National Phlebotomy Test Prep

Which action would a phlebotomist not take if a serum tube fails to completely separate the cells from the serum?

Recentrifuge the serum tube to allow all the cells to separate: Additional spins cause the specimen to become contaminated from the cell layer

Which is a common hospital-acquired infection

MRSA

Which is the ratio of total blood cell volume to the total blood volume and expresses as a percentage

HCT- a normal HCT for adults is between 36-54%

Which patients are not suitable for capillary sampling?

Individuals with poor peripheral perfusion- the individuals may be very cold so attaining a sample would be extremely difficult

What is peripheral perfusion

Refers to the blood flow to the extremities (arms and legs)

What type of consent does the patient provide when extending their arm toward the phlebotomist after discussing the purpose of the procedure?

Implied consent

How long must the phlebotomist cleanse the site of the intended venipuncture?

30 seconds

When must a phlebotomist replace and dispose of sharps and containers

¾ full and after 30 days

When must the phlebotomist transfer the specimen into a vacutainer tube when the syringe method for collection?

Within 1 minute

Which type of disinfectant must the phlebotomist avoid when cleansing the top of a blood culture bottle?

Iodine tincture

What is an arteriovenous fistula?

Permanent shunt used for only dialysis (use the opposite arm for drawing)

How long must the patient leave the bandage on the collection site?

At least 15 minutes

What is the appropriate action of a phlebotomist who enters a patient’s room with visitors

Politely ask the visitors to step out of the room during the procedure