When passing another phlebotomy technician’s drawing station a PBT overhears him telling the patient that if she does not extend her arm, he will have to extend it for her and strap it down for the draw.  What is the passing PBT’s best course of action?

A patient with a DNR order in place becomes unresponsive during the course of a blood draw. The phlebotomy technician should

Disposable tourniquets are intended to be used

Which of the following will help a phlebotomy technician avoid having a patient’s vein roll away when the needle is inserted?

Blood exits the heart through the body’s largest artery, the _________.

Electrolytes and complete blood count are ordered for a patient who must have blood collected by capillary puncture.  The correct tubes to use, in the correct order, would be 

The veins in both arms of a patient who is obese are difficult for a phlebotomy technician to palpate and the patient is complaining of pain from the standard disposable tourniquet applied to her arm.  Which steps might help the phlebotomy technician locate a vein and improve comfort for the patient?

When drawing a specimen for an ammonia test, what should a phlebotomy technician have ready for specimen transporation?

A lancet designed for heel stick on a full-term infant usually punctures at a depth of 

A phlebotomy technician at a primary care clinic is performing venipuncture on a patient with suspected influenza.  The patient is wearing a mask.  What PPE should the technician wear?