A home care phlebotomist had a requisition to collect a complete blood count (CBC), plasma K, partial thromboplastin time (PTT), and prothrombin time (PT). He collected the tubes from the client, who was lying on the sofa with her arm elevated above her shoulder on a table next to the sofa. As he collected the tests in the following order-CBC, K, and finally the PT and PTT- he was careful to invert the tubes as required. Later that day, the lab called the phlebotomist to say that three of the tests would have to be redrawn. Which of these tests most likely had questionable results and needed to be redrawn?

Which of the following are examples of antiseptics used in blood collection?

A phlebotomy needle that does not have a safety feature:

Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the following test?

Which type of test is most affected by tissue thromboplastin contamination?

A serum specimen is requested. Which of the following evacuated tubes can be used to collect it?

According to the latest CLSI guidelines, which of the following tubes should be filled last when tubes are filled from a syringe?

AN EST holder and syringe transfer device look very similar. What is the difference between the two?

Plastic red-top tubes used to collect blood specimens usually contain:

Measurement of copper, a trace element, requires blood collection in a tube with a:

The process of entering a password and gaining access to a computer is called

A specimen would most likely be accepted for testing despite which of the following problems?

__________ is the permanent computer memory that instructs the computer to carry out user-requested operations.

Which of the following is used by the laboratory to identify a specimen throughout the testing process?

A barcode is a

A pneumatic tube is a

Applications software called “middleware”

An example of a preanalytical error happening during specimen processing is

Use of one of the newer technologies, RFID, is emerging in healthcare as a

Transporting blood specimens with the stopper up has nothing to do with

Which of the following would NOT be considered a preanalytical error?

Which of these is a source of preanalytical error that occurs before specimen collection?

Which of the following specimens needs to be chilled?

Which organization develops standards for specimen handling and processing?

According to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is

Which of the following specimens are least likely to require special handling?

Which statement describes proper centrifuge operation?

Which of the following collection circumstances is LEAST likely to result in delayed clotting of a serum sample?

Which specimen can be centrifuged immediately upon arrival in specimen processing?

Which of the following represents improper aliquot preparation?

Which of the following activities is least likely to take place in central processing or triage?

What type of specimens must be processed before routine specimens?

Which of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for transportation to an off site lab?

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines do not require specimen transport bags to have

A specimen arrives with less volume than is needed for the test. It will be noted why the specimen was rejected by using the abbreviation ___________.

According to CLSI, ________________ tubes should be placed upright as soon as they are mixed.

Critical values (test values that are considered life threatening) are also called

A test sample that is not recommended to be sent in a pneumatic tube is

The blood-additive ratio is most critical for a specimen collected in this tube:

Which of the following substances is contained in a serum separator tube?

A student phlebotomist delivers a light-blue top tube for a STAT pre-op PT and PTT. The student tells the specimen processor that he first put the blood into a red top tube, but then realized his mistake and poured the blood into the blue top tube. What should the processor do?

Which of the following stopper colors identifies a tube used for coagulation testing?

True or false? EDTA is the most common source of carryover problems

A solution used to clean the site before routine venipuncture is:

Which of the following could falsely elevate test results?

It is important to fill anticoagulant tubes until the vacuum is exhausted to ensure that there is:

The best tube to use to collect a copper specimen is a:

Glass particles present in serum separator tubes

A specimen collected in this additive will separate if allowed to stand

A properly applied tourniquet should not:

The solution normally used to clean the site before routine venipuncture is:

This needle gauge is used for autologous blood collection

Decontamination of the hands after glove removal is essential because:

Which stopper color is the same for two completely different types of additives used by two different departments?

A trace element specimen tube should be collected:

You are in the middle of drawing a blood specimen using the evacuated-tube method when you realize the you just filled an EDTA tube and still have a green-top tube to collect. What do you do?

Which of the following tubes will yield a serum sample?

What is the recommended procedure for collecting a 24-hour urine sample?

What fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture?

What fluid is aspirated from the peritoneal cavity?

What additional information is typically required when labeling a nonblood specimen?

Which test involves intravenous administration of histamine or pentagastrin?

Which test is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis?

Which of the following tests requires a 24-hour urine specimen?

A refrigerated stool sample would be unsuitable for a(n)______ test.

A urine C & S is typically ordered to detect

An NP culture swab is collected to detect the presence of organisms that cause

A first morning specimen is preferred for hCG testing because it is

Drugs of abuse can be detected in

Which type of specimen must be protected from light?

Sputum samples are typically collected to diagnose

Which type of urine collection involves the aspiration of urine directly through the wall of the bladder using a sterile needle and syringe?

Which fecal test may require a 72-hour stool collection?

Tests on which type of specimen can detect chronic alcohol or drug use?

Which type of specimen is required for a urine C & S?

The most common reason a throat swab is collected is to detect an infection with which type of microorganism?

Breath samples can be used to detect

For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician place a specimen in a biohazard bag for transport to an outside Laboratory?

After verifying a patient's identity, A phlebotomy technician sees that the patient's laboratory results are ready. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

Before collecting blood from a patient in an inpatient setting, Phlebotomy technician notices that the patient does not have a wristband on his wrist, But there is one attached to the patients iv stand. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A phlebotomy technician Is preparing To obtain A blood specimen from a patient for an erythrocyte sedimentation rate test (ESR). The Technician should select the collection tube that has a top with which of the following colors?

A phlebotomy technician Is preparing To collect a patient troponin T level. Which of the Following troponin T levels should the technician immediately report to the provider? (Remember Troponin shows heart damage...so the worse the damage the higher the Troponin T)

Tubes designed by the manufacturer to be "short draw" are:

Which of the following additives is most commonly used for chemistry tests?

What is the advantage of collecting stat chemistries in a green-top tube?

Which of the following is a disinfectant?

OSHA regulations require that after use:

True or false? The 21-gauge multisample needle is considered the standard needle for routine venipuncture

Which is the best tube for collecting an ethanol (ETOH) specimen?

Which of the following is the preferred solution to use to clean up blood spills

Identify the tubes needed to collect a PT, stat lytes, and BC in the proper order of collection:

Which of the following are all anticoagulants that remove calcium from the specimen by forming insoluble calcium salts and therefore stopping coagulation

The slanted tip of a needle is called the:

A tube with a green stopper normally contains

EDTA prevents coagulation by:

This part of the evacuated tube holder is meant to aid in smooth smooth tube removal

Which of the following cleaning agents is a disinfectant and should not be used on skin?

Which additive is used to collect donor units of blood?

The purpose of an antiglycolytic agent is to

Wearing gloves during phlebotomy procedures is mandated by:

Which blood specimen additive can inhibit the metabolism of glucose by the cells?

The cleaning agent in hand sanitizers used in healthcare is:

Heparin prevent blood from clotting by:

After a blood spill, a disinfectant is applied and must have at least ________ minutes of contact time for cleanup to be effective

Improper handling or storage of evacuated tubes can affect:

Which of the following is a disinfectant?

The frosted area at one end of a slide is used for what purpose?

This tube stopper color indicates that the tube contains EDTA

If a blood pressure cuff is used for venipuncture in place of a tourniquet, the pressure used must be:

A tube with this stopper color could contain either two different forms of an anticoagulant salt

Due to allergenic reactions, which type of glove is not recommended to be used in healthcare facilities?

This would be the best tube for collecting a stat test must be preformed on serum

What criterion is used to decide which needle gauge to use for venipuncture?

Mixing additive tubes properly involves:

The minimum length of time typically required for blood collected in glass red top tubes to clot is:

If hands are heavily contaminated with organic material and a sink is not available, the phlebotomist should clean their hands with what?

Multisample needles are typically available in these gauges

The tests performed in the following department are typically collected in a tube with a light-blue stopper

Lavender stopper tubes are most commonly used to collect

Which of the following substances is an anticoagulant?

This needle gauge is used primarily for infant or child veins, and difficult or hand veins

What anticoagulant is contained in a plasma-separator tube (PST)?

What is the most important factor in choosing which gauge needle to use for venipuncture?

This test is collected in a tube with a light-blue top:

Which of the following additives can be found in a royal-blue topped collection tube?

The phlebotomist checks the procedure manual for the specimen requirements of an unfamiliar test and determines that a serum specimen is needed. Which of the following tubes will produce a serum specimen?

The slanted tip of the needle that enters the vein is called the:

Which additive can be found in four separate tubes with different stopper colors?

While collecting a stat blood culture and electrolytes on a child in the emergency room, the phlebotomist was also told to check for metal poisoning. Which of the following tubes would the phlebotomist add to the ones already being taken?

The purpose of sodium citrate in specimen collection is to:

Heparin prevents blood from clotting by:

Which of the following tests would be most affected by carryover of K2EDTA?

True or false? Contamination of blood culture bottles can lead to false-positive results and inappropriate or delayed care for the patient

True or false? Multisample needles are commonly enclosed in sealed twist-off shields or covers

It is important to fill oxalate tubes to the stated fill capacity because excess oxalate:

The purpose of the rubber sleeve that covers the end of the tube end of a multisample needle is to:

Damage to red blood cells and release of hemoglobin into the serum or plasma is called:

To what does the "gauge" of a needle relate?

A pink-top tube containing EDTA is primarily used for:

True or false? Hypodermic needles and blood collection needle sets are commonly enclosed in sealed twist-off shieldsor covers

Why are gauze pads a better choice than cotton balls for covering the site and holding pressure following venipuncture?

CLSI standards advise against using these on infants and children under 2 years of age

In general, an anticoagulant is unable to:

The purpose of a transillumination device is to:

Which of the following stat tests is typically collected in a lithium heparin tube?

A tube with a green stopper normally contains

The purpose of an Orange Rapid tube is to

Heparin prevents blood from clotting by