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Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Safety and infection control: practice questions

Our Phlebotomy bank has 18 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

What should you do if blood splashes into your eyes?

  1. Flush them at an eyewash station for at least 15 minutes and report the exposure
  2. Rub them
  3. Ignore it
  4. Wipe with a dry gauze only
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A. Flush them at an eyewash station for at least 15 minutes and report the exposure — Report exposures immediately.

Question 2

What is an exposure control plan?

  1. A schedule for lunch breaks
  2. An employer's written plan to reduce workers' exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  3. A list of patients
  4. A fire evacuation plan
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B. An employer's written plan to reduce workers' exposure to bloodborne pathogens — OSHA requires it for employers with exposed workers.

Question 3

What should be done with a blood spill on a counter?

  1. Wipe it with a dry towel and leave it
  2. Spray water on it
  3. Wear gloves, absorb it, then disinfect with an approved disinfectant such as diluted bleach
  4. Ignore it until the end of the day
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C. Wear gloves, absorb it, then disinfect with an approved disinfectant such as diluted bleach — Follow facility spill procedures.

Question 4

Which item is personal protective equipment for phlebotomists?

  1. A requisition form
  2. Gloves
  3. A sharps container
  4. A centrifuge
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B. Gloves — Lab coats and face protection may also be needed.

Question 5

What should be done if a sharps container is overfilled?

  1. Push the needles down
  2. Do not force items in; seal and replace it following policy
  3. Shake it
  4. Empty it into a bag
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B. Do not force items in; seal and replace it following policy — Overfilled containers cause injuries.

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