Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Patient Preparation and Identification 4

Question 1

A patient states they are allergic to latex. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use latex-free gloves and latex-free tourniquet for the procedure

Answer

Latex-free gloves and tourniquets must be substituted to prevent an allergic reaction in latex-sensitive patients.

Question 2

Which statement about patient education before blood collection is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Patients should be informed of the procedure in terms they can understand

Answer

Clear, plain-language communication helps the patient understand the procedure and provides implicit informed consent.

Question 3

A patient's requisition indicates 'STAT' status. How does this affect patient identification?

Accepted Answer

Standard two-identifier verification is still required regardless of urgency

Answer

STAT urgency does not waive identification requirements; two patient identifiers must always be confirmed.

Question 4

What does the term 'basal state' mean in the context of patient preparation?

Accepted Answer

The patient is in a resting, fasting state, typically early morning

Answer

Basal state refers to the early-morning, 12-hour fasted, rested condition that provides the most reproducible reference values.

Question 5

A patient has had a mastectomy on the right side. Which arm should be used for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Left arm, to avoid the lymphedema risk on the affected side

Answer

After mastectomy, lymph node removal increases the ipsilateral arm's risk of infection and lymphedema, so the contralateral arm is preferred.

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