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)

A phlebotomist should identify that which of the following over-the-counter products taken by a patient can affect a liver function panel?a. Acetaminophenb. Ibuprofenc. Zincd. Melatonin

A phlebotomist is working with an administrative assistant to schedule an appointment for a patient who requires a postprandial glucose test. At which of the following times should the phlebotomist ensure this patient’s appointment is scheduled?a. 30 min before bedtimeb. 2 hr after eating a mealc. Immediately after exercisingd. Upon waking up after fasting

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 safety features on needles and the immediate disposal as one unit in a biohazard container after use?a. OSHAb. HIPAAc. CLIAd. CDC

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

Which of the following forms commonly accompanies a toxicology drug screen for legal purposes?a. Demographics formb. Chain of custodyc. SDSd. Requisition form

Which 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

Which of the following information should a phlebotomist document for a blood culture collection?a. Informed consent documentb. Type of culture mediac. Site of collectiond. Blood collection technique

A phlebotomist is applying a tourniquet for a venipuncture to an adult patient. The phlebotomist should place the tourniquet at which of the following distances above the venipuncture site?a. 8 to 12 inchesb. 3 to 4 inchesc. 5 to 6 inchesd. 1 to 2 inches