Question 1

Indicate whether each item applies to the syringe method or the vacuum tube system.

-This uses a multi-draw needle.

Accepted Answer

A)  syringe method 
B)  vacuum tube system 
A)  syringe method 
B)  vacuum tube system

Question 2

Indicate whether each item applies to the syringe method or the vacuum tube system.

-Vacuum is created when plunger is pulled.

Accepted Answer

A)  syringe method 
B)  vacuum tube system 
A)  syringe method 
B)  vacuum tube system

Question 3

Which of the following is the appropriate action when palpating for a vein in the upper arm?

Accepted Answer

A) Place the patient's arm in an upward position. 
B) Always select a rolling vein. 
C) Palpate the vein with your thumb. 
D) Palpate the vein with the tip of your index finger. 
A) Place the patient's arm in an upward position. 
B) Always select a rolling vein. 
C) Palpate the vein with your thumb. 
D) Palpate the vein with the tip of your index finger.

Question 4

Indicate whether each item applies to the syringe method or the vacuum tube system.

-Pull gently with plunger.

Accepted Answer

A)  syringe method 
B)  vacuum tube system 
A)  syringe method 
B)  vacuum tube system

Question 5

Indicate whether each item applies to the syringe method or the vacuum tube system.

-This is used less often in venipuncture.

Accepted Answer

A)  syringe method 
B)  vacuum tube system 
A)  syringe method 
B)  vacuum tube system

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the correct application of a tourniquet?

Accepted Answer

A) Apply 3 to 4 inches below the puncture site. 
B) Leave on the arm no longer than 3 minutes. 
C) Apply 3 to 4 inches above the puncture site. 
D) Apply to the upper arm at the level of the deltoid. 
A) Apply 3 to 4 inches below the puncture site. 
B) Leave on the arm no longer than 3 minutes. 
C) Apply 3 to 4 inches above the puncture site. 
D) Apply to the upper arm at the level of the deltoid.

Question 7

The plasma and red blood cells are separated by what when using anticoagulated tubes?

Accepted Answer

A) Serum 
B) Fibrinogen 
C) Buffy coat 
D) Platelets 
A) Serum 
B) Fibrinogen 
C) Buffy coat 
D) Platelets

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a quality assurance control?

Accepted Answer

A) Each specimen must have its own label attached to the specimen's primary container. 
B) Specimen must be in correct anticoagulant. 
C) Patient label must have complete information. 
D) Specimens are in syringes with a needle still attached. 
A) Each specimen must have its own label attached to the specimen's primary container. 
B) Specimen must be in correct anticoagulant. 
C) Patient label must have complete information. 
D) Specimens are in syringes with a needle still attached.

Question 9

When a blood pressure cuff is used as a tourniquet, the cuff should be maintained at what pressure ?

Accepted Answer

A) Slightly below the systolic pressure 
B) Slightly above the systolic pressure 
C) Slightly above the diastolic pressure 
D) Slightly below the diastolic pressure 
A) Slightly below the systolic pressure 
B) Slightly above the systolic pressure 
C) Slightly above the diastolic pressure 
D) Slightly below the diastolic pressure

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary factory for the production of blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Lymph nodes 
B) Thymus 
C) Bone marrow 
D) Spleen 
A) Lymph nodes 
B) Thymus 
C) Bone marrow 
D) Spleen

Question 11

Which of the following best describes how a tube with anticoagulants is identified?

Accepted Answer

A) Size of the tube 
B) Tube stopper color 
C) Test name on label 
D) Laboratory use 
A) Size of the tube 
B) Tube stopper color 
C) Test name on label 
D) Laboratory use

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Assist in food metabolism 
B) Transport oxygen to tissues 
C) Transport waste products to organs for elimination 
D) Transport nutrients to all parts of the body 
A) Assist in food metabolism 
B) Transport oxygen to tissues 
C) Transport waste products to organs for elimination 
D) Transport nutrients to all parts of the body

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT the medical assistant's role in phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

A) Collect blood as efficiently as possible. 
B) Provide high-quality care to patients. 
C) Perform blood testing using automated equipment only. 
D) Performs tasks that are critical to patient's diagnosis. 
A) Collect blood as efficiently as possible. 
B) Provide high-quality care to patients. 
C) Perform blood testing using automated equipment only. 
D) Performs tasks that are critical to patient's diagnosis.

Question 14

When using the safer plastic vacuum tubes, which of the following is the correct order of draw?

Accepted Answer

A) Cultures, blue top (citrate), red top and/or SST 
B) Blue top (citrate), red top and/or SST, cultures 
C) Cultures, red top and/or SST, blue top (citrate) 
A) Cultures, blue top (citrate), red top and/or SST 
B) Blue top (citrate), red top and/or SST, cultures 
C) Cultures, red top and/or SST, blue top (citrate)

Question 15

Which of the following is a combination system that can be used with the syringe or the vacuum tube?

Accepted Answer

A) Capillary puncture system 
B) Butterfly collection system 
C) Hematology system 
D) Blood culture system 
A) Capillary puncture system 
B) Butterfly collection system 
C) Hematology system 
D) Blood culture system

Question 16

When a blood sample cannot be obtained, which of the following should be done?

Accepted Answer

A) Advance the needle slightly. 
B) Withdraw the needle slightly. 
C) Try another tube. 
D) All the above. 
A) Advance the needle slightly. 
B) Withdraw the needle slightly. 
C) Try another tube. 
D) All the above.

Question 17

Which of the following is in a mixture of blood obtained from capillary puncture specimens?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood from arterioles 
B) Blood from venules 
C) Interstitial fluid 
D) All the above 
A) Blood from arterioles 
B) Blood from venules 
C) Interstitial fluid 
D) All the above

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action when collecting a capillary blood sample?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid squeezing the fingertip. 
B) Use the first drop of blood. 
C) Use capillary tubes for collecting. 
D) Massage the finger gently. 
A) Avoid squeezing the fingertip. 
B) Use the first drop of blood. 
C) Use capillary tubes for collecting. 
D) Massage the finger gently.

Question 19

Which of the following blood cells is responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

A) Erythrocytes 
B) Leukocytes 
C) Thrombocytes 
D) Lymphocytes 
A) Erythrocytes 
B) Leukocytes 
C) Thrombocytes 
D) Lymphocytes

Question 20

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when using a phlebotomy tray?

Accepted Answer

A) Use to transport blood specimens only. 
B) Label with an approved biohazard symbol. 
C) Keep covered with a sterile cover. 
D) Keep away from patient examination rooms. 
A) Use to transport blood specimens only. 
B) Label with an approved biohazard symbol. 
C) Keep covered with a sterile cover. 
D) Keep away from patient examination rooms.

Exam 39: Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture

Indicate whether each item applies to the syringe method or the vacuum tube system. -This uses a multi-draw needle.

Indicate whether each item applies to the syringe method or the vacuum tube system. -Vacuum is created when plunger is pulled.

Which of the following is the appropriate action when palpating for a vein in the upper arm?

Indicate whether each item applies to the syringe method or the vacuum tube system. -Pull gently with plunger.

Indicate whether each item applies to the syringe method or the vacuum tube system. -This is used less often in venipuncture.

Which of the following best describes the correct application of a tourniquet?

The plasma and red blood cells are separated by what when using anticoagulated tubes?

Which of the following is NOT a quality assurance control?

When a blood pressure cuff is used as a tourniquet, the cuff should be maintained at what pressure ?

Which of the following is the primary factory for the production of blood cells?

Which of the following best describes how a tube with anticoagulants is identified?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood?

Which of the following is NOT the medical assistant's role in phlebotomy?

When using the safer plastic vacuum tubes, which of the following is the correct order of draw?

Which of the following is a combination system that can be used with the syringe or the vacuum tube?

When a blood sample cannot be obtained, which of the following should be done?

Which of the following is in a mixture of blood obtained from capillary puncture specimens?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action when collecting a capillary blood sample?

Which of the following blood cells is responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when using a phlebotomy tray?

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