Exam 43: Specimen Collection and Processing

Match each term with its definition. -Breakdown of blood cells

If a patient sitting in a chair faints during the venipuncture procedure, you should first:

It is generally appropriate to collect a capillary blood sample from a site that is:

Match each term with its definition. -Obtained by turning the blood collection tube upside down and gently pressing it down to release a drop of blood onto a glass slide

Match each term with its definition. -You should ask if a patient has an allergy to this before applying a bandage to a puncture site

Match each term with its definition. -When blood is allowed to clot in a blood collection tube, this can be drawn off by centrifugation

Which of the following sites is commonly used to collect a capillary blood sample?

When several blood specimens are ordered, they should be drawn into the color-coded stoppered tubes in what order?

Blue-stoppered tubes must be completely full because of the large amount of:

When using the needle and syringe method of venipuncture, a ____ mL syringe is usually used for drawing several tubes.

Tests drawn in the blue tubes should be performed within:

When performing a venipuncture, you should ask the patient to clench the fist:

Which of the following may not be kept in the specimen log book unless the test is being performed in-house?

Before performing a capillary puncture, you must wipe the desired site with a cotton ball soaked with:

The most popular and economical tourniquets are made of:

Blood collection tubes with a _____ stopper contain ethylenediamienetetraacetic acid additive (EDTA) and are generally called CBC tubes.

Venipuncture is also known as:

Match each term with its definition. -Veins found in the inner arm at the bend of the elbow

Match each term with its definition. -Inhalant used to help revive a patient who has fainted

When it is very difficult to draw blood from a patient, it is recommended that you try using a(n) ____ as a tourniquet.