Question 1 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link During a venipuncture, the needle is in the vein and blood flow is established. When the second tube is attached, blood flow stops. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? A. Withdraw the bevel of the needle completely. B. Rotate the bevel of the needle. C. Increase tourniquet pressure. D. Activate a new evacuated tube. Submit Answer
Question 2 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link In which of the following locations should a phlebotomist directly dispose of a contaminated microscope slide? A. Specimen bag B. Biohazard bag C. Red sharps container D. Medical waste container Submit Answer
Question 3 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link When performing a blood smear, which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to ensure a quality result? A. Hold the two slides at 90° to each other when performing the smear. B. Allow the blood drop to clot slightly prior to performing the smear. C. Hold the slides at 30° to each other when performing the smear. D. Allow the blood drop to clot completely prior to performing the smear. Submit Answer
Question 4 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link A phlebotomist is instructing a patient who has a suspected UTI about urine sample collection. The phlebotomist should instruct the patient to A. Collect the sample in a clean container. B. Collect the sample midstream. C. Collect a first-morning specimen. D. Collect a 24-hr urine sample. Submit Answer
Question 5 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link Which of the following means of receiving an order for specimen collection is considered to be the most accurate method? A. Multipart requisition B. Manual requisition C. Automated requisition D. Verbal requisition Submit Answer