#1 ~ Which of the following tests would be ordered for a patient with a fever of unknown cause?

#2 ~ Several filled lavender tubes fall and break, Causing a large biological spill. You should respond by?

#3 ~ A hematoma is most likely to be caused by?

#4 ~ A cholesterol test should be collected while the patient is in which state?

#5 ~ Which of the following veins is commonly the easiest to palpate in an obese patient?

#6 ~ What is the proper method of identifying an outpatient prior to collecting blood ?

#7 ~ A patient refuses a blood draw but the phlebotomist draws it anyway He/she is guilty of ?

#8 ~ Which of the following is required to effectively identify a patient ?

#9 ~ A physician orders a bilirubin level on an infant with neonatal jaundice Which of the following is required to ensure specimen integrity?

#10 ~ A phlebotomist explains the procedure to the patient, who then nods and extends her arm. This is an example of ?

#11 ~ A phlebotomist draws a green top tube and shakes it vigorously. Which of the following is a likely complication ?

#12 ~ A 16 to 18 Gauge needle would be used during which of the following procedures ?

#13 ~ Universal Precautions are mandated by which agency ?

#14 ~ A phlebotomist introduces herself and identifies the patient. Which is the next step ?

#15 ~ Which of the following tubes contains EDTA ?

#16 ~ Which of the following blood tests requires the specimen to be placed on ice immediately after collection ?

#17 ~ Which of the following scenarios describes assault ?

#18 ~ A physician orders a test requiring a stool specimen. The phlebotomist should provide the patient with what instructions ?

#19 ~ An ammonia test would be collected into which tube?

#20 ~ A patient with which of the following infections would be placed under contact precautions ?

#21 ~ A chemistry panel/profile would be collected into which tube ?

#22 ~ Evacuated blood collection tubes should be labelled at which step in the procedure ?

#23 ~1~ Which of the following requires rapid specimen transport?

#23 ~2~ which Sclerotic of the Following. describe a vein ?

#24 ~ Collection of which of the following specimens would require the patient to expectorate into a container ?

#25 ~ HIPPA guidelines are designed to protect a patient's ?

#26 ~ Which of the following allows collection of multiple blood samples in a single venipuncture ?

#27 ~ What is the purpose to the tourniquet during a routine venipuncture ?

#28 ~ Which of the following is most appropriate if a patient has a running IV in the right hand ?

#29 ~ A patient is admitted under "Contact Precautions" for an infection. What PPE is required before entering the patient's room ?

#30 ~ which of the Following increases the risk of a needle Completely through a vein during a venipuncture ?

#31 ~ which of the following is not a violation of HIPPA guidelines ?

#32 ~ Skipping which of the following steps causes the greatest potential harm to the patient ?

#33 ~ A physician orders a fasting blood glucose test. The patient should be fasting for ?

#34 ~ Which situation might indicate that a needle has gone completely through a vein ?

#35 ~ A Prothrombin Time is collected into which tube ?

#36 ~ When multiple tubes are required, they should be collected in which order ?

#37 ~ Additive reflux can result from which of the following pre-analytical errors ?

#38 ~ Specimen collection for a Lipid Profile requires which of the following equipment ?

#39 ~ Which of the following are collected into a lavender top tube ?

#40 ~ Which gauge needle should be used when performing a venipuncture on an infant ?

#41 ~ Which of the following does not need to be disposed of in a sharps container ?

#42 ~ The ER calls you to draw STAT CBC, Chemistry Panel, and PT. Which tubes would you draw ?

#43 ~ A hematoma can be identified by observing which of the following ?

#44 ~ Which of the following is necessary for an ammonia test ?

#45 ~ All of the Following should be present on a specimen label except ?

#46 ~ Which of the following tests require that the specimen be protected from light?

#47 ~ A patient with recurrent cystitis has an order for urine culture. The patient should be given all of the following instructions EXCEPT ?

#48 ~ A swab for microbiology wound culture should be labeled with which information?

#49 ~ Which of the following is the vein of choice for routine venipuncture ?

#50 ~ A phlebotomist drops a tube, resulting in a biological spill. The site must be ?

#51 ~ The term "syncope" refers to

#53 ~ A patient with recurrent cystitis has an order for urine culture. The patient should be given all of the following instructions EXCEPT

#54 ~ Which of the following places an infant at risk of osteochondritis?

#55 ~ A phlebotomist prepares to collect multiple capillary tubes from a dermal puncture. Which tube is collected first?

#56 ~ The time of the last anticoagulation medicine dose should be checked prior to collection of blood for which test?

#57 ~ A hematoma can be identified by observing which of the following?

#58 ~ Skipping which of the following steps causes the greatest potential harm to the patient?

#59 ~ A Prothrombin Time is collected into which tube?

#60 ~ Which of the following requires rapid specimen transport?

#61 ~ A PKU test is collected with which of the following?

#62 ~ A patient is discovered in the hall unconscious and pulseless. The phlebotomist should perform

#63 ~ Which of the following could result in iatrogenic anemia?

#64~ A physician orders a CBC on a young child. What determines whether a heel stick can be performed vs a venipuncture?

#65 ~ If a patient has undergone a left mastectomy, what is the preferred venipuncture site?

#66 ~ A potential blood donor has a mild fever prior to the phlebotomy procedure. What is the appropriate course of action?

#67 ~ Which of the following blood tests requires the specimen to be placed on ice immediately after collection?

#68 ~ Which of the following is required to effectively identify a patient?

#69 ~ If a patient has undergone double/bilateral mastectomy, how should the phlebotomist determine which arm to select for venipuncture?

#70 ~ Which aspect of specimen labeling helps prevent errors?

#71 ~ Which test would require the patient collect stool in a cup, taking care to avoid urine in the specimen?

#72 ~ A phlebotomist collects a lavender tube using a multi-sample needle and hub. After collection, the phlebotomist should

#73 ~ All of the following tube additives will prevent clotting EXCEPT

#74 ~ Why do blood collection tubes have expiration dates?

#75 ~ A phlebotomist receives duplicate orders for a patient? How should he/she proceed?

#76 ~ If a patient is allergic to iodine, what can be used to sterilize the skin prior to drawing a blood culture?

#77 ~ Which of the following scenarios describes assault?

#78 ~ Which symptom may precede syncope during a venipuncture procedure?

#79 ~ A lab technician finishes performing a CBC differential. Where should the microscope slide be placed?

#80 ~ Which test would be collected into a tube containing sodium citrate?

#81 ~ A patient has an order for a 24-hour urine test that requires a preservative. Which should NOT be included in the instructions to the patient?

#82 ~ During a routine lab inspection, which of the following would monitor issues pertaining to mechanical safety?

#83 ~ If a patient reports a fear of needles, the lab personal should:

#84 ~ A patient has an order for a CBC and Lactic Acid level. The phlebotomist should draw:

#85 ~ A doctor orders a fecal test for an infant. How should the stool specimen be collected?

#86 ~ A patient is being tested for blood alcohol level. What should be used to cleanse the puncture site?

#87 ~ A patient being treated for pneumonia is ordered to have a sputum culture. When should the specimen be collected?

#88 ~ After collecting blood and removing the needle, the phlebotomist should ?

#89 ~ A physician orders a CBC with peripheral blood smear. Which of the following characteristics should the glass slide have?

#90 ~ A laboratory requisition should contain all of the following information except ?

#91 ~ Which of the following most commonly increase the difficulty of collecting blood from elderly patients ?

#92 ~ A phlebotomist cleanses a puncture site, the patient clenches his fist, and the needle is inserted. When blood begins to flow, the patient should be instructed to ?

#93 ~ Which of the following is a appropriate greeting prior to a venipuncture procedure ?

#94 ~ Which document contains information on each chemical used in the laboratory?

#95 ~ Accidentally inserting the needle completely through the vein increases the risk of which complication?

#96 ~ Which of the following describes proper site cleansing prior to venipuncture?

#97 ~ When performing a heel stick on an infant for PKU screening ?

#98 ~ A lavender tube should be inverted how many times after collection?

#99 ~ Which of the following tests requires the blood to dry before performing the test ?

#100 ~ All point-of-care blood glucose monitors being used in a healthcare facility must have QC measurements performed ?