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Phlebotomy Exam

Test #1

Question 1

When collecting a sample of whole blood for testing using a lavender-capped Microtainer, how many inversions are needed to mix the blood with the additive?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

Question 2

When a patient refuses to get their blood drawn, the phlebotomist should do all of the following except:

A. contact the nurse or the doctor
B. return the requisition to the lab
C. force the patient to have their blood drawn
D. try to convince the patient to have their blood drawn

Question 3

The abbreviation PT stands for:

A. partial thromboplastin
B. patient temperature
C. prothrombin time
D. phenylketonuria

Question 4

Geriatric patients are?

A. infants
B. elderly patients
C. dialysis patients
D. patients in labor

Question 5

14. For safety in the health care facility, which of the does the following not occur?

A. needles, syringes, and lancets should be disposed of in a special sturdy container
B. liquid waste should be discarded rapidly
C. the specimen collection area should be disinfected periodically according to the clinical laboratory schedule
D. the patients’ specimens should be covered at all times during transportation

Question 6

1. Why are gauze pads rather than cotton balls considered a better choice for covering the site while holding pressure following venipucture?

A. gauze pads are more sterile
B. gauze pads create more pressure
C. cottons balls are not as absorbent
D. cotton fibers tend to stick to the site

Question 7

If, after leaving a patient’s room, the phlebotomist is asked by the patient’s brother what tests the patient is having, the phlebotomist should ________.

A. provide the information
B. provide no information
C. deny having any knowledge
D. ask the patient’s permission to divulge

Question 8

The closure cap of the collection tube that has been specifically designed to meet AAMM requirements is _________.

A. lavender
B. yellow
C. pink
D. navy blue

Question 9

What is the role of anticoagulant in a tube?

A. make clotting faster
B. prevent blood clot
C. dilute blood before testing
D. ensure sterility of the tube

Question 10

A vein has the tendency to __________, if blood is drawn too quickly.

A. collapse
B. roll
C. disintegrate
D. bruise

Question 11

Normal infant blood volume is 100 mL per kilogram. Calculate the approximate blood volume of a baby who weighs 6 lb.

A. 1.2 L
B. 2.7 L
C. 270 mL
D. 600 mL

Question 12

What do coronary arteries do?

A supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
B. carry oxygenated blood back to the heart
C. cause the blood at the lungs to become oxygenated
D. none of the above

Question 13

When a child's attention is directed to something else during a procedure is called?

A. restraining
B. coping
C. distraction
D. pain management

Question 14

12. The first step in giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is to:

A. open the airway by checking for obstructions
B. listen and feel for return of air from the victims mouth
C. determine whether the victim is conscious by gently shaking the victim and yelling, “Are you okay?”
D. look for the victim’s chest to rise and fall

Question 15

The cap color for the collection tube used for tests of therapeutic drug levels is _______.

A. gold
B. green
C. light blue
D. gray

Question 16

The axial skeleton is:

A. located in bones in the arms
B. responsible for protection of our body parts
C. responsible for anchoring muscles
D. located in the bones of the foot.

Question 17

Hemostasis refers to _____________.

A. stoppage of bleeding
B. clotting of blood
C. loss of blood
D. concentration of blood

Question 18

Do not use alcohol for this test:

A. blood cultures
B. platelet count
C. HIV test
D. alcohol levels

Question 19

48. The primary function of WBCs is to _________.

A. oxygenate tissue
B. fight infection
C. facilitate blood clotting
D. inhibit blood clotting

Question 20

When conducting a heel stick on an infant, the puncture depth should not exceed ______.

A. 1 mm
B. 2 mm
C. 3 mm
D. 4 mm

Question 21

The two components found in blood tube drawn without anticoagulants are:

A. serum and clot
B. serum and buffy coat
C. buffy coat and rbc
D. plasma and clot.

Question 22

Identify the tubes needed to collect a complete blood count (CBC), partial thromboplastin time (PTT), and STAT potassium by color and in the proper order of collection for a multi-tube draw.

A. lavender top, SST, royal blue top
B. gold top, yellow top, light blue top
C. light blue top, green top, lavender top
D. red top, gray top, light blue top

Question 23

The primary difference between plasma and serum is that only plasma contains ________.

A. enzymes
B. nitrogenous waste
C. fibrinogen
D. globulins

Question 24

If a phlebotomist is exposed to blood containing HIV, PEP must be started within _______.

A. 72 hours
B. one week
C. 2 weeks
D. 3 weeks

Question 25

Airborne precautions require the phlebotomist to wear:

A. a mask
B. a gown
C. eye protection
D. an N95 respirator

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