Question 1

What is the first step OSHA recommends for the effective management of an accidental sharps exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injury reported to the supervisor 
B)  Site is washed for 10 minutes with antimicrobial soap 
C)  Referred to a physician for confidential assessment and follow-up 
D)  Incident report is completed 
A)  Injury reported to the supervisor 
B)  Site is washed for 10 minutes with antimicrobial soap 
C)  Referred to a physician for confidential assessment and follow-up 
D)  Incident report is completed

Question 2

Which is the most correct method for performing a capillary puncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squeeze the finger to get an adequate blood sample. 
B)  Use the anterior surface of the finger. 
C)  Wipe away the first drop of blood and then collect the sample. 
D)  Cleanse the finger with an alcohol antiseptic and immediately perform the finger puncture. 
A)  Squeeze the finger to get an adequate blood sample. 
B)  Use the anterior surface of the finger. 
C)  Wipe away the first drop of blood and then collect the sample. 
D)  Cleanse the finger with an alcohol antiseptic and immediately perform the finger puncture.

Question 3

No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lavender topped 
B)  Red topped 
C)  Green topped 
D)  Yellow topped 
A)  Lavender topped 
B)  Red topped 
C)  Green topped 
D)  Yellow topped

Question 4

If a hematoma forms while you are performing a blood draw, you should move the needle around until you have re-entered the vein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in _________ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  60 to 90 
C)  30 to 60 
D)  5 to 10 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  60 to 90 
C)  30 to 60 
D)  5 to 10

Question 6

Why should a tourniquet not be tied too tightly?

Accepted Answer

A)  It impedes arterial blood flow. 
B)  It restricts venous blood return. 
C)  It results in poor venous distention. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  It impedes arterial blood flow. 
B)  It restricts venous blood return. 
C)  It results in poor venous distention. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 7

Blood obtained via capillary puncture can be collected

Accepted Answer

A)  in Microtainer tubes. 
B)  in capillary tubes. 
C)  in microhematocrit tubes. 
D)  onto filter paper. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  in Microtainer tubes. 
B)  in capillary tubes. 
C)  in microhematocrit tubes. 
D)  onto filter paper. 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

You are required to collect a venous sample for a typical hematology test, the complete blood count. You collect

Accepted Answer

A)  red-topped and lavender-topped tubes. 
B)  yellow-topped, red-topped, light blue-topped, green-topped, and lavender-topped tubes. 
C)  a lavender-topped tube. 
D)  a red-topped tube. 
A)  red-topped and lavender-topped tubes. 
B)  yellow-topped, red-topped, light blue-topped, green-topped, and lavender-topped tubes. 
C)  a lavender-topped tube. 
D)  a red-topped tube.

Question 9

Which of the following needle safety devices has a spring-activated shield attached to a disposable syringe needle?

Accepted Answer

A)  One-handed Vacutainer needle 
B)  Butterfly needle safety lock 
C)  Syringe needle safety device 
D)  Push button butterfly safety device 
E)  Needle blunting butterfly set 
A)  One-handed Vacutainer needle 
B)  Butterfly needle safety lock 
C)  Syringe needle safety device 
D)  Push button butterfly safety device 
E)  Needle blunting butterfly set

Question 10

Which of the following PPE is required by OSHA for healthcare workers to wear during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gloves 
B)  Mask 
C)  Gown 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Gloves 
B)  Mask 
C)  Gown 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

The color of the tube top for collection of a coagulation test is

Accepted Answer

A)  green. 
B)  light blue. 
C)  gray. 
D)  lavender. 
A)  green. 
B)  light blue. 
C)  gray. 
D)  lavender.

Question 12

__________ is the liquid portion of the blood that contains clotting agents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the liquid portion of the...

Question 13

The physician has ordered a number of laboratory tests for a patient, and you must make sure you are obtaining the blood samples in the correct order. Summarize the proper order of draw for a multitube procedure.

Accepted Answer

Yellow-topped: These

Question 14

When a medical assistant obtains a capillary blood sample, it is important that he or she squeeze and "milk" the finger to obtain an adequate amount of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lavender topped 
B)  Red topped 
C)  Green topped 
D)  Light blue topped 
A)  Lavender topped 
B)  Red topped 
C)  Green topped 
D)  Light blue topped

Question 16

List the information required on the laboratory requisition.

Accepted Answer

Requisitions may be computer generated o

Question 17

If a patient faints while his or her blood is being drawn, the patient must remain in the facility for at least 15 minutes and should not operate a vehicle for at least 30 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A syringe is preferred over a Vacutainer collection device when

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient's veins are fragile. 
B)  the sample must be drawn from the hand veins. 
C)  many tests have been ordered, and multiple tubes must be drawn. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the patient's veins are fragile. 
B)  the sample must be drawn from the hand veins. 
C)  many tests have been ordered, and multiple tubes must be drawn. 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

With phlebotomy on teenage patients, it is important to make sure a parent is present during the blood draw to give permission for the procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Using a collection needle with a wider lumen reduces the chance that __________ will occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using a collection needle with a wider...

Exam 46: Assisting in Blood Collection

What is the first step OSHA recommends for the effective management of an accidental sharps exposure?

Which is the most correct method for performing a capillary puncture?

No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes?

If a hematoma forms while you are performing a blood draw, you should move the needle around until you have re-entered the vein.

Without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in _________ minutes.

Why should a tourniquet not be tied too tightly?

Blood obtained via capillary puncture can be collected

You are required to collect a venous sample for a typical hematology test, the complete blood count. You collect

Which of the following needle safety devices has a spring-activated shield attached to a disposable syringe needle?

Which of the following PPE is required by OSHA for healthcare workers to wear during venipuncture?

The color of the tube top for collection of a coagulation test is

__________ is the liquid portion of the blood that contains clotting agents.

The physician has ordered a number of laboratory tests for a patient, and you must make sure you are obtaining the blood samples in the correct order. Summarize the proper order of draw for a multitube procedure.

When a medical assistant obtains a capillary blood sample, it is important that he or she squeeze and "milk" the finger to obtain an adequate amount of blood.

Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing?

List the information required on the laboratory requisition.

If a patient faints while his or her blood is being drawn, the patient must remain in the facility for at least 15 minutes and should not operate a vehicle for at least 30 minutes.

A syringe is preferred over a Vacutainer collection device when

With phlebotomy on teenage patients, it is important to make sure a parent is present during the blood draw to give permission for the procedure.

Using a collection needle with a wider lumen reduces the chance that __________ will occur.

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