Question 1

If samples for more than one tube must be drawn during a venipuncture,which order is adherent to CLSI standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red,lavender,then light blue 
B)  Yellow,red,then green 
C)  Gray,red,then lavender 
D)  Light blue,green,then red 
A)  Red,lavender,then light blue 
B)  Yellow,red,then green 
C)  Gray,red,then lavender 
D)  Light blue,green,then red

Question 2

The needle size most commonly used by the blood bank for donations is _____ gauge.

Accepted Answer

A)  16 
B)  10 
C)  35 
D)  21 
A)  16 
B)  10 
C)  35 
D)  21

Question 3

The needle size most commonly used for adult venipuncture is _____ gauge.

Accepted Answer

A)  18 
B)  10 
C)  12 
D)  21 
A)  18 
B)  10 
C)  12 
D)  21

Question 4

It is important to shake a Vacutainer tube after collecting a blood sample so that the sample and additive are properly mixed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Vacutainer tube with a marbled red-gray top contains silica particles to enhance clotting and a thixotropic gel to assist in the separation of serum and blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You are performing a capillary puncture on a patient and are having difficulty collecting an adequate sample.Which of the following is an accepted method to encourage blood flow from the site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squeeze the finger. 
B)  Wrap the finger in a cool towel. 
C)  Make a second puncture mark close to the first. 
D)  Gently rub the finger along the sides. 
A)  Squeeze the finger. 
B)  Wrap the finger in a cool towel. 
C)  Make a second puncture mark close to the first. 
D)  Gently rub the finger along the sides.

Question 7

Leaving a tourniquet on longer than 1 minute greatly increases the chance of _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leaving a tourniquet on longer than 1...

Question 8

Which of the following PPE is required by OSHA for healthcare workers to wear during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gloves 
B)  Mask 
C)  Gown 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Gloves 
B)  Mask 
C)  Gown 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Which is the most correct method for performing a capillary puncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squeeze the finger to get an adequate blood sample. 
B)  Use the anterior surface of the finger. 
C)  Wipe away the first drop of blood and then collect the sample. 
D)  Cleanse the finger with an alcohol antiseptic and immediately perform the finger puncture. 
A)  Squeeze the finger to get an adequate blood sample. 
B)  Use the anterior surface of the finger. 
C)  Wipe away the first drop of blood and then collect the sample. 
D)  Cleanse the finger with an alcohol antiseptic and immediately perform the finger puncture.

Question 10

The physician has ordered a number of laboratory tests for a patient,and you must make sure you are obtaining the blood samples in the correct order.Summarize the proper order of draw for a multitube procedure.

Accepted Answer

Yellow-topped: These are blood culture t

Question 11

The typical site for a capillary puncture on an infant is the medial or lateral side of the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The typical site for a capillary puncture...

Question 12

You are required to collect a venous sample for a typical hematology test,the complete blood count.You collect

Accepted Answer

A)  red-topped and lavender-topped tubes. 
B)  yellow-topped,red-topped,light blue-topped,green-topped,and lavender-topped tubes. 
C)  a lavender-topped tube. 
D)  a red-topped tube. 
A)  red-topped and lavender-topped tubes. 
B)  yellow-topped,red-topped,light blue-topped,green-topped,and lavender-topped tubes. 
C)  a lavender-topped tube. 
D)  a red-topped tube.

Question 13

The color of the tube top for collection of a coagulation test is

Accepted Answer

A)  green. 
B)  light blue. 
C)  gray. 
D)  lavender. 
A)  green. 
B)  light blue. 
C)  gray. 
D)  lavender.

Question 14

Describe the steps medical assistants must take to protect themselves and co-workers against needle-stick injuries.

Accepted Answer

Do not use needles when safe and effecti

Question 15

You notice that a patient is developing petechiae during a blood draw.This typically means that the patient has a bleeding disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The typical site for a capillary puncture in an adult is the __________ finger.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The typical site for a capillary puncture...

Question 17

The liquid portion of blood that remains after the blood has clotted in a collection tube is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The liquid portion of blood that remains...

Question 18

In a routine venipuncture,the angle at which the needle enters the arm should be _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  80 to 90 
B)  30 
C)  15 
D)  0 to 5 
A)  80 to 90 
B)  30 
C)  15 
D)  0 to 5

Question 19

Leaving a tourniquet tied on a patient's arm for longer than the recommended time results in

Accepted Answer

A)  syncope. 
B)  hemoconcentration. 
C)  hematoma formation. 
D)  bifurcation. 
A)  syncope. 
B)  hemoconcentration. 
C)  hematoma formation. 
D)  bifurcation.

Question 20

In adults and children,which finger is usually used for a routine capillary puncture site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thumb 
B)  Index finger 
C)  Ring finger 
D)  Fifth finger 
A)  Thumb 
B)  Index finger 
C)  Ring finger 
D)  Fifth finger

Exam 29: Assisting in Blood Collection

If samples for more than one tube must be drawn during a venipuncture,which order is adherent to CLSI standards?

The needle size most commonly used by the blood bank for donations is _____ gauge.

The needle size most commonly used for adult venipuncture is _____ gauge.

It is important to shake a Vacutainer tube after collecting a blood sample so that the sample and additive are properly mixed.

The Vacutainer tube with a marbled red-gray top contains silica particles to enhance clotting and a thixotropic gel to assist in the separation of serum and blood cells.

You are performing a capillary puncture on a patient and are having difficulty collecting an adequate sample.Which of the following is an accepted method to encourage blood flow from the site?

Leaving a tourniquet on longer than 1 minute greatly increases the chance of _________________.

Which of the following PPE is required by OSHA for healthcare workers to wear during venipuncture?

Which is the most correct method for performing a capillary puncture?

The physician has ordered a number of laboratory tests for a patient,and you must make sure you are obtaining the blood samples in the correct order.Summarize the proper order of draw for a multitube procedure.

The typical site for a capillary puncture on an infant is the medial or lateral side of the __________.

You are required to collect a venous sample for a typical hematology test,the complete blood count.You collect

The color of the tube top for collection of a coagulation test is

Describe the steps medical assistants must take to protect themselves and co-workers against needle-stick injuries.

You notice that a patient is developing petechiae during a blood draw.This typically means that the patient has a bleeding disorder.

The typical site for a capillary puncture in an adult is the __________ finger.

The liquid portion of blood that remains after the blood has clotted in a collection tube is the __________.

In a routine venipuncture,the angle at which the needle enters the arm should be _____ degrees.

Leaving a tourniquet tied on a patient's arm for longer than the recommended time results in

In adults and children,which finger is usually used for a routine capillary puncture site?

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