PCT Phlebotomy – Duties and Responsibilities

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of a phlebotomist?

Accepted Answer

Collecting blood specimens accurately

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Administering medications.

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Performing diagnostic imaging.

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Prescribing treatments.

Question 2

Why is patient identification crucial before phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the right patient receives the right test

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To speed up the procedure.

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To avoid using too many supplies.

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To prevent sample contamination.

Question 3

What is the best way to avoid infection during blood collection?

Accepted Answer

Wearing gloves and using aseptic technique

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Using the same needle for all patients.

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Avoiding hand hygiene.

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Touching the puncture site directly.

Question 4

How should a phlebotomist respond if a patient feels faint?

Accepted Answer

Stop the procedure and provide care

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Ignore the symptoms and continue.

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Continue quickly to finish the draw.

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Call another patient instead.

Question 5

Which vein is commonly used for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

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Femoral vein.

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Jugular vein.

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Radial artery.

Question 6

Why is it important to label blood specimens immediately?

Accepted Answer

To prevent specimen identification errors

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To use up all labels.

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To impress the supervisor.

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To skip documentation.

Question 7

What action should be taken if a hematoma forms?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure and stop the draw

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Continue drawing blood.

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Ignore and proceed.

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Switch to the same site.

Question 8

How should sharps be disposed of?

Accepted Answer

Place in sharps container immediately

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Recap needles before disposal.

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Throw sharps in regular trash.

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Leave them on tray.

Question 9

Why is informed consent important in phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

To ensure patient agrees and understands the procedure

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To avoid using sterile gloves.

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To allow unauthorized procedures.

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To skip documentation.