Question 1

Which of the following sites is commonly used to collect a capillary blood sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  great finger 
B)  thumb 
C)  upper arm 
D)  upper thigh 
A)  great finger 
B)  thumb 
C)  upper arm 
D)  upper thigh A

Question 2

​The law regarding who performs venipuncture:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is a national standard 
B)  ​varies by region 
C)  ​varies from state to state 
D)  ​is regulated by CLIA 
A)  ​is a national standard 
B)  ​varies by region 
C)  ​varies from state to state 
D)  ​is regulated by CLIA C

Question 3

Venipuncture is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriography 
B)  cardiology 
C)  cannulation 
D)  phlebotomy 
A)  arteriography 
B)  cardiology 
C)  cannulation 
D)  phlebotomy D

Question 4

​If an accidental arterial puncture occurs during the venipuncture procedure:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​apply direct forceful pressure to the puncture site after removing the needle for a minimum of five minutes until active bleeding has ceased 
B)  ​notify the provider 
C)  ​document the incident according to facility policy 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​apply direct forceful pressure to the puncture site after removing the needle for a minimum of five minutes until active bleeding has ceased 
B)  ​notify the provider 
C)  ​document the incident according to facility policy 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 5

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Potassium oxalate and sodium flouride

Accepted Answer

A) ​special 
B) ​clear (discarded tubes) 
C) ​light blue 
D) ​red 
E) ​red/gray
F)​gold (SST)
G)​green
H)​lavender
I)​gray 
A) ​special 
B) ​clear (discarded tubes) 
C) ​light blue 
D) ​red 
E) ​red/gray
F)​gold (SST)
G)​green
H)​lavender
I)​gray

Question 6

Light-blue-stoppered tubes must be completely full because of the large amount of:

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrate 
B)  citrate 
C)  heparin 
D)  oxalate 
A)  nitrate 
B)  citrate 
C)  heparin 
D)  oxalate

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Collection of blood just under the skin

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 8

Which of the following may not be kept in the specimen log book unless the test is being performed in-house?

Accepted Answer

A)  test results 
B)  test requested 
C)  date collected 
D)  patient's full name 
A)  test results 
B)  test requested 
C)  date collected 
D)  patient's full name

Question 9

Match each term with its definition.
-Part of the syringe that is pushed in all the way to release any air from the barrel

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 10

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Sodium citrate

Accepted Answer

A) ​special 
B) ​clear (discarded tubes) 
C) ​light blue 
D) ​red 
E) ​red/gray
F)​gold (SST)
G)​green
H)​lavender
I)​gray 
A) ​special 
B) ​clear (discarded tubes) 
C) ​light blue 
D) ​red 
E) ​red/gray
F)​gold (SST)
G)​green
H)​lavender
I)​gray

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-Breakdown of blood cells

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 12

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Gel separator,clot activator

Accepted Answer

A) ​special 
B) ​clear (discarded tubes) 
C) ​light blue 
D) ​red 
E) ​red/gray
F)​gold (SST)
G)​green
H)​lavender
I)​gray 
A) ​special 
B) ​clear (discarded tubes) 
C) ​light blue 
D) ​red 
E) ​red/gray
F)​gold (SST)
G)​green
H)​lavender
I)​gray

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Inhalant used to help revive a patient who has fainted

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of specimen that results when an anticoagulant is present in the vacuum tube

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 15

​There are several methods of performing the venipuncture procedure.Match the method with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Usually,a 10- to 20-mL syringe is used when drawing several tubes,each 5-10 mL

Accepted Answer

A) ​needle and syringe method 
B) ​vacuum method 
C) ​butterfly needle method 
A) ​needle and syringe method 
B) ​vacuum method 
C) ​butterfly needle method

Question 16

​As a safety consideration,patients who say they feel faint:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​should put their head down between their knees 
B)  ​should be asked to stand up 
C)  ​should place on ice pack on the puncture site 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​should put their head down between their knees 
B)  ​should be asked to stand up 
C)  ​should place on ice pack on the puncture site 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Equipment that can cut,prick,stab,or scrape the skin should be disposed of in this item

Accepted Answer

A) finger stick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) finger stick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 18

​There are several methods of performing the venipuncture procedure.Match the method with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​The most popular because it is so convenient

Accepted Answer

A) ​needle and syringe method 
B) ​vacuum method 
C) ​butterfly needle method 
A) ​needle and syringe method 
B) ​vacuum method 
C) ​butterfly needle method

Question 19

If blood leaks out of the vein into the body during a venipuncture,it may cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  itchy,dry skin 
B)  discoloration and swelling 
C)  drowsiness and vertigo 
D)  loss of sensation and nausea 
A)  itchy,dry skin 
B)  discoloration and swelling 
C)  drowsiness and vertigo 
D)  loss of sensation and nausea

Question 20

Match each term with its definition.
-Veins found in the inner arm at the bend of the elbow

Accepted Answer

A) finger stick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) finger stick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Exam 45: Blood Specimen Collection

Which of the following sites is commonly used to collect a capillary blood sample?

​The law regarding who performs venipuncture:

Venipuncture is also known as:

​If an accidental arterial puncture occurs during the venipuncture procedure:

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Potassium oxalate and sodium flouride

Light-blue-stoppered tubes must be completely full because of the large amount of:

Match each term with its definition. -Collection of blood just under the skin

Which of the following may not be kept in the specimen log book unless the test is being performed in-house?

Match each term with its definition. -Part of the syringe that is pushed in all the way to release any air from the barrel

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Sodium citrate

Match each term with its definition. -Breakdown of blood cells

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Gel separator,clot activator

Match each term with its definition. -Inhalant used to help revive a patient who has fainted

Match each term with its definition. -Type of specimen that results when an anticoagulant is present in the vacuum tube

​There are several methods of performing the venipuncture procedure.Match the method with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Usually,a 10- to 20-mL syringe is used when drawing several tubes,each 5-10 mL

​As a safety consideration,patients who say they feel faint:

Match each term with its definition. -Equipment that can cut,prick,stab,or scrape the skin should be disposed of in this item

​There are several methods of performing the venipuncture procedure.Match the method with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​The most popular because it is so convenient

If blood leaks out of the vein into the body during a venipuncture,it may cause:

Match each term with its definition. -Veins found in the inner arm at the bend of the elbow

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The law regarding who performs venipuncture:

If an accidental arterial puncture occurs during the venipuncture procedure:

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Potassium oxalate and sodium flouride

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Sodium citrate

Match the colors of the tubes by what additives are contained in the tubes and any special directions.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Gel separator,clot activator

There are several methods of performing the venipuncture procedure.Match the method with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Usually,a 10- to 20-mL syringe is used when drawing several tubes,each 5-10 mL

As a safety consideration,patients who say they feel faint:

There are several methods of performing the venipuncture procedure.Match the method with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -The most popular because it is so convenient