1. A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? - correct answers-Sodium
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2. A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which of the following questions should the technician ask? - correct answers-"Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth"
3. Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - correct answers-A transfusion reaction
4. A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following complications? - correct answers-Hemolysis
5. According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to their phlebotomist at no cost? - correct answers-Hepatitis B
6. During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is becoming pale and diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for which of the following conditions? - correct answers-Syncope
7. A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the correct order of draw for venipuncture? - correct answers-Green, lavender, grey
8. Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a patient whose veins are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the technician use? - correct answers-Hand immobilizer
9. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the technician has cleansed the puncture site. Which of the following procedural steps should the technician perform next? - correct answers-Ask the patient to make a fist
10. Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? - correct answers-Using an incorrect needle gauge
11. A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order? - correct answers-assess the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle [Show Less]