Question 1

Prior to bandaging the puncture site,the blood collector should:

Accepted Answer

A)  thank the patient. 
B)  instruct a fasting patient to eat. 
C)  examine the site for bleeding. 
D)  apply pressure for at least 5 minutes. 
A)  thank the patient. 
B)  instruct a fasting patient to eat. 
C)  examine the site for bleeding. 
D)  apply pressure for at least 5 minutes.

Question 2

The surgical fusion of a vein and artery frequently seen in dialysis patients is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  an aneurysm. 
B)  hemoconcentration. 
C)  a fistula. 
D)  an angioplasty. 
A)  an aneurysm. 
B)  hemoconcentration. 
C)  a fistula. 
D)  an angioplasty.

Question 3

If a suitable vein is not located in the left arm,the blood collector should:

Accepted Answer

A)  check the right arm. 
B)  apply a blood pressure cuff. 
C)  apply the tourniquet above the hand. 
D)  puncture in the area of the median cubital vein. 
A)  check the right arm. 
B)  apply a blood pressure cuff. 
C)  apply the tourniquet above the hand. 
D)  puncture in the area of the median cubital vein.

Question 4

The puncture site may require additional pressure to stop bleeding when the patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  has low blood pressure. 
B)  is taking anticoagulants. 
C)  frequently takes aspirin. 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  has low blood pressure. 
B)  is taking anticoagulants. 
C)  frequently takes aspirin. 
D)  Both B and C

Question 5

During the venipuncture,the blood collector should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brace the hand holding the holder on the patient's arm. 
B)  Insert the needle with the bevel up. 
C)  Insert the needle at a 15- to 30-degree angle. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Brace the hand holding the holder on the patient's arm. 
B)  Insert the needle with the bevel up. 
C)  Insert the needle at a 15- to 30-degree angle. 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Hemoconcentration can be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  prolonged tourniquet application. 
B)  IV therapy. 
C)  excessive probing. 
D)  failure to clench the fist. 
A)  prolonged tourniquet application. 
B)  IV therapy. 
C)  excessive probing. 
D)  failure to clench the fist.

Question 7

A patient has the right to refuse to have blood drawn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Applying a tourniquet to or drawing blood from an arm located on the same side of the body as a recent mastectomy can be harmful to the patient and may produce erroneous test results.The application of a tourniquet as part of such blood collections is discouraged for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases the danger of developing lymphedema in the affected area 
B)  Interferes with the flow of lymph fluid in the area 
C)  Causes increases in the blood level of lymphocytes and waste products in the area 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Increases the danger of developing lymphedema in the affected area 
B)  Interferes with the flow of lymph fluid in the area 
C)  Causes increases in the blood level of lymphocytes and waste products in the area 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

When encountering a patient with a fistula,the blood collector should:

Accepted Answer

A)  apply the tourniquet below the fistula. 
B)  use the other arm. 
C)  collect the blood from the fistula. 
D)  attach a syringe to the T-tube connector. 
A)  apply the tourniquet below the fistula. 
B)  use the other arm. 
C)  collect the blood from the fistula. 
D)  attach a syringe to the T-tube connector.

Question 10

Matching
Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order.
-Activate needle safety device.

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 11

If a patient refuses to have blood drawn,the blood collector should:

Accepted Answer

A)  send another blood collector to collect the sample. 
B)  report the situation to the supervisor. 
C)  return the requisition form to the laboratory. 
D)  ask someone to hold the patient and collect the sample. 
A)  send another blood collector to collect the sample. 
B)  report the situation to the supervisor. 
C)  return the requisition form to the laboratory. 
D)  ask someone to hold the patient and collect the sample.

Question 12

While performing a venipuncture,the blood collector notices bright red blood spurting into the tube.The blood collector should:

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately withdraw the needle. 
B)  immediately remove the tourniquet. 
C)  lower the patient's head. 
D)  apply pressure for 5 minutes after withdrawing the needle. 
A)  immediately withdraw the needle. 
B)  immediately remove the tourniquet. 
C)  lower the patient's head. 
D)  apply pressure for 5 minutes after withdrawing the needle.

Question 13

A blood collector may be required to obtain information from a second wrist band when collecting samples for:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood bank. 
B)  chemistry. 
C)  coagulation. 
D)  HIV. 
A)  blood bank. 
B)  chemistry. 
C)  coagulation. 
D)  HIV.

Question 14

Palpate means to:

Accepted Answer

A)  perform a venipuncture. 
B)  examine by touch. 
C)  examine by sound. 
D)  obtain a sample from an IV line. 
A)  perform a venipuncture. 
B)  examine by touch. 
C)  examine by sound. 
D)  obtain a sample from an IV line.

Question 15

When a patient is receiving an IV line,blood should be collected from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the other arm. 
B)  an area above the IV line. 
C)  an area below the IV line. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  the other arm. 
B)  an area above the IV line. 
C)  an area below the IV line. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 16

A blood collector can interrupt a physician-patient visit:

Accepted Answer

A)  when the physician is not examining the patient. 
B)  if the collection is a timed sample. 
C)  if the patient has visitors present. 
D)  when the patient is scheduled for routine phlebotomy rounds. 
A)  when the physician is not examining the patient. 
B)  if the collection is a timed sample. 
C)  if the patient has visitors present. 
D)  when the patient is scheduled for routine phlebotomy rounds.

Question 17

Prolonged application of a tourniquet (for greater than 1 minute) during routine blood collection procedures results in which of the following events?

Accepted Answer

A)  No effect on patient results will occur except for tests for lactic acid. 
B)  Hemoconcentration will occur because cells and large molecules are forced into the bloodstream. 
C)  No significant effects on patient results will occur. 
D)  Hemoconcentration will occur as the plasma portion of the blood is forced into the tissues. 
A)  No effect on patient results will occur except for tests for lactic acid. 
B)  Hemoconcentration will occur because cells and large molecules are forced into the bloodstream. 
C)  No significant effects on patient results will occur. 
D)  Hemoconcentration will occur as the plasma portion of the blood is forced into the tissues.

Question 18

Matching
Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order.
-Remove the needle and apply pressure.

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

The plastic wings on a winged blood collection set:

Accepted Answer

A)  help hold the needle in place after insertion. 
B)  allow the angle of insertion to be lowered. 
C)  allow the angle of insertion to be raised. 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  help hold the needle in place after insertion. 
B)  allow the angle of insertion to be lowered. 
C)  allow the angle of insertion to be raised. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 20

Failure to check the requisition form prior to leaving the laboratory may cause the blood collector to:

Accepted Answer

A)  collect the wrong sample. 
B)  have inadequate equipment. 
C)  misidentify the patient. 
D)  require assistance from the nurse. 
A)  collect the wrong sample. 
B)  have inadequate equipment. 
C)  misidentify the patient. 
D)  require assistance from the nurse.

Prior to bandaging the puncture site,the blood collector should:

The surgical fusion of a vein and artery frequently seen in dialysis patients is called:

If a suitable vein is not located in the left arm,the blood collector should:

The puncture site may require additional pressure to stop bleeding when the patient:

During the venipuncture,the blood collector should do which of the following?

Hemoconcentration can be caused by:

A patient has the right to refuse to have blood drawn.

Applying a tourniquet to or drawing blood from an arm located on the same side of the body as a recent mastectomy can be harmful to the patient and may produce erroneous test results.The application of a tourniquet as part of such blood collections is discouraged for which of the following reasons?

When encountering a patient with a fistula,the blood collector should:

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Activate needle safety device.

If a patient refuses to have blood drawn,the blood collector should:

While performing a venipuncture,the blood collector notices bright red blood spurting into the tube.The blood collector should:

A blood collector may be required to obtain information from a second wrist band when collecting samples for:

Palpate means to:

When a patient is receiving an IV line,blood should be collected from:

A blood collector can interrupt a physician-patient visit:

Prolonged application of a tourniquet (for greater than 1 minute) during routine blood collection procedures results in which of the following events?

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Remove the needle and apply pressure.

The plastic wings on a winged blood collection set:

Failure to check the requisition form prior to leaving the laboratory may cause the blood collector to:

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

Prior to bandaging the puncture site,the blood collector should:

The surgical fusion of a vein and artery frequently seen in dialysis patients is called:

If a suitable vein is not located in the left arm,the blood collector should:

The puncture site may require additional pressure to stop bleeding when the patient:

During the venipuncture,the blood collector should do which of the following?

Hemoconcentration can be caused by:

A patient has the right to refuse to have blood drawn.

Applying a tourniquet to or drawing blood from an arm located on the same side of the body as a recent mastectomy can be harmful to the patient and may produce erroneous test results.The application of a tourniquet as part of such blood collections is discouraged for which of the following reasons?

When encountering a patient with a fistula,the blood collector should:

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Activate needle safety device.

If a patient refuses to have blood drawn,the blood collector should:

While performing a venipuncture,the blood collector notices bright red blood spurting into the tube.The blood collector should:

A blood collector may be required to obtain information from a second wrist band when collecting samples for:

Palpate means to:

When a patient is receiving an IV line,blood should be collected from:

A blood collector can interrupt a physician-patient visit:

Prolonged application of a tourniquet (for greater than 1 minute) during routine blood collection procedures results in which of the following events?

Matching Place the following steps of the venipuncture technique in the correct order. -Remove the needle and apply pressure.

The plastic wings on a winged blood collection set:

Failure to check the requisition form prior to leaving the laboratory may cause the blood collector to:

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