Phlebotomy KGBM 2

Which of the following, according to the CLSI order of draw, would be filled last?. Light blue top. Red top. Anerobic culture bottle. Lavender top.

Which of the following tubes will yield a serum sample?. Green top. Red top. Light-blue top. Lavender top.

When drawing blood from a patient who uses blood thinners, what will be used after the draw is complete?. Band-aid. Coban wrap. Paper tape. Cotton ball.

According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which of the following represents the right of a patient?. To share their medical information with their family. To seek consultation with the physician of their choice as long as it is within the Health and Maintenance Organization (HMO). To be treated confidentially, with access to their records limited to those involved in their care or designated by the patient. To receive partial disclosure of their insurance plan.

What document states a patient's right to refuse a medical procedure and to be informed of all the consequences of doing so?. Patient Bill of Rights. Standard of Care. HIPAA. Standard Precautions.

What do OSHA standards require in order to prevent cross-contamination of micro-organisms from one patient to another?. Proper hand washing techniques. Disinfection. Barrier protection. Exposure control plan.

For how long should blood be allowed to clot in a standard serum separator tube prior to centrifugation?. 1 - 5 minutes. 10 - 15 minute. 30 - 45 minutes. 60 - 90 minutes.

What is required for implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult patient. Patient's signature. Patient extending an arm. Presence of a witness. Vicarious liability.

Blood was drawn from the patient's arm too quickly. What happened as a result?. The arm bruised. The vein collapsed. The vein disappeared. The vein rolled.

Which of the following specimens should be transported on ice?. Ammonia. Bilirubin. Folate. Vitamin B-12.

What can happen if the tourniquet is left on too long before drawing blood?. Hematoma. Hemolysis. Hemoconcentration. Hemogram.

What technique uses heat, steam, and chemicals to prevent infectious diseases?. Clean technique. Surgical asepsis. Sterilization. Medical asepsis.

A phlebotomy technician must collect a specimen on a 6-year-old child. The child is a little fearful. What should the phlebotomy technician do?. Explain to the child in simple terms what will be done. Restrain the child and draw the specimen. Promise to give a treat to the child if the child does not cry. Ask the child to relax and not to worry because it will not hurt.

What is involved in TB test administration?. Injecting an antigen just under the skin. Applying pressure right after an injection. Applying the correct bandage after an injection. Applying the tourniquet.

The physician has ordered a fasting glucose level on an obese patient with inaccessible veins. Which collection equipment would be appropriate to use?. Lancet. Winged infusion set. Syringe. Evacuated tube system.

What is the additive in a dark green top tube?. Potassium oxalate. Sodium citrate. EDTA acid. Sodium heparin.