Question 1

Which of the following situations is least likely to cause a vein to collapse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple tubes are being collected 
B)  The tube being used to collect the specimen is too large for the vein size 
C)  The patient is elderly and has "fragile" veins 
D)  The plunger of a syringe is pulled too quickly while extracting the blood 
A)  Multiple tubes are being collected 
B)  The tube being used to collect the specimen is too large for the vein size 
C)  The patient is elderly and has "fragile" veins 
D)  The plunger of a syringe is pulled too quickly while extracting the blood

Question 2

It is important to mix anticoagulant tubes immediately after filling them in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage coagulation 
B)  minimize hemolysis 
C)  inhibit hemoconcentration 
D)  prevent clot formation 
A)  encourage coagulation 
B)  minimize hemolysis 
C)  inhibit hemoconcentration 
D)  prevent clot formation

Question 3

Correct palpation of a vein includes all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining the depth of the vein 
B)  determining the direction of the vein 
C)  detecting a pulse using the thumb 
D)  touching with the index finger 
A)  determining the depth of the vein 
B)  determining the direction of the vein 
C)  detecting a pulse using the thumb 
D)  touching with the index finger

Which of the following situations is least likely to cause a vein to collapse?

It is important to mix anticoagulant tubes immediately after filling them in order to:

Correct palpation of a vein includes all of the following,except:

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Exam 6: Proper Procedures for Venipuncture

Which of the following situations is least likely to cause a vein to collapse?

It is important to mix anticoagulant tubes immediately after filling them in order to:

Correct palpation of a vein includes all of the following,except:

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Anatomy and Physiology

Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention

Medical Terminology

Equipment

Special Collection Procedures

Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations

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

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