Test Flashcards
what temperature should a semen sample be transported?
a. 36-38 degrees
b. 40 degrees
c. 25 degrees
d. none
a. 36-38 degrees C
Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
a. butterfly adapter
b. incorrect needle gauge
c. centrifugate before 2 hours
d. not inverting the tubes 8 times
b. Incorrect needle gauge
Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen?
a. Place in a biohazard bag
b. Place specimen in ice water slurry (or cup of ice)
c. Keep at room temperature
d. none
b. Place specimen in ice water slurry (or cup of ice)
A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in the hospital. The patient extend his arm and turns head away- Which consent does this indicate?
a. consent
b. Implied consent
c. no consent
d. none
b. Implied consent
Why should a phlebotomist document volume of blood drawn from a patient?
a. osteochondritis due to blood taken
b. Iatrogenic anemia could be a result of too much blood taken
c. only a and b
d. none
b. Iatrogenic anemia could be a result of too much blood taken
A 69 year old unconscious patient is brought to the ER. Several blood test are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under
a. complied consent
b. no consent
c. Implied consent
d. none
c. Implied consent
Which of the following actions are appropriate when labeling specimens
a. Label the specimens when the patient leaves
b. Label the specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
c. Label the specimens before goes to the lab
d. none
b. Label the specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
Before collecting blood on a patient, the phlebotomist notices there is not wrist band on wrist. There is one on the IV pole. what do you do?
a. Don’t draw until nurse puts an arm wrist on the patient
b. Draw the blood and wait for the nurse to put the arme wrist
c. leave the patient and come back later
d. none
a. Don’t draw until nurse puts an arm wrist on the patient
Which is the appropriate form of identification in a patient setting?
a. Picture ID and verbal
b. Wrist band only
c. Verbal and wrist band
d. none
c. Verbal and wrist band
A blood specimen is rejected by lab with QNS as the reason. Why?
a. The specimen was insufficient not enough blood
b. The specimen was cold
c. The specimen had more blood than needed
d. none
a. The specimen was insufficient not enough blood
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from venipuncture site after needle is removed?
a. Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues
b. Apply pressure bending the arm
c. Apply pressure with a gauze for 2 minutes
d. none
a. Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues
A physician orders a STAT but phlebotomists forget to fill out the patient ID number. What is appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen when received in the lab?
a. Lab cancelled the test
b. Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen
c. Lab rejects the specimen and request a new draw
d. None
b. Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen
A phlebotomist is performing venipuncture and the patient begins to seize . what is the correct action?
a. continue the draw and ask for help
b. discontinue the draw
c. only a and b
d. none
b. Discontinue the draw
Which is the best method to collect a blood specimen from an older adult patient who has fragile, easy to collapse veins?
a. Use the buterfly assembly
b. Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly
c. Choose the butterfly assembly and the ETS tubes
d. none
b. Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because
a. it is for small veins
b. Increased risk of coagulation - platelets start to form
c. can obtain minimum blood to prevent iatrogenic anemia
d. none
b. Increased risk of coagulation - platelets start to form
Upon entering a patients room for routine blood draw , the phlebotomist notices a clergy member is with the patient. What should you do?
a. draw the blood while the clergy is there
b. Return later after drawing other patients
c. leave the requisition form with the nurse
d. none
b. Return later after drawing other patients
A phlebotomist notices a hematoma developing at the site of venipuncture. The phlebotomist should ?
a. Stop the draw
b. Release the tourniquet and stop the draw
c. Release the tourniquet and continue with the draw
d. none
b. Release the tourniquet and stop the draw
A phlebotomist working in an infertility clinic and the patient is to submit a semen specimen. The phlebotomist should tell the patient..
a. as soon as you collect the specimen, keep it close to your body and bring it right away
b. as soon as you collect the specimen, bring it to the lab
c. you need to provide the specimen in the lab
a. as soon as you collect the specimen, keep it close to your body and bring it right away
After placing the tourniquet on a patients arm, the phlebotomist notices small red spots below the tourniquet.
a. hematoma
b. hemolysis
c. petechiae
d. none
c. Petechiae
The phlebotomist should examine the antecubital veins of both arms because
a. The median cubital may not be accessible
b. The median cubital may be more accessible on one side than the other
c. The median cubital may be bigger in one side than the other
d. none
b. The median cubital may be more accessible on one side than the other
What is the appropriate cleanser to clean the meatus for a clean catch urine specimen?
a. Isopropyl 70%
b. Benzalkonium chloride
c. Idoine povidone
d. none
b. Benzalkonium chloride
which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires serum?
a. Red tube
b. Lavender/red
c. Tiger tubes
d. SST / red gel tube
d. SST / red gel tube
Which is the best tube for collecting an ethanol specimen?
a. Sodium heparin
b. Sodium fluoride
c. Sodium citrate
d. Potassium oxalate
b. Sodium fluoride
A group of tests collected as one unit
a. Unit
b. Profile
c. Compound
d. none
b. Profile