Phlebotomy Technician Review

1. 1What can a Phlebotomist do to prevent a Hematoma?

   1. AAnother putting the Tourniquet on too tight
   2. BNot using a Tourniquet
   3. CDrawing a different way
   4. DUsing different needle
2. 2What should you do if a Hematoma occurs while drawing blood?

   1. ARemove the Tourniquet, wait a minute, then reapply Tourniquet and try again.
   2. BRemove the Tourniquet and reschedule patients appointment
   3. CLeave the Tourniquet on and draw as quickly as possible
   4. DUntie the Tourniquet and retie immediately and proceed with draw.
3. 3C&S (Culture & Sensitivity) is used to detect what?

   1. AMicroorganisms
   2. BAllergy Sensitivities
   3. CWhite blood count
   4. DNone of the above
4. 4C&S Tests are run on all of the following except for which?

   1. ABlood
   2. BUrine
   3. CStool
   4. DSaliva
5. 5What are Warfarin, Heparin, and Coumadin?

   1. ACoagulants
   2. BBlood Thinners
   3. CBlood pressure medication
   4. DNone of the above
6. 6What complications could a patient on Warfarin experience during a blood draw?

   1. AExcessive bleeding
   2. BBlood pressure spike
   3. CFainting
   4. DNausea
7. 7A patient who currently takes Blood Thinners, comes in for a blood draw. What might they experience?

   1. AExcessive Bleeding
   2. BNausea
   3. CFainting
   4. DA painful draw
8. 8If a patient is taking Blood a Thinner, what should you do?

   1. AApply pressure and check on the patient after drawing
   2. BNot use a Tourniquet
   3. CUse a Butterfly Needle
   4. DUse a 16-18 gauge needle
9. 9A Urine C&S needs to be placed in what kind of container?

   1. ASterile
   2. BBiohazard
   3. CRed top
   4. DA container that's been labeled on top.
10. 10What is the 3 way ID system?

    1. AName, DOB, SS#
    2. BName, DOB, ID Band
    3. CHow to label the tube
    4. DNone of the above

11. 11If you see a patient is in any type of discomfort what should you do?

    1. AAsk them if they are ok
    2. BLay them down in the Supine position
    3. CCall for assistance
    4. DAll of the above
12. 12What is routinely used for Venipuncture draw?

    1. A70% Isopropyl Alcohol
    2. BIodine
    3. C60% Isopropyl Alcohol
    4. DNothing
13. 13What is Iodine routinely used for?

    1. AEtOH ( Blood Alcohol )
    2. BBlood Culture
    3. CGlucometer finger prick
    4. DEtOH and Blood Cultures
14. 14Job of a Phlebotomist is:

    1. AReceive patients, Greeting
    2. BFast routine blood draw
    3. CDetermining the outcome if the tests run
    4. DNone if the above
15. 15A Winged a Infusion set (Butterfly) is what gauge needle?

    1. A23-25
    2. B16-18
    3. C20-21
    4. D20
16. 16when is a POCT done?

    1. AOn every New LOT NUMBER (Box)
    2. BMonthly
    3. CYearly
    4. DWhen clinic states it's necessary
17. 17Any infection acquired in a healthcare facility is what?

    1. ANosocomial
    2. BBacterial
    3. CMRSA
    4. DViral
18. 18POCT and new Lot Numbers are usually checked on what?

    1. AGlucometers and PT-Coumadins
    2. BNeedles and Lancets
    3. CBiohazard containers
    4. DGloves and masks
19. 19What is a Quality Assurance Indicator Log Sheet?

    1. AWhere any type of error MUST be recorded
    2. BWhere to log quality of equipment
    3. CWhere you would find information indicating the quality of supplies
    4. DNone of the above
20. 20Chain of Custody Forms hold up in court?

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
21. 21Chain of Custody Forms hold up in Court and are used for all of the following except?

    1. ADrug Tests
    2. BPaternity Tests
    3. CEtOH ( Blood Alcohol level) Tests
    4. DDUI charges
22. 22Why is Hemostasis important?

    1. ABlood Clotting and Vasoconstriction
    2. BVasodilation
    3. CKeeps the body working in balance
    4. DNone of the above
23. 23Why are Specimens quickly sent to Microbiology?

    1. ATheir ability to Decay rapidly or rapidly Proliferate(Grow)
    2. BTo get results back quickly
    3. CTo stay on schedule
    4. DSo they don't get cold
24. 24Results came back from a patient and it indicated elevated sodium level, which tube could have been responsible for the elevated levels?

    1. ALight blue
    2. BGray
    3. CPurple
    4. DTiger gold
25. 25Contact Isolation:

    1. AN95 and Gloves
    2. BGown and Gloves
    3. CMask and Gloves
26. 26Droplet Isolation:

    1. AGown and Gloves
    2. BN95 and Gloves
    3. CMask and Gloves
27. 27Airborne Isolation:

    1. AN95 and Gloves
    2. BMask and Gloves
    3. CGown and Gloves
28. 28If any type of pain associated with Phlebotomy Draw, what should you do?

    1. AContinue with the draw
    2. BRedraw in a different location
    3. CAsk the patient if they want to stop and reschedule
    4. DWithdraw the needle
29. 29Bilirubin for Infants is protected from what?

    1. ALight
    2. BHeat
    3. CCold
    4. DAir
30. 30Cold Coagulations are to be kept:

    1. ARefrigerated
    2. BFrom light
    3. CTested immediately
    4. DBody Temperature (Warm)
31. 31What is used to cleanse an area for draw if alcohol is not available?

    1. AIodine
    2. BChlorhexadine
    3. CSanitizer
32. 32Can a Capillary puncture be performed on the thumb?

    1. AYes
    2. BNo
    3. CDepends on circumstances
33. 33When performing Two Sets of Blood Cultures, what should the procedure be?

    1. ADraw from separate sites, at least 30 min. to 2 hrs. apart
    2. BDraw from same site, at least 30 min. to 2 hrs. apart
    3. CDraw immediately from the same site, to quickly process the blood cultures
34. 34What is required on EVERY Specimen?

    1. AName and DOB
    2. BName and SS#
    3. CName and ID #
    4. DAll of the above
35. 35Which tube Prevents Hemolysis?

    1. AGreen
    2. BGray
    3. CPurple
    4. DRed
36. 36Minimum amount of blood on INFANT for BLOOD CULTURE?

    1. A3 ml.
    2. B4 ml.
    3. C1-2 ml.
37. 37Maximum depth of a heal stick on an infant?

    1. A2.0 mm
    2. B2.1 mm
    3. C2.3 mm
38. 38What is cold, pale, clammy skin a sign of?

    1. AHeart attack
    2. BThe need to vomit
    3. CShock
39. 39What is a Blood Donor required to have?

    1. AInsurance
    2. BComplete registration
    3. CPositive blood
    4. DComplete Medical History
40. 40If a patient comes in who has had a Mastectomy, what should you do?

    1. ADraw from the Opposite side (Bilateral) , No Tourniquet
    2. BSame routine blood draw
    3. CDraw from same side, No Tourniquet
41. 41To Diagnose a UTI, which is the proper Collection Method?

    1. AMidstream Urine
    2. BFirst morning urine
    3. CRandom urine
42. 42What should a CMA do to prevent Nosocomial infections?

    1. AUse an Antimicrobial Agent
    2. BUse 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
    3. CWear proper PPE Equipment
43. 43When drawing for a TEST, which Vein do you need to ask permission from patient?

    1. AMedial
    2. BCapillary
    3. CCephalic
    4. DBasilic
44. 44Why must Stool Specimens be kept cool?

    1. AFat Content
    2. BTheir tested immediately
    3. CDeterioration of the sample
45. 45Which position should you lay a patient in if they experience Syncope?

    1. AProne
    2. BTrendelenburg
    3. CLithomy
    4. DSupine
46. 46What is Syncope?

    1. AVomiting
    2. BFainting
    3. CSweating
    4. DAnxiety
47. 47Where does the Medial Vein lie in your arm?

    1. AMedially
    2. BHorizontally
    3. CLatterly
48. 48Checking Cuvette Codes and Performing QC Checks promotes what?

    1. AGood Health Inspections
    2. BAccurate Results
    3. CThat your adequately stocked on supplies
49. 49Special Collections include?

    1. ABlood Cultures
    2. BGlucose tests
    3. C24 hr Urine
50. 50First thing you do after a Capillary puncture?

    1. AWipe away 1st drop
    2. BMilk the area for blood
    3. CDraw immediately
51. 51What could cause Hemolysis?

    1. AToo small of a needle
    2. BShaking the tube
    3. CAll of the above
52. 52Which Vein should you draw from on a 3 yr old?

    1. ACephalic
    2. BBasilic
    3. CMedian
    4. DCapillary
53. 53Airborne Isolation requires you to wear what Mask?

    1. AStandard medical mask
    2. BN95 Mask
    3. CCorrect size mask
54. 54Most important thing when a CMA Is doing a specimen slide?

    1. ASpeed of the Pusher
    2. BGo slow when completing the pusher slide
    3. CMake sure to get a lot of blood on the slide
55. 55When Observing a slide specimen, which part of the slide is most important?

    1. AThe frosted end
    2. BThe Feathered Edge
    3. CThe middle of the slide
56. 56When your patient is a child, who do you explain the procedure to?

    1. AThe child
    2. BThe child and the parents
    3. COnly the parents
57. 57When doing a Finger Capillary Puncture, which fingers do you draw from?

    1. AThe 3rd and 4th fingers
    2. BThe Index finger
    3. CThe Thumb
    4. DThe 4th and 5th fingers
58. 58Amount of blood for Blood Cultures on an Infant are?

    1. A2-3 ml
    2. B1-2 ml
    3. C3-4 ml
59. 59Amount of blood for Blood a Cultures for Adults is?

    1. A5-6 ml
    2. B8-10 ml
    3. C7-8 ml
60. 60If you do a heal stick at 2.3 mm or deeper, what could happen?

    1. AOsteomyelitis ( implantation/infection of the bone)
    2. BPhlebitis ( inflammation of the vein)
    3. CNo side effects
61. 61If you receive a Sample with NO Name on it, what should you do?

    1. AAsk the Physician
    2. BCheck your previous chart
    3. CReject it
62. 62What are Standard Precautions?

    1. AWash Hands and Wear Gloves
    2. BPrecautions determined by the facility you work at
    3. CWearing a gown and mask
63. 63Hemolysis is?

    1. ADestruction of RBC- Erythrocytes
    2. BYour body's natural balance
    3. CPlaque build up in the veins
64. 64ABG and Ammonia are kept?

    1. AWarm
    2. BFrom light
    3. COn Ice
    4. DRoom temperature
65. 65Best place to do a Heal Stick?

    1. ARight side
    2. BLeft side
    3. CAnywhere on heal
    4. DMedial Lateral Planter of the Heal
66. 66How do doctors receive test results?

    1. ASOAP Notes
    2. BIntranet
    3. CPatient Acquisition form
67. 67What is required during Hemostasis?

    1. AThrombocytes (Platelets)
    2. BWarfarin
    3. CNatural Balance within the body systems
68. 68what to remember when labeling a Specimen Cup?

    1. ALabel the Cup ONLY, NEVER the Lid (Top)
    2. BLabel both the cup and the lid (Top)
    3. CLabel the Lid (Top) of the Cup only
69. 69All patients have the right to Refuse?

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
70. 70What do you use to check how the body is processing Glucose?

    1. APurple A1C- Hemoglobin
    2. BLight Blue
    3. CGray Tube
    4. DTiger/Gold
71. 71Capillary Order of Draw is:

    1. ASpecial Collections, EDTA, Any other Add. , Serum-SST
    2. BSerum-SST, EDTA, Special Collections, Any other Additives
    3. CEDTA, Special Collections, Serum-SST, Any other Add.
72. 72Proper technique to clean Venipuncture site?

    1. AUp and Down
    2. BInward Spiral
    3. COutward Spiral
    4. DAny way
73. 73What is ideal in Clotting?

    1. ABlood thinners
    2. BVasodilation
    3. CVasoconstriction
74. 74Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is Collected how?

    1. ALumbar Puncture
    2. B16-18 gauge needle
    3. CWinged infusion set
75. 75Correct size needle for Blood Donation is?

    1. A23-25
    2. B20-21
    3. C16-18
76. 76What Step can Phlebotomist take to help prevent iatrogenic Anemia in patients?

    1. AAlways log Venipuncture's on a Log Sheet
    2. BBy not waiting in between blood draws
    3. CBy using the correct size needle
77. 77What route should you take when testing for Ragweed Allergies?

    1. AZ-track
    2. BSubcutaneous
    3. CIntradermal
    4. DIntramuscular
78. 78What could have occurred to cause you to have to do a redraw on a patients Lipid profile?

    1. APatient Fasting for 12hrs but drank 4 oz. of water
    2. BSerum in the Specimen was clear yellow
    3. CSpecimen was sent to the lab in a Gold top tube
    4. DSpecimen was sent to the lab in an EDTA top tube
79. 79When instructing a patient on how to collect a Culture & Sensitivity (C&S) Stool sample. Which of the following is a correct part of the explanation?

    1. ARetrieve 2 cm. of stool from the toilet
    2. BChill the stool in a container
    3. CAvoid Urinating in the Stool a Collection Container
    4. DCollect the stool specimen in the morning
80. 80Which of the following is used for routine Venipuncture's in patients who have fragile veins?

    1. AWinged Infusion set
    2. BSyringe
    3. CEvacuated tube system
    4. DHeel stick
81. 81Which of the following components would be obtained as a result of centrifugation, if you draw with a Red Top tube?

    1. APlasma
    2. BWhole Blood
    3. CSerum
    4. DFormed elements
82. 82Most common reason for Glucose Monitoring through Point of Care is to?

    1. ACheck for sporadic glucose in the urine
    2. BA diagnose glucose metabolism problems
    3. CMonitor Glucose Levels
    4. DControl glucose induced hot flashes
83. 83Which of the following techniques is used for Urine Culture & Sensitivity (C&S) collection?

    1. AFirst morning
    2. BRandom specimen
    3. CClean catch specimen
    4. D24 hr. Urine
84. 84What amount of vaccine should you administer when giving a patient a Purified Protein Derivative injection?

    1. A10 ml
    2. B0.01 ml
    3. C1.0 ml
    4. D0.1 ml
85. 85Which needle is used for Therapeutic Phlebotomy and Donations?

    1. A16-18
    2. B20-21
    3. C23-25
    4. D20-25
86. 86A Hemoccult exam is a test for?

    1. AImperceptible Blood
    2. BBacteria in the blood
    3. CHemorrhoid blood
87. 87When exposed to a needle stick, what should you do first?

    1. AReport the exposure
    2. BWash the exposed area
    3. CReceive medical evaluation
    4. DComplete an incident report
88. 88When does the timing for a Glucose Tolerance test begin?

    1. AWhen the test results are completed
    2. BAfter the patient finishes the Glucose drink
    3. CWhen the fasting sample is drawn
    4. D30 min. after the patient arrives
89. 89Which is correct about BBP training?

    1. AIs available upon request
    2. BTraining is provided at no cost
    3. CTraining is provided biannually
    4. DTraining is provided post exposure
90. 90A STAT Electrolyte panel was reported to have Critically Elevated Sodium level. What pre-Analytical error could have occurred?

    1. AA Lavender (Purple) top tube was used
    2. BA Gray top tube was used
    3. CA Gold top tube was used
    4. DA Red top tube was used
91. 91Which of the following is the correct route of Administration for a patients Injection?

    1. ASublingual
    2. BTransdermal
    3. CBuccal
    4. DParenteral
92. 92Which is beyond the Scope of Practice of a Medical Assistant?

    1. AThroat Culture
    2. BUrinalysis
    3. COccult blood
    4. DPathogenic Identification
93. 93During a Venipuncture, if a patient makes a fist. Should they pump it?

    1. AYes
    2. BNo
    3. CDoesn't make a difference
94. 94Lab duties include?

    1. AKUB
    2. BPOL testing
    3. CBlood typing
    4. DABG's
95. 95A patients blood stains your uniform, which of the following should you do first?

    1. AClean the area
    2. BDispose of the uniform
    3. CFinish the procedure
    4. DReport it to the supervisor
96. 96Quality control testing of a Glucometer is important why?

    1. APromotes accurate results
    2. BEnsures cleanliness
    3. CContributes to HIPPA guidelines
    4. DProvides patient safety
97. 97Correct instructions regarding a 24 hr Urine:

    1. AObtain a clean catch specimen
    2. BStore at room temp.
    3. CDiscard first urine specimen prior to collection
    4. DIncrease fluid intake
98. 98What hormone is detected during pregnancy?

    1. AFSH
    2. BLH
    3. CHCG
    4. DHgb
99. 99CMA is instructing a patient how to collect a Urine Specimen for PREGNANCY. To ensure Accurate results, how should it be collected?

    1. AIn a sterile container
    2. BFirst morning urine
    3. CAt least 5 tbsp. of urine
    4. DUrine at bedtime
100. 100Urine spills on floor, what should you use to clean it?

     1. AGluteraldehyde
     2. B70% Alcohol
     3. COmnicide
     4. D10% Bleach
101. 101Specimen type to detect a UTI is?

     1. A24 hr. urine
     2. BFirst morning urine
     3. CClean container
     4. DMidstream urine
102. 102What does an ESR (Estimated Sediment Rate) measure?

     1. ADecrease CRP
     2. BEstrogen Serum ratio
     3. CDistance the patients Erythrocytes have Settled
     4. DClotting factors
103. 103First thing you do once you've anchored a patients vein?

     1. AReapply the tourniquet
     2. BClean the site
     3. CExamine the needle
     4. DPerform the procedure
104. 104Proper angle for an IM (Intramuscular) injection?

     1. A30 degrees
     2. B90 degrees
     3. C15 degrees
     4. D45 degrees
105. 105Which is a CLIA waived test?

     1. ACBC
     2. BManual testing for HCG
     3. CAutomated ESR
     4. DMicroscope
106. 106Tube color Order of Draw:

     1. AYellow, Light Blue, Red, Tiger/Gold, Green, Purple, Gray
     2. BYellow, Red, Tiger/Gold, Light Blue, Green, Gray, Purple
     3. CLight Blue, Yellow, Red, Green, Tiger/Gold, Purple, Gray
107. 107The only 2 Tubes with SERUM on TOP?

     1. ARed and Tiger/Gold
     2. BLight Blue and Purple
     3. CYellow and Gray
108. 108Which tube is used for BLOOD CULTURES?

     1. ARed
     2. BLight Blue
     3. CYellow
     4. DGray
109. 109Which Tube needs to be completely filled, 9:1 ratio?

     1. AYellow
     2. BRed
     3. CLight Blue
     4. DGray
110. 110Which 2 Tubes have NO ADDITIVE?

     1. AYellow and Light Blue
     2. BRed and Tiger/Gold
     3. CPurple and Gray
111. 111Which 2 Tubes are SST (Serum Separating Tubes)?

     1. ATiger and Gold
     2. BYellow and Red
     3. CGray and Light Blue
112. 112Which is the STAT Tube, you can do right away, no need for Coagulation?

     1. ALight Blue
     2. BPurple
     3. CGreen
     4. DRed
113. 113Which Tube PREVENTS Hemolysis and can stay as Whole Blood?

     1. AGray
     2. BRed
     3. CLight Blue
     4. DPurple/Lavender
114. 114Which Tube is used for Fasting Blood Glucose or Etoh (Blood Alcohol Levels) ?

     1. APurple
     2. BLight Blue
     3. CGray
     4. DTiger
115. 115Which Tube has both Sodium and Potassium?

     1. AGray
     2. BGreen
     3. CLight Blue
     4. DPurple
116. 116Which Tube MUST be sterile and done first?

     1. ARed
     2. BGreen
     3. CYellow
     4. DGray
117. 117Which Tube is used to check for the presence of Microorganisms?

     1. ALight Blue
     2. BGray
     3. CYellow (Blood Cultures)
     4. DGold
118. 118Which Tube is used for PT, PTT, D-dimer?

     1. APurple
     2. BYellow
     3. CLight Blue
     4. DRed
119. 119Which Tube has SODIUM CITRATE?

     1. ALight Blue
     2. BGray
     3. CTiger/Gold
     4. DYellow
120. 120Which Tube is used for CBC, Hemoglobin and Hematocrit?

     1. AGray
     2. BRed
     3. CLight Blue
     4. DPurple
121. 121Which Tube has EDTA?

     1. APurple
     2. BGray
     3. CLight Blue
     4. DGreen
122. 122Which Tube has SPS?

     1. ATiger/Gold
     2. BPurple
     3. CYellow
     4. DGray
123. 123Which 2 Tubes have a Gel Barrier

     1. ATiger and Gold
     2. BYellow and Red
     3. CLight Blue and Gray
124. 124Which Tube has Heprin?

     1. APurple
     2. BGray
     3. CYellow
     4. DGreen
125. 125Which 3 Tubes can be used for CMP, BMP, LIVER and LIPID?

     1. ARed, Tiger/Gold, Green
     2. BYellow, Gray, Light Blue
     3. CPurple, Red, Gray
126. 126Which Tube for TDM Test?

     1. AGray
     2. BLight Blue
     3. CPurple
     4. DRed
127. 127Which Tube is used for Blood Alcohol levels and Paternity Tests?

     1. AGray
     2. BPurple
     3. CRed
     4. DYellow
128. 128Which Tube can be used for Blood typing or compatibility?

     1. AGray
     2. BPurple
     3. CRed
     4. DLight Blue
129. 129Which Tube do you NOT SPIN?

     1. APurple
     2. BLight Blue
     3. CRed
     4. DYellow
130. 130What does TDM for the Red Tube stand for?

     1. ATherapeutic Drug Monitoring
     2. BTherapeutic Dose Monitoring
     3. CTrace Determination Monitoring
131. 131Which Tube is used for TRACE ELEMENTS (Ex; Food Poisoning)

     1. ARed
     2. BRoyal (Dark) Blue
     3. CTiger/Gold
     4. DLight Blue
132. 132Which Tube is used Strictly for Donations/Blood Transfusions?

     1. ARed
     2. BGreen
     3. CPink
     4. DRoyal (Dark Blue)
133. 133If there are NO PINK Tubes for Donations/Blood Transfusion, which Tube should be used?

     1. AGold
     2. BRed/Glass tube
     3. CYou wouldn't draw blood without it
     4. DNone of the above
134. 134Blood Processing a Tube with NO ADDITIVE:

     1. ADraw, Clotting 30 min-2hrs, Centrifuge 10 min.
     2. BDraw, NO CLOTTING time, Centrifuge 10 min.
135. 135Blood Processing a Tube WITH ADDITIVE:

     1. ADraw, Clotting 30min-2hrs, Centrifuge 10 min.
     2. BDraw, NO CLOTTING time, Centrifuge 10 min.
136. 136What's the Top Layer of a Tube Centrifuged with NO ADDITIVE?

     1. ASerum
     2. BPlasma
137. 137What's the Top Layer of a Tube Centrifuged WITH AN ADDITIVE?

     1. ASerum
     2. BPlasma
138. 138A tube STAYS as what FORM if it's NOT CENTRIFUGED?

     1. ATrace elements
     2. BWhole Blood
139. 139From Top to Bottom of Tube, what are the layers?

     1. ASerum or Plasma, Platelets, Formed Elements
     2. BFormed Elements, Platelets, Serum or Plasma
     3. CPlatelets, Formed Elements, Serum or Plasma

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