Question 1

Which of the following demonstrates correct procedure when finding a patient absent when entering the room for venipuncture specimen collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Return to the lab and report that the patient was not available. 
B)  Attempt to locate the patient by asking the charge nurse. 
C)  Inform the patient's nurse of the inability to collect the specimen. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  Return to the lab and report that the patient was not available. 
B)  Attempt to locate the patient by asking the charge nurse. 
C)  Inform the patient's nurse of the inability to collect the specimen. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 2

A faulty collection tube with poor vacuum may result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematoma 
B)  Scarring 
C)  Short draw 
D)  Syncope 
A)  Hematoma 
B)  Scarring 
C)  Short draw 
D)  Syncope

Question 3

Which of the following would not cause hemolysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Withdrawing blood too quickly when using a syringe 
B)  Forcing blood into tube from a syringe through a needle by pushing on the plunger quickly 
C)  Pediatric venipuncture 
D)  Vigorously shaking the tube of blood 
A)  Withdrawing blood too quickly when using a syringe 
B)  Forcing blood into tube from a syringe through a needle by pushing on the plunger quickly 
C)  Pediatric venipuncture 
D)  Vigorously shaking the tube of blood

Question 4

Prolonged tourniquet application may cause a change in blood composition primarily because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoconcentration 
B)  hemolysis 
C)  hemoglobin 
D)  homeostasis 
A)  hemoconcentration 
B)  hemolysis 
C)  hemoglobin 
D)  homeostasis

Question 5

Which of the following is not proper procedure for collecting blood from a patient with a running IV?

Accepted Answer

A)  Draw blood from below the IV insertion site. 
B)  If blood is drawn above the IV site,the IV should be turned off by nursing personnel before collection,and it should be noted on the label. 
C)  If blood is drawn above the IV site,the IV should be turned off by the phlebotomist and turned back on immediately after completion of the blood draw. 
D)  Draw blood from an arm that does not have an IV insertion site. 
A)  Draw blood from below the IV insertion site. 
B)  If blood is drawn above the IV site,the IV should be turned off by nursing personnel before collection,and it should be noted on the label. 
C)  If blood is drawn above the IV site,the IV should be turned off by the phlebotomist and turned back on immediately after completion of the blood draw. 
D)  Draw blood from an arm that does not have an IV insertion site.

Question 6

Which of the following could not cause a clot to form in an anticoagulated tube?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inversion of the anticoagulated tube 10 times immediately following collection 
B)  Blood expelled slowly from a syringe draw into an evacuated tube 
C)  Anticoagulant inactive or not present in proper quantity 
D)  Anticoagulated tube out of date 
A)  Inversion of the anticoagulated tube 10 times immediately following collection 
B)  Blood expelled slowly from a syringe draw into an evacuated tube 
C)  Anticoagulant inactive or not present in proper quantity 
D)  Anticoagulated tube out of date

Question 7

If a patient is sleeping when the phlebotomist enters the room,the proper procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gently wake the patient and begin the venipuncture 
B)  Perform the venipuncture quietly so as not to wake the patient 
C)  Come back when the patient wakes up 
D)  Leave a note for the doctor that the patient was asleep and blood could not be collected 
A)  Gently wake the patient and begin the venipuncture 
B)  Perform the venipuncture quietly so as not to wake the patient 
C)  Come back when the patient wakes up 
D)  Leave a note for the doctor that the patient was asleep and blood could not be collected

Question 8

This complication is seen as small red dots near the phlebotomy site that indicate the patient may have a tendency for prolonged bleeding following the procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)  petechiae 
B)  edema 
C)  syncope 
D)  hematoma 
A)  petechiae 
B)  edema 
C)  syncope 
D)  hematoma

Question 9

Which of the following should not be a cause of inability to obtain blood? The:

Accepted Answer

A)  needle has penetrated all the way through the vein 
B)  needle is centered in the lumen of the vein 
C)  needle is only partially inserted into the vein 
D)  tube has lost its vacuum 
A)  needle has penetrated all the way through the vein 
B)  needle is centered in the lumen of the vein 
C)  needle is only partially inserted into the vein 
D)  tube has lost its vacuum

Question 10

Advancing the stopper of a vacuum tube past the mark on the needle adaptor while assembling the equipment will:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause a loss of vacuum 
B)  produce a more stable collection assembly 
C)  ensure that the evacuated tube is working properly 
D)  result in hemolysis 
A)  cause a loss of vacuum 
B)  produce a more stable collection assembly 
C)  ensure that the evacuated tube is working properly 
D)  result in hemolysis

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding labeling of blood specimens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tube should be labeled carefully after blood collection following proper institution protocol. 
B)  A mislabeled specimen will result in the need to collect a new specimen. 
C)  A mislabeled specimen could result in serious medal complications for the patient. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Tube should be labeled carefully after blood collection following proper institution protocol. 
B)  A mislabeled specimen will result in the need to collect a new specimen. 
C)  A mislabeled specimen could result in serious medal complications for the patient. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

Which of the following is least likely to result in hematoma formation when collecting a specimen by venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate pressure is applied to the site after needle withdrawal 
B)  The needle has penetrated through the back of the vein 
C)  The needle bevel is centered in the lumen of the vein 
D)  The needle bevel is only partly inserted in the vein 
A)  Inadequate pressure is applied to the site after needle withdrawal 
B)  The needle has penetrated through the back of the vein 
C)  The needle bevel is centered in the lumen of the vein 
D)  The needle bevel is only partly inserted in the vein

Which of the following demonstrates correct procedure when finding a patient absent when entering the room for venipuncture specimen collection?

A faulty collection tube with poor vacuum may result in which of the following?

Which of the following would not cause hemolysis?

Prolonged tourniquet application may cause a change in blood composition primarily because of:

Which of the following is not proper procedure for collecting blood from a patient with a running IV?

Which of the following could not cause a clot to form in an anticoagulated tube?

If a patient is sleeping when the phlebotomist enters the room,the proper procedure is to:

This complication is seen as small red dots near the phlebotomy site that indicate the patient may have a tendency for prolonged bleeding following the procedure.

Which of the following should not be a cause of inability to obtain blood? The:

Advancing the stopper of a vacuum tube past the mark on the needle adaptor while assembling the equipment will:

Which of the following is true regarding labeling of blood specimens?

Which of the following is least likely to result in hematoma formation when collecting a specimen by venipuncture?

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Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention

Medical Terminology

Equipment

Proper Procedures for Venipuncture

Special Collection Procedures

Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations

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Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism

Phlebotomy Department Management

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Exam 9: Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy

Which of the following demonstrates correct procedure when finding a patient absent when entering the room for venipuncture specimen collection?

A faulty collection tube with poor vacuum may result in which of the following?

Which of the following would not cause hemolysis?

Prolonged tourniquet application may cause a change in blood composition primarily because of:

Which of the following is not proper procedure for collecting blood from a patient with a running IV?

Which of the following could not cause a clot to form in an anticoagulated tube?

If a patient is sleeping when the phlebotomist enters the room,the proper procedure is to:

This complication is seen as small red dots near the phlebotomy site that indicate the patient may have a tendency for prolonged bleeding following the procedure.

Which of the following should not be a cause of inability to obtain blood? The:

Advancing the stopper of a vacuum tube past the mark on the needle adaptor while assembling the equipment will:

Which of the following is true regarding labeling of blood specimens?

Which of the following is least likely to result in hematoma formation when collecting a specimen by venipuncture?

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Anatomy and Physiology

Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention

Medical Terminology

Equipment

Proper Procedures for Venipuncture

Special Collection Procedures

Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations

Multiskilling and Point-Of-Care for Phlebotomists

Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism

Phlebotomy Department Management

Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service

Medical-Legal Issues and Health Law Procedures

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