Phlebotomy Safety and Infection Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in an isolation room. Which of the following pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the minimum requirement before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and gown

Answer

Gloves only

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Gloves, gown, and mask

Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, and face shield

Question 2

Which of the following represents the correct order of draw for a set of blood cultures, a coagulation tube (light blue), and a serum tube (red)?

Accepted Answer

Blood Cultures, Light Blue, Red

Answer

Red, Light Blue, Blood Cultures

Answer

Light Blue, Red, Blood Cultures

Answer

Blood Cultures, Red, Light Blue

Question 3

After performing a venipuncture, a phlebotomist accidentally sustains a needlestick injury. What is the IMMEDIATE first step the phlebotomist should take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound with soap and water.

Answer

Report the incident to a supervisor.

Answer

Seek post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

Answer

Fill out an incident report.

Question 4

To break the chain of infection, what is the single most effective means of preventing the spread of pathogens?

Accepted Answer

Proper hand hygiene

Answer

Wearing gloves

Answer

Using safety-engineered needles

Answer

Isolating infected patients

Question 5

According to OSHA and CDC guidelines, a sharps container should be sealed and disposed of when it is how full?

Accepted Answer

3/4 full

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Completely full to maximize space

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1/2 full

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At the end of each shift

Question 6

A phlebotomist is tasked with cleaning a small blood spill on a laboratory countertop. Which of the following is an appropriate disinfectant?

Accepted Answer

A 1:10 dilution of household bleach

Answer

Soap and water

Answer

70% isopropyl alcohol

Answer

Sterile saline solution