Question 1

Plasma 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

Question 2

Yellow-stoppered tubes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contain either acid citrate dextrose (AC
D) or sodium polyanetholsulfonate (SPS) 
B)  ACD prevents coagulation and maintains red blood vitality 
C)  Tubes with SPS may be used for collection of blood culture specimens 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Contain either acid citrate dextrose (AC
D) or sodium polyanetholsulfonate (SPS) 
B)  ACD prevents coagulation and maintains red blood vitality 
C)  Tubes with SPS may be used for collection of blood culture specimens 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

The maximum time allowed for the tourniquet to remain tied on the arm of the patient is:

Accepted Answer

A)  30 seconds. 
B)  1 minute. 
C)  5 minutes. 
D)  10 minutes. 
A)  30 seconds. 
B)  1 minute. 
C)  5 minutes. 
D)  10 minutes.

Question 4

Tubes with green stoppers contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium citrate 
B)  Ammonium heparin 
C)  EDTA 
D)  Potassium oxalate 
A)  Sodium citrate 
B)  Ammonium heparin 
C)  EDTA 
D)  Potassium oxalate

Question 5

This evacuated tube must be filled completely for the resulting specimen to provide accurate test results:

Accepted Answer

A)  Yellow stoppered tubes 
B)  Lavender stoppered tubes 
C)  Light blue stoppered tubes 
D)  Gold stoppered tubes 
A)  Yellow stoppered tubes 
B)  Lavender stoppered tubes 
C)  Light blue stoppered tubes 
D)  Gold stoppered tubes

Plasma is defined as:

Yellow-stoppered tubes:

The maximum time allowed for the tourniquet to remain tied on the arm of the patient is:

Tubes with green stoppers contain:

This evacuated tube must be filled completely for the resulting specimen to provide accurate test results:

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

Plasma is defined as:

Yellow-stoppered tubes:

The maximum time allowed for the tourniquet to remain tied on the arm of the patient is:

Tubes with green stoppers contain:

This evacuated tube must be filled completely for the resulting specimen to provide accurate test results:

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

Filters