Question 1

Which of the following techniques will reduce the probability of infection with a blood draw?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proper cover over the site 
B)  Good aseptic technique before venipuncture 
C)  Reviewing the chart for infections 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Proper cover over the site 
B)  Good aseptic technique before venipuncture 
C)  Reviewing the chart for infections 
D)  Both a and b D

Question 2

An exposure control policy is meant to protect ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  health care providers. 
B)  patients. 
C)  support staff. 
D)  health care providers, patients, and support staff. 
A)  health care providers. 
B)  patients. 
C)  support staff. 
D)  health care providers, patients, and support staff. D

Question 3

Which of the following needle sizes is the smallest size?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 gauge 
B)  23 gauge 
C)  21 gauge 
D)  19 gauge 
A)  25 gauge 
B)  23 gauge 
C)  21 gauge 
D)  19 gauge A

Question 4

A tourniquet can be used to enhance vein distension to ease the location of a good vein for a venous draw.What would happen if the tourniquet were left on too long?

Accepted Answer

It will cause discomfort to the patient'

Question 5

How can the phlebotomist enhance sites to draw blood from a patient?

Accepted Answer

If superficial veins are not readily app

Question 6

What is the first obligation of the therapist related to the performance of phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  To the lab 
B)  To themselves 
C)  To the patient 
D)  To the hospital 
A)  To the lab 
B)  To themselves 
C)  To the patient 
D)  To the hospital

Question 7

Following the post needle stick scrub,what should be done to the wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply an ointment such as polymixin-bacitracin to the area 
B)  It should be lanced by a physician 
C)  The area should be squeezed to increase perfusion to the area 
D)  Nothing 
A)  Apply an ointment such as polymixin-bacitracin to the area 
B)  It should be lanced by a physician 
C)  The area should be squeezed to increase perfusion to the area 
D)  Nothing

Question 8

When will the therapist's blood test be repeated following the initial testing after an accidental needle stick?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood will be tested again at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the accidental needle stick. 
B)  Blood will be tested again at 6 and 12 years after the accidental needle stick. 
C)  Blood will be drawn after antibiotics are started. 
D)  There will be no need to draw any more blood. 
A)  Blood will be tested again at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the accidental needle stick. 
B)  Blood will be tested again at 6 and 12 years after the accidental needle stick. 
C)  Blood will be drawn after antibiotics are started. 
D)  There will be no need to draw any more blood.

Question 9

If a blood spill occurs,what is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Notify environmental service to clean up the spill 
B)  Clean it up thoroughly with proper materials 
C)  Contain the spill by blocking off the area 
D)  Notify the supervisor to find the location of the environmental control procedure 
A)  Notify environmental service to clean up the spill 
B)  Clean it up thoroughly with proper materials 
C)  Contain the spill by blocking off the area 
D)  Notify the supervisor to find the location of the environmental control procedure

Question 10

When drawing blood with a butterfly needle,how is the blood collected from the patient's vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating negative pressure with an attached syringe 
B)  By keeping the patient's extremity in the dependent position 
C)  "Milking' the site to start and allow the blood flow to continue 
D)  Adapting the vacuum collection container to fit the needle 
A)  Creating negative pressure with an attached syringe 
B)  By keeping the patient's extremity in the dependent position 
C)  "Milking' the site to start and allow the blood flow to continue 
D)  Adapting the vacuum collection container to fit the needle

Question 11

Which of following is the best way to confirm the patient's identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Checking the order in the chart 
B)  Asking the nurse or other health care worker 
C)  Ask the patient 
D)  Check the patient's name band 
A)  Checking the order in the chart 
B)  Asking the nurse or other health care worker 
C)  Ask the patient 
D)  Check the patient's name band

Question 12

How does the phlebotomist gain the confidence of the patient for a blood draw?

Accepted Answer

the phlebotomist gains the patient's con

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a therapist's obligation to themselves related to the performance of phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowing what is to be done for their own protection 
B)  Preparing for the phlebotomy procedure by assembling the correct materials 
C)  Performing the phlebotomy procedure step-by-step 
D)  Using proper aseptic technique when preparing the skin for venipuncture. 
A)  Knowing what is to be done for their own protection 
B)  Preparing for the phlebotomy procedure by assembling the correct materials 
C)  Performing the phlebotomy procedure step-by-step 
D)  Using proper aseptic technique when preparing the skin for venipuncture.

Question 14

What is the key to maintaining a safe work environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient 
B)  Supervisor 
C)  Exposure control policy 
D)  Physician 
A)  Patient 
B)  Supervisor 
C)  Exposure control policy 
D)  Physician

Question 15

Which of the following transporting methods is LEAST reliable?

Accepted Answer

A)  The drawing therapist carrying the blood to the lab him- or herself 
B)  The lab picks up the blood samples at some collection point 
C)  Sending the blood specimen through the pneumatic tube system 
D)  Having another therapist carry the blood sample to the lab 
A)  The drawing therapist carrying the blood to the lab him- or herself 
B)  The lab picks up the blood samples at some collection point 
C)  Sending the blood specimen through the pneumatic tube system 
D)  Having another therapist carry the blood sample to the lab

Question 16

Which of the following would NOT make the patient's veins distend and make blood drawing easier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply a tourniquet 
B)  Use the proper vacuum collection container 
C)  Place the patient's extremity in a dependent position 
D)  Have the patient clench his/her fist 
A)  Apply a tourniquet 
B)  Use the proper vacuum collection container 
C)  Place the patient's extremity in a dependent position 
D)  Have the patient clench his/her fist

Question 17

If a needle stick occurs,what is the first step the needle stick victim should take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Test the patient for communicable disease 
B)  Press hard enough on the stick site to increase perfusion 
C)  Notify the supervisor 
D)  Read the exposure control policy 
A)  Test the patient for communicable disease 
B)  Press hard enough on the stick site to increase perfusion 
C)  Notify the supervisor 
D)  Read the exposure control policy

Question 18

What is the therapist's obligation to the lab related to the performance of phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of aseptic techniques to prevent contamination of the specimen. 
B)  Labeling each blood sample correctly with the patient's identification. 
C)  Properly dress the blood draw site after the sample is drawn 
D)  a and b 
A)  Use of aseptic techniques to prevent contamination of the specimen. 
B)  Labeling each blood sample correctly with the patient's identification. 
C)  Properly dress the blood draw site after the sample is drawn 
D)  a and b

Question 19

Place the following steps of the venipuncture procedure in the correct order.
I.Identify yourself to the patient and explain the procedure
II.Check the blood drawing order and patient identification
III.Dress the site
IV.Prepare the skin for venipuncture

Accepted Answer

A)  II, I, IV, III 
B)  I, II, III, IV 
C)  II, IV, I, III 
D)  I, II, IV, III 
A)  II, I, IV, III 
B)  I, II, III, IV 
C)  II, IV, I, III 
D)  I, II, IV, III

Question 20

How should contaminated materials that are generated by cleaning up a blood spill be disposed of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disposed of in a sharps container 
B)  Disposed of using a red biohazard bag 
C)  Disposed of in the trash 
D)  Sterilized with ethylene oxide and then disposed of using a red biohazard bag 
A)  Disposed of in a sharps container 
B)  Disposed of using a red biohazard bag 
C)  Disposed of in the trash 
D)  Sterilized with ethylene oxide and then disposed of using a red biohazard bag

Exam 7: Phlebotomy

Which of the following techniques will reduce the probability of infection with a blood draw?

An exposure control policy is meant to protect ________________.

Which of the following needle sizes is the smallest size?

A tourniquet can be used to enhance vein distension to ease the location of a good vein for a venous draw.What would happen if the tourniquet were left on too long?

How can the phlebotomist enhance sites to draw blood from a patient?

What is the first obligation of the therapist related to the performance of phlebotomy?

Following the post needle stick scrub,what should be done to the wound?

When will the therapist's blood test be repeated following the initial testing after an accidental needle stick?

If a blood spill occurs,what is the first thing you should do?

When drawing blood with a butterfly needle,how is the blood collected from the patient's vein?

Which of following is the best way to confirm the patient's identity?

How does the phlebotomist gain the confidence of the patient for a blood draw?

Which of the following is NOT a therapist's obligation to themselves related to the performance of phlebotomy?

What is the key to maintaining a safe work environment?

Which of the following transporting methods is LEAST reliable?

Which of the following would NOT make the patient's veins distend and make blood drawing easier?

If a needle stick occurs,what is the first step the needle stick victim should take?

What is the therapist's obligation to the lab related to the performance of phlebotomy?

Place the following steps of the venipuncture procedure in the correct order. I.Identify yourself to the patient and explain the procedure II.Check the blood drawing order and patient identification III.Dress the site IV.Prepare the skin for venipuncture

How should contaminated materials that are generated by cleaning up a blood spill be disposed of?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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