Question 1

When collecting sweat electrolytes, the collection site is cleansed before and after stimulation with:

Accepted Answer

A)   isopropyl alcohol.
B)   deionized water.
C)   soap and water.
D)   iodine.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

When a semen specimen is delivered to the laboratory, the phlebotomist should:

Accepted Answer

A)   place the specimen in the refrigerator.
B)   record the time of delivery.
C)   place the specimen in an incubator.
D)   record the time of collection.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A patient with a requisition for a semen analysis should be instructed to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   abstain from sexual activity for 3 days.
B)   keep the specimen warm while delivering it to the laboratory.
C)   collect the specimen in a condom.
D)   deliver the specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 4

Protective apparel worn in the central processing area should include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   masks.
B)   fluid-resistant lab coats.
C)   gloves.
D)   full-face shields.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Match the following types of urine specimens with their purpose.
-Timed specimen

Accepted Answer

A)  Confirmatory testing
B)  Quantitative tests
C)  Routine testing
D)  Urine cultureE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

All of the following are necessary when operating the centrifuge except:

Accepted Answer

A)   firmly securing the lid before operating.
B)   placing uncapped tubes across from each other.
C)   checking for excessive vibration before walking away.
D)   making a final check of balancing before closing the lid.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 7

Documentation of the correct handling of a urine drug collection specimen is provided by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   urinalysis supervisor.
B)   donor picture identification.
C)   physician.
D)   chain-of-custody forms.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Match the following types of urine specimens with their purpose.
-First morning specimen

Accepted Answer

A)  Confirmatory testing
B)  Quantitative tests
C)  Routine testing
D)  Urine cultureE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

To obtain an accurate timed specimen, the patient is instructed to:

Accepted Answer

A)   urinate into the container containing the preservative.
B)   abstain from drinking fluids during the collection period.
C)   begin and end the collection with an empty bladder.
D)   empty the bladder after beginning the collection timing.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A phlebotomist may be requested not to transport a specimen through the pneumatic tube system if it is to be tested for:

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose.
B)   cholesterol.
C)   creatinine.
D)   potassium.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Amniotic fluid received in the central processing area should be: 
1. protected from light for bilirubin analysis.
2. delivered immediately to cytogenetics.
3. measured and an aliquot sent to hematology.
4. frozen for shipment to a reference laboratory.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 3
B)   2 and 4
C)   1 and 2
D)   3 and 4E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Local specimen transport requires a leak-proof primary container and an absorbent secondary container.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

Which of the following tubes can be centrifuged immediately after collection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gold Hemogard stopper
B)   Light blue stopper
C)   Red stopper
D)   Yellow/gray stopperE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The sweat electrolyte test is used in the diagnosis of:

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple sclerosis.
B)   cystic fibrosis.
C)   muscular dystrophy.
D)   electrolyte imbalance.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following pieces of equipment is located in the central processing area?

Accepted Answer

A)   Microscope
B)   Blood gas analyzer
C)   Differential stainer
D)   CentrifugeE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The process in which a person donates a specific blood component and the remainder of the blood is returned to him or her is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   apheresis.
B)   therapeutic phlebotomy.
C)   autologous donation.
D)   component therapy.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

A lumbar puncture is performed to collect:

Accepted Answer

A)   synovial fluid.
B)   amniotic fluid.
C)   cerebrospinal fluid.
D)   pleural fluid.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Transport media are required for throat culture swabs but not for rapid strep tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Interstate shipping of infectious material is regulated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Centers for Disease Control.
B)   U.S. Department of Transportation.
C)   Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
D)   U.S. Department of Health.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Match the following types of urine specimens with their purpose.
-Random specimen

Accepted Answer

A)  Confirmatory testing
B)  Quantitative tests
C)  Routine testing
D)  Urine cultureE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 16: Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist

When collecting sweat electrolytes, the collection site is cleansed before and after stimulation with:

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When a semen specimen is delivered to the laboratory, the phlebotomist should:

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A patient with a requisition for a semen analysis should be instructed to do all of the following except:

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Protective apparel worn in the central processing area should include all of the following except:

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Match the following types of urine specimens with their purpose. -Timed specimen

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All of the following are necessary when operating the centrifuge except:

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Documentation of the correct handling of a urine drug collection specimen is provided by the:

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Match the following types of urine specimens with their purpose. -First morning specimen

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To obtain an accurate timed specimen, the patient is instructed to:

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A phlebotomist may be requested not to transport a specimen through the pneumatic tube system if it is to be tested for:

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Amniotic fluid received in the central processing area should be: 1. protected from light for bilirubin analysis. 2. delivered immediately to cytogenetics. 3. measured and an aliquot sent to hematology. 4. frozen for shipment to a reference laboratory.

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Local specimen transport requires a leak-proof primary container and an absorbent secondary container.

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Which of the following tubes can be centrifuged immediately after collection?

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The sweat electrolyte test is used in the diagnosis of:

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Which of the following pieces of equipment is located in the central processing area?

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The process in which a person donates a specific blood component and the remainder of the blood is returned to him or her is called:

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A lumbar puncture is performed to collect:

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Transport media are required for throat culture swabs but not for rapid strep tests.

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Interstate shipping of infectious material is regulated by the:

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Match the following types of urine specimens with their purpose. -Random specimen

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