Question 1

Which of the following tubes contain a separation gel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gold 
B)  Light green 
C)  White 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Gold 
B)  Light green 
C)  White 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

A winged blood collection set would be primarily used to collect blood from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  heel. 
B)  antecubital vein. 
C)  finger. 
D)  hand. 
A)  heel. 
B)  antecubital vein. 
C)  finger. 
D)  hand. D

Question 3

A blood collector who used a light blue stopper tube after its expiration date may have the sample rejected because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the sample is clotted. 
B)  the differential does not stain properly. 
C)  the tube is not completely filled. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  the sample is clotted. 
B)  the differential does not stain properly. 
C)  the tube is not completely filled. 
D)  Both A and C D

Question 4

The anticoagulant present in a light-blue stopper tube is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDT
A) . 
B)  sodium citrate. 
C)  heparin. 
D)  potassium oxalate. 
A)  Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDT
A) . 
B)  sodium citrate. 
C)  heparin. 
D)  potassium oxalate.

Question 5

A blood pressure cuff can be used as a tourniquet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The plastic tubing on a winged blood collection set may be attached to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syringe 
B)  Evacuated tube holder 
C)  IV line setup 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Syringe 
B)  Evacuated tube holder 
C)  IV line setup 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

The stopper-puncturing needle should be completely pushed into the evacuated tube:

Accepted Answer

A)  after the vein is entered. 
B)  while the equipment is being assembled. 
C)  just before the vein is entered. 
D)  prior to anchoring the vein. 
A)  after the vein is entered. 
B)  while the equipment is being assembled. 
C)  just before the vein is entered. 
D)  prior to anchoring the vein.

Question 8

Which of the following tubes contains an anticoagulant that does not bind calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Light blue 
B)  Green 
C)  Gray 
D)  Lavender 
A)  Light blue 
B)  Green 
C)  Gray 
D)  Lavender

Question 9

Which of the following tubes must always be completely filled?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gray 
B)  Light blue 
C)  Red 
D)  Pink 
A)  Gray 
B)  Light blue 
C)  Red 
D)  Pink

Question 10

The recommended order of draw for a complete blood count,prothrombin time,and cholesterol is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lavender,light blue,and red. 
B)  light blue,lavender,and red. 
C)  red,lavender,and light blue. 
D)  light blue,red,and lavender. 
A)  lavender,light blue,and red. 
B)  light blue,lavender,and red. 
C)  red,lavender,and light blue. 
D)  light blue,red,and lavender.

Question 11

The needle holder can be used as a needle safety device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Collecting a large evacuated tube using a 23-gauge needle:

Accepted Answer

A)  is recommended for geriatric patients. 
B)  is required for certain automated tests. 
C)  may cause a hemolyzed sample. 
D)  may cause a loss of vacuum in the tube. 
A)  is recommended for geriatric patients. 
B)  is required for certain automated tests. 
C)  may cause a hemolyzed sample. 
D)  may cause a loss of vacuum in the tube.

Question 13

Pathways of the coagulation cascade are:

Accepted Answer

A)  platelets and thrombin. 
B)  intrinsic and extrinsic. 
C)  fibrinogen and prothrombin. 
D)  heparin and Coumadin. 
A)  platelets and thrombin. 
B)  intrinsic and extrinsic. 
C)  fibrinogen and prothrombin. 
D)  heparin and Coumadin.

Question 14

A serum separator tube should not be collected for:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol. 
B)  crossmatch. 
C)  bilirubin. 
D)  glucose. 
A)  cholesterol. 
B)  crossmatch. 
C)  bilirubin. 
D)  glucose.

Question 15

The tube of choice for trace metal analysis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  light blue. 
B)  red. 
C)  gold. 
D)  royal blue. 
A)  light blue. 
B)  red. 
C)  gold. 
D)  royal blue.

Question 16

Which of the following needles has the largest diameter?

Accepted Answer

A)  16 gauge 
B)  18 gauge 
C)  20 gauge 
D)  22 gauge 
A)  16 gauge 
B)  18 gauge 
C)  20 gauge 
D)  22 gauge

Question 17

Which of the following is the most acceptable order of tube draw?

Accepted Answer

A)  Light blue,green,and lavender 
B)  Lavender,green,and light blue 
C)  Green,light blue,and lavender 
D)  Green,lavender,and light blue 
A)  Light blue,green,and lavender 
B)  Lavender,green,and light blue 
C)  Green,light blue,and lavender 
D)  Green,lavender,and light blue

Question 18

Drawing a lavender stopper tube before a gold stopper tube can cause a falsely:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased calcium value. 
B)  decreased glucose value. 
C)  decreased calcium value. 
D)  increased glucose value. 
A)  increased calcium value. 
B)  decreased glucose value. 
C)  decreased calcium value. 
D)  increased glucose value.

Question 19

If a needle has not been used it can be recapped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A lavender stopper tube maintains cellular integrity better than other tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following tubes contain a separation gel?

A winged blood collection set would be primarily used to collect blood from the:

A blood collector who used a light blue stopper tube after its expiration date may have the sample rejected because:

The anticoagulant present in a light-blue stopper tube is:

A blood pressure cuff can be used as a tourniquet.

The plastic tubing on a winged blood collection set may be attached to which of the following?

The stopper-puncturing needle should be completely pushed into the evacuated tube:

Which of the following tubes contains an anticoagulant that does not bind calcium?

Which of the following tubes must always be completely filled?

The recommended order of draw for a complete blood count,prothrombin time,and cholesterol is:

The needle holder can be used as a needle safety device.

Collecting a large evacuated tube using a 23-gauge needle:

Pathways of the coagulation cascade are:

A serum separator tube should not be collected for:

The tube of choice for trace metal analysis is:

Which of the following needles has the largest diameter?

Which of the following is the most acceptable order of tube draw?

Drawing a lavender stopper tube before a gold stopper tube can cause a falsely:

If a needle has not been used it can be recapped.

A lavender stopper tube maintains cellular integrity better than other tubes.

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Techniques

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 2: Venipuncture Equipment

Which of the following tubes contain a separation gel?

A winged blood collection set would be primarily used to collect blood from the:

A blood collector who used a light blue stopper tube after its expiration date may have the sample rejected because:

The anticoagulant present in a light-blue stopper tube is:

A blood pressure cuff can be used as a tourniquet.

The plastic tubing on a winged blood collection set may be attached to which of the following?

The stopper-puncturing needle should be completely pushed into the evacuated tube:

Which of the following tubes contains an anticoagulant that does not bind calcium?

Which of the following tubes must always be completely filled?

The recommended order of draw for a complete blood count,prothrombin time,and cholesterol is:

The needle holder can be used as a needle safety device.

Collecting a large evacuated tube using a 23-gauge needle:

Pathways of the coagulation cascade are:

A serum separator tube should not be collected for:

The tube of choice for trace metal analysis is:

Which of the following needles has the largest diameter?

Which of the following is the most acceptable order of tube draw?

Drawing a lavender stopper tube before a gold stopper tube can cause a falsely:

If a needle has not been used it can be recapped.

A lavender stopper tube maintains cellular integrity better than other tubes.

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Point-Of-Care Testing

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

Filters