Certified Phlebotomy Technician Patient Preparation and Identification Questions and Answers

Question 1

An outpatient arrives for a fasting glucose tolerance test.
The phlebotomist confirms the patient's name and date of birth against the requisition.
Which of the following is the MOST critical next step in patient preparation?

Accepted Answer

Ask the patient if they have complied with the fasting requirements.

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Explain the procedure and obtain verbal consent.

Answer

Check for allergies to latex or adhesives.

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Select and prepare the venipuncture site.

Question 2

A phlebotomist is called to an inpatient's room. The patient's identification band is not on their wrist but is taped to the bedrail. The information on the band matches the requisition form. What is the appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Do not draw the blood and ask the nurse to place a new ID band on the patient.

Answer

Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth before proceeding.

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Proceed with the draw since the information matches the requisition.

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Document the location of the ID band and proceed with the collection.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best way for a phlebotomist to verify the identity of an outpatient who is conscious and alert?

Accepted Answer

Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth.

Answer

Ask, "Are you Jane Doe?"

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Match the name on the requisition to the patient's insurance card.

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Call the patient's name in the waiting room and have them confirm.

Question 4

A patient scheduled for a routine venipuncture expresses extreme anxiety about needles and reports a history of fainting during blood draws. Which action should the phlebotomist take to prepare the patient?

Accepted Answer

Have the patient lie down in a reclining chair or on an examination table.

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Inform the patient that the procedure is quick and there is nothing to worry about.

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Offer the patient a sugary drink to prevent a drop in blood sugar.

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Proceed with the venipuncture quickly to minimize the patient's distress.

Question 5

Upon entering a hospital room, a phlebotomist finds a patient who is unconscious. The requisition form is for a 'John Smith'. What is the first step in patient identification in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Check the patient's wristband for two identifiers.

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Ask the visiting family member to confirm the patient's identity.

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Match the room number on the requisition to the room number on the door.

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Proceed with the draw as the patient cannot refuse.

Question 6

When preparing a patient for a blood draw, which of the following is a key element of obtaining informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Explaining the procedure in simple terms and asking for permission to proceed.

Answer

Having the patient sign a detailed legal document before every routine draw.

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Telling the patient that the doctor ordered the test and they must comply.

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Assuming consent is given if the patient extends their arm.

An outpatient arrives for a fasting glucose tolerance test.The phlebotomist confirms the patient's name and date of birth against the requisition.Which of the following is the MOST critical next step in patient preparation?

An outpatient arrives for a fasting glucose tolerance test.
The phlebotomist confirms the patient's name and date of birth against the requisition.
Which of the following is the MOST critical next step in patient preparation?