Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Phlebotomy Fundamentals 4

Question 1

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is ALWAYS required during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Gloves as the minimum required PPE

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard mandates gloves as the minimum PPE whenever there is potential exposure to blood.

Question 2

What is the correct response when a needle accidentally punctures the phlebotomist's skin?

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash the site, report to a supervisor, and follow exposure protocol

Answer

Needlestick protocol requires immediate washing, incident reporting, and follow-up per the facility's exposure control plan.

Question 3

What does 'basal state' mean in the context of specimen collection timing?

Accepted Answer

The patient is in a resting metabolic state after 12 hours of fasting

Answer

Basal state is achieved after 12 hours of fasting and minimal physical activity, providing a reference baseline for lab values.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST prevents pre-analytical errors related to specimen labeling?

Accepted Answer

Labeling tubes immediately after collection at the patient's bedside

Answer

Labeling at the bedside immediately after collection, while confirming patient identity, is the only way to ensure specimen-patient match.

Question 5

A phlebotomist notices a hematoma forming during venipuncture. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the needle, apply firm pressure, and document the incident

Answer

A forming hematoma indicates blood is leaking into surrounding tissue; the needle must be removed and pressure applied to minimize injury.

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