According to the CLSI standard, a phlebotomist must attempt to locate which of the following veins on both arms before considering other veins?a. Median cubital veinb. Cephalic veinc. Veins on the underside of the wristd. Basilic vein

When performing a blood smear, which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to ensure a quality result?a. Allow the blood drop to clot completely prior to performing the smearb. Hold the slides at 30 to each other when performing the smearc. Hold the two slides at 90 to each other when performing the smeard. Allow the blood drop to clot slightly prior to performing the smear

Failure to demonstrate proper care that results in an injury to another person is an example ofa. Assaultb. Negligencec. Batteryd. Fraud

Which of the following should a phlebotomist recognize as being a component of CLSI?a. Quality efficiency measuresb. Workplace safety measuresc. Chain of custody measuresd. Personal protection measures

A phlebotomist should explain to a male patient that which of the following fluids is used for fertility testing?a. Synovialb. Amnioticc. Seminald. Peritoneal

To qualify for blood donation, a patient must have a minimum level of 12.5 g/dL for which of the following?a. Hemoglobinb. WBCc. RBCd. Platelet count

When performing a capillary draw collection, which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take after selecting the site?a. Label the specimenb. Secure the patient’s handc. Cleanse the site with antisepticd. Squeeze the patient’s finger

Which of the following orders of draw should the phlebotomist use for capillary collection?a. Sodium heparin, non-additive, EDTAb. EDTA, non-additive, sodium heparinc. EDTA, sodium heparin, non-additived. Sodium heparin, EDTA, non-additive

A frameshift is caused by ________ mutations.

Which of the following is incorrect about termination codons?