Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Routine Collection Procedures 5

Question 1

A patient is receiving IV fluids in their right arm. Where should the phlebotomist draw blood?

Accepted Answer

From the left arm

Answer

Blood should be drawn from the opposite arm to prevent dilution or contamination of the specimen by IV fluids.

Question 2

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is REQUIRED for all routine venipuncture procedures?

Accepted Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Gloves are the minimum required PPE for venipuncture under Standard Precautions to protect against bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Question 3

A gray-top tube containing sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate is used primarily for:

Accepted Answer

Glucose and lactate testing

Answer

Sodium fluoride inhibits glycolysis to preserve glucose levels, making gray-top tubes ideal for glucose and lactate specimens.

Question 4

When labeling a specimen tube, which information is MOST critical to include at the bedside?

Accepted Answer

Patient's full name and date of birth

Answer

Patient name and date of birth are the minimum two identifiers required at the time of labeling to ensure specimen-patient match.

Question 5

What is the maximum number of venipuncture attempts a phlebotomist should make on a single patient?

Accepted Answer

Two attempts, then seek assistance

Answer

Standard practice limits a phlebotomist to two attempts before seeking assistance from another qualified collector to minimize patient trauma.

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