Question 1

Before you draw a blood sample you must always:

Accepted Answer

A)  check the patient's identification number and name on the wrist band. 
B)  ask the patient his or her name. 
C)  ask the nurse in charge to identify the patient. 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  check the patient's identification number and name on the wrist band. 
B)  ask the patient his or her name. 
C)  ask the nurse in charge to identify the patient. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 2

Matching
Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order.
-Cleanse the site.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8

Question 3

Prolonged tourniquet application will cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  edema. 
B)  clotting. 
C)  hemoconcentration. 
D)  hematoma. 
A)  edema. 
B)  clotting. 
C)  hemoconcentration. 
D)  hematoma.

Question 4

When collecting blood into an evacuated tube using a winged blood collection set,it is not necessary to use a holder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most difficult vein to anchor in the antecubital area is the basilic vein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A properly labeled tube must have which of the following information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood collector's initials 
B)  Patient identification number 
C)  Date of collection 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Blood collector's initials 
B)  Patient identification number 
C)  Date of collection 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

The most important purpose of a requisition form is:

Accepted Answer

A)  authorization to perform the procedure. 
B)  providing a system to report results. 
C)  location of the patient. 
D)  monitoring test result turnaround time. 
A)  authorization to perform the procedure. 
B)  providing a system to report results. 
C)  location of the patient. 
D)  monitoring test result turnaround time.

Question 8

Failure to allow the alcohol to dry on the patient's arm after site cleansing can cause which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sample hemolysis 
B)  A stinging sensation for the patient 
C)  A possible unsterile site 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Sample hemolysis 
B)  A stinging sensation for the patient 
C)  A possible unsterile site 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Prior to leaving a patient's room,a blood collector should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dispose of gauze and alcohol pads in a biohazard container. 
B)  Return bedrails to their original position. 
C)  Discard the needle and holder into a sharps container. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Dispose of gauze and alcohol pads in a biohazard container. 
B)  Return bedrails to their original position. 
C)  Discard the needle and holder into a sharps container. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following are used to identify a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bar codes 
B)  Requisition form 
C)  Identification band 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Bar codes 
B)  Requisition form 
C)  Identification band 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

The word meaning "an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  phlebitis. 
B)  edema. 
C)  anemia. 
D)  plasma. 
A)  phlebitis. 
B)  edema. 
C)  anemia. 
D)  plasma.

Question 12

The best way to prevent fainting in a patient during blood collection is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have the patient stand during the procedure. 
B)  have the patient lie down during the procedure. 
C)  have the patient pump the fist three times. 
D)  place a pillow under the patient's head. 
A)  have the patient stand during the procedure. 
B)  have the patient lie down during the procedure. 
C)  have the patient pump the fist three times. 
D)  place a pillow under the patient's head.

Question 13

When using a blood pressure cuff as a tourniquet,the cuff is inflated:

Accepted Answer

A)  below the systolic and above the patient's diastolic pressure. 
B)  to 40 mm Hg. 
C)  and deflated three times. 
D)  above the systolic and below the patient's diastolic pressure. 
A)  below the systolic and above the patient's diastolic pressure. 
B)  to 40 mm Hg. 
C)  and deflated three times. 
D)  above the systolic and below the patient's diastolic pressure.

Question 14

An example of improper disposal of venipuncture supplies and equipment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  placing gauze and alcohol pads in a biohazard container. 
B)  recapping the needle. 
C)  removing gloves and sanitizing hands. 
D)  placing the plastic needle cover in the wastebasket. 
A)  placing gauze and alcohol pads in a biohazard container. 
B)  recapping the needle. 
C)  removing gloves and sanitizing hands. 
D)  placing the plastic needle cover in the wastebasket.

Question 15

Blood should not be drawn from a patient who is:

Accepted Answer

A)  standing. 
B)  nervous. 
C)  unable to make a fist. 
D)  not fasting. 
A)  standing. 
B)  nervous. 
C)  unable to make a fist. 
D)  not fasting.

Question 16

Matching
Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order.
-Label the tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8

Question 17

A tourniquet is not applied when collecting a sample for:

Accepted Answer

A)  lactic acid. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  ammonia. 
D)  glucose. 
A)  lactic acid. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  ammonia. 
D)  glucose.

Question 18

Matching
Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order.
-Anchor the vein.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8

Question 19

Correct palpation of a vein includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining the depth of the vein 
B)  Probing with the index finger 
C)  Determining the direction of the vein 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Determining the depth of the vein 
B)  Probing with the index finger 
C)  Determining the direction of the vein 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

After needle removal,the patient can apply pressure to the site by bending the elbow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Before you draw a blood sample you must always:

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Cleanse the site.

Prolonged tourniquet application will cause:

When collecting blood into an evacuated tube using a winged blood collection set,it is not necessary to use a holder.

The most difficult vein to anchor in the antecubital area is the basilic vein.

A properly labeled tube must have which of the following information?

The most important purpose of a requisition form is:

Failure to allow the alcohol to dry on the patient's arm after site cleansing can cause which of the following?

Prior to leaving a patient's room,a blood collector should do which of the following?

Which of the following are used to identify a patient?

The word meaning "an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues" is:

The best way to prevent fainting in a patient during blood collection is to:

When using a blood pressure cuff as a tourniquet,the cuff is inflated:

An example of improper disposal of venipuncture supplies and equipment is:

Blood should not be drawn from a patient who is:

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Label the tubes.

A tourniquet is not applied when collecting a sample for:

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Anchor the vein.

Correct palpation of a vein includes which of the following?

After needle removal,the patient can apply pressure to the site by bending the elbow.

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Point-Of-Care Testing

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

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Exam 3: Venipuncture Techniques

Before you draw a blood sample you must always:

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Cleanse the site.

Prolonged tourniquet application will cause:

When collecting blood into an evacuated tube using a winged blood collection set,it is not necessary to use a holder.

The most difficult vein to anchor in the antecubital area is the basilic vein.

A properly labeled tube must have which of the following information?

The most important purpose of a requisition form is:

Failure to allow the alcohol to dry on the patient's arm after site cleansing can cause which of the following?

Prior to leaving a patient's room,a blood collector should do which of the following?

Which of the following are used to identify a patient?

The word meaning "an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues" is:

The best way to prevent fainting in a patient during blood collection is to:

When using a blood pressure cuff as a tourniquet,the cuff is inflated:

An example of improper disposal of venipuncture supplies and equipment is:

Blood should not be drawn from a patient who is:

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Label the tubes.

A tourniquet is not applied when collecting a sample for:

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Anchor the vein.

Correct palpation of a vein includes which of the following?

After needle removal,the patient can apply pressure to the site by bending the elbow.

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Point-Of-Care Testing

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

Filters