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A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' Syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take?
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first?
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NHA CPT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS and Answers 2022.
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs'
Syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take?
Correct ANS- Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to
ensure the explanation is understood
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first?
Correct ANS- Confirm the correct identity of the patient
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?
Correct ANS- Apply pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of petechiae is
a sign of reduced platelet function and carries an increased risk of bleeding.
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that
requires serum?
Correct ANS- SST
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also must
submit a semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell the
patient?
Correct ANS- "As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need
to submit it right away for testing." Semen samples for fertility must be delivered to the
laboratory within 2 hr of collection and kept at body temperature.
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the
site for a dermal puncture?
Correct ANS- Potassium
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls the
phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist bring?
Correct ANS- An aerobic and an anaerobic bottle
When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which
results have priority?
Correct ANS- Pre-surgical test results are a priority to report, because the results may alter
how or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen?
Correct ANS- Shaking the collection tube vigorously. This will cause the red blood cells to
rupture, causing hemolysis.
, Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab results?
Correct ANS- Send the results to the physician in a marked envelope.
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should...
Correct ANS- perform the venipuncture as normal per OSHA regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary meatus
in a clean-catch urine collection
Correct ANS- Benzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect a
PT/PTT test?
Correct ANS- Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter?
Correct ANS- When a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and
DNA. Which of the following should be drawn first?
Correct ANS- O2 levels. The infant may cry due to the draw, so every attempt must be made
to collect the O2 levels as close to resting as possible.
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the
correct procedure for collecting the blood?
Correct ANS- Saturate each circle.
Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw?
Correct ANS- Green, lavender, gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because of...
Correct ANS- an increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble?
Correct ANS- Winged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are
ready and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most
appropriate?
Correct ANS- Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which of
the following actions should the phlebotomist take?
Correct ANS- Release the tourniquet and remove the needle
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