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| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Blood Collections | 28% | - Post-collection care & labeling - Order of draw & tube selection - Tourniquet use & vein assessment - Capillary puncture procedures - Venipuncture techniques & equipment |
| Specimen Processing & Handling | 14% | - Processing & centrifugation - Aliquoting & preservation - Specimen rejection criteria - Transport & storage requirements - Documentation & tracking |
| Patient Preparation | 20% | - Requisition review & test verification - Site selection & preparation - Patient identification & verification - Patient positioning & comfort - Informed consent & communication |
| Special Collections | 12% | - Pediatric & geriatric collections - Therapeutic drug monitoring - Blood cultures & sterile collection - Glucose tolerance & dynamic tests - Blood alcohol & legal collections |
| Safety and Compliance | 26% | - Bloodborne pathogens & exposure control - PPE & sharps disposal - Quality control & error prevention - Infection control & OSHA standards - HIPAA & patient confidentiality |
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NEW QUESTION # 89
Which of the following is an example of a patient giving a phlebotomist implied consent to complete a blood draw?
Answer: C
Explanation:
The patient extending their arm is an example of implied consent because the patient's action indicates cooperation with the blood draw without a written or explicit verbal statement. In routine phlebotomy, implied consent often occurs when the patient allows identification, listens to the procedure explanation, and physically presents the arm for collection. Signing a consent form is written consent, not implied consent. Saying "Okay" is verbal or expressed consent because the patient directly communicates agreement. Asking questions about the procedure is not consent by itself; it shows the patient is seeking information before deciding whether to proceed. The phlebotomist must still explain the procedure, verify identity, answer process-related questions within scope, respect refusal, and avoid coercion. Consent is not a technical formality; it is tied to patient rights, communication, and ethical practice. If a patient refuses or withdraws cooperation, the technician should not force collection and should follow facility reporting procedures. Reference topics: Patient Preparation; consent types; patient rights; communication; routine venipuncture preparation.
NEW QUESTION # 90
A phlebotomist completes a venipuncture procedure and activates the safety mechanism on the winged infusion set up to discard it into the sharps container. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take if the sharps container is locked?
Answer: B
Explanation:
If the sharps container is locked and cannot accept the used winged infusion set, the phlebotomist should obtain a new sharps container. A contaminated needle or winged infusion set must be discarded immediately into an approved sharps container that is puncture-resistant, leak-resistant, properly labeled or color-coded, closable, and accessible at the point of use. Unlocking or forcing a container is unsafe and may expose the technician to contaminated sharps. A trash container is never acceptable for needle disposal because it creates risk for housekeeping staff, patients, and other personnel. A biohazard bag is also incorrect because bags are for regulated soft biohazard waste, not sharps; needles can puncture the bag and cause injury. The correct action is to maintain control of the activated device safely and use an appropriate replacement sharps container. This is a direct OSHA and standard-precaution issue. Reference topics: Safety and Compliance; sharps disposal; safety-engineered devices; needlestick prevention; OSHA bloodborne pathogen precautions.
NEW QUESTION # 91
Which of the following does HIPAA require all health care providers to obtain before disclosing medical information?
Answer: B
Explanation:
HIPAA requires proper written authorization before a covered entity discloses protected health information for purposes that are not otherwise permitted by the Privacy Rule. In the answer choices, "written consent" is the closest required protection because the patient's permission must be documented, specific, and traceable. A driver's license may be used to help verify identity, but it does not authorize disclosure of medical information. Verbal consent is not sufficient for many disclosures because it lacks the required written documentation and specific authorization elements. Insurance authorization relates to payment approval or coverage verification and does not automatically permit broad disclosure of medical information. For phlebotomy practice, HIPAA compliance means discussing patient information only with authorized personnel, limiting information to the minimum necessary, protecting requisitions and labels, and avoiding disclosure in public areas. HHS states that HIPAA authorizations must be written in specific terms and may permit use or disclosure of protected health information. NHA CPT safety and compliance competencies include patient rights, privacy, confidentiality, HIPAA, and legal responsibilities. Reference topics: Safety and Compliance; HIPAA; confidentiality; protected health information.
NEW QUESTION # 92
Which of the following should a phlebotomist do if a specimen must remain warm during transport?
Answer: B
Explanation:
If a specimen must remain warm during transport, the phlebotomist should use an approved warming device according to facility policy. Some tests, such as cold agglutinin-related specimens or specific specialized assays, may require warm handling to prevent analyte or cellular changes. Placing the specimen on ice or refrigerating it would violate warm-transport requirements and could compromise results. Leaving it near a sunny window is uncontrolled, unsafe, and may expose the specimen to light or excessive heat. Temperature requirements must be controlled and documented when required. The phlebotomist should not improvise with unapproved heat sources because overheating can also damage specimens. Proper specimen handling means knowing whether the specimen should be transported at room temperature, chilled, frozen, protected from light, or kept warm. Failure to follow special handling instructions creates preanalytical error and may require recollection. Reference topics: Processing Specimens; warm specimens; transport requirements; temperature control; specimen integrity.
NEW QUESTION # 93
Which of the following should a phlebotomist verify for quality control protocol prior to using vacuum tubes?
Answer: C
Explanation:
Before using evacuated vacuum tubes, the phlebotomist must verify the expiration date. Expired tubes can lose vacuum, produce inadequate draw volume, compromise the blood-to-additive ratio, or contain additives that no longer perform as intended. This can directly affect specimen integrity and may lead to inaccurate results or specimen rejection. Needle integrity is also important, but it applies to needle inspection rather than vacuum tube quality control. Visible additive may be observed in some tubes, but not all additives are easily visible, and visibility alone does not confirm the tube is acceptable for use. Name on label is not checked before using an unused tube because patient labeling occurs after collection according to facility policy and positive patient identification requirements. Tube quality control includes inspecting tubes for cracks, contamination, expired dates, defective stoppers, and compromised vacuum. NHA CPT routine collection content specifically includes selecting and assembling equipment, verifying equipment quality, checking expiration dates, and inspecting evacuated tubes required for laboratory testing. Reference topics: Routine Blood Collections; evacuated tube quality control; expiration dates; equipment inspection.
NEW QUESTION # 94
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