Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take after removing gloves?

• A.Perform hand hygiene.
• B.Put the same gloves in a lab coat pocket.
• C.Use hand sanitizer on the gloves before reuse.
• D.Touch clean supplies immediately.

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Which of the following veins is usually the last choice for antecubital venipuncture?

• A.Median cubital
• B.Cephalic
• C.Basilic
• D.Dorsal metacarpal

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Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take if a patient develops a rapidly forming hematoma during venipuncture?

• A.Continue collecting until all tubes are filled.
• B.Remove the needle and apply pressure.
• C.Ask the patient to pump their fist.
• D.Insert the needle deeper into the vein.

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A phlebotomist uses a point-of-care instrument to perform a prothrombin time/INR test on a patient that results in a critical value. Which of the following type of medication should the phlebotomist expect to see on the patient's medication list?

• A.Opioids
• B.Antidiabetics
• C.Anticoagulants
• D.Statins

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A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a phlebotomy procedure on a hospitalized patient. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take for the initial introduction?

• A.Enter the room quietly, inform the patient of the procedure, and confirm the patient's name.
• B.Knock on the door, greet the patient, and introduce themselves.
• C.Turn on the lights in the patient's room, introduce themselves, and check the patient's ID band.
• D.Turn the patient's bed lights on, greet the patient, and check the provider's prescription.

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