Question 1

Collection of blood from an area that is edematous:

Accepted Answer

A)  is acceptable for venipuncture. 
B)  may produce a hemoconcentrated sample. 
C)  is acceptable for dermal puncture. 
D)  should be avoided. 
A)  is acceptable for venipuncture. 
B)  may produce a hemoconcentrated sample. 
C)  is acceptable for dermal puncture. 
D)  should be avoided.

Question 2

The vein located on the thumb side of the arm is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  brachial. 
B)  median cubital. 
C)  basilic. 
D)  cephalic. 
A)  brachial. 
B)  median cubital. 
C)  basilic. 
D)  cephalic.

Question 3

Patient reassurance includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  explaining the purpose of the tests ordered. 
B)  lowering the bedrails. 
C)  briefly explaining the procedure. 
D)  assuring the patient that the procedure will not hurt. 
A)  explaining the purpose of the tests ordered. 
B)  lowering the bedrails. 
C)  briefly explaining the procedure. 
D)  assuring the patient that the procedure will not hurt.

Question 4

The veins that are the easiest to anchor are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hand veins. 
B)  cephalic veins. 
C)  basilic veins. 
D)  median cubital veins. 
A)  hand veins. 
B)  cephalic veins. 
C)  basilic veins. 
D)  median cubital veins.

Question 5

To aid in sample processing,requisition forms may contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  special collection information. 
B)  the blood collector's initials. 
C)  a bar code. 
D)  the patient's date of birth. 
A)  special collection information. 
B)  the blood collector's initials. 
C)  a bar code. 
D)  the patient's date of birth.

Question 6

To transfer blood from a syringe to an evacuated tube:

Accepted Answer

A)  puncture the evacuated tube stopper. 
B)  make sure all of the blood in the syringe enters the evacuated tube. 
C)  hold the tube in your hand while puncturing the evacuated tube stopper. 
D)  use a blood transfer device attached to the syringe. 
A)  puncture the evacuated tube stopper. 
B)  make sure all of the blood in the syringe enters the evacuated tube. 
C)  hold the tube in your hand while puncturing the evacuated tube stopper. 
D)  use a blood transfer device attached to the syringe.

Question 7

Difficult-to-locate veins can be made more prominent by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Massaging the arm 
B)  Having the patient clench the fist 
C)  Applying hot compresses 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Massaging the arm 
B)  Having the patient clench the fist 
C)  Applying hot compresses 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Which identifiers for patient identification before sample collection are routinely used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comparing information obtained verbally and from the patient's identification band with the information on the test requisition 
B)  Asking the patient to state his or her first name and last name 
C)  Asking the patient "Are you John Doe?" or "Are you Mary Doe?" 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Comparing information obtained verbally and from the patient's identification band with the information on the test requisition 
B)  Asking the patient to state his or her first name and last name 
C)  Asking the patient "Are you John Doe?" or "Are you Mary Doe?" 
D)  Both A and B

Collection of blood from an area that is edematous:

The vein located on the thumb side of the arm is the:

Patient reassurance includes:

The veins that are the easiest to anchor are the:

To aid in sample processing,requisition forms may contain:

To transfer blood from a syringe to an evacuated tube:

Difficult-to-locate veins can be made more prominent by which of the following?

Which identifiers for patient identification before sample collection are routinely used?

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

Collection of blood from an area that is edematous:

The vein located on the thumb side of the arm is the:

Patient reassurance includes:

The veins that are the easiest to anchor are the:

To aid in sample processing,requisition forms may contain:

To transfer blood from a syringe to an evacuated tube:

Difficult-to-locate veins can be made more prominent by which of the following?

Which identifiers for patient identification before sample collection are routinely used?

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