PMLS 2 - FINALS Flashcards
Which of the following is collected using
syringe and needle?
-pleural fluid
-amniotic fluid
-synovial fluid
Which of the following is an infectious
waste?
gauze pad with blood
Ana, a 20-year-old student, has met all the
criteria for blood donation except low
hematocrit level. Ana will be:
temporarily deferred
Lawsuits can be avoided if the phlebotomist
strictly adheres to accepted procedures and
practices.
True
If the patient faints during venipuncture, call
for an ambulance immediately
False
The phlebotomist failed to extract blood
from the patient because the needle was
inserted beside the vein not inside the vein.
What is the primary cause of this?
the vein was not properly anchored
Who will be temporarily deferred from
donating blood?
-A person with fever during donor screening
-A person with anemia
Who may be allowed to donate blood based
on age requirement?
-Neither (answer)
-A 15-year-old student with consent from
her parents
-A 16- year-old student without consent
from the parents of guardian
Which of the following is the preferred urine
specimen in routine urinalysis?
first morning
Unbalanced tubes in the centrifuge may
cause breakage of the specimen tubes
True
Which of the following results during
physical examination is acceptable for blood
donation?
-blood pressure of 160/60, hematocrit of 120
g/L
Specimens should be covered during
centrifugation.
True
During blood donor phlebotomy using a
blood unit with 450 mL capacity, the blood
flow stopped with only 100 ml of blood
collected. The phlebotomist should continue
collection in another arm using the same
unit
False
Which of the following is included in the
laboratory requisition form?
-date and time of collection
-medications taken by the patient
Loss of consciousness because of
insufficiency of blood flow to brain is
called:
Vasovagal syncope
If the vein has the tendency to collapse, the
method of venipuncture to use should be
butterfly, butterfly and syringe
Double-voided urine is used in:
glucose monitoring
Which of the following is NOT a proper
way of using the telephone?
Say “Who are you?”
Urine specimen for routine analysis should
be examined within:
2 hours
Which of the following should be done by
the donor after blood donation?
drink a lot of fluids
Which of the following is the preferred urine
specimen in quantitative creatinine
determination?
24 hour urine
Which of the following tests in urine is NOT
part of routine urinalysis?
Odor
In Modified Allen’s Test, it is safe to
perform an arterial puncture if the
blood returns to the hand in 10 minutes
Which of the following should be
autoclaved first before washing?
petri dishes used in blood culture
Oropharyngel swab is useful in the diagnosis
of:
both COVID-19 and streptococcal infection
The buccal swab is used in:
DNA analysis
Which of the following is NOT a function of
a laboratory assistant?
performs quality control during testing
Veins collapse easily if the gauge of the
needle used is small.
False
Which of the following is a correct
procedure during blood donor phlebotomy?
Use a blood collection unit attached to a 16-
gauge needle.
Modified Allen’s Test is performed before:
arterial puncture
Urine specimen which cannot be examined
immediately should be preserved by:
refrigeration
Which of the following can cause legal
action in phlebotomy?
-damage to nerves
-careless probing
-collecting blood without an informed
consent
Which of the following is hazardous
chemical?
-flammable chemical
-toxic chemical
-corrosive
Which of the following is elevated in sweat
of patients with cystic fibrosis?
chloride
A phlebotomist damaged the vein of a
patient during venipuncture, and because of
this, the employer was sued for negligence.
This is an example of:
Respondeat superior
Which of the following is the proper order in
drawing blood using evacuated tube system?
citrate tube before tube with clot activator
Serum specimens in aliquot tubes which
cannot be examined immediately should be
stored:
in the refrigerator
The phlebotomist who failed to practice
“due care” during phlebotomy may face a
charge of
negligence
The steps in washing the glassware used in
Chemistry section include the following:
rinse with water, wash with soap, rinse with
distilled water, rinse with tap water, dry,
store in the cabinet
False
Safety showers, eyewashes, fire
extinguishers, and electrical control boxes should be easily reached and strategically
placed in the laboratory.
True
What is the anticoagulant present in the
donor collection unit with CPD additive?
citrate
Which of the following tests requires
chilling of the specimen during transport?
Blood gases
A voluntary donor donates blood without
monetary compensation but may accept an
item or a gift which could be considered a
substitute for money.
False
Corrosive chemicals should be placed in a
metal container
False
Delay in mixing the tube with additive will
result to:
microclots
Mixing is not done when collecting blood
using which tube?
red, glass, tube
Which of the following is used by the
laboratory aides as a daily cleaning agent in
the laboratory?
1% sodium hypochlorite solution
A phlebotomist who collects blood from a
sleeping patient can face a charge of:
Assault and battery
When a laboratory receptionist answers the
phone, he should listen carefully to the caller
but refrain from taking notes because it
wastes time
False
Which of the following tests DOES NOT
require chain of custody (COC) form or
documentation?
coagulation test
Which of the following equipment/apparatus
is needed during blood donation?
-weighing scale
-blood pressure apparatus
-donor couch or bed
Which test requires that the specimen be
transported to the laboratory in heat blocks?
Cryoglobulin
In phlebotomy, the correct blood to additive
ratio is important, especially in which blood
test?
coagulation studies
What should a phlebotomist do to avoid
lawsuit?
-Acquire informed consent before collecting
specimens.
-Respect a patient’s right to confidentiality.
-Follow the accepted procedures and
practices in phlebotomy
From the time of collection, the maximum
time limit to separate serum or plasma from
the cells is:
2 hours
Smears should be prepared from blood
collected in an EDTA tube within:
1 hour
When you hear a quick hissing sound, then a
spurt of blood enters the tube before blood
flow stops, this means that:
the vacuum is in the ETS tube is lost
A phlebotomist should behave in a warm
and friendly manner and display a calm,
confident, and caring attitude when
collecting blood from:
-pediatric patients
-geriatric patients
What is the most common complication of
venipuncture?
hematoma
Which of the following number of fasting
hours is acceptable for fasting blood sugar
determination?
9 hours
Which of the following is true about
laboratory waste management?
-Laboratory Wastes should be placed in a
secondary container.
-Incompatible wastes should not be placed
in one container.
Which blood sample will be accepted by a
laboratory receptionist?
Clotted blood in a red, plastic tube
Which of the following pairs of waste and
color of the bin is correctly matched?
sharps: red
What is the method of treating
pharmaceutical waste before disposal?
Inertization
Urine specimens are disposed immediately
after analysis
False
The plastic wrapper of syringe should be
disposed in what color of trash bin?
black
Which of the following is true about the
pneumatic tube system?
a method of transporting specimen to the
laboratory
What will happen if the blood in the red,
glass tube is mixed?
hemolysis of red blood cells
Which of the following is true about blood
specimens collected in an orange tube with
thrombin?
the specimen clots in 5 minutes
The fluid that surrounds the fetus is called:
amniotic fluid
Which of the following blood components
can be stored in the freezer for 1 year?
Fresh frozen plasma
Prolonged application of tourniquet may
result to:
hemoconcentratio
How long do you have to put pressure on the
venipuncture site of a patient on
anticoagulant therapy?
5 minutes
What is the correct order in blood donation
process?
-donor screening, medical history, donor
interview, blood collection, blood
processing
Which of the following body fluids is
examined if the patient has painful knee?
synovial fluid
Which of the following is arranged correctly
from the first to the last priority during
analysis?
Stat, ASAP, Routine
One of the duties of a laboratory receptionist
is to check the integrity of the specimen
before acceptance or rejection
True
What is the most frequently analyzed non-blood specimen?
urine
Who will be permanently deferred from
donating blood?
-neither (answer)
-A person with major surgery
-A person with tattoo
Which of the following specimens is
normally viscous?
synovial fluid
The peak level of cortisol is in the evening
False
Which of the following is NOT detected by
the reagent strip used in routine urinalysis?
drugs
The following are methods of treating
infectious waste before disposal, EXCEPT
encapsulation
Which of the following urine specimens is
used in bacterial culture?
midstream, clean-catch
Which of the following wastes is placed in
the yellow trash bin?
infectious waste
Which of the following is a method of
disposing pathologic waste?
-cremation
-safe burial
Which of the following is used in final
rinsing of the laboratory glassware before
drying?
-distilled water
-deionized water
Which of the following sections in the
laboratory analyzes CSF specimen collected
in tube 2?
Microbiology
Donor deferral means that an individual is
not eligible to donate based on the criteria
used by the blood transfusion services, this
is to protect the health and safety of:
-the blood donor
-the transfusion recipient
Veins of these patients collapse easily.
geriatric patients
The process for collecting blood from
donors is similar to that used for blood
sampling, so 70% isopropyl alcohol is the
recommended antiseptic during blood donor
phlebotomy.
False
Who may be accepted as a donor to donate
whole blood?
Liza, who had a tattoo done 2 years ago
Autologous transfusion means an individual
donates blood to another person.
False
Which tube are you going to use when you
need serum specimen?
gold tube
Which of the following is an abdominal
fluid?
peritoneal
A vein which is obstructed, hard and
cordlike, and lacks resiliency is
sclerosed
Laboratory glassware is dried using which
method?
-air dry
-drying oven
Which of the following is a correct
procedure in routine urinalysis?
-the urine should be well mixed before
dipping the strip
Specimen collected to confirm cancer of the
blood like leukemia.
bone marrow aspirate
In order to collect an appropriate specimen
from infants and toddlers, the patient must
be properly immobilized
True
Which of the following is used in removing
grease from the laboratory glassware?
-acetone
-sodium carbonate
In the preparation of culture media, the
autoclave is set at 100 degrees Celsius at 10
psi.
False
