Section 1 Knowledge Assessment

Question 1

If the patient indicates that he or she has experienced syncope in the past with blood draws, which action should be taken by the phlebotomist?

Answer 1

Place the patient in the supine position (opposite of prone)

Question 2

When preparing to draw blood on an adult patient while the spouse is present in the room, which of the following is the proper procedure?

Answer 2

Obtain verbal consent from the patient

Question 3

While in the middle of a difficult draw, the patient states that she feels like she is going to faint. Which action should be taken?

Answer 3

Stop the procedure and have the patient put their head down; apply a cold compress

Question 4

Once blood collection is completed on a patient with a bacterial infection, which action should the phlebotomist take next?

Answer 4

Remove gown and gloves before leaving the room

Question 5

What does CBC represent?

Answer 5

Complete blood count

Question 6

When a phlebotomist performs a venipuncture on a patient while using minimal conversation and stiff body language, quickly dismissing the patient, how may the phlebotomist be viewed?

Answer 6

Rude

Question 7

If a tourniquet is left in place too long, which of the following might the phlebotomist observe?

Answer 7

Hemoconcentration or petechiae

Question 8

If the phlebotomist encounters a requisition where the patient’s name and date of birth match but the hospital ID does not match, which is the appropriate action?

Answer 8

Do not proceed with the blood draw

Question 9

When arriving at the patient’s room at Mercy Hospital, the phlebotomist greets the patient and notices their ID band sitting on the bedside table, which of the following is the appropriate action by the phlebotomist?

Answer 9

Complete the collection after the patient’s nurse identifies the patient and reapplies the ID band

Question 10

Which vein is preferred by most phlebotomists?

Answer 10

Median

Question 11

Which of the following is not an OSHA standard?

Answer 11

Employers must have written airborne pathogen exposure control plans in the workplace

Question 12

Choosing an appropriate vein for a venipuncture site is something the Phlebotomy Tech believes she is skilled at due to her years of experience. Her experience has taught her it is better to trust her sense of touch more than her eyesight. She believes it is more accurate to assess patients’ veins by palpation only. Is she correct in her assumption?

Answer 12

No, she is not correct

Question 13

In which of the following positions should the phlebotomist place the patient’s arm for venipuncture?

Answer 13

Fully extend arm in a downward direction

Question 14

If a stat test is ordered and a patient is not in his/her room, what should you do?

Answer 14

Locate the patient

Question 15

To prepare for a patient with pneumonia using droplet precautions, what PPE is worn if there is contact within 3 feet of the patient?

Answer 15

Mask

Question 16

When explaining a blood culture procedure to the patient, which statement is appropriate information to provide to the patient?

Answer 16

“I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for the procedure”

Question 17

If a centrifuge caught on fire, which class fire extinguisher would be used?

Answer 17

Class C

Question 18

Ten percent bleach used as a cleaning agent should be made fresh every __________..

Answer 18

Week

Question 19

Which of the following veins is the first choice for blood collection in the antecubital space?

Answer 19

Median cubital

Question 20

In which of the following situations is an N95 mask required to draw blood on an inpatient?

Answer 20

Tuberculosis

Question 21

If a communication barrier exists with a patient on whom the phlebotomist needs to draw blood, how can informed consent be obtained?

Answer 21

Explain the procedure using gestures and draw blood after the patient extends their arm

Question 22

Non-consensual touching may be considered __________.

Answer 22

Battery

Question 23

Which is being accessed in the antecubital space with venipuncture?

Answer 23

Veins

Question 24

Which of the following is needed for a syringe draw but not for a butterfly or evacuated tube draw?

Answer 24

Blood transfer device

Question 25

Which is the first state to enact legislation mandating licensure of all phlebotomists?

Answer 25

California

Question 26

The SDS contains information on __________.

Answer 26

Chemicals

Question 27

After blood collection in an isolation room, which of the following PPE should the phlebotomy technician remove first?

Answer 27

Gloves

Question 28

Once blood collection is completed on a patient with a bacterial infection, which action should the phlebotomist take next?

Answer 28

Remove gown and gloves before leaving the room

Question 29

If a centrifuge caught on fire, which class fire extinguisher would be used?

Answer 29

Class C

Question 30

When completing a butterfly draw on a pregnant patient, the phlebotomist accidentally scratches the top of her hand through the glove as the needle is withdrawn. What should be done next?

Answer 30

Complete an accidental exposure report after performing first aid

Question 31

To prepare for a patient with pneumonia using droplet precautions, what PPE is worn if there is contact within 3 feet of the patient?

Answer 31

Mask

Question 32

An exposure control plan includes an eyewash station to be used when exposure to a chemical or bodily fluid involves a splash to the eye. If this occurs, how long should the eyes be flushed?

Answer 32

15 minutes

Question 33

Class C fires involve __________.

Answer 33

Electrical equipment