Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Patient Preparation and Identification 3

Question 1

A patient scheduled for a lipid panel says they ate a small snack 4 hours ago. What should the phlebotomist do?

Accepted Answer

Reschedule and instruct the patient to fast for 9–12 hours

Answer

A lipid panel requires 9–12 hours of fasting; a 4-hour fast is inadequate and the test should be rescheduled.

Question 2

When labeling a blood culture bottle at the bedside, which information is MOST critical to include?

Accepted Answer

The date and time of collection and patient identifiers

Answer

Date, time of collection, and patient identifiers are essential for blood culture bottles to ensure proper result interpretation.

Question 3

Which position is RECOMMENDED for most routine venipuncture to reduce the risk of patient fainting?

Accepted Answer

Sitting upright in a phlebotomy chair with armrest support

Answer

A seated position in a phlebotomy chair with armrest support is standard to prevent falls if the patient experiences vasovagal syncope.

Question 4

A patient reports they take warfarin daily. How does this affect patient preparation for a venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged pressure (5+ minutes) should be applied to the site after the draw

Answer

Warfarin is an anticoagulant that prolongs bleeding time, so extended pressure is needed after needle withdrawal.

Question 5

A pediatric patient is brought in with a parent. The child's wristband has fallen off. Who can verbally confirm the child's identity?

Accepted Answer

Either the parent/guardian or nursing staff, and nursing must replace the band

Answer

For pediatric patients without a wristband, a parent/guardian or nurse can verbally confirm identity, and a new band must be applied before collection.

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Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Patient Preparation and Identification 3