Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Patient Preparation and Identification 2

Question 1

A patient refuses to state their name for identification. What is the BEST next step?

Accepted Answer

Check the patient's wristband and ask them to confirm their date of birth

Answer

The phlebotomist should use the ID wristband and ask the patient to confirm their date of birth as a second identifier.

Question 2

Which specimen type requires the patient to fast for 8–12 hours before collection?

Accepted Answer

Fasting blood glucose

Answer

Fasting blood glucose requires 8–12 hours of fasting to ensure accurate baseline glucose measurement.

Question 3

An inpatient's ID band is missing. What should the phlebotomist do?

Accepted Answer

Notify nursing staff and have a new band applied before drawing

Answer

CLSI standards require a replacement ID band before any specimen collection from an inpatient.

Question 4

A requisition order shows two different patient last names (maiden vs. married). How should the phlebotomist proceed?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the discrepancy with nursing or the ordering physician before drawing

Answer

Name discrepancies on requisitions must be resolved before collection to prevent mislabeled specimens.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable patient identifier according to CLSI GP33?

Accepted Answer

Patient's room number

Answer

Room number is not an acceptable identifier because patients can be moved; name, DOB, and MRN are acceptable.

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