Question 1

Securing a patient in a blood collection chair helps prevent injuries if the patient experiences ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Securing a patient in a blood collection...

Question 2

A(n) ____________ is a special laboratory filter paper that is used to collect a blood sample from newborns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________ is a special laboratory filter...

Question 3

The NCCLS has recommended that a red-topped "waste" tube be drawn before a light blue-topped Vacutainer tube, because thromboplastin released from cells during the venipuncture can interfere with coagulation tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A tourniquet can remain in place for 2 minutes. After its removal, you must wait 5 minutes before reapplying it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 5

If samples for more than one tube must be drawn during a venipuncture, which order is adherent to CLSI standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red, lavender, then light blue 
B)  Yellow, red, then green 
C)  Gray, red, then lavender 
D)  Light blue, green, then red 
A)  Red, lavender, then light blue 
B)  Yellow, red, then green 
C)  Gray, red, then lavender 
D)  Light blue, green, then red

Question 6

A hematoma can be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive probing to locate a vein. 
B)  failure to insert the needle far enough into the vein. 
C)  penetration of the needle through a vein. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  excessive probing to locate a vein. 
B)  failure to insert the needle far enough into the vein. 
C)  penetration of the needle through a vein. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

A tourniquet is used during the phlebotomy procedure to

Accepted Answer

A)  collapse the artery. 
B)  prevent venous flow out of the site. 
C)  cause the vein to bulge. 
D)  B and C. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  collapse the artery. 
B)  prevent venous flow out of the site. 
C)  cause the vein to bulge. 
D)  B and C. 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Leaving a tourniquet on longer than 1 minute greatly increases the chance of _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leaving a tourniquet on longer than 1...

Question 9

The typical site for a capillary puncture on an infant is the medial or lateral side of the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The typical site for a capillary puncture...

Question 10

Describe the postexposure management of a needle stick.

Accepted Answer

Postexposure management of a n

Question 11

Before a routine venipuncture or capillary puncture, the site typically is cleaned with

Accepted Answer

A)  isopropyl alcohol. 
B)  ethyl alcohol. 
C)  povidone-iodine solution. 
D)  soap and water. 
A)  isopropyl alcohol. 
B)  ethyl alcohol. 
C)  povidone-iodine solution. 
D)  soap and water.

Question 12

If the patient complains of tingling or numbness during a phlebotomy procedure, the medical assistant should continue the procedure to get it completed as soon as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Leaving a tourniquet tied on a patient's arm for longer than the recommended time results in

Accepted Answer

A)  syncope. 
B)  hemoconcentration. 
C)  hematoma formation. 
D)  bifurcation. 
A)  syncope. 
B)  hemoconcentration. 
C)  hematoma formation. 
D)  bifurcation.

Question 14

Which of the following are designed for use on small veins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Butterfly needles 
B)  Syringes 
C)  Multisample needles 
D)  Needle holders 
A)  Butterfly needles 
B)  Syringes 
C)  Multisample needles 
D)  Needle holders

Question 15

It is important to shake a Vacutainer tube after collecting a blood sample so that the sample and additive are properly mixed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If blood is flowing into the Vacutainer too slowly, you should withdraw the needle slightly to center it in the vein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The needle size most commonly used by the blood bank for donations is _____ gauge.

Accepted Answer

A)  16 
B)  10 
C)  35 
D)  21 
A)  16 
B)  10 
C)  35 
D)  21

Question 18

The slant at the open end of a needle used for venipuncture is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  lumen. 
B)  bevel. 
C)  shaft. 
D)  bore. 
A)  lumen. 
B)  bevel. 
C)  shaft. 
D)  bore.

Question 19

If a patient has had a mastectomy on the left side, you should never draw blood on that side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A tourniquet should never be used when a venous blood sample is to be drawn from the hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 46: Assisting in Blood Collection

Securing a patient in a blood collection chair helps prevent injuries if the patient experiences ____________.

A(n) ____________ is a special laboratory filter paper that is used to collect a blood sample from newborns.

The NCCLS has recommended that a red-topped "waste" tube be drawn before a light blue-topped Vacutainer tube, because thromboplastin released from cells during the venipuncture can interfere with coagulation tests.

A tourniquet can remain in place for 2 minutes. After its removal, you must wait 5 minutes before reapplying it.

If samples for more than one tube must be drawn during a venipuncture, which order is adherent to CLSI standards?

A hematoma can be caused by

A tourniquet is used during the phlebotomy procedure to

Leaving a tourniquet on longer than 1 minute greatly increases the chance of _________________.

The typical site for a capillary puncture on an infant is the medial or lateral side of the __________.

Describe the postexposure management of a needle stick.

Before a routine venipuncture or capillary puncture, the site typically is cleaned with

If the patient complains of tingling or numbness during a phlebotomy procedure, the medical assistant should continue the procedure to get it completed as soon as possible.

Leaving a tourniquet tied on a patient's arm for longer than the recommended time results in

Which of the following are designed for use on small veins?

It is important to shake a Vacutainer tube after collecting a blood sample so that the sample and additive are properly mixed.

If blood is flowing into the Vacutainer too slowly, you should withdraw the needle slightly to center it in the vein.

The needle size most commonly used by the blood bank for donations is _____ gauge.

The slant at the open end of a needle used for venipuncture is called the

If a patient has had a mastectomy on the left side, you should never draw blood on that side.

A tourniquet should never be used when a venous blood sample is to be drawn from the hand.

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Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

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Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

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Principles of Electrocardiography

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