A phlebotomist should avoid using a site with burned skin during venipuncture for which of the following reasons?a. Inaccuracy of lab resultsb. Increased risk of infectionc. Damages to skin elasticityd. Precipitates vein sclerosis
Read DetailsA 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
Read DetailsWhich of the following organizations mandates a written exposure control plan?a. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)c. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Read DetailsWhich of the following is a proper way to select a vein for venipuncture?a. Palpate for veins while the patient clenches her fistb. Palpate for veins using a tourniquetc. Visually assess the patient’s veinsd. Ask the patient for her vein preference
Read DetailsA phlebotomist is drawing a capillary blood specimen on a 2-month old infant. Which of the following techniques should the phlebotomist use to avoid hemolysis of the specimen?a. Warm the heel prior to punctureb. Puncture after alcohol preparation while the heel is still wetc. Scrape the blood off the heel immediately with a microtubed. Squeeze the heel with a generous amount of pressure
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