Question 1

The proper collection of a blood specimen requires which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proper collection technique 
B)  Proper evacuated tube selection 
C)  Proper needle selection 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Proper collection technique 
B)  Proper evacuated tube selection 
C)  Proper needle selection 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

Pediatric evacuated tubes generally collect:

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 10 mL of blood 
B)  2 to 4 mL of blood 
C)  Less than 1 mL of blood 
D)  It does not matter how much blood is collected on a pediatric patient 
A)  3 to 10 mL of blood 
B)  2 to 4 mL of blood 
C)  Less than 1 mL of blood 
D)  It does not matter how much blood is collected on a pediatric patient B

Question 3

Serum is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the liquid portion of blood,containing all formed elements 
B)  the liquid portion of blood,without clotting factors 
C)  the liquid portion of blood,with clotting factors 
D)  whole blood 
A)  the liquid portion of blood,containing all formed elements 
B)  the liquid portion of blood,without clotting factors 
C)  the liquid portion of blood,with clotting factors 
D)  whole blood B

Question 4

What is the purpose of the tourniquet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop venous blood flow 
B)  Increase resistance to venous blood flow 
C)  Stop arterial flow 
D)  Increase resistance to arterial blood flow 
A)  Stop venous blood flow 
B)  Increase resistance to venous blood flow 
C)  Stop arterial flow 
D)  Increase resistance to arterial blood flow

Question 5

Choose the best method for needle disposal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manually recap the needle and place it in appropriate container. 
B)  Unscrew the needle directly into a puncture-proof container. 
C)  Use a safety device to cover the needle immediately after use and dispose of the entire needle apparatus into a puncture resistant biohazard device. 
D)  None of the above is best. 
A)  Manually recap the needle and place it in appropriate container. 
B)  Unscrew the needle directly into a puncture-proof container. 
C)  Use a safety device to cover the needle immediately after use and dispose of the entire needle apparatus into a puncture resistant biohazard device. 
D)  None of the above is best.

Question 6

The evacuated tube with the gold stopper contains which of the following additives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry clot enhancer 
B)  Calcium inhibitor 
C)  No additive 
D)  Chelating agent 
A)  Dry clot enhancer 
B)  Calcium inhibitor 
C)  No additive 
D)  Chelating agent

Question 7

When a microcapillary specimen is collected for blood testing,this device is used to puncture the skin:

Accepted Answer

A)  A multiple draw needle 
B)  A winged infusion set 
C)  A lancet 
D)  None of the above 
A)  A multiple draw needle 
B)  A winged infusion set 
C)  A lancet 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

To reduce aerosol mist during handling and testing procedures,a tube with a splash guard placed over the rubber stopper has been manufactured.This tube is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hemostat tube 
B)  microtainer tube 
C)  Hemogard tube 
D)  none of the above 
A)  hemostat tube 
B)  microtainer tube 
C)  Hemogard tube 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

The size of the needle is referred to as the __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bevel 
B)  Hub 
C)  gauge 
D)  length 
A)  bevel 
B)  Hub 
C)  gauge 
D)  length

Question 10

As the diameter of the needle increases,the gauge of the needle ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  remains the same 
B)  increases 
C)  decreases 
D)  none of the above 
A)  remains the same 
B)  increases 
C)  decreases 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Gray stoppered tubes:

Accepted Answer

A)  contain sodium fluoride as an anticoagulant 
B)  contain potassium oxalate as a glycolysis inhibitor 
C)  are used for glucose analysis when testing cannot be done immediately 
D)  all of the above 
A)  contain sodium fluoride as an anticoagulant 
B)  contain potassium oxalate as a glycolysis inhibitor 
C)  are used for glucose analysis when testing cannot be done immediately 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Light blue-stoppered tubes:

Accepted Answer

A)  are used for complete blood count specimens 
B)  contain sodium citrate as an anticoagulant 
C)  do not need to be filled to result in proper specimen collection 
D)  All of the above 
A)  are used for complete blood count specimens 
B)  contain sodium citrate as an anticoagulant 
C)  do not need to be filled to result in proper specimen collection 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

The most common needle gauge used for venipuncture is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  21 G 
B)  23 G 
C)  25 G 
D)  18 G 
A)  21 G 
B)  23 G 
C)  25 G 
D)  18 G

Question 14

Evacuated blood collection tubes should be used before reaching their expiration date to prevent:

Accepted Answer

A)  Failure to collect a full tube as a result of a loss of vacuum 
B)  Failure of the additive in the tube from working properly 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Failure to collect a full tube as a result of a loss of vacuum 
B)  Failure of the additive in the tube from working properly 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

Winged infusion sets are best used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Routine venipuncture procedures 
B)  Collecting blood specimens from patients with small or difficult veins 
C)  Collecting units of blood from donors 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Routine venipuncture procedures 
B)  Collecting blood specimens from patients with small or difficult veins 
C)  Collecting units of blood from donors 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

The device used to hold the tube during venipuncture is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the tube holder 
B)  the barrel 
C)  the adapter 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the tube holder 
B)  the barrel 
C)  the adapter 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

The proper tube to use for hematology testing such as a complete blood count is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lavender stoppered tube 
B)  Light blue stoppered tube 
C)  Green stoppered tube 
D)  Red stoppered tube 
A)  Lavender stoppered tube 
B)  Light blue stoppered tube 
C)  Green stoppered tube 
D)  Red stoppered tube

Question 18

Whole blood contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  all cellular components and plasma 
B)  plasma and platelets 
C)  plasma and red cells 
D)  plasma and white cells 
A)  all cellular components and plasma 
B)  plasma and platelets 
C)  plasma and red cells 
D)  plasma and white cells

Question 19

This evacuated tube contains no additive and results in a specimen that clots,producing a serum specimen that may be used for blood bank or serology testing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Yellow stoppered tube 
B)  Light blue stoppered tube 
C)  Lavender stoppered tube 
D)  Red stoppered tube 
A)  Yellow stoppered tube 
B)  Light blue stoppered tube 
C)  Lavender stoppered tube 
D)  Red stoppered tube

Question 20

This evacuated tube contains EDTA as the anticoagulant additive:

Accepted Answer

A)  Light blue stoppered tube 
B)  Green stoppered tube 
C)  Red stoppered tube 
D)  Lavender stoppered tube 
A)  Light blue stoppered tube 
B)  Green stoppered tube 
C)  Red stoppered tube 
D)  Lavender stoppered tube

The proper collection of a blood specimen requires which of the following?

Pediatric evacuated tubes generally collect:

Serum is defined as:

What is the purpose of the tourniquet?

Choose the best method for needle disposal.

The evacuated tube with the gold stopper contains which of the following additives?

When a microcapillary specimen is collected for blood testing,this device is used to puncture the skin:

To reduce aerosol mist during handling and testing procedures,a tube with a splash guard placed over the rubber stopper has been manufactured.This tube is called a __________.

The size of the needle is referred to as the __________________.

As the diameter of the needle increases,the gauge of the needle ___________.

Gray stoppered tubes:

Light blue-stoppered tubes:

The most common needle gauge used for venipuncture is ___________.

Evacuated blood collection tubes should be used before reaching their expiration date to prevent:

Winged infusion sets are best used for:

The device used to hold the tube during venipuncture is known as:

The proper tube to use for hematology testing such as a complete blood count is a:

Whole blood contains:

This evacuated tube contains no additive and results in a specimen that clots,producing a serum specimen that may be used for blood bank or serology testing.

This evacuated tube contains EDTA as the anticoagulant additive:

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Anatomy and Physiology

Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention

Medical Terminology

Proper Procedures for Venipuncture

Special Collection Procedures

Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations

Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy

Multiskilling and Point-Of-Care for Phlebotomists

Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism

Phlebotomy Department Management

Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service

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Exam 5: Equipment

The proper collection of a blood specimen requires which of the following?

Pediatric evacuated tubes generally collect:

Serum is defined as:

What is the purpose of the tourniquet?

Choose the best method for needle disposal.

The evacuated tube with the gold stopper contains which of the following additives?

When a microcapillary specimen is collected for blood testing,this device is used to puncture the skin:

To reduce aerosol mist during handling and testing procedures,a tube with a splash guard placed over the rubber stopper has been manufactured.This tube is called a __________.

The size of the needle is referred to as the __________________.

As the diameter of the needle increases,the gauge of the needle ___________.

Gray stoppered tubes:

Light blue-stoppered tubes:

The most common needle gauge used for venipuncture is ___________.

Evacuated blood collection tubes should be used before reaching their expiration date to prevent:

Winged infusion sets are best used for:

The device used to hold the tube during venipuncture is known as:

The proper tube to use for hematology testing such as a complete blood count is a:

Whole blood contains:

This evacuated tube contains no additive and results in a specimen that clots,producing a serum specimen that may be used for blood bank or serology testing.

This evacuated tube contains EDTA as the anticoagulant additive:

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Anatomy and Physiology

Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention

Medical Terminology

Proper Procedures for Venipuncture

Special Collection Procedures

Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations

Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy

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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