A laboratory is scheduled for a routine annual inspection with the primary focus on equipment maintenance logs. Which of the following areas will be the focus of the inspection?a. Electrical safetyb. Chemical safetyc. Radiation safetyd. Mechanical safety
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Which of the following conditions presents as multiple small…
Which of the following conditions presents as multiple small red dots on a patient’s skin?a. Hemolysisb. Petechiaec. Ecchymosisd. Hematoma
A phlebotomist is asked to verify the temperature of a urine…
A phlebotomist is asked to verify the temperature of a urine specimen for chain of custody procedure. Which of the following temperatures is an acceptable measurement for this specimen?a. 26.7 C (80 F)b. 22.2 C (72 F)c. 38.3 C (101 F)d. 35 C (95 F)
Which of the following items should a phlebotomist recognize…
Which of the following items should a phlebotomist recognize as part of the aseptic technique protocol?a. Safety devicesb. Standard precautionsc. Quality control logsd. Disaster emergency plan
Hemoconcentration of a venous blood sample is most often cau…
Hemoconcentration of a venous blood sample is most often caused whena. The needle is removed before the tourniquetb. The site is prepped with povidone iodinec. The specimen is not refrigerated within 30 mind. The tourniquet is in place for more than 2 min
A phlebotomist is required to use the sharps container to di…
A phlebotomist is required to use the sharps container to dispose of which of the following items after performing a capillary collection?a. Used gauzeb. Lancetc. Alcohol wiped. Microtainer tube
Which of the following governing bodies mandates the use of…
Which of the following governing bodies mandates the use of safety features on needles and the immediate disposal as one unit in a biohazard container after use?a. OSHAb. HIPAAc. CLIAd. CDC
When should the phlebotomist label the collection tubes?a. I…
When should the phlebotomist label the collection tubes?a. Immediately after collectionb. Before handwashingc. Immediately after verifying patient identificationd. Before collection
A phlebotomist allows another administrative employee to use…
A phlebotomist allows another administrative employee to use their login password to enter a patient’s laboratory results. Which of the following regulates the confidentiality that has been breached in this situation?a. OSHAb. HIPAAc. CLIAd. FDA
A phlebotomist is processing a urine specimen in the laborat…
A phlebotomist is processing a urine specimen in the laboratory. Which of the following personal protective equipment is required to maintain safety regulations in the laboratory?a. Face shieldb. Hairnetc. Surgical glovesd. Shoe covers