Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses providone-iodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture?
- Glucose
- Blood Urea Nitrogen
- Potassium
- Coagulation Studies

Answer 1

Potassium

Question 2

A phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures?
- 20° to -10°C
- 21° to 23°C
- 25° to 30°C
- 36° to 38°C

Answer 2

-36° to 38° C

Question 3

A phlebotomy technician is transporting blood specimens to a laboratory. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
- Place the specimens in a specimen collection tray
- Place the specimens in the trunk of a car
- Place the specimens in a lockable container
- Place the specimens near an air-conditioning vent in a car

Answer 3

• Place the specimens in a lockable container
• Avoids spills during transportation