Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Safety and Compliance 3

Question 1

When disposing of a used lancet, which container should be used?

Accepted Answer

Puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

Used lancets are sharps and must be disposed of in a puncture-resistant, labeled sharps container to prevent injury.

Question 2

A phlebotomist notices a sharps container is three-quarters full. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Replace the container with a new one immediately

Answer

Sharps containers should be replaced when they are three-quarters (75%) full to prevent overfilling and injury risk.

Question 3

Which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is REQUIRED when performing a routine venipuncture on a standard patient?

Accepted Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Standard precautions require gloves for all venipunctures; additional PPE is added based on anticipated splash risk.

Question 4

What does SDS stand for in laboratory safety?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet

Answer

SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet, which provides information on hazardous chemicals including handling, storage, and emergency measures.

Question 5

An irate patient grabs a phlebotomist's arm during a blood draw. This is an example of which type of workplace hazard?

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial/workplace violence hazard

Answer

Physical assault or threatening behavior from patients falls under workplace violence, classified as a psychosocial hazard.

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