NCCT Patient Identification and Preparation 2

Question 1

What is the minimum number of patient identifiers required before performing venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Two (such as name and date of birth)

Answer

One (patient's name)

Answer

Three (name, DOB, and room number)

Answer

Four identifiers from the wristband

Question 2

A patient refuses to have their blood drawn. What should the phlebotomist do?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse or physician

Answer

Draw the blood anyway as ordered by the physician

Answer

Ask a coworker to draw the patient instead

Answer

Leave and come back when the patient is asleep

Question 3

Which of the following patients requires a fasting specimen?

Accepted Answer

Lipid panel patient

Answer

CBC patient

Answer

Blood culture patient

Answer

Blood type patient

Question 4

When should a phlebotomist apply and remove a patient's identification band?

Accepted Answer

Phlebotomists may apply bands in emergency situations following facility protocol

Answer

Only a nurse can apply or remove identification bands

Answer

The phlebotomist can apply bands but must verify them with the nurse

Answer

Phlebotomists should never touch identification bands

Question 5

What is the proper procedure when the patient's wristband information does not match the requisition?

Accepted Answer

Do not draw blood; resolve the discrepancy with nursing staff first

Answer

Draw the blood and note the discrepancy on the tube

Answer

Use the requisition information since it came from the physician

Answer

Ask the patient which information is correct and proceed

Question 6

How long should a tourniquet remain on the arm before it must be released during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

1 minute

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

2 minutes

Answer

5 minutes