Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-You should ask if a patient has an allergy to this before applying a bandage to a puncture site

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 2

​There are several methods of performing the venipuncture procedure.Match the method with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Specimens can be collected from the same veins as a regular phlebotomy draw or from a vein on the back of the hand using a smaller-gauge needle

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 3

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.
-​No anticoagulant (glass);Silicon coating (plastic)

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 4

When it is very difficult to draw blood from a patient,it is recommended that you try using a(n)____ as a tourniquet.

Accepted Answer

A)  ACE bandage 
B)  stethoscope cord 
C)  oversized rubber band 
D)  blood pressure cuff 
A)  ACE bandage 
B)  stethoscope cord 
C)  oversized rubber band 
D)  blood pressure cuff

Question 5

When performing a capillary puncture,the lancet should penetrate about ___ mm into the site.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​discontinue the venipuncture immediately 
B)  ​remove the needle 
C)  ​apply direct forceful pressure to the puncture site 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​discontinue the venipuncture immediately 
B)  ​remove the needle 
C)  ​apply direct forceful pressure to the puncture site 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 7

​When more than a few drops of blood are required to perform tests,a _______ collection of blood is performed.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​capillary 
B)  needlestick 
C)  ​foot stick 
D)  ​venous 
A)  ​capillary 
B)  needlestick 
C)  ​foot stick 
D)  ​venous

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Instrument that rotates at variable rates of speed to separate components of the blood

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 9

If a patient sitting in a chair faints during the venipuncture procedure,you should first:

Accepted Answer

A)  remove the tourniquet 
B)  hold a bandage over the puncture site 
C)  withdraw the needle 
D)  help the patient carefully to the floor 
A)  remove the tourniquet 
B)  hold a bandage over the puncture site 
C)  withdraw the needle 
D)  help the patient carefully to the floor

Question 10

​When drawing blood,in the case of a patient who has had a double mastectomy with lymph node dissection,you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​use a vein in the upper thigh 
B)  ​send the patient to the nearest hospital or lab 
C)  ​have the provider draw the blood 
D)  ​consult with the provider 
A)  ​use a vein in the upper thigh 
B)  ​send the patient to the nearest hospital or lab 
C)  ​have the provider draw the blood 
D)  ​consult with the provider

Question 11

Blood should not be obtained from an arm that has:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a patient that has had a mastectomy with lymph node dissection on that side 
B)  ​never had an intravenous line inserted 
C)  obvious veins protruding 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​a patient that has had a mastectomy with lymph node dissection on that side 
B)  ​never had an intravenous line inserted 
C)  obvious veins protruding 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 12

The most popular and economical tourniquets are made of:

Accepted Answer

A)  disposable latex-free 
B)  cotton 
C)  plastic 
D)  polyester 
A)  disposable latex-free 
B)  cotton 
C)  plastic 
D)  polyester

Question 13

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.
-​Heparin

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 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Veins will give somewhat when depressed because they have this

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 15

It is generally appropriate to collect a capillary blood sample from a site that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  bruised 
B)  calloused 
C)  pale 
D)  injured 
A)  bruised 
B)  calloused 
C)  pale 
D)  injured

Question 16

​Blood in specimen tubes that contain an anticoagulant must be inverted immediately ______ times.Gentle inversion prevents hemolysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​eight 
B)  ​10 
C)  ​at least five 
D)  ​8-10 
A)  ​eight 
B)  ​10 
C)  ​at least five 
D)  ​8-10

Question 17

Light-blue-stoppered tubes are most often the 5-mL size and are used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  coagulation testing 
B)  testing blood glucose levels 
C)  testing several chemical constituents 
D)  serum levels testing 
A)  coagulation testing 
B)  testing blood glucose levels 
C)  testing several chemical constituents 
D)  serum levels testing

Question 18

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.
-​Invert plastic 5 times

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 19

When obtaining venous blood with a vacuum tube,the tip of the needle should be inserted into the vein at a ____-degree angle.

Accepted Answer

A)  90-95 
B)  75-80 
C)  45-50 
D)  15-20 
A)  90-95 
B)  75-80 
C)  45-50 
D)  15-20

Question 20

When using the needle and syringe method of venipuncture,a ____-mL syringe is usually used for drawing several tubes.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-5 
B)  5-10 
C)  10-20 
D)  20-30 
A)  1-5 
B)  5-10 
C)  10-20 
D)  20-30

Exam 45: Blood Specimen Collection

Match each term with its definition. -You should ask if a patient has an allergy to this before applying a bandage to a puncture site

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. -​No anticoagulant (glass);Silicon coating (plastic)

When it is very difficult to draw blood from a patient,it is recommended that you try using a(n)____ as a tourniquet.

When performing a capillary puncture,the lancet should penetrate about ___ mm into the site.

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

​When more than a few drops of blood are required to perform tests,a _______ collection of blood is performed.

Match each term with its definition. -Instrument that rotates at variable rates of speed to separate components of the blood

If a patient sitting in a chair faints during the venipuncture procedure,you should first:

​When drawing blood,in the case of a patient who has had a double mastectomy with lymph node dissection,you should:

Blood should not be obtained from an arm that has:

The most popular and economical tourniquets are made of:

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. -​Heparin

Match each term with its definition. -Veins will give somewhat when depressed because they have this

It is generally appropriate to collect a capillary blood sample from a site that is:

​Blood in specimen tubes that contain an anticoagulant must be inverted immediately ______ times.Gentle inversion prevents hemolysis.

Light-blue-stoppered tubes are most often the 5-mL size and are used for:

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. -​Invert plastic 5 times

When obtaining venous blood with a vacuum tube,the tip of the needle should be inserted into the vein at a ____-degree angle.

When using the needle and syringe method of venipuncture,a ____-mL syringe is usually used for drawing several tubes.

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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. -No anticoagulant (glass);Silicon coating (plastic)

If an accidental arterial puncture occurs during the venipuncture procedure:

When more than a few drops of blood are required to perform tests,a _______ collection of blood is performed.

When drawing blood,in the case of a patient who has had a double mastectomy with lymph node dissection,you should:

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. -Heparin

Blood in specimen tubes that contain an anticoagulant must be inverted immediately ______ times.Gentle inversion prevents hemolysis.

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. -Invert plastic 5 times