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1
Q

A phlebotomy technician has a requisition form for a series of tests on a patient’s serum. The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following additives?

  • Sodium fluride
  • Thrombin
  • Heparin
  • Sodium Citrate
A

Thrombin

2
Q

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a patient’s troponin T level. Which of the following troponin T levels should the technician immediately report to the provider?

  • 0.3 ng/mL
  • 0.2 ng/mL
  • 0.03 ng/mL
  • 0.02 ng/mL
A

0.3

A troponin T level of 0.3 ng/mL is above the expected reference range of 0 to 0.2 ng/mL and is therefore a critical value.

3
Q

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves, which PPE should the technician wear?

A

a gown

4
Q

A phlebotomy technician has a requisition form to perform a chromosome analysis for a patient. The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following additives?

  • sodium polyanethol sulfonate
  • thrombin
  • sodium citrate
  • heparin
A

Heparin

The technician should use a collection tube that contains the additive heparin, which is an anticoagulant that produces a plasma specimen for chromosome analysis.

5
Q

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen to determine a patient’s sodium level. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which color?

A

Green (heparin)

6
Q

A phlebotomy technician is using a glucose monitor for point-of-care testing of a patient who has been fasting for 12 hr. For which of the following results should the technician immediately notify the provider?

  • 70 mg/dL
  • 90 mg/dL
  • 110 mg/dL
  • 130 mg/dL`
A

130 mg/dL

70-110 is normal

7
Q

A phlebotomy technician has collected a blood specimen from a patient who is in an isolation room. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) should the technician remove first?

A

Gloves

8
Q

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood sample from a newborn who weighs 3.2 kg (7 lb). Which of the following amounts is the maximum volume of blood the technician can draw from this newborn at one time?

  • 3.5 mL
  • 2.5 mL
  • 4 mL
  • 6 mL
A

2.5 mL

The technician can draw a maximum volume of 2.5 mL at one time from a newborn who weighs 2.7 kg to 3.6 kg (6 to 8 lb). If this amount is exceeded, the newborn can become anemic.

9
Q

How much urine is required for a drug test?

A

At least 45 mL, 30 for one container, 15 for another

10
Q

Do you draw from above or below an IV?

A

Below

11
Q

A phlebotomy technician uses alcohol to cleanse a venipuncture site. Before performing the venipuncture, why should the technician should allow the site to dry?

A

Alcohol requires time for antiseptic action to take effect

12
Q

A phlebotomy technician is interviewing a patient before performing a venipuncture. During the interview, the patient states that he lives nearby and ran to the facility to “get in some running time today.” What precautionary actions should the technician take?

A

Because strenuous exercise affects coagulation, the technician should have the patient rest for 15 to 30 min before performing the venipuncture.

13
Q

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who is allergic to alcohol. Which of the following antiseptic solutions should the technician use to prepare the insertion site?

  • Chlorhexidine
  • Iodophor
  • Tincture of iodine
  • Hydrogen peroxide
A

Chlorhexidine

14
Q

A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site to collect a blood specimen from a patient. After applying a tourniquet, the technician sees no apparent vein to use for the venipuncture. what action should the technician take?

A

Have the patient dangle their arm for 1-2 minutes so the veins fill to capacity

15
Q

What is the order of draw?

A

Be Careful, Stop Light Red Stay Put Green Lets Go.

Blood culture
SPS
Lt. Blue
Red
SST
PST 
Green
Lavender
Grey