Question 1

If you are drawing blood on an elderly patient with a history of collapsed veins, you should try to collect the blood sample with a syringe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The typical site for a capillary puncture in an adult is the __________ finger.

Accepted Answer

ring
A typical site

Question 3

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 4

Capillary blood samples may be collected at all of the following sites except the:

Accepted Answer

A) antecubital space 
B) heel 
C) earlobe 
D) fingertip 
A) antecubital space 
B) heel 
C) earlobe 
D) fingertip

Question 5

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 6

During a routine venipuncture, when should the phlebotomist request that the patient "make a fist"?

Accepted Answer

A) After applying the tourniquet and before inserting the needle 
B) After the last tube has been drawn 
C) After the procedure is finished and the gauze has been applied so that bleeding stops 
D) Only if a tourniquet is not used 
A) After applying the tourniquet and before inserting the needle 
B) After the last tube has been drawn 
C) After the procedure is finished and the gauze has been applied so that bleeding stops 
D) Only if a tourniquet is not used

Question 7

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 8

Which vein(s) can be used for routine venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A) Medial cephalic 
B) Medial basilic 
C) Supplementary cephalic 
D) All of the above 
A) Medial cephalic 
B) Medial basilic 
C) Supplementary cephalic 
D) All of the above

Question 9

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 10

The tourniquet should be left tied on the arm no longer than 5 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The laboratory requisition indicates that you are to collect a venous blood specimen for hematology testing, serum chemistry testing, and coagulation studies.What is the proper order of collection for these tubes?

Accepted Answer

A) Red, light blue, lavender 
B) Yellow, red, light blue 
C) Light blue, red, lavender 
D) 2 lavender, 1 red 
A) Red, light blue, lavender 
B) Yellow, red, light blue 
C) Light blue, red, lavender 
D) 2 lavender, 1 red

Question 12

Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The needle size most commonly used in infants and the elderly is _____ gauge.

Accepted Answer

A) 16 
B) 23 
C) 35 
D) 21 
A) 16 
B) 23 
C) 35 
D) 21

Question 14

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 15

The liquid portion of blood that remains after the blood has clotted in a collection tube is the __________.

Accepted Answer

serum
The liquid portion of bl

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

syncope
Securing a patient in

Question 18

The ____________ is the part of the venipuncture needle that fits into the syringe or Vacutainer adapter.

Accepted Answer

A) shaft 
B) bevel 
C) hub 
D) retractable sheath 
A) shaft 
B) bevel 
C) hub 
D) retractable sheath

Question 19

In a routine venipuncture, the angle at which the needle enters the arm should be _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A) 80 to 90 
B) 30 
C) 15 
D) 0 to 5 
A) 80 to 90 
B) 30 
C) 15 
D) 0 to 5

Question 20

During a routine venipuncture, when should the phlebotomist request that the patient "release the fist"?

Accepted Answer

A) When the procedure is finished, after the tourniquet has been removed 
B) When the last tube has been filled, before the tourniquet is removed 
C) When blood enters the first tube being drawn 
D) When the procedure is finished, and the bleeding has stopped 
A) When the procedure is finished, after the tourniquet has been removed 
B) When the last tube has been filled, before the tourniquet is removed 
C) When blood enters the first tube being drawn 
D) When the procedure is finished, and the bleeding has stopped

Exam 53: Assisting in Phlebotomy

If you are drawing blood on an elderly patient with a history of collapsed veins, you should try to collect the blood sample with a syringe.

The typical site for a capillary puncture in an adult is the __________ finger.

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.

Capillary blood samples may be collected at all of the following sites except the:

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

During a routine venipuncture, when should the phlebotomist request that the patient "make a fist"?

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

Which vein(s) can be used for routine venipuncture?

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

The tourniquet should be left tied on the arm no longer than 5 minutes.

The laboratory requisition indicates that you are to collect a venous blood specimen for hematology testing, serum chemistry testing, and coagulation studies.What is the proper order of collection for these tubes?

Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test?

The needle size most commonly used in infants and the elderly is _____ gauge.

Blood obtained via capillary puncture can be collected:

The liquid portion of blood that remains after the blood has clotted in a collection tube is the __________.

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

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

The ____________ is the part of the venipuncture needle that fits into the syringe or Vacutainer adapter.

In a routine venipuncture, the angle at which the needle enters the arm should be _____ degrees.

During a routine venipuncture, when should the phlebotomist request that the patient "release the fist"?

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