Question 1

A blood collector required to testify in a legal proceeding may be asked about:

Accepted Answer

A)  sample collection method. 
B)  patient identification procedure. 
C)  time of collection. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  sample collection method. 
B)  patient identification procedure. 
C)  time of collection. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Plasma cortisol levels are scheduled to be drawn between 0800 and 1000 because:

Accepted Answer

A)  patients must be in a basal state. 
B)  patients must not be fasting. 
C)  cortisol exhibits diurnal variation. 
D)  cortisol is only produced during the morning. 
A)  patients must be in a basal state. 
B)  patients must not be fasting. 
C)  cortisol exhibits diurnal variation. 
D)  cortisol is only produced during the morning.

Question 3

To inoculate blood culture media with blood drawn in a syringe,the blood collector:

Accepted Answer

A)  vents an anaerobic container. 
B)  inoculates an aerobic bottle first. 
C)  mixes the syringe before inoculation. 
D)  inoculates an anaerobic bottle first. 
A)  vents an anaerobic container. 
B)  inoculates an aerobic bottle first. 
C)  mixes the syringe before inoculation. 
D)  inoculates an anaerobic bottle first.

Question 4

Samples for which of the following should be protected from light?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beta-carotene 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Bilirubin 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Beta-carotene 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Bilirubin 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

When performing a modified Allen test,pressure is released on the radial artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under normal conditions,arterial blood will have a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  higher PO2 than PCO2. 
B)  decreased PO2 and PCO2. 
C)  equal amount of PO2 and PCO2. 
D)  higher PCO2 than PO2. 
A)  higher PO2 than PCO2. 
B)  decreased PO2 and PCO2. 
C)  equal amount of PO2 and PCO2. 
D)  higher PCO2 than PO2.

Question 7

When performing a glucose tolerance test (GTT),the fasting blood sample is tested before the patient drinks the glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To ensure patient safety and medication effectiveness,the blood levels of many therapeutic drugs are monitored.The samples that are typically drawn to do this are:

Accepted Answer

A)  a trough level drawn before the next scheduled dose is given and a peak level drawn after the dose is given. 
B)  a trough level drawn as a fasting sample at 6:00 a.m.and a peak level drawn 2 hours later. 
C)  a peak level drawn before the next scheduled dose is given and a trough level drawn after the dose is given. 
D)  a peak level drawn as a fasting sample at 6:00 a.m.and a trough level drawn 2 hours later. 
A)  a trough level drawn before the next scheduled dose is given and a peak level drawn after the dose is given. 
B)  a trough level drawn as a fasting sample at 6:00 a.m.and a peak level drawn 2 hours later. 
C)  a peak level drawn before the next scheduled dose is given and a trough level drawn after the dose is given. 
D)  a peak level drawn as a fasting sample at 6:00 a.m.and a trough level drawn 2 hours later.

Question 9

Which of the following arterial puncture complications would cause a patient to lose consciousness rapidly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arteriospasm 
B)  Nerve damage 
C)  Vasovagal reaction 
D)  Hemorrhage 
A)  Arteriospasm 
B)  Nerve damage 
C)  Vasovagal reaction 
D)  Hemorrhage

Question 10

When performing the modified Allen test,pressure is released from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  radial and ulnar arteries. 
B)  ulnar and brachial arteries. 
C)  radial artery only. 
D)  ulnar artery only. 
A)  radial and ulnar arteries. 
B)  ulnar and brachial arteries. 
C)  radial artery only. 
D)  ulnar artery only.

Question 11

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

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 12

The test order with the highest priority is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting. 
B)  timed. 
C)  stat. 
D)  postprandial. 
A)  fasting. 
B)  timed. 
C)  stat. 
D)  postprandial.

Question 13

An alternate pathway capable of supplying blood to an area if the main pathway is obstructed is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory bypass. 
B)  collateral circulation. 
C)  shunt circulation. 
D)  an arterial fistula. 
A)  circulatory bypass. 
B)  collateral circulation. 
C)  shunt circulation. 
D)  an arterial fistula.

Question 14

Which of the following information is required on the requisition form when collecting arterial blood gases (ABGs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient's respiration rate 
B)  Type of ventilation the patient is receiving 
C)  Type of patient activity 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Patient's respiration rate 
B)  Type of ventilation the patient is receiving 
C)  Type of patient activity 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following tests must be placed on ice immediately after collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cold agglutinins 
B)  Lactic acid 
C)  Cholesterol 
D)  Antibody identification 
A)  Cold agglutinins 
B)  Lactic acid 
C)  Cholesterol 
D)  Antibody identification

Question 16

A patient who is not allowed to have food or water for a specified time is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting. 
B)  NPO. 
C)  preprandial. 
D)  basal. 
A)  fasting. 
B)  NPO. 
C)  preprandial. 
D)  basal.

Question 17

Samples that require chilling immediately after collection are placed in a:

Accepted Answer

A)  container of ice cubes. 
B)  container of ice and water. 
C)  bag of dry ice. 
D)  flask of cold water. 
A)  container of ice cubes. 
B)  container of ice and water. 
C)  bag of dry ice. 
D)  flask of cold water.

Question 18

A large artery located near the basilic vein and the median nerve is the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The samples collected during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) after the patient drinks the glucose will be analyzed at the end of the test.The samples should be collected in:

Accepted Answer

A)  gray stopper tubes. 
B)  serum separator tubes (SSTs). 
C)  plasma separator tubes (PSTs). 
D)  red stopper tubes. 
A)  gray stopper tubes. 
B)  serum separator tubes (SSTs). 
C)  plasma separator tubes (PSTs). 
D)  red stopper tubes.

Question 20

Blood cultures are performed to detect the presence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  septicemia. 
B)  spiking fevers. 
C)  fever of unknown origin. 
D)  antibiotics. 
A)  septicemia. 
B)  spiking fevers. 
C)  fever of unknown origin. 
D)  antibiotics.

A blood collector required to testify in a legal proceeding may be asked about:

Plasma cortisol levels are scheduled to be drawn between 0800 and 1000 because:

To inoculate blood culture media with blood drawn in a syringe,the blood collector:

Samples for which of the following should be protected from light?

When performing a modified Allen test,pressure is released on the radial artery.

Under normal conditions,arterial blood will have a(n):

When performing a glucose tolerance test (GTT),the fasting blood sample is tested before the patient drinks the glucose.

To ensure patient safety and medication effectiveness,the blood levels of many therapeutic drugs are monitored.The samples that are typically drawn to do this are:

Which of the following arterial puncture complications would cause a patient to lose consciousness rapidly?

When performing the modified Allen test,pressure is released from the:

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

The test order with the highest priority is classified as:

An alternate pathway capable of supplying blood to an area if the main pathway is obstructed is referred to as:

Which of the following information is required on the requisition form when collecting arterial blood gases (ABGs)?

Which of the following tests must be placed on ice immediately after collection?

A patient who is not allowed to have food or water for a specified time is classified as:

Samples that require chilling immediately after collection are placed in a:

A large artery located near the basilic vein and the median nerve is the:

The samples collected during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) after the patient drinks the glucose will be analyzed at the end of the test.The samples should be collected in:

Blood cultures are performed to detect the presence of:

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

A blood collector required to testify in a legal proceeding may be asked about:

Plasma cortisol levels are scheduled to be drawn between 0800 and 1000 because:

To inoculate blood culture media with blood drawn in a syringe,the blood collector:

Samples for which of the following should be protected from light?

When performing a modified Allen test,pressure is released on the radial artery.

Under normal conditions,arterial blood will have a(n):

When performing a glucose tolerance test (GTT),the fasting blood sample is tested before the patient drinks the glucose.

To ensure patient safety and medication effectiveness,the blood levels of many therapeutic drugs are monitored.The samples that are typically drawn to do this are:

Which of the following arterial puncture complications would cause a patient to lose consciousness rapidly?

When performing the modified Allen test,pressure is released from the:

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

The test order with the highest priority is classified as:

An alternate pathway capable of supplying blood to an area if the main pathway is obstructed is referred to as:

Which of the following information is required on the requisition form when collecting arterial blood gases (ABGs)?

Which of the following tests must be placed on ice immediately after collection?

A patient who is not allowed to have food or water for a specified time is classified as:

Samples that require chilling immediately after collection are placed in a:

A large artery located near the basilic vein and the median nerve is the:

The samples collected during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) after the patient drinks the glucose will be analyzed at the end of the test.The samples should be collected in:

Blood cultures are performed to detect the presence of:

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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