Question 1

The major vascular area of the skin is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  dermal layer. 
B)  cutaneous layer. 
C)  soft tissue. 
D)  dermal-subcutaneous juncture. 
A)  dermal layer. 
B)  cutaneous layer. 
C)  soft tissue. 
D)  dermal-subcutaneous juncture. D

Question 2

Failure to wipe away the first drop of blood when collecting a newborn filter paper screening test could:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause a false-negative result. 
B)  enhance bacterial growth. 
C)  destroy the filter paper. 
D)  cause a false-positive result. 
A)  cause a false-negative result. 
B)  enhance bacterial growth. 
C)  destroy the filter paper. 
D)  cause a false-positive result. A

Question 3

The major concern when determining the order of draw for a dermal puncture is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  speed of sample collection. 
B)  amount of blood needed. 
C)  ability to adequately mix the sample. 
D)  adherence of platelets to the puncture site. 
A)  speed of sample collection. 
B)  amount of blood needed. 
C)  ability to adequately mix the sample. 
D)  adherence of platelets to the puncture site. D

Question 4

Excessive squeezing of a dermal puncture site can cause which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bruising of the area 
B)  Tissue fluid contamination 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Bruising of the area 
B)  Tissue fluid contamination 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Failure to puncture across the fingerprint during a finger puncture will cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood to run down the finger. 
B)  hemolysis. 
C)  contamination of the sample. 
D)  additional patient discomfort. 
A)  blood to run down the finger. 
B)  hemolysis. 
C)  contamination of the sample. 
D)  additional patient discomfort.

Question 6

Microcollection tubes containing separation gel are available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The presence of air bubbles will most seriously affect a:

Accepted Answer

A)  bilirubin collected in a Caraway pipette. 
B)  complete blood count (CB
C)  collected in a microcollection tube. 
C)  hematocrit collected in a microhematocrit tube. 
D)  blood gas collected in a micropipette. 
A)  bilirubin collected in a Caraway pipette. 
B)  complete blood count (CB
C)  collected in a microcollection tube. 
C)  hematocrit collected in a microhematocrit tube. 
D)  blood gas collected in a micropipette.

Question 8

Puncturing through a previous puncture site may cause an infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Selection of an improper heel puncture site can result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  puncture of the calcaneus. 
B)  sample hemolysis. 
C)  the need for vigorous massaging. 
D)  increased blood flow. 
A)  puncture of the calcaneus. 
B)  sample hemolysis. 
C)  the need for vigorous massaging. 
D)  increased blood flow.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about newborn filter paper screening tests is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  One large drop of blood is used to fill a circle. 
B)  Stacking of samples will cause cross-contamination. 
C)  Samples are dried in a suspended,horizontal position. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  One large drop of blood is used to fill a circle. 
B)  Stacking of samples will cause cross-contamination. 
C)  Samples are dried in a suspended,horizontal position. 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Microcollection tubes are color-coded in the same way as evacuated tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vigorous massaging of the area during dermal puncture will result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased blood flow to the site. 
B)  a hematoma. 
C)  sample contamination by tissue fluid. 
D)  increased glucose results. 
A)  decreased blood flow to the site. 
B)  a hematoma. 
C)  sample contamination by tissue fluid. 
D)  increased glucose results.

Question 13

Blood collected by dermal puncture most closely resembles:

Accepted Answer

A)  venous blood. 
B)  anticoagulated blood. 
C)  arterial blood. 
D)  clotted blood. 
A)  venous blood. 
B)  anticoagulated blood. 
C)  arterial blood. 
D)  clotted blood.

Question 14

The patient identification number is not required on microcollection tube labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Using a lancet that produces a puncture deeper than recommended may cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  septicemia. 
B)  hemolysis. 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  sample contamination. 
A)  septicemia. 
B)  hemolysis. 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  sample contamination.

Question 16

A bilirubin collected from a jaundiced infant has a normal result.This result:

Accepted Answer

A)  should be expected because the infant is jaundiced. 
B)  may indicate that the sample was collected under the bili light. 
C)  can be accepted if a control has been run. 
D)  should be called immediately to the health-care provider. 
A)  should be expected because the infant is jaundiced. 
B)  may indicate that the sample was collected under the bili light. 
C)  can be accepted if a control has been run. 
D)  should be called immediately to the health-care provider.

Question 17

Newborns who appear jaundiced:

Accepted Answer

A)  have increased red blood cells. 
B)  are always premature. 
C)  have increased bilirubin levels. 
D)  will develop liver disease. 
A)  have increased red blood cells. 
B)  are always premature. 
C)  have increased bilirubin levels. 
D)  will develop liver disease.

Question 18

Which is the right way to handle samples for filter paper newborn screening tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stack samples after drying 
B)  Dry samples in sunlight 
C)  Suspend samples horizontally to air-dry 
D)  Stack samples while they are drying 
A)  Stack samples after drying 
B)  Dry samples in sunlight 
C)  Suspend samples horizontally to air-dry 
D)  Stack samples while they are drying

Question 19

Dermal puncture is preferred over venipuncture in infants because:

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial veins may not be large enough. 
B)  collection from deep veins is dangerous. 
C)  restraining the child can cause injury. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  superficial veins may not be large enough. 
B)  collection from deep veins is dangerous. 
C)  restraining the child can cause injury. 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Upon completion of a heel puncture on a 4-month-old infant,which of the following actions are acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raising the heel and applying pressure 
B)  Placing capillary pipettes in a large tube for transport 
C)  Thanking the parents for their cooperation 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Raising the heel and applying pressure 
B)  Placing capillary pipettes in a large tube for transport 
C)  Thanking the parents for their cooperation 
D)  All of the above

The major vascular area of the skin is located in the:

Failure to wipe away the first drop of blood when collecting a newborn filter paper screening test could:

The major concern when determining the order of draw for a dermal puncture is the:

Excessive squeezing of a dermal puncture site can cause which of the following?

Failure to puncture across the fingerprint during a finger puncture will cause:

Microcollection tubes containing separation gel are available.

The presence of air bubbles will most seriously affect a:

Puncturing through a previous puncture site may cause an infection.

Selection of an improper heel puncture site can result in:

Which of the following statements about newborn filter paper screening tests is true?

Microcollection tubes are color-coded in the same way as evacuated tubes.

Vigorous massaging of the area during dermal puncture will result in:

Blood collected by dermal puncture most closely resembles:

The patient identification number is not required on microcollection tube labels.

Using a lancet that produces a puncture deeper than recommended may cause:

A bilirubin collected from a jaundiced infant has a normal result.This result:

Newborns who appear jaundiced:

Which is the right way to handle samples for filter paper newborn screening tests?

Dermal puncture is preferred over venipuncture in infants because:

Upon completion of a heel puncture on a 4-month-old infant,which of the following actions are acceptable?

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Point-Of-Care Testing

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

Filters

Exam 6: Dermal Puncture

The major vascular area of the skin is located in the:

Failure to wipe away the first drop of blood when collecting a newborn filter paper screening test could:

The major concern when determining the order of draw for a dermal puncture is the:

Excessive squeezing of a dermal puncture site can cause which of the following?

Failure to puncture across the fingerprint during a finger puncture will cause:

Microcollection tubes containing separation gel are available.

The presence of air bubbles will most seriously affect a:

Puncturing through a previous puncture site may cause an infection.

Selection of an improper heel puncture site can result in:

Which of the following statements about newborn filter paper screening tests is true?

Microcollection tubes are color-coded in the same way as evacuated tubes.

Vigorous massaging of the area during dermal puncture will result in:

Blood collected by dermal puncture most closely resembles:

The patient identification number is not required on microcollection tube labels.

Using a lancet that produces a puncture deeper than recommended may cause:

A bilirubin collected from a jaundiced infant has a normal result.This result:

Newborns who appear jaundiced:

Which is the right way to handle samples for filter paper newborn screening tests?

Dermal puncture is preferred over venipuncture in infants because:

Upon completion of a heel puncture on a 4-month-old infant,which of the following actions are acceptable?

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Point-Of-Care Testing

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

Filters