153.) A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of following actions when providing a sputum specimen? a) Discard the first urine of the day and collect for 24hr b) Collect the stool directly into a sterile container c) Take a deep breath and then expectorate d) Aggressively swab the inside of the cheek

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### Procedures for Phlebotomy: Sputum Collection and Preparing for Blood Draw

#### 153.) Instructions for Sputum Specimen Collection

A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of the following actions when providing a sputum specimen?

a) Discard the first urine of the day and collect for 24 hours.

b) Collect the stool directly into a sterile container.

c) Take a deep breath and then expectorate.

d) Aggressively swab the inside of the cheek.

##### Explanation:
- **Correct Answer:** c) Take a deep breath and then expectorate.
- **Rationale:** For sputum specimen collection, the patient should take a deep breath to produce a sample by expectoration. This means coughing deeply to bring up sputum from the lungs.

#### 154.) Preparing a Blood Draw in an Inpatient Facility

A phlebotomist technician is preparing a blood draw on a patient in an inpatient facility. After greeting the patient, which of the following actions should the technician take next?

a) Tell the patient that they will be drawing blood.

b) Ask the patient if they have a latex allergy.

c) Ask the patient which arm they prefer for the blood draw.

d) State their name to the patient.

##### Explanation:
- **Correct Answer:** a) Tell the patient that they will be drawing blood.
- **Rationale:** After greeting the patient, it is important for the phlebotomist to inform the patient about the procedure that will be performed. This helps in gaining the patient's cooperation and trust.
Transcribed Image Text:### Procedures for Phlebotomy: Sputum Collection and Preparing for Blood Draw #### 153.) Instructions for Sputum Specimen Collection A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of the following actions when providing a sputum specimen? a) Discard the first urine of the day and collect for 24 hours. b) Collect the stool directly into a sterile container. c) Take a deep breath and then expectorate. d) Aggressively swab the inside of the cheek. ##### Explanation: - **Correct Answer:** c) Take a deep breath and then expectorate. - **Rationale:** For sputum specimen collection, the patient should take a deep breath to produce a sample by expectoration. This means coughing deeply to bring up sputum from the lungs. #### 154.) Preparing a Blood Draw in an Inpatient Facility A phlebotomist technician is preparing a blood draw on a patient in an inpatient facility. After greeting the patient, which of the following actions should the technician take next? a) Tell the patient that they will be drawing blood. b) Ask the patient if they have a latex allergy. c) Ask the patient which arm they prefer for the blood draw. d) State their name to the patient. ##### Explanation: - **Correct Answer:** a) Tell the patient that they will be drawing blood. - **Rationale:** After greeting the patient, it is important for the phlebotomist to inform the patient about the procedure that will be performed. This helps in gaining the patient's cooperation and trust.
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