Q153. When carrying out a rapid test for group A streptococci from a throat swab, if there is no blue control line on the dipstick at 5 minutes, the test is:

Q154. All of the following are indicative of a UTI EXCEPT:

Q155. When conducting a fingerstick glucose test, to transfer the blood from the finger to the test strip, the phlebotomist should:

Q156. If a phlebotomist is asked to transport a nonblood specimen, such as a urine sample, to the laboratory for testing, the phlebotomist should:

Q157. Capillary action refers to:

Q158. What is the recommended minimum time a blood specimen should be allowed to clot to produce a quality sample?

Q159. When obtaining a blood specimen in a patient with an IV, the phlebotomist should first:

Q160. Which of the following is NOT part of the renal system?

Q161. Which pattern of antecubital veins is predominant in most populations?

Q162. Which of the following steps can help prevent the development of a hematoma?

Q163. Which of the following is NOT a reason to avoid removing stoppers from blood specimen tubes prior in the precentrifugation period?

Q164. When collecting a specimen from a patient in a long-term-care facility, the first thing the phlebotomist should do is to:

Q165. When collecting a blood specimen in a collection tube that contains an additive, the collection tube should be:

Q166. A patient begins to faint during blood collection. The most appropriate line of action is to:

Q167. If a patient is heavily tattooed on both arms, from shoulders to wrists with no areas left open, the most appropriate site for venipuncture is:

Q168. In normal blood, the thrombocyte count is:

Q169. Proper procedure for TB skin testing includes:

Q170. Following venipuncture with excessive bleeding, a saturated bloodstained gauze should be placed in a:

Q171. If peritoneal fluid is aspirated during a paracentesis and must be tested for cell counts, which type of specimen tube is indicated?

Q172. The laboratory test that is most affected by hemolysis is:

Q173. When using an evacuated tube system for venipuncture, how can the phlebotomist determine that the needle is correctly positioned in the vein?

Q174. Which of the following specimens must be kept at or near body temperature?

Q175. The throat is also known as the:

Q176. Which of the following tests requires a timed specimen?