Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Safety and Compliance 5

Question 1

A phlebotomist recaps a needle using one hand to avoid needlestick injury. This technique is permitted under which circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Only when a safety device is unavailable and one-hand scoop method is used

Answer

OSHA prohibits two-handed recapping; the one-hand scoop method is acceptable only as an exception when no safer alternative exists.

Question 2

Which body fluid is NOT covered under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for routine precautions?

Accepted Answer

Sweat

Answer

Sweat is not considered a potentially infectious material under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard unless it is visibly contaminated with blood.

Question 3

Which ergonomic measure best reduces repetitive strain injury risk for phlebotomists?

Accepted Answer

Rotating tasks and taking micro-breaks to reduce repetitive motion

Answer

Task rotation and scheduled micro-breaks reduce cumulative repetitive strain by allowing muscle recovery.

Question 4

What does the term 'chain of custody' mean in phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

A documented, unbroken record tracking specimen handling from collection to result reporting

Answer

Chain of custody is a documented process ensuring specimen integrity and accountability at every step from collection through analysis.

Question 5

A patient arrives for a draw and appears confused and cannot state their name. What is the BEST patient identification approach?

Accepted Answer

Ask a family member or nurse to verify identity using the patient's ID band

Answer

For patients unable to self-identify, a family member or nurse should verify identity using at least two identifiers, including the ID band.

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