1. A phlebotomist walks into a room and the patient is asleep. What should the phlebotomist do first?
A. Tap the patient’s arm to find a vein
B. Wake the patient gently and confirm identity
C. Begin setting up supplies quietly
D. Ask the family member to identify the patient
2. Which tube should be drawn first for venipuncture using the standard order of draw?
A. Green
B. Light Blue
C. Lavender
D. SST (Gold/Tiger Top)
3. A patient begins to feel faint during a draw. What is the FIRST action?
A. Finish the draw as quickly as possible
B. Stop the draw and lower the patient’s head
C. Offer the patient water
D. Call security
4. What is the purpose of the additive in a lavender tube?
A. To clot the blood
B. To prevent clotting using EDTA
C. To separate serum
D. To check glucose only
5. Which of the following is a sign that a tourniquet has been left on too long?
A. Hemolysis
B. Hemoconcentration
C. Jaundice
D. Syncope
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