!Phlebotomy NHA Practice Test

A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome. Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take?

A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture.

B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood

C) Draw the Patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure

D) Ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm still for the procedure

B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood

Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first?

A) Cleanse the site

B) Select the appropriate part of the 3rd or 4th finger

C) Position the Blade of the Lancet across the lines of the fingertip

D) Confirm Identity of the patient

D) Confirm identity of the patient

A Phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?

A) Stop the draw immediately

B) Apply ice to the site

C) Apply pressure after collecting the specimen

D) Release the tourniquet immediately

C) Apply pressure after collecting the specimen

Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires serum?

A) SST

B) EDTA

C) PST

D) SPS

A) SST

A Phlebotomist Working in a fertility clinic draws blood form a patient who also must submit a semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell the patient?

A) As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right away to the lab for testing

B) You'll have to talk to the lab techs about collecting the sample. They do all the testing

C) Leave the semen sample in the front desk for delivery to the lab

D) You should discuss that with your doctor, I only draw blood

A) As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right away

Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a dermal procedure?

A) Glucose

B) Blood urea nitrogen

C) Potassium

D) Coagulation Studies

C) Potassium

Blood Cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU). The nurse calls the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the phlebotomist bring?

A) Two aerobic bottles

B) Two Anaerobic Bottles

C) An aerobic bottle and an SPS tube

D) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle

D) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle

When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians which results have priority?

A) Lead

B) Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

C) Presurgical

D) Ferritin

C) Presurgical

Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen?

A) Inverting the specimen 4 times

B) Partially filling the collection tube

C) Shaking the collection tube vigorously

D) Allowing the specimen to clot

C) Shaking the collection tube vigorously

Which is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab results?

A) Call the family physician with the results

B) Send the results to the patient's personal email

C) Send the results to the physician in a marked Envelope

D) Fax the results to the insurance company

C) Send the results to the physician in a marked Envelope

Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should?

A) Apply an extra set of gloves over the first set

B) Have the supervisor observe the draw

C) Don a mask and eye protection

D) Perform the venipuncture

D) Perform the venipuncture

Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary meatus for a clean-catch urine specimen?

A) Hydrogen Peroxide

B) Benzalkonium Chloride

C) Povidone Iodine

D) 70% Alcohol pad

B) Benzalkonium Chloride

The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect a PT/PTT test?

A) EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)

B) Sodium citrate

C)Potassium oxalate

D) Heparin

B) Sodium citrate

When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose meter?

A) After a new package is opened

B) When a patient is tested

C) At the beginning of the shift

D) Following an error code

B) When a patient is tested

A Phlebotomist recieves orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. Which of the following should be drawn first?

A) O2 Levels

B) Bilirubin

C) DNA

D)Screening card

A) O2 Levels

After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the correct procedure for collecting the blood?

A) Smear the blood on the circle

B) Saturate each circle

C) Touch the heel to the center of the circle

D) Drop the blood on the circle

B) Saturate each circle

Which indicates the proper order of draw?

A) Lavender, Green, Gray

B) Gray, Green, Lavender

C) Green, Gray, Lavender

D) Green, Lavender, Gray

D) Green, Lavender, Gray

The order of draw for a capillary collection is different than venipuncture because of?

A) The risk of hemoconcentration

B) An increased rate of coagulation

C) The smaller size of samples

D) Additive cross contamination

B) An increased rate of coagulation (lavender)

A Phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the phlebotomist assemble?

A) ETS Needle and transfer

B) Winged infusion set and adapter

C) Syringe and vacutainer

D) Lancet and microtainer

B) Winged infusion set and adapter

A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are ready and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?

A) Have the lab manager discuss the results with the patient

B) Have the nurse interpret the result for the patient

C) Obtain a signed authorization from the patient and explain the results in a private exam room

D) Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results.

D) Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results

During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

A) Release the tourniquet and remove the needle

B) Pull back on the needle and continue procedure

C) Reposition the patient and change the needle gauge

D) Continue to draw and monitor the patient's pain.

A) Release the tourniquet and remove the needle

A blood specimen was rejected by the lab with the abbreviation QNS. Why was the specimen rejected?

A) The specimen was insufficient

B) The specimen was exposed to light

C) The specimen was chilled

D) The specimen was not properly mixed

A) The specimen was insufficient

Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed?

A) Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues

B) Have the patient bend the arm at the elbow to reduce bleeding

C) Apply a hot pack to the site if swelling or discoloration occurs

D)Apply a cotton ball to the site

A) Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues

When collecting a routine blood sample, which of the following vessels should you attempt to draw from first?

A) Median Cubital

B) Ulnar

C) Distal cephalic

D) Radial

A) Median Cubital

A diabetic patient states she prefers to be drawn on the inside of her wrist. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist do?

A) Draw from the inside of the patient's wrist

B) Warm the ventral side of the hand to enhance vein location prior to draw

C) Perform a draw on her foot

D) Attempt to draw from the antecubital region

D) Attempt to draw from the antecubital region

Which of the following provides the phlebotomist the best protection when drawing blood from a patient with active TB?

A) Double gloves

B) N-95 respirator

C) Surgical mask

D) Shoe covers

B) N-95 respirator

According to CLSI order of draw guidelines, which of the following samples should the phlebotomist collect first?

A) Coagulation

B) Blood culture

C) Electrolytes

D) Glucose levels

B) Blood culture

A phlebotomist must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following:

A) Hemolysis

B) clotting

C) Hemoconcentration

D) Reflux

B) Clotting

For Which of the following does emergency first-aid treatment include maintaining an open airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the victim warm until help arrives

A) Syncope

B) Convulsions

C) Diaphoresis

D) Shock

D) Shock

Performing a venipuncture for blood cultures from other venipuncture procedures in that

A) More blood is drawn

B) The site is cleaned more stringently

C) Special patient permission must be obtained

D) A larger gauge needle is used

B) The site is cleaned more stringently

Which of the following is the term for a donation of a patient's own blood for an upcoming surgery?

A) Autonomic Donation

B) Presurgical Donation

C) Autologous donation

D) Homologous Donation

C) Autologous donation

The tourniquet should be left on the patients arm for no longer than

A) 30 seconds

B) 60 seconds

C) 90 seconds

D) 120 seconds

B) No longer than 60 seconds

A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in a hospital, the patient extends his arm and turns his head away. Which of the following forms of consent does this indicate?

A) Informed consent

B) Expressed Consent

C) Refusal of consent

D) Implied consent

D) Implied consent

A phlebotomist is drawing 5 blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?

A) After the draw is complete

B) After the last tube

C) 1-2 minutes

D) 3-4 minutes

C) 1-2 minutes

A phlebotomist must choose the correct tube color and additive for the corresponding?

A) Laboratory Test

B) Order of draw

C) Priority status

D)Special handling

A) Laboratory Test

Which of the following is the proper procedure for routine venipuncture?

A) Cleanse site in an outward spiral

B) Cleanse site in overlapping circles

C) Cleanse site with a scrubbing motion

D) Cleanse site in an inward spiral

A) Cleanse site in an outward spiral

Which of the following is appropriate when labeling specimens?

A) Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient

B) Specifying the patient's room number, last name, and DOB on the label

C) Keeping the specimen in the tray and labeling them in the laboratory

D) Writing the phlebotomist's initials and the time on the label prior to collection

A) Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient

At what temperature should a semen sample be transported by the phlebotomist?

a) -21 to -10 C

b) 21 to 23 C

c) 25 to 30 C

d) 36 to 38 C

D) 36 to 38 Degrees Celsius

While performing a venipuncture, the first tube fills, but the second tube slows and does not fill completely,, The phlebtomist need to draw two additional tubes. Which of the following should the phle take?

A) Tell the patient that she will need to perform another venipuncture

B) Write QNS on the requisition for the other tests

C) Submit the existing tubes for all the ordered tests

D) Insert a new tube to see if it will fill

D) Insert a new tube to see if it will fill

Which of the following is the next step after removing the needle from the patient's arm?

A) Ask the patient to open his fist

B) Remove the tourniquet

C) Engage the needle safety device

D) Invert all tubes

C) Engage the needle safety device

Which of the following is the first step in the blood collection procedure?

A) Test requisition

B) Patient Identification

C) Test Accession

D) Vein Location

A) Test requisition

Capillary specimen collection is preferred over venipuncture when

A) veins are inaccessible

B) The patient prefers capillary collection

C) Collecting blood cultures

D) Conducting coagulation tests

A) veins are inaccessible

A 69 yr old unconscious patient is brought into the emergency dept. Several blood tests are ordered. The blood collects blood under:

a) implies consent

b) informed consent

c) active consent

d) explicit consent

A) Implied Consent

A physician orders a specimen STAT, but the phlebotomist forgets to fill out the patient id number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen once the lab receives it?

a) the specimen is processed as labeled

b) the label is corrected by lab personnel

c) the specimen is transferred to a properly labeled tube

d) the lab rejects the mislabeled specimen

D) Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen

Which is the best method to collect a blood specimen from an older adult patient who has fragile, easy to collapse veins?

A) Choose a butterfly assemble utilizing a regular ETS tube

B) Choose a butterfly assemble and utilize a pediatric tube

C) Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly and transfer to ETS tube

D) Choose a regular ETS and Pediatric tube assembly

C) Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly and transfer to ETS tube

A phlebotomist collects multiple specimens on a premature infant. What is a possible result of such a procedure?

a) aplastic anemia

b) pernicious anemia

c) Iatrogenic anemia

d) microcytic anemia

C) Iatrogenic anemia

Why is it important to place a specimen in a biohazard specimen bag when transporting to an outside lab?

a) to ensure prompt transportation of the specimen

b) to prevent a possible exposure incident

c) to allow the whole blood specimen to be placed in the freezer

d) to maintain proper in vitro characteristics of the specimen

B) Prevents possible exposure incident

The phlebotomist should examine the antecubital veins of both arms for which of the following reasons?

A) The median cubital vein could be more accessible on one side than the other

B) The median cubital vein on the dominant arm tends to be anchored better

C) The median cubital vein in the non-dominant arm tends to be inaccessible

D)The medial cubital vein could bruise more easily on one side than the other.

A) The median cubital vein could be more accessible on one side than the other

When should a phlebotomist perform liquid control for quality control on a CLIA-waived (POC) point of care test?

a) with every patient

b) every week the test is performed

c) when a new lot or kit is opened

d) when a different tech performs the test

C) When a new lot number or kit is opened

Which of the following is a potential consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?

A) A HIPAA violation

B) A transfusion reaction

C) A medical transcription error

D) A pharmaceutical reaction

B) A transfusion reaction

Which of the following actions would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?

A) An incorrect order of draw

B) An Incorrect needle gauge

C) Applying the tourniquet too close to the draw site

D) Failure to invert the tube

B) An incorrect needle gauge

When entering a patient's room for a routine blood draw, you notice a clergy member is with the patient. You should?

A) Proceed with the draw

B) Mark requisition "unable to draw at this time"

C) Return after drawing other patients

D) Wait in the patient's room until the clergy member leaves

C) Return after drawing other patients

A patient states that this is his first blood draw. Which of the following actions is appropriate?

A) Explain the reason the test was ordered

B) Inform the patient of all possible complications

C) Show the patient the gauge of the needle

D) Describe the procedure

D) Describe the procedure

When alcohol is used to cleanse the venipuncture site, it must be allowed to air dry prior to the stick because alcohol

a) requires time for antiseptic action

b) destroys white blood cells

c) compromises the additives in the tubes

d) dilutes the blood specimen

A) Requires times for antiseptic action

A phlebotomist must centrifuge a serum specimen before shipment to an outside reference lab because

a) cells must be separated from the serum

b) cells will hemolyze

c) platelets must be separated from the serum

d) WBC will be elevated

A) Cells must be separated from the serum

The phlebototmist needs to draw a GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test) on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the bedside table. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

A) Ask the patient when she last ate or drank

B) Call the dietary department to see if the patient ate her breakfast

C) Delay performing the draw for 4 hours

D) Refuse to collect the specimen

A) Ask the patient when she last ate or drank

Some older adults or obese patients may NOT have accessible antecubital veins. In this situation, the phlebotomist may use which of the following?

A) Dorsal veins

B) Superficial Veins

C) Wrist Veins

D) Foot Veins

A) Dorsal veins

While a phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture, the patient begins to seize. Which of the following is appropriate action to take?

a) insert a tongue depressor into the patients mouth

b)place the patient in the prone position

c) discontinue the draw

d) restrain the patient

C) Discontinue the draw

A phlebotomist is educating a patient about the proper at home collection procedure for a semen specimen. Which of the following statements indicates the patient understand the teaching?

a) I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and refridgerate

b) I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return within the hour

c) I will collect the specimen in a clean condom and return in 2 hours

d) I will abstain from ejaculation for three days prior to the test

B) " I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return within 1 hour"

During a venipuncture, the phleb is struck with a used needle. What is the first action the phleb should take?

a) report for an HIV evaluation

b) report for a medical evaluation by a physician

c) contact the supervisor about the incident

d) flush the injured area with running water

D) Flush the injured area with running water

During a draw, the patient becomes unresponsive. What is the next action the phleb should take?

a) elevate the patients feet

b) check for breathing

c) alert medical personnel

d) start chest compressions

B) Check for breathing

Which of the following statements by a phleb regarding skin preparation for Blood cultures is appropriate? I will cleanse the area with:

a) 70% ethyl alcohol

b) sodium hypochlorite

c) with povidone iodine

d) with 90% isopropyl alcohol

Cleanse the area with povidone iodine

A phleb sees a coworker recieve a major electrical shock from an instrument. Which of the following is the first thing the phleb must do?

A) Call 911

B) Call the shift supervisior

C) Remove the coworkers from contact with the instrument

D) Shut off the power to the instrument

D) Shut off the power to the instrument

Which of the following identifies a specimen as long as it remain in the laboratory?

A) ICD-10 Code

B) Accession number

C) CPT Code

D) Medical record number

B) Accession number

The phleb draws a CBC at the physician's office at 1800. The lab closed at 1730 and will not process specimens again until 0500. What is the proper temp for preserving the specimen?

2 to 10 degrees C

15 to 30 degrees C

Phleb must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements specific to the venipuncture procedure?

A) Wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated

B) Wear safety gloves if splashes, spray, splatter, or droplets may be generated

C) Recap contaminated venipuncture devices to reduce exposure incidents

D) Report a blood exposure incident to supervisor withing 48 to 72 hours

A) Wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated

A phleb is required to obtain which of the following from a potential blood donor?

A) Complete medical history

B) Drug Screen

C) ECG

D) GTT

A) Complete medical history

A phleb should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the patients following?

a) consent

b) standards

c) information

d) compliance

C) Patients information

When performing a venipuncture on a patient of average weight, which of the following is a corrected technique for needle insertion?

A) half an inch

B) inch and a half

C) until a change in resistance

D) until it meets resistance

C) Insert until a change in resistance

What action should the phleb take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw on an adult patient?

A) Determine if the tourniquet is the proper size

B) Check the vacuum of the tube

C) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal

D) Verify that the adapter is the correct color

C) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal

What is an appropriate action for preparing a peripheral blood smear?

a) a drop of blood the size of a dime on the center of the slide

b) 1 mm drop of blood a half inch from the edge of the slide

c) 1 mm drop of blood on the center of the slide

d) a drop of blood the size of a dime a half inch from the edge of the slide

B) Place a 1 mm drop of blood a half inch from the edge of the slide

What tube color is collected first for dermal samples?

a) lavender

b) green

c) red

d) light Blue

Lavender Top

Which of the following is the proper procedure after collecting an ammonia specimen?

A) Protect the specimen tube from light

B) Keep the specimen tube warm

C) Keep the specimen at body temp

D) Place the specimen tube in an ice water slurry

D) Place the specimen tube in an ice water slurry

The phleb has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10 month old infant. What is the most appropriate collection site?

a) third finger from either hand

b) median antecubital vein

c) cephalic vein

d) either heel

D) Either heel

When performing an evacuated tube system (ETS) venipuncture, a phleb should

A) Position the needle in the same direction as the vein and at a 30 degree angle with the bevel up

B) Position the needle near the vein and at a 15 degree angle with the bevel up

C) Position the needle in the same direction as the vein and at a 30 degree angle with the bevel down

D) Position the needle near the vein and at a 15 degree angle with the bevel down

A) Position the needle in the same direction as the vein and at a 30 degree angle with the bevel up

Why should a phleb avoid drawing blood from the leg or foot of a diabetic patient?

a) veins in this area are smaller

b) these areas are more susceptible to infection

c) blood draws from the area are more likely to cause petechiae

d) the volume for the draw in this area is too low for testing

B) These areas are more susceptible to infection

During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient?

a) syncope

b) seizure

c) nausea

d) shock

A) Syncope

Why should the phleb document the total volume of blood drawn from the patient?

a) to provide documentation for the patients personal records

b) to assure a sufficient amount is drawn for lab tests

c) to determine if the patient is at risk for developing latrogenic anemia

d) to obtain reference for future draws

C) To determine if the patient is at risk for developing latrogenic anemia

The phleb must perform a blood draw on a patient with a IV on the right side, and there has been a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the phleb perform the venipuncture?

a) left median cubital vein

b) above the IV

c) left dorsal vein

d) below the IV

D) Below the IV

Before collecting blood from an inpatient, the phlebotomist notices that the patient does not have a wristband on, but one is attached to the patient's IV stand. Which of the following is the proper action to take?

A) Don't draw until the nurse has attached a wristband to the patient

B) Write 'Unable to draw" on the requisition form

C) Verify the patient's identity with the wristband on the IV stand

D) Ask the patient to confirm his identity

A) Don't draw until the nurse has attached a wristband to the patient

A Patient states she is a difficult draw and requests a skin puncture. The test ordered is a PTT. What should you do?

a) capillary draw into a light blue microtainer

b) capillary draw into a lavender microtainer

c) syringe draw transferred into a laventer vacutainer

d) syringe draw transferred into a light blue vacutainer

D) A syringe draw transferred into a light blue vacutainer

A phleb observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. The Phleb should..

A) Observe the site to see if the hematoma worsens.

B) Ask the patient to apply pressure to the area

C) release the tourniquet and stop the draw

D) Call for a nurse and assess the patient's condition

C) release the tourniquet and stop the draw

What are the appropriate order for venipuncture steps?

a) insert the needle, place tourniquet, label tube

b) assess the site, cleanse the site, insert needle

c) identify patient, cleanse the site, assess the site

d) draw the specimen, remove the needle, remove the tourniquet

B) Assess the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle

A phleb working in an outpatient facility finds an unconscious patient in the waiting room bleeding profusely from the leg. Which of the following actions should the phleb take first?

a) take the patients pulse

b) seek support from other staff

c) raise the injured extremity

d) apply direct pressure to the wound

D) Apply direct pressure to the wound

For which of the following must the phleb follow chain of custody guide lines?

A) Digoxin Levels

B) Blood Cultures

C) Paternity testing

D) Lead Levels

C) Paternity testing

(Drug testing, DNA testing)

According to standard precautions, what is the procedure for shipping specimens to a reference lab in hot weather?

a) in a box with bubble wrap and a biohazard label

b) in a box with cold packs and a biohazard label

c) in a padded envelope with cold packs and a biohazard label

d) in a padded envelope with bubble wrap and a biohazard label

B) in a box with cold packs and a biohazard label

Before leaving the patients room, which of the following actions is required for the phlebotomist to take?

a) thank the patient by name

b) alert the nurse that she is leaving

c) initial date/time mark each tube drawn

d) initial date/time the requisition form

C) initial date/time mark each tube drawn

When preparing for transport, which of the following specimens must be place into an ice bath within 30 min after collection?

a) ABG

b) Cold aggulutinins

c) Cryoglobulins

d) Blood cultures

A) ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)

Which of the following is the total blood volume of a 3.3 Kg infant?

200 to 340 mL

WBC, RBC, glucose, and electrolyte tests are ordered for a patient. The phlebotomist cannot find accessible veins and has determined that it is acceptable to perform a skin puncture. What color tube should be drawn?

a) lavender / red

b) red / green

c) lavender / light blue

d) green / gray

A) lavender/ red

Industry standard states that the needle insertion in the antecubital should be at a

a) 5-10 angle

b) 50-60 angle

c) 15-30 angle

d) 40-50 angle

C) 15-30 angle

Which of the following questions is most important to ask prior to collecting a metabolic panel?

a) when was the last time you ate

b) what time did you go to bed

c) do you take any meds

d) what is your weight

A) when was the last time you ate

Which of the following potential outcomes is the most damaging if data is entered incorrectly into the automated LIS (Laboratory information system)

a) the incorrect data may cause a system error

b) the incorrect data may be reported to the health care provider

c) the incorrect data may lead to a quality assurance issue

d) the incorrect data may remain in the patient file indefinitely

B) the incorrect data may be reported to the health care provider

A physician ordered a Tobramycin level to be drawn on hour after dose. The Tobramycin has been ordered for 1100. Which of the following actions shouls the phlebotomist take?

a) draw the blood at 1100

b) check with the nurse

c) contact the lab

d) ask the patient

B) check with the nurse

Tubes with which of the following additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC?

a) SST

b) EDTA

c) lithium heparin

d) Sodium citrate

B) EDTA

Which of the following are appropriate forms of identification in the inpatient setting?

A) Verbal wrist band

B) Medical chart, nurse

C) Family member, Driver's license

D) Clergy person, physician

A) Verbal wrist band

A phleb performs a point of care glucose test on an out patient. The result is in the critical range. what is the action that would be most appropriate?

Report the results to the patients physician

After placing the tourniquet on a patient's arm, the phleb notices a small red spots below the tourniquet. Which of the following is the correct term for these spots?

A) Hemoconcentration

B) Edema

C) Urticaria

D) Petechiae

D) Petechiae

A patient asks the phleb to please use her finger for the blood work. The phleb can do this if?

The ordered tests can be performed on a capillary specimen

What is an appropriate intro for a student phleb?

Hi, I am a student phleb and I'm here to collect a blood specimen