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Phlebotomy Exam 5

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Phlebotomy Exam

Test #5

Question 1

The maximum length of time a tourniquet should be left in place is ___________.

A. one minute
B. two minutes
C. three minutes
D. four minutes

Question 2

Why are phlebotomist an important part of the healthcare team?

A. They represent the lab and the institution.
B. they perform tasks that are critical to the patient's diagnosis.
C. they are in direct contact with the patient.
D. AOTA

Question 3

Disinfectants are:

A. chemicals that are used to inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms but do not necessarily kill them
B. used frequently on skin
C. chemicals that are used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganisms
D. quaternary ammonium compounds

Question 4

This is the most common endocrine system disorder:

A. infertility
B. respiratory distress
C. diabetes mellitus
D. rheumatoid arthritis

Question 5

If a physician orders laboratory tests for diagnosis and the patient comes to the laboratory with a rolled-up sleeve, he or she is giving:

A. implied consent
B. informed consent
C. rightful action consent
D. preventive consent

Question 6

When drawing blood from a patient in isolation for infection with Clostridium difficile, gloves should be donned __________.

A. after palpating the site
B. before entering the room
C. immediately before preparing the site
D. immediately after preparing the site

Question 7

If a health care provider is in an area of the health care facility where a fire starts, she or he should first:

A. attempt to extinguish the fire, using the proper equipment
B. pull the lever in the fire alarm box
C. close all the doors and windows before leaving the area
D. block the entrances so that others will not enter the fire area

Question 8

What is the correct term for the procedure that the phlebotomist performs?

A. blood removal
B. hemodialysis
C. intrapuncture
D. venipuncture

Question 9

The document that outlines a patient’s wishes about medical treatment and interventions in end-of-life care is a(n) _________.

A. power of attorney
B. do-not-resuscitate directive
C. will and testimony
D. advance directive

Question 10

In a hospital environment, infection is most commonly spread by __________.

A. contaminated equipment
B. the ventilation system
C. contaminated hands
D. contaminated food

Question 11

A systemic infection associated with the presence of pathogenic organisms introduced during blood draw:

A. septicemia
B. trauma
C. thrombophlebitis
D. thrombus

Question 12

A patient is told that she must remain still during blood collection or she will be restrained. Which tort is involved in this example?

A. assault
B. battery
C. fraud
D. malpractice

Question 13

Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze?

A. Direct
B. Droplet
C. Fomites
D. Indirect

Question 14

What should a phlebotomist do if you notice a patient crying in a wheelchair quietly after you just left the lab?

A. Ignore the patient
B. find a nurse on the floor, let them know about the patient and continue your day.
C. Approach the patient, kneel down so that you were at eye level, and ask them if they would like to talk about what's bothering them.

Question 15

Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system?

A. ABGs
B. CSF
C. TSH
D. UA

Question 16

A patient agrees to undergo treatment after the method, risks, and consequences are explained to him. This is an example of:

A. implied consent
B. informed consent
C. Respondeat superior
D. Standard of care

Question 17

The tests performed in the following department are collected in a tube with a light blue stopper:

A. Chemistry
B. Hematology
C. Coagulation
D. Microbiology

Question 18

If a red blood cell is 8 µm in diameter, what is its size in millimeters?

A. .8
B. .08
C. .008
D. .0008

Question 19

All of the following are examples of negligence EXCEPT:

A. The phlebotomist does not return a bedrail to the upright position
B. The phlebotomist forgets to put a needle in the sharps container
C. The phlebotomist fails to report significant changes in a patient’s condition
D. The phlebotomist fails to obtain a specimen from a combative patient

Question 20

If collecting samples for blood cultures from an adult but only 10 mL can be collected, the correct procedure is to ___________.

A. put 10 mL in the anaerobic collection tube
B. put 10 mL in the aerobic collection tube
C. put 5 mL in the aerobic tube and 5 mL in the anaerobic tube
D. put 8 mL in the aerobic tube and 2 mL in the anaerobic tube

Question 21

Capillary blood puncture is more likely to be contaminated by:

A. hematoma
B. hemolysis
C. hemoconcentration
D. glycolysis

Question 22

What is the advantage of using a butterfly?

A. blood flow is increased
B. butterflies are less expensive
C. butterflies make it easier to draw difficult veins
D. there is a greater choice of needle sizes

Question 23

The nerve most often injured with venipuncture is the _________.

A. radial
B. ulnar
C. musculocutaneous
D. median

Question 24

What should a phlebotomist do when a conscious patient who don't have an identification bracelet, but the name and number on the door agree with the requisition?

A. draw the sample and then ask the nurse to identify the patient after.
B. do not draw the sample until an identification bracelet is applied
C. as the patient to identify himself/herself
D. draw the sample and take it to the lab.

Question 25

What should the phlebotomist do if the outside of a patient specimen tube has blood on it?

A. discard it after pouring the contents into a clean tube
B. discard it in the patient’s room and draw a new tube
C. place a biohazard label on it
D. wipe it with disinfectant

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