Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Instrument that rotates at variable rates of speed to separate components of the blood

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Occurs when blood in a red-stoppered tube is allowed to stand vertically and undisturbed for 20 to 30 minutes

Accepted Answer

A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Common term for a capillary puncture

Accepted Answer

A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 4

When obtaining venous blood with a vacuum tube, the tip of the needle should be inserted into the vein at a ____-degree angle.

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  75 
C)  45 
D)  15 
A)  90 
B)  75 
C)  45 
D)  15

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-This fills easily because the vacuum draws in blood

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Part of the syringe that is pushed in all the way to release any air from the barrel

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 7

If blood leaks out of the vein into the body during a venipuncture, it may cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  itchy, dry skin 
B)  discoloration and swelling 
C)  drowsiness and vertigo 
D)  loss of sensation and nausea 
A)  itchy, dry skin 
B)  discoloration and swelling 
C)  drowsiness and vertigo 
D)  loss of sensation and nausea

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of specimen that results when an anticoagulant is present in the vacuum tube

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 9

Match each term with its definition.
-Sharp item used for simple blood tests that require capillary blood

Accepted Answer

A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 10

When performing a venipuncture with a needle and syringe, forcing blood into the tube will cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  hematoma 
B)  anemia 
C)  hemolysis 
D)  hemophilia 
A)  hematoma 
B)  anemia 
C)  hemolysis 
D)  hemophilia

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-Method used when it is necessary to draw a blood sample from a vein on the back of a patient's hand

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Person trained to perform a surgical puncture of a vein

Accepted Answer

A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Equipment that can cut, prick, stab, or scrape the skin should be disposed of in this item

Accepted Answer

A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Surgical puncture of a vein

Accepted Answer

A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 15

When performing a capillary puncture, the lancet should penetrate about ___ mm into the site.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Veins will give somewhat when depressed because they have this

Accepted Answer

A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 17

A standard tourniquet used in venipuncture is available in widths of ____ inches.

Accepted Answer

A)  ½ to 1½ 
B)  1 to 2 
C)  ½ to 3 
D)  2 to 3 
A)  ½ to 1½ 
B)  1 to 2 
C)  ½ to 3 
D)  2 to 3

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Used to promote better palpation and sometimes visual position of the veins

Accepted Answer

A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting 
A) fingerstick 
B) lancet 
C) sharps container 
D) adhesive 
E) venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 19

Blue-stoppered tubes are most often the 5-mL size and are used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  prothrombin time testing 
B)  testing blood glucose levels 
C)  testing several chemical constituents 
D)  serum levels testing 
A)  prothrombin time testing 
B)  testing blood glucose levels 
C)  testing several chemical constituents 
D)  serum levels testing

Question 20

Match each term with its definition.
-Collection of blood just under the skin

Accepted Answer

A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear 
A) butterfly needle 
B) spirits of ammonia 
C) hematoma 
D) hemolysis 
E) serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Exam 43: Specimen Collection and Processing

Match each term with its definition. -Instrument that rotates at variable rates of speed to separate components of the blood

Match each term with its definition. -Occurs when blood in a red-stoppered tube is allowed to stand vertically and undisturbed for 20 to 30 minutes

Match each term with its definition. -Common term for a capillary puncture

When obtaining venous blood with a vacuum tube, the tip of the needle should be inserted into the vein at a ____-degree angle.

Match each term with its definition. -This fills easily because the vacuum draws in blood

Match each term with its definition. -Part of the syringe that is pushed in all the way to release any air from the barrel

If blood leaks out of the vein into the body during a venipuncture, it may cause:

Match each term with its definition. -Type of specimen that results when an anticoagulant is present in the vacuum tube

Match each term with its definition. -Sharp item used for simple blood tests that require capillary blood

When performing a venipuncture with a needle and syringe, forcing blood into the tube will cause:

Match each term with its definition. -Method used when it is necessary to draw a blood sample from a vein on the back of a patient's hand

Match each term with its definition. -Person trained to perform a surgical puncture of a vein

Match each term with its definition. -Equipment that can cut, prick, stab, or scrape the skin should be disposed of in this item

Match each term with its definition. -Surgical puncture of a vein

When performing a capillary puncture, the lancet should penetrate about ___ mm into the site.

Match each term with its definition. -Veins will give somewhat when depressed because they have this

A standard tourniquet used in venipuncture is available in widths of ____ inches.

Match each term with its definition. -Used to promote better palpation and sometimes visual position of the veins

Blue-stoppered tubes are most often the 5-mL size and are used for:

Match each term with its definition. -Collection of blood just under the skin

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment, Past and Present

Legal Issues

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Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

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Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

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