NCCT Phlebotomy Exam NCCT

NCCT Phlebotomy Exam NCCT Phlebotomy Update

Which of the following POC laboratory test is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a phlebotomist? -ANSWER-Strep test and urine sediment

Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to a daily use of POC instrument? -ANSWER-Perform QC on the instrument

A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC sand higher complexity test, and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do? - ANSWER-Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all results.

Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist? -ANSWER-Performing CLIA moderate complexity tests.

Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain- of - custody documentation procedures? -ANSWER-Blood Alcohol and Drug testing

Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of practice? -ANSWER-Checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies, monitoring temperatures of specimen refrigerators, routine cleaning of surfaces where specimens are processed.

At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's identification? -ANSWER-While in the patients room, after drawing the blood .

Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally competent the phlebotomist obtains consent from a family member. This is a violation of? -ANSWER-The patient's bill of rights

The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an emergency department. This draw would be conducted under - ANSWER-Implied consent

A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following forms of consent must the phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture? -ANSWER-Informed

A 19- year old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with a venipuncture tray. This is an example of... -ANSWER- Implied consent

Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the phlebotomist? -ANSWER-Chemical urinalysis

Commitment to privacy continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are granted according to which of the following? -ANSWER-The Patient's Bill of Rights

While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to get stuck on the hand with a contaminated needle.After performing thorough hand washing the following should the phlebotomist do first? -ANSWER-Report the incident to a supervisor

A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold under which of the following conditions may he perform venipuncture? -ANSWER- The phlebotomist may perform venipuncture provided he is wearing a mask and afebrile.

Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for further education on standard precautions? -ANSWER-" I will wear a gown, gloves and mask for inpatient collections."

An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the following blood borne diseases? -ANSWER-Hepatitis B

Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab work on a patient with suspected HIV? -ANSWER-Gloves only

Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass tubes? -ANSWER-Use a broom and a dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in sharps container.

The phlebotomist is arrives at an impotent room to collect a blood sample. There is an isolation cart located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes her hands and puts on the following f personal

protective equipment: Gown, gloves, and mask. Which of the following

types of precautions are being used for this patient ? -ANSWER- Contact droplet

The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and notices blood on the gloves. Where should the phlebotomist dispose of her gloves. -ANSWER-

If a phlebotomist has questions disposing if outdated hazardous chemicals, where should she look to find this information? -ANSWER- MSDS

A patient notices a symbol on a container in the room and asks what it means. The phlebotomist should tell the patient the symbol means - ANSWER-Biohazard material present

Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the phlebotomist's clothing to prevent pathogen transmission to the next patient is an example of which of the following? -ANSWER-Medical asepsis

Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in compliance with OSHA? -ANSWER-Annual employee safety training

Which of the following tube and additive combinations should be used for a PT/INR test -ANSWER-Light blue, sodium citrate

For which of the following tubes must the phlebotomist prep the site with povidone iodine or chlorhexidine? -ANSWER-A yellow tube with SPS

The phlebotomist is drawing plain red, purple, Green, and blue top tubes . Upon completion of the blood draw the phlebotomist noticed that he missed an order requiring an SST. The phlebotomist should share the ... -ANSWER-Red

A phlebotomist has received a requisition to collect a specimen for a Billirubin from a premature puncture newborn patient. Which of the following is the best device for this collection? -ANSWER-1.00 mm Lancet