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21. What is the purpose of the clinical laboratory?
  1. Collection of correct specimen for correct test.
  2. Accurate analysis of specimen.
  3. Physician notification of results.
  4. All of the above.
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22. Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech always finds it fascinating to watch blood fill a capillary tube. He marvels at the action involved. What is the action involved in filling a capillary tube?
  1. The force of gravity fills it.
  2. It is filled by capillary action.
  3. It is filled by scooping action.
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23. Choosing an appropriate vein for a venipuncture site is something Pheona-the-phenomenal-Phlebotomy Tech believes she has is skilled at due to her years of experience. Her experience has taught her it is better to trust her sense of touch more than her eyesight. Pheona believes it is more accurate to assess patients’ veins by palpation only! Is Pheona correct in her assumption?
  1. Yes, Pheona is correct.
  2. No, Pheona is wrong.
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24. Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is in the process of drawing a PTT. He is using a butterfly syringe and adaptor. After collecting one blue top tube, he removes the syringe, applies sterile gauze over the puncture site, discards the equipment in the appropriate containers, correctly labels the tube, removes his gloves, and washes his hands. What (if anything) did Phil do wrong?
  1. Phil is correct.
  2. Phil used a butterfly syringe.
  3. Phil used the wrong colored top.
  4. Phil forgot to draw a discard tube.
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25. A 22-gauge needle would be appropriately used for which group of the following patients?
  1. Infants.
  2. Children.
  3. Senior adults.
  4. A and C.
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