CPT Exam 2022 Questions and Answers with complete
solution
Which of the following test(s) are required to be performed by law on all newborns in the United States?
Correct Answer-PKU
Why must a phlebotomist discard t
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CPT Exam 2022 Questions and Answers with complete
solution
Which of the following test(s) are required to be performed by law on all newborns in the United States?
Correct Answer-PKU
Why must a phlebotomist discard the first sample drawn from a heparin or saline lock? Correct AnswerPotential dilution of the specimen
A first-time blood donor wants to know how much blood will be taken during the procedure. The
phlebotomist states that the average volume of a "unit" of blood is: Correct Answer-450ml
The donation of blood by a patient for his or her own use at a later time is known as: Correct AnswerAutologous donation
The phlebotomist has just completed the collection of a specimen for cold agglutinins. What special
collection and/or transport measures must be taken by the phlebotomist after collection of this sample?
Correct Answer-The specimen must be collected in a prewarmed tube
Which of the following sample collections does not require transportation of the sample to the laboratory
in a chilled environment? Correct Answer-Vitamin A
The phlebotomist has just collected a specimen that needs to be protected from light during
transportation to the laboratory. Which of the following specimens did the phlebotomist collect? Correct
Answer-Beta-carotene
Which of the following samples is not collected for use as evidence in a legal proceeding? Correct AnswerPKU testing
The phlebotomist is called to the ER to pick up forensic specimens for a sexual assault. The most important
concept the phlebotomist must adhere to in handling forensic specimens in proper: Correct Answer-Chain
of custodyWhich of the following criteria is evaluated to determine if a peripheral blood smear is of adequate
quality? Correct Answer-The slide has a feathered edge, the slide has no holes, the slide has no streaks
(all of the above)
Hemolysis is defined as: Correct Answer-Destruction of red blood cells
The phlebotomist has received an order to draw a specimen from a patient known to have a cold
agglutinin. The test that has been ordered requires that an EDTA whole blood tube be collected in a
prewarmed tube and remain warm until testing. The test ordered is a: Correct Answer-CBC
The phlebotomist has an order to draw all of the following tests. Which one of the test samples must be
protected from light? Correct Answer-Vitamin B12
Who regulates the use of personal protective equipment for laboratory specimen processing? Correct
Answer-OSHA
You are responsible for cataloging the specimens being delivered by the courier to the laboratory. Which
of the following is a unique identifying number that you will use for cataloging samples in the laboratory?
Correct Answer-Accession number
You are called to assist in central processing. The specimens that you are given to process require the
separation of small portions of plasma or serum from cellular elements to individual containers called:
Correct Answer-Aliquots
The phlebotomist has drawn a series of plain red top (no additives) for immunologic testing. At room
temperature, complete clotting of these tubes will occur in what time frame? Correct Answer-30 to 45
minutes
Which of the following terms describes the quantitative methods used to monitor the quality of
procedures? Correct Answer-Quality controlPatient preparation, collection, and specimen transportation protocols are all part of which of the
following? Correct Answer-Quality assurance
The phlebotomist receives a request to perform a sweat chloride test on a 2-year-old child and wants to
refresh her memory before performing the test. The phlebotomist consults the ______ before going to
the child's room. Correct Answer-Procedure manual
As a phlebotomist you are responsible for monitoring and controlling variables that impact your scope of
practice in the collection of quality specimens. Which of the following variables is the phlebotomist most
responsible for controlling? Correct Answer-Preanalytical variables
Which of the following is not a preanalytical variable? Correct Answer-Specimen analysis
When should the phlebotomist wash his or her hands? Correct Answer-When entering and leaving the
patient's room
A patient filed a civil suit against the phlebotomist. In order for the phlebotomist to be found guilty of
malpractice, which of the following must be proven by the plaintiff? Correct Answer-Duty, dereliction,
injury, direct cause
Which of the following defines a set of standards and procedures for the protection of privacy of health
information? Correct Answer-HIPAA
Who is legally responsible for injuries resulting from a venipuncture? Correct Answer-The phlebotomist
Before proceeding with any collection procedure the phlebotomist should always: Correct Answer-Obtain
a positive informed consent
What does the phrase "point of care" mean? Correct Answer-Performance of the test immediately after
obtaining the sample usually in the same room
All of the following are advantages of POC except: Correct Answer-Increased recovery timeWhich of the following point-of-care test may be used to assess the presence of anemia? Correct AnswerHematocrit and Hemoglobin
You are assigned to cover the open-heart recovery unit and will be monitoring heparin therapy on several
patients. Which of the following POC test will you perform to monitor heparin therapy? Correct AnswerPT and APTT
The most commonly performed POCT is the_____? Correct Answer-Glucose
Hematocrit is a determination of which of the following? Correct Answer-Packed red cell volume
Which of the following waived test would be used to monitor a diabetic patient? Correct Answer-Glucose
Which of the following tubes would be the specimen of choice used to collect a sample for hematocrit
testing? Correct Answer-EDTA
What is the color of the stopper of a collection tube containing sodium citrate? Correct Answer-Light Blue
Gloves should be changed and hands washed: Correct Answer-After each patient contact
Circulation through the heart and the rest of the body's tissues is referred to as: Correct Answer-Systemic
circulation
All of the following equipment may be used in performing venipuncture on small, fragile veins, except a:
Correct Answer-21-gauge needle
Drawing blood from a foot or leg requires: Correct Answer-Permission from the physician
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