Questions and Answers
HIPAA protects which of the following rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership?
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include maintaining an open airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the patient warm until help arrives?
What transmission precautions should a phlebotomy technician take when working with a patient who has Mycobacterium Tuberculosis infection?
When collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to screen a newborn for PKU, which action should the technician take?
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What precautions should a phlebotomy technician follow when preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who has Clostridium Difficile infection?
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Which specimen should be protected from light?
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Within how many hours should a phlebotomy technician initiate Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) after a needle stick injury?
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Which member of the inter-professional team should the technician verify the last dose of medication with before a timed medication draw?
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What should the technician do when preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who states that he/she is HIV positive?
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From which vein should the technician attempt to draw blood first?
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What professional characteristic does a phlebotomy technician display when using sterile technique and proper hygiene?
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What should a phlebotomist do when a patient who has diabetes expresses a preference to be drawn on the inside of their wrist?
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Which antiseptic should a phlebotomy technician use to cleanse the venipuncture site for blood alcohol level testing?
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What materials should a technician bring for blood cultures ordered on an adult patient in the ICU?
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Which antiseptic solution should a phlebotomy technician use when preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture?
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What should a phlebotomy technician do before leaving a patient's room?
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Which PPE should a technician remove first after collecting a specimen from a patient in isolation?
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After exiting a patient's room, what is the last piece of PPE a technician should remove?
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When disposing of a bag of contaminated items, which action should the technician take?
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What should a phlebotomy technician select in a collection tube for a series of tests on a patient's serum?
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What color cap should the technician choose for a tube when preparing to obtain a blood specimen for thyroid studies?
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Study Notes
Patient Care and Safety
- HIPAA ensures patient privacy as part of the Patient Care Partnership.
- Shock management in first aid includes maintaining airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the patient warm.
Infection Control and Precautions
- Airborne precautions are required for patients with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis infection.
- Contact precautions should be observed for patients with Clostridium Difficile infection.
- Proper protection from light is necessary for specimens like bilirubin.
Sample Collection Protocols
- For newborn PKU screening, blood should be applied to the printed side of the filter paper.
- Timed medication draws require confirming the previous medication dose with a nurse.
- The median cubital vein is the preferred site for blood draws.
- Collecting for blood alcohol level testing requires cleansing with soap and water.
- Blood cultures for ICU patients necessitate bringing both aerobic and anaerobic bottles.
Professional Practices
- Sterile techniques and hygiene reflect attention to cleanliness in a phlebotomy technician.
- Attempt to draw from the antecubital region instead of the inside of the wrist for diabetic patients.
- Isopropyl alcohol is the recommended antiseptic for routine venipunctures.
Identification and Labeling
- Before leaving a patient’s room, the technician must initial and mark the date and time on each collected tube.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines
- When removing PPE, gloves should be the first item taken off, followed by masks as the last piece after exiting the room.
- Contaminated items should be double-bagged in a hazardous waste bag for proper disposal.
Tube Selection for Tests
- For serum tests, select a collection tube containing thrombin.
- A speckled tube is the appropriate choice for thyroid studies.
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Test your knowledge with this comprehensive NHA Phlebotomy practice test featuring 100 questions. Each question is designed to cover essential topics such as patient care, emergency procedures, and regulatory standards in phlebotomy. Ideal for anyone preparing for the certification exam.
