Question 1

What information should be included on a peak or trough level requisition form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time the medication was given 
B)  Method of medication administration 
C)  Time the sample was drawn 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Time the medication was given 
B)  Method of medication administration 
C)  Time the sample was drawn 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Matching
Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error.
-Apprehensive patient

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 3

When blood is inoculated into blood culture bottles using a winged blood collection set,the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic bottle is inoculated first. 
B)  safety device is activated first. 
C)  aerobic bottle is inoculated first. 
D)  volume of blood inoculated is increased. 
A)  anaerobic bottle is inoculated first. 
B)  safety device is activated first. 
C)  aerobic bottle is inoculated first. 
D)  volume of blood inoculated is increased.

Question 4

Some blood culture collection systems contain a resin to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent clotting. 
B)  inactivate antibiotics. 
C)  concentrate the microorganism. 
D)  remove skin contaminates. 
A)  prevent clotting. 
B)  inactivate antibiotics. 
C)  concentrate the microorganism. 
D)  remove skin contaminates.

Question 5

Matching
Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error.
-Not cleansing the site

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 6

A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood is collected in a gray stopper tube. 
B)  the site is cleansed with Zephiran chloride. 
C)  the tube is only partially filled. 
D)  the tube is overfilled. 
A)  blood is collected in a gray stopper tube. 
B)  the site is cleansed with Zephiran chloride. 
C)  the tube is only partially filled. 
D)  the tube is overfilled.

Question 7

After the artery has been entered,the syringe plunger:

Accepted Answer

A)  will be pushed back by the blood. 
B)  should be rapidly pulled back. 
C)  must be rotated. 
D)  should be moved back and forth. 
A)  will be pushed back by the blood. 
B)  should be rapidly pulled back. 
C)  must be rotated. 
D)  should be moved back and forth.

Question 8

Administering a local anesthetic before performing an arterial puncture may interfere with arterial blood gas (ABG) results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A glucose tolerance test is performed to diagnose or evaluate:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  diabetes insipidus. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  diabetes insipidus. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 10

Upon completion of an arterial puncture,the syringe is rotated to:

Accepted Answer

A)  expel air from the syringe. 
B)  activate the needle safety device. 
C)  attach the Luer tip cap. 
D)  mix the anticoagulant. 
A)  expel air from the syringe. 
B)  activate the needle safety device. 
C)  attach the Luer tip cap. 
D)  mix the anticoagulant.

Question 11

To achieve a steady state in a patient prior to collection of arterial blood gases,the patient should:

Accepted Answer

A)  empty the bladder. 
B)  fast for 12 hours. 
C)  cough 5 to10 times to clear lungs. 
D)  rest for 30 minutes. 
A)  empty the bladder. 
B)  fast for 12 hours. 
C)  cough 5 to10 times to clear lungs. 
D)  rest for 30 minutes.

Question 12

A blood collector who cannot locate the patient on whom a cortisol level is scheduled for collection at 1000 should:

Accepted Answer

A)  return the requisition to the nursing station for rescheduling. 
B)  request that the nursing station to call the laboratory when the patient is available. 
C)  collect the sample 2 hours after the patient finishes lunch. 
D)  reschedule the test for 1600. 
A)  return the requisition to the nursing station for rescheduling. 
B)  request that the nursing station to call the laboratory when the patient is available. 
C)  collect the sample 2 hours after the patient finishes lunch. 
D)  reschedule the test for 1600.

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding cold agglutinins testing is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sample must be kept warm until it is processed because cold agglutinins act at cold temperatures. 
B)  Cold agglutinins are autoantibodies produced by persons infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. 
C)  Cold agglutinins are autoantibodies produced by persons with an autoimmune hemolytic anemia. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The sample must be kept warm until it is processed because cold agglutinins act at cold temperatures. 
B)  Cold agglutinins are autoantibodies produced by persons infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. 
C)  Cold agglutinins are autoantibodies produced by persons with an autoimmune hemolytic anemia. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

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

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 15

A blood collector would be most likely to perform an accidental arterial puncture when attempting to puncture the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cephalic vein. 
B)  median cubital vein. 
C)  radial vein. 
D)  basilic vein. 
A)  cephalic vein. 
B)  median cubital vein. 
C)  radial vein. 
D)  basilic vein.

Question 16

Blood cultures should be mixed after collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The term diurnal variation is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood cultures. 
B)  fasting samples. 
C)  forensic samples. 
D)  timed collections. 
A)  blood cultures. 
B)  fasting samples. 
C)  forensic samples. 
D)  timed collections.

Question 18

Failure to locate a radial pulse after arterial puncture of the radial artery indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  venous blood was collected. 
B)  the ulnar artery is occluded. 
C)  a possible arteriospasm. 
D)  the patient has expired. 
A)  venous blood was collected. 
B)  the ulnar artery is occluded. 
C)  a possible arteriospasm. 
D)  the patient has expired.

Question 19

Peak and trough levels are collected to monitor:

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal drug use. 
B)  diurnal variation. 
C)  therapeutic drug levels. 
D)  basal metabolism. 
A)  illegal drug use. 
B)  diurnal variation. 
C)  therapeutic drug levels. 
D)  basal metabolism.

Question 20

Samples for cold agglutinins must be:

Accepted Answer

A)  transported on ice. 
B)  drawn in a green stopper tube. 
C)  processed in a refrigerated centrifuge. 
D)  kept warm. 
A)  transported on ice. 
B)  drawn in a green stopper tube. 
C)  processed in a refrigerated centrifuge. 
D)  kept warm.

What information should be included on a peak or trough level requisition form?

Matching Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error. -Apprehensive patient

When blood is inoculated into blood culture bottles using a winged blood collection set,the:

Some blood culture collection systems contain a resin to:

Matching Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error. -Not cleansing the site

A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if:

After the artery has been entered,the syringe plunger:

Administering a local anesthetic before performing an arterial puncture may interfere with arterial blood gas (ABG) results.

A glucose tolerance test is performed to diagnose or evaluate:

Upon completion of an arterial puncture,the syringe is rotated to:

To achieve a steady state in a patient prior to collection of arterial blood gases,the patient should:

A blood collector who cannot locate the patient on whom a cortisol level is scheduled for collection at 1000 should:

Which of the following statements regarding cold agglutinins testing is true?

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

A blood collector would be most likely to perform an accidental arterial puncture when attempting to puncture the:

Blood cultures should be mixed after collection.

The term diurnal variation is associated with:

Failure to locate a radial pulse after arterial puncture of the radial artery indicates:

Peak and trough levels are collected to monitor:

Samples for cold agglutinins must be:

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

What information should be included on a peak or trough level requisition form?

Matching Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error. -Apprehensive patient

When blood is inoculated into blood culture bottles using a winged blood collection set,the:

Some blood culture collection systems contain a resin to:

Matching Match the following arterial puncture complications with the possible cause or collection error. -Not cleansing the site

A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if:

After the artery has been entered,the syringe plunger:

Administering a local anesthetic before performing an arterial puncture may interfere with arterial blood gas (ABG) results.

A glucose tolerance test is performed to diagnose or evaluate:

Upon completion of an arterial puncture,the syringe is rotated to:

To achieve a steady state in a patient prior to collection of arterial blood gases,the patient should:

A blood collector who cannot locate the patient on whom a cortisol level is scheduled for collection at 1000 should:

Which of the following statements regarding cold agglutinins testing is true?

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

A blood collector would be most likely to perform an accidental arterial puncture when attempting to puncture the:

Blood cultures should be mixed after collection.

The term diurnal variation is associated with:

Failure to locate a radial pulse after arterial puncture of the radial artery indicates:

Peak and trough levels are collected to monitor:

Samples for cold agglutinins must be:

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