Question 1

Which of the following veins is most commonly used for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilic vein 
B)  Cephalic vein 
C)  Radial vein 
D)  Median cubital vein 
A)  Basilic vein 
B)  Cephalic vein 
C)  Radial vein 
D)  Median cubital vein

Question 2

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the use of a tourniquet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes the vein to be more visible. 
B)  If it is left on too long, results may be inaccurate because of hemoconcentration. 
C)  It should be looped so that it can be easily released with one hand. 
D)  A tourniquet should be very tight to stop arterial and venous blood flow. 
A)  It causes the vein to be more visible. 
B)  If it is left on too long, results may be inaccurate because of hemoconcentration. 
C)  It should be looped so that it can be easily released with one hand. 
D)  A tourniquet should be very tight to stop arterial and venous blood flow.

Question 3

Identify the lettered item on the following figure.
   
A: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the lettered item on the following...

Question 4

Which of the following should not cause a hematoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the needle goes through the vein 
B)  If the needle is only partially in the vein 
C)  If the needle is in the middle of the lumen of the vein 
D)  If not enough pressure is applied to the puncture site after the procedure is completed 
A)  If the needle goes through the vein 
B)  If the needle is only partially in the vein 
C)  If the needle is in the middle of the lumen of the vein 
D)  If not enough pressure is applied to the puncture site after the procedure is completed

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Potassium higher
Hemoglobin higher
Total protein higher
Glucose higher
Calcium higher

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Venous blood and Capillary blood is...

Question 6

Which of the following would be a goal to determine the effectiveness of new safety devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreasing injuries and exposure 
B)  Acceptance of the devices by users 
C)  The ability of the devices to not adversely affect patient care and comfort 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Decreasing injuries and exposure 
B)  Acceptance of the devices by users 
C)  The ability of the devices to not adversely affect patient care and comfort 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a hematology tube used for a complete blood count (CBC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heparin 
B)  Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDT
A)  
C)  Sodium citrate 
D)  Clot tube 
A)  Heparin 
B)  Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDT
A)  
C)  Sodium citrate 
D)  Clot tube

Question 8

The name for all the fluid, except blood, that is found in the space between tissues and that is also referred to as tissue fluid is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The name for all the fluid, except...

Question 9

For some tests, the patient must be fasting.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the patient whether he or she has had anything to eat or drink for 12 to 14 hours before the phlebotomy procedure. 
B)  Ask the patient if he or she has fasted. 
C)  Coffee could affect some testing. 
D)  Chewed gum could affect testing. 
A)  Ask the patient whether he or she has had anything to eat or drink for 12 to 14 hours before the phlebotomy procedure. 
B)  Ask the patient if he or she has fasted. 
C)  Coffee could affect some testing. 
D)  Chewed gum could affect testing.

Question 10

Identify the lettered item on the following figure.
   
D: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the lettered item on the following...

Question 11

What color tube top is used to collect blood for coagulation studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red 
B)  Gray 
C)  Light blue 
D)  Green 
A)  Red 
B)  Gray 
C)  Light blue 
D)  Green

Question 12

Which of the following would cause a specimen to be rejected by the lab?

Accepted Answer

A)  The blood specimen for a coagulation test was drawn in a light blue tube. 
B)  The blood specimen was hemolyzed. 
C)  The blood tube was filled to the marked line. 
D)  The test requiring serum was drawn in a red-top tube. 
A)  The blood specimen for a coagulation test was drawn in a light blue tube. 
B)  The blood specimen was hemolyzed. 
C)  The blood tube was filled to the marked line. 
D)  The test requiring serum was drawn in a red-top tube.

Question 13

Which of the following may occur if the needle is inserted at less than a15-degree angle?

Accepted Answer

A)  The needle would go completely through the vein. 
B)  No blood would be obtained because the needle entered above the vein. 
C)  The needle may strike a tendon or nerve. 
D)  The vein would collapse. 
A)  The needle would go completely through the vein. 
B)  No blood would be obtained because the needle entered above the vein. 
C)  The needle may strike a tendon or nerve. 
D)  The vein would collapse.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the proper way to identify a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most critical error in phlebotomy is the misidentification of a patient. 
B)  When determining the patient's name, ask, "Are you Mrs.Smith?" 
C)  A three-way system is recommended; this consists of matching the patient's spelled out name and date of birth with the test requisition, and some type of identification, such as a driver's license (outpatient), hospital identification number (inpatient), or phone number. 
D)  Patient must state his or her name. 
A)  The most critical error in phlebotomy is the misidentification of a patient. 
B)  When determining the patient's name, ask, "Are you Mrs.Smith?" 
C)  A three-way system is recommended; this consists of matching the patient's spelled out name and date of birth with the test requisition, and some type of identification, such as a driver's license (outpatient), hospital identification number (inpatient), or phone number. 
D)  Patient must state his or her name.

Question 15

According to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, the depth of a heel stick of an infant should not exceed _____ mm.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.0 
B)  4.0 
C)  1.0 
D)  3.0 
A)  2.0 
B)  4.0 
C)  1.0 
D)  3.0

Question 16

Which of the following statements is incorrect if the needle should hit a nerve in a venipuncture procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient will probably experience a tingling sensation radiating down the affected nerve. 
B)  The venipuncture procedure should be immediately stopped, and pressure must be applied to the site. 
C)  Notify an authorized person. 
D)  An incident report does not need to be completed. 
A)  The patient will probably experience a tingling sensation radiating down the affected nerve. 
B)  The venipuncture procedure should be immediately stopped, and pressure must be applied to the site. 
C)  Notify an authorized person. 
D)  An incident report does not need to be completed.

Question 17

Identify the lettered item on the following figure.
   
H: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the lettered item on the following...

Question 18

Which of the following sites could be used when performing a venipuncture procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sites that are sclerosed with plaque, scarred, or occluded 
B)  Sites on the arm below an IV insertion area 
C)  Sites that are burned and susceptible to infection 
D)  Sites on an arm adjacent to a mastectomy 
A)  Sites that are sclerosed with plaque, scarred, or occluded 
B)  Sites on the arm below an IV insertion area 
C)  Sites that are burned and susceptible to infection 
D)  Sites on an arm adjacent to a mastectomy

Question 19

Plasma is obtained by:

Accepted Answer

A)  centrifuging a clotted tube. 
B)  centrifuging a tube that contains an anticoagulant. 
C)  using a red-top "clot" tube. 
D)  using an "SST" gold-top tube. 
A)  centrifuging a clotted tube. 
B)  centrifuging a tube that contains an anticoagulant. 
C)  using a red-top "clot" tube. 
D)  using an "SST" gold-top tube.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is incorrect when performing a capillary puncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warm the site, if needed, by massaging the area or applying a warming device to the site for 3 to 5 minutes. 
B)  Clean the site with 70% isopropyl alcohol. 
C)  Allow the alcohol to dry by fanning or blowing on the cleansed site. 
D)  Wipe away the first drop of blood. 
A)  Warm the site, if needed, by massaging the area or applying a warming device to the site for 3 to 5 minutes. 
B)  Clean the site with 70% isopropyl alcohol. 
C)  Allow the alcohol to dry by fanning or blowing on the cleansed site. 
D)  Wipe away the first drop of blood.

Which of the following veins is most commonly used for venipuncture?

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the use of a tourniquet?

Identify the lettered item on the following figure. A: ____________________

Which of the following should not cause a hematoma?

Which of the following would be a goal to determine the effectiveness of new safety devices?

Which of the following is a hematology tube used for a complete blood count (CBC)?

The name for all the fluid, except blood, that is found in the space between tissues and that is also referred to as tissue fluid is ____________________.

For some tests, the patient must be fasting.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Identify the lettered item on the following figure. D: ____________________

What color tube top is used to collect blood for coagulation studies?

Which of the following would cause a specimen to be rejected by the lab?

Which of the following may occur if the needle is inserted at less than a15-degree angle?

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the proper way to identify a patient?

According to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, the depth of a heel stick of an infant should not exceed _____ mm.

Which of the following statements is incorrect if the needle should hit a nerve in a venipuncture procedure?

Identify the lettered item on the following figure. H: ____________________

Which of the following sites could be used when performing a venipuncture procedure?

Plasma is obtained by:

Which of the following statements is incorrect when performing a capillary puncture?

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Exam 4: Blood Collection

Which of the following veins is most commonly used for venipuncture?

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the use of a tourniquet?

Identify the lettered item on the following figure. A: ____________________

Which of the following should not cause a hematoma?

Which of the following would be a goal to determine the effectiveness of new safety devices?

Which of the following is a hematology tube used for a complete blood count (CBC)?

The name for all the fluid, except blood, that is found in the space between tissues and that is also referred to as tissue fluid is ____________________.

For some tests, the patient must be fasting.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Identify the lettered item on the following figure. D: ____________________

What color tube top is used to collect blood for coagulation studies?

Which of the following would cause a specimen to be rejected by the lab?

Which of the following may occur if the needle is inserted at less than a15-degree angle?

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the proper way to identify a patient?

According to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, the depth of a heel stick of an infant should not exceed _____ mm.

Which of the following statements is incorrect if the needle should hit a nerve in a venipuncture procedure?

Identify the lettered item on the following figure. H: ____________________

Which of the following sites could be used when performing a venipuncture procedure?

Plasma is obtained by:

Which of the following statements is incorrect when performing a capillary puncture?

Introduction to the Laboratory and Safety Training

Regulations, Microscope Setup, and Quality Control

Urinalysis

Hematology

Chemistry

Immunology

Microbiology

Toxicology

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