Question 1

When performing an arterial puncture,the finger of the nondominant hand is:

Accepted Answer

A)  used to anchor the artery. 
B)  placed where the needle enters the skin. 
C)  placed where the needle enters the artery. 
D)  used to measure the patient's heart rate. 
A)  used to anchor the artery. 
B)  placed where the needle enters the skin. 
C)  placed where the needle enters the artery. 
D)  used to measure the patient's heart rate. C

Question 2

Blood cultures may be ordered on a stat basis because:

Accepted Answer

A)  this makes collection of the samples more convenient for the blood collector. 
B)  the concentration of microorganisms fluctuates and is often highest at specific times of the day. 
C)  the stat sample will act as a control for the cultures drawn at scheduled times. 
D)  the concentration of microorganisms fluctuates and is often highest just before the patient's temperature spikes. 
A)  this makes collection of the samples more convenient for the blood collector. 
B)  the concentration of microorganisms fluctuates and is often highest at specific times of the day. 
C)  the stat sample will act as a control for the cultures drawn at scheduled times. 
D)  the concentration of microorganisms fluctuates and is often highest just before the patient's temperature spikes. D

Question 3

To monitor changes in a patient's hemoglobin level,a blood collector may be requested to collect:

Accepted Answer

A)  a fasting sample. 
B)  samples from both arms. 
C)  samples at specific times. 
D)  a sample as soon as possible. 
A)  a fasting sample. 
B)  samples from both arms. 
C)  samples at specific times. 
D)  a sample as soon as possible. C

Question 4

The artery of choice for collecting arterial samples is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ulnar. 
B)  brachial. 
C)  cephalic. 
D)  radial. 
A)  ulnar. 
B)  brachial. 
C)  cephalic. 
D)  radial.

Question 5

Collateral circulation is necessary to prevent complications caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriospasm. 
B)  infection. 
C)  vasovagal reaction. 
D)  hemorrhage. 
A)  arteriospasm. 
B)  infection. 
C)  vasovagal reaction. 
D)  hemorrhage.

Question 6

The ideal time for collecting a blood culture is:

Accepted Answer

A)  just before the patient's temperature spikes. 
B)  after antibiotics have been given. 
C)  when the patient's white blood cell count is the highest. 
D)  when the patient's temperature is the highest. 
A)  just before the patient's temperature spikes. 
B)  after antibiotics have been given. 
C)  when the patient's white blood cell count is the highest. 
D)  when the patient's temperature is the highest.

Question 7

Matching
Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error.
-Coagulation disorders

Accepted Answer

A) Arteriospasm 
B) Hematoma 
C) Hemorrhage 
D) Infection 
E) Nerve damage
F)Vasovagal reaction 
A) Arteriospasm 
B) Hematoma 
C) Hemorrhage 
D) Infection 
E) Nerve damage
F)Vasovagal reaction

Question 8

A blood collector on the evening shift draws a sample for cold agglutinins and places it in the refrigerator for the morning shift.Test results of this sample will:

Accepted Answer

A)  be falsely decreased. 
B)  be falsely increased. 
C)  be unaffected. 
D)  represent the patient's true condition. 
A)  be falsely decreased. 
B)  be falsely increased. 
C)  be unaffected. 
D)  represent the patient's true condition.

Question 9

When collecting blood from an artery,the designated collector should:

Accepted Answer

A)  ask the patient to make a tight fist. 
B)  tighten the tourniquet to stop arterial flow. 
C)  request a nurse to be present. 
D)  make sure that the patient is in a steady state. 
A)  ask the patient to make a tight fist. 
B)  tighten the tourniquet to stop arterial flow. 
C)  request a nurse to be present. 
D)  make sure that the patient is in a steady state.

Question 10

The number of samples collected from a patient receiving a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  one. 
B)  two. 
C)  three. 
D)  four. 
A)  one. 
B)  two. 
C)  three. 
D)  four.

Question 11

The modified Allen test is used to determine collateral circulation in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ulnar artery. 
B)  brachial artery. 
C)  radial artery. 
D)  cephalic artery. 
A)  ulnar artery. 
B)  brachial artery. 
C)  radial artery. 
D)  cephalic artery.

Question 12

Select the response that lists the major steps of the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in the proper order.

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient drinks a 75-g glucose solution within 5 minutes,a fasting glucose sample is collected,and patient returns for an additional glucose test in 2 hours. 
B)  Patient drinks a 75-g glucose solution within 5 minutes,patient returns for an additional glucose test in 1 hour,and patient returns for an additional glucose test in 2 hours. 
C)  A fasting glucose sample is collected,patient returns for an additional glucose test in 2 hours,and patient drinks a 75-g glucose solution within 5 minutes. 
D)  A fasting glucose sample is collected,patient drinks a 75-g glucose solution within 5 minutes,and patient returns for an additional glucose test in 2 hours. 
A)  Patient drinks a 75-g glucose solution within 5 minutes,a fasting glucose sample is collected,and patient returns for an additional glucose test in 2 hours. 
B)  Patient drinks a 75-g glucose solution within 5 minutes,patient returns for an additional glucose test in 1 hour,and patient returns for an additional glucose test in 2 hours. 
C)  A fasting glucose sample is collected,patient returns for an additional glucose test in 2 hours,and patient drinks a 75-g glucose solution within 5 minutes. 
D)  A fasting glucose sample is collected,patient drinks a 75-g glucose solution within 5 minutes,and patient returns for an additional glucose test in 2 hours.

Question 13

The most important consideration when collecting a blood culture is:

Accepted Answer

A)  aseptic technique. 
B)  the puncture site. 
C)  minimizing the number of sticks. 
D)  the amount of blood collected. 
A)  aseptic technique. 
B)  the puncture site. 
C)  minimizing the number of sticks. 
D)  the amount of blood collected.

Question 14

After pressure is released in the modified Allen test,if color returns to the patient's palm within 5 seconds,the:

Accepted Answer

A)  radial artery can be punctured. 
B)  ulnar artery can be punctured. 
C)  brachial artery should be used. 
D)  test must be repeated. 
A)  radial artery can be punctured. 
B)  ulnar artery can be punctured. 
C)  brachial artery should be used. 
D)  test must be repeated.

Question 15

Blood collector training in the performance of arterial punctures should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safety precautions 
B)  Possible complications 
C)  Supervised practice 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Safety precautions 
B)  Possible complications 
C)  Supervised practice 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Following arterial sample collection,pressure is applied to the puncture site for:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 minutes by the blood collector. 
B)  2 minutes by the blood collector or patient. 
C)  3 to 5 minutes by the blood collector. 
D)  10 minutes by the blood collector or patient. 
A)  2 minutes by the blood collector. 
B)  2 minutes by the blood collector or patient. 
C)  3 to 5 minutes by the blood collector. 
D)  10 minutes by the blood collector or patient.

Question 17

A blood sample for DNA analysis to determine paternity is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)  routine sample. 
B)  timed sample. 
C)  legal sample. 
D)  postprandial sample. 
A)  routine sample. 
B)  timed sample. 
C)  legal sample. 
D)  postprandial sample.

Question 18

Matching
Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error.
-Failure to apply adequate pressure

Accepted Answer

A) Arteriospasm 
B) Hematoma 
C) Hemorrhage 
D) Infection 
E) Nerve damage
F)Vasovagal reaction 
A) Arteriospasm 
B) Hematoma 
C) Hemorrhage 
D) Infection 
E) Nerve damage
F)Vasovagal reaction

Question 19

The purpose of sodium polyanetholsulfonate in a blood culture bottle is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit bacterial growth. 
B)  prevent clotting. 
C)  prevent contamination. 
D)  identify bacterial growth. 
A)  inhibit bacterial growth. 
B)  prevent clotting. 
C)  prevent contamination. 
D)  identify bacterial growth.

Question 20

The timing for an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) begins:

Accepted Answer

A)  after collection of the fasting sample. 
B)  when the patient begins drinking the glucose. 
C)  when the patient finishes drinking the glucose. 
D)  30 minutes after the glucose is finished. 
A)  after collection of the fasting sample. 
B)  when the patient begins drinking the glucose. 
C)  when the patient finishes drinking the glucose. 
D)  30 minutes after the glucose is finished.

When performing an arterial puncture,the finger of the nondominant hand is:

Blood cultures may be ordered on a stat basis because:

To monitor changes in a patient's hemoglobin level,a blood collector may be requested to collect:

The artery of choice for collecting arterial samples is the:

Collateral circulation is necessary to prevent complications caused by:

The ideal time for collecting a blood culture is:

Matching Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error. -Coagulation disorders

A blood collector on the evening shift draws a sample for cold agglutinins and places it in the refrigerator for the morning shift.Test results of this sample will:

When collecting blood from an artery,the designated collector should:

The number of samples collected from a patient receiving a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is:

The modified Allen test is used to determine collateral circulation in the:

Select the response that lists the major steps of the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in the proper order.

The most important consideration when collecting a blood culture is:

After pressure is released in the modified Allen test,if color returns to the patient's palm within 5 seconds,the:

Blood collector training in the performance of arterial punctures should include which of the following?

Following arterial sample collection,pressure is applied to the puncture site for:

A blood sample for DNA analysis to determine paternity is considered a:

Matching Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error. -Failure to apply adequate pressure

The purpose of sodium polyanetholsulfonate in a blood culture bottle is to:

The timing for an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) begins:

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Dermal Puncture

Point-Of-Care Testing

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

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Exam 5: Special Blood Collection

When performing an arterial puncture,the finger of the nondominant hand is:

Blood cultures may be ordered on a stat basis because:

To monitor changes in a patient's hemoglobin level,a blood collector may be requested to collect:

The artery of choice for collecting arterial samples is the:

Collateral circulation is necessary to prevent complications caused by:

The ideal time for collecting a blood culture is:

Matching Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error. -Coagulation disorders

A blood collector on the evening shift draws a sample for cold agglutinins and places it in the refrigerator for the morning shift.Test results of this sample will:

When collecting blood from an artery,the designated collector should:

The number of samples collected from a patient receiving a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is:

The modified Allen test is used to determine collateral circulation in the:

Select the response that lists the major steps of the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in the proper order.

The most important consideration when collecting a blood culture is:

After pressure is released in the modified Allen test,if color returns to the patient's palm within 5 seconds,the:

Blood collector training in the performance of arterial punctures should include which of the following?

Following arterial sample collection,pressure is applied to the puncture site for:

A blood sample for DNA analysis to determine paternity is considered a:

Matching Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error. -Failure to apply adequate pressure

The purpose of sodium polyanetholsulfonate in a blood culture bottle is to:

The timing for an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) begins:

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Dermal Puncture

Point-Of-Care Testing

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

Filters