A phlebotomy technician is washing her hands at the beginning of her shift. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Use enough soap to
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Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses povidone-iodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture?
Potassium
A phlebotomy technician is removing his gloves after a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Remove the first glove so that it turns inside out during removal.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispose of contaminated sharps. According to OSHA standards, which of the following actions should the technician take?
Replace the sharps container when it is two-thirds full.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a fingerstick for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?
Confirm the identity of the patient.
For which of the following procedures should a phlebotomy technician follow chain of custody guidelines?
Paternity testing
After exiting a patient's room, which of the following is the last piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) a phlebotomy technician should remove?
Mask
After verifying a patient's identity, a phlebotomy technician sees that the patient's laboratory results are ready. Which of the following action should the technician take?
Inform the patient to contact the ordering provider to obtain the results.
A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the following?
Patient's information
A phlebotomy technician should select a tube that has which of the following anticoagulants to collect a sample for a PT/PTT test?
Sodium citrate
A phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Push the first collection tube gently into the holder.
A phlebotomy technician is disposing of used supplies when he accidentally receives a needlestick injury. According to OSHA guidelines, which of the following actions should the technician take first?
Wash the puncture site with soap and water.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient in an inpatient setting. The patient extends his arm and turns his head away. This action by the patient is an example of which of the following types of consent?
Implied consent
When should a phlebotomy technician perform liquid controls for quality control on CLIA-waived glucose point-of-care test?
When a new lot number or kit is opened
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a patient who begins to seize. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Discontinue the draw.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient's arm and observes a sore at the site where the tourniquet is to be placed. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Tie the tourniquet over the patient's sleeve.
Which of the following tubes should a phlebotomy technician collect first when obtaining dermal samples?
Lavender top
A phlebotomy technician is verifying a patient's identity before performing a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following information should the technician request from the patient?
The patient's full name and date of birth [Show Less]