Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Trivia 2

Question 1

Which federal law requires phlebotomists to use standard precautions when handling blood specimens?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Answer

HIPAA

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CLIA

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ADA

Question 2

What does the term 'antecubital fossa' refer to in phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

The bend of the elbow

Answer

The back of the hand

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The inner wrist

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The upper arm

Question 3

Which tube additive chelates calcium ions to prevent blood from clotting?

Accepted Answer

EDTA

Answer

Sodium fluoride

Answer

Thrombin

Answer

Lithium heparin

Question 4

What is the minimum number of patient identifiers required before collecting a blood specimen?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Three

Answer

Four

Question 5

Which of the following veins is considered the safest first choice for routine venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Basilic vein

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Cephalic vein

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Dorsal hand vein

Question 6

What color tube cap is used for a prothrombin time (PT/INR) test?

Accepted Answer

Light blue

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Red

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Lavender

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Green

Question 7

Which professional organization publishes the CLSI standards used in phlebotomy practice?

Accepted Answer

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute

Answer

American Society for Clinical Pathology

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American Medical Association

Answer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention