquet application.
a false high potassium or false low calcium value may be obtained due to? - answer✔✔EDTA
tubes are collected before serum tubes
, ©THEBRIGHT EXAM STUDY SOLUTIONS 8/21/2024 1:28 PM
select the correct statement below for preparing the site for blood collection - answer✔✔use a
sterile alcohol prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) for cleansing the site.
to avoid patient identification errors, the phlebotomist must identify the patient prior to collecting
a sample by... - answer✔✔checking armbands for acceptable identifiers such as the patients full
name and Date of Birth
the procedure used to collect DNA from the cells on the inside of a persons cheek is known as? -
answer✔✔buccal swab
which of the following is a normal result for a fasting glucose test? - answer✔✔under 100
sputum is defined as - answer✔✔mucus from the lungs
Which of the following must be done for a blood culture evaluation microorganism gwroth for
septicemia - answer✔✔aseptic sterile techniques
how should you hold a winged infusion collection needle? - answer✔✔By the needle wings
in which of the following circumstances is it important to verify "chain of custody" -
answer✔✔legal " forensic" samples
which of tbe following is a reason for a sample to be rejected by the QNS - answer✔✔light blue
with a 7:1 ratio
the lab is backed up and one of your patient's specimen testinf is delayed for more than an hr
after rhe collection, what should you do? - answer✔✔Still send to the lab
when drawinf on blood thinners, what will you use after the complete drawn? -
answer✔✔coband wrap
one safety mechanism for phlebotomy equipment is? - answer✔✔only professionals are trained
to use the safety device
the gauge of the needle indicates the following relationship. the larger the gauge numbee the..... -
answer✔✔smaller the diameter of the needle
The Dr ordered a CBC( lavander top), comprehensive metabolic panel(SST), PT(ligjt blue top),
and a set pf blood cultures. What is the order of draw? - answer✔✔blood cultures, light blue,
SST, Lavender
jane had never had her blood drawn. the phlebotomist should allow her to? - answer✔✔sit in
armchair with support
the bevel of the needle - answer✔✔should always be facing up when inserted into the skin
