Question 1

Which of the following is the safest area for infant heel puncture? The:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fleshy area on the bottom of the foot,under the heel 
B)  Fleshy areas on either side of the heel 
C)  Posterior curvature of the heel 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Fleshy area on the bottom of the foot,under the heel 
B)  Fleshy areas on either side of the heel 
C)  Posterior curvature of the heel 
D)  None of the above B

Question 2

Concerns that must be considered when collecting blood specimens from elderly patients include changes to the following as a result of advanced age:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sight 
B)  Hearing 
C)  Skin 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Sight 
B)  Hearing 
C)  Skin 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

The amount of blood collected from infants must be documented to avoid:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemolytic disease of the newborn 
B)  Iatrogenic anemia 
C)  Sickle cell anemia 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Hemolytic disease of the newborn 
B)  Iatrogenic anemia 
C)  Sickle cell anemia 
D)  None of the above B

Question 4

It is necessary to control depth of lancet insertion during heel puncture to avoid:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacterial contamination 
B)  Excessive bleeding 
C)  Bone injury 
D)  Puncturing an artery 
A)  Bacterial contamination 
B)  Excessive bleeding 
C)  Bone injury 
D)  Puncturing an artery

Question 5

Excessive massaging or squeezing of the heel during a skin puncture procedure can cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage to the infant's heel 
B)  Hemolysis of the blood as it is forced through the puncture site 
C)  Introduction of tissue fluid as a contaminant to the sample 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Damage to the infant's heel 
B)  Hemolysis of the blood as it is forced through the puncture site 
C)  Introduction of tissue fluid as a contaminant to the sample 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Which test is used to screen infants for the inability to digest a sugar found in milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Galactose 
B)  Bilirubin 
C)  Thyroid hormone 
D)  Phenylketonuria 
A)  Galactose 
B)  Bilirubin 
C)  Thyroid hormone 
D)  Phenylketonuria

Question 7

Which of the following tests is required by law for neonatal screening?

Accepted Answer

A)  PKU 
B)  Bilirubin 
C)  Thyroid testing 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  PKU 
B)  Bilirubin 
C)  Thyroid testing 
D)  Both a and c

Question 8

Which test is used to screen for hemolytic disease of the newborn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Galactose 
B)  Bilirubin 
C)  Thyroid hormone 
D)  Phenylketonuria 
A)  Galactose 
B)  Bilirubin 
C)  Thyroid hormone 
D)  Phenylketonuria

Question 9

Precautions that must be taken to protect the skin and veins of elderly patients during blood collection include:

Accepted Answer

A)  care in the anchoring veins as loss of skin elasticity may lead to increased rolling of veins during the procedure 
B)  application of pressure following blood collection for a longer period of time to prevent excessive bleeding 
C)  use of smaller gauge needles and specialized equipment such as syringes and butterflies to prevent bruising from delicate veins 
D)  all of the above 
A)  care in the anchoring veins as loss of skin elasticity may lead to increased rolling of veins during the procedure 
B)  application of pressure following blood collection for a longer period of time to prevent excessive bleeding 
C)  use of smaller gauge needles and specialized equipment such as syringes and butterflies to prevent bruising from delicate veins 
D)  all of the above

Which of the following is the safest area for infant heel puncture? The:

Concerns that must be considered when collecting blood specimens from elderly patients include changes to the following as a result of advanced age:

The amount of blood collected from infants must be documented to avoid:

It is necessary to control depth of lancet insertion during heel puncture to avoid:

Excessive massaging or squeezing of the heel during a skin puncture procedure can cause:

Which test is used to screen infants for the inability to digest a sugar found in milk?

Which of the following tests is required by law for neonatal screening?

Which test is used to screen for hemolytic disease of the newborn?

Precautions that must be taken to protect the skin and veins of elderly patients during blood collection include:

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Anatomy and Physiology

Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention

Medical Terminology

Equipment

Proper Procedures for Venipuncture

Special Collection Procedures

Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy

Multiskilling and Point-Of-Care for Phlebotomists

Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism

Phlebotomy Department Management

Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service

Medical-Legal Issues and Health Law Procedures

Filters

Exam 8: Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations

Which of the following is the safest area for infant heel puncture? The:

Concerns that must be considered when collecting blood specimens from elderly patients include changes to the following as a result of advanced age:

The amount of blood collected from infants must be documented to avoid:

It is necessary to control depth of lancet insertion during heel puncture to avoid:

Excessive massaging or squeezing of the heel during a skin puncture procedure can cause:

Which test is used to screen infants for the inability to digest a sugar found in milk?

Which of the following tests is required by law for neonatal screening?

Which test is used to screen for hemolytic disease of the newborn?

Precautions that must be taken to protect the skin and veins of elderly patients during blood collection include:

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Anatomy and Physiology

Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention

Medical Terminology

Equipment

Proper Procedures for Venipuncture

Special Collection Procedures

Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy

Multiskilling and Point-Of-Care for Phlebotomists

Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism

Phlebotomy Department Management

Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service

Medical-Legal Issues and Health Law Procedures

Filters