Question 1

When should the tourniquet be removed?

Accepted Answer

A)  After finding the vein to be used 
B)  While the first tube is filling 
C)  After all tubes have been filled 
D)  After removing the needle 
A)  After finding the vein to be used 
B)  While the first tube is filling 
C)  After all tubes have been filled 
D)  After removing the needle B

Question 2

If the needle is withdrawn before the tourniquet is removed, what is likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematoma 
B)  Hemoconcentration 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Petechiae 
A)  Hematoma 
B)  Hemoconcentration 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Petechiae A

Question 3

Hemoconcentration can occur in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tourniquet was too loose. 
B)  The tourniquet was removed before withdrawing the needle. 
C)  Pressure was not applied after withdrawal of the needle. 
D)  The tourniquet was left on for 2 minutes. 
A)  The tourniquet was too loose. 
B)  The tourniquet was removed before withdrawing the needle. 
C)  Pressure was not applied after withdrawal of the needle. 
D)  The tourniquet was left on for 2 minutes. D

Question 4

If a blood test requires a fasting specimen, what is the best way to verify that the patient is fasting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assume the patient is fasting. 
B)  Ask the ward clerk whether the patient is fasting. 
C)  Ask the patient if he is fasting. 
D)  Ask the patient when the last time was that he had anything to eat or drink. 
A)  Assume the patient is fasting. 
B)  Ask the ward clerk whether the patient is fasting. 
C)  Ask the patient if he is fasting. 
D)  Ask the patient when the last time was that he had anything to eat or drink.

Question 5

Which vein lies on top of the brachial artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilic 
B)  Brachial 
C)  Cephalic 
D)  Median cubital 
A)  Basilic 
B)  Brachial 
C)  Cephalic 
D)  Median cubital

Question 6

If the number on the requisition does not match the arm band, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collect the blood and then clear up the discrepancy with the patient's nurse. 
B)  Return to the lab and tell your supervisor. 
C)  Ask the patient to state his name, and, if it matches the requisition, draw the blood. 
D)  Contact the patient's nurse to attach a proper ID wristband to the patient. 
A)  Collect the blood and then clear up the discrepancy with the patient's nurse. 
B)  Return to the lab and tell your supervisor. 
C)  Ask the patient to state his name, and, if it matches the requisition, draw the blood. 
D)  Contact the patient's nurse to attach a proper ID wristband to the patient.

Question 7

What is the term for a collection of blood under the skin at the site of a venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematoma 
B)  Hemoconcentration 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Petechiae 
A)  Hematoma 
B)  Hemoconcentration 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Petechiae

Question 8

When you tell a patient that you need to draw blood, he says that he does not want to have his blood drawn. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain the procedure and ask the patient if he will consent. 
B)  Tell the patient the doctor ordered it, so he must have it collected. 
C)  Call for help to restrain the patient so you can get the specimen. 
D)  Keep trying to convince the patient to have his blood drawn. 
A)  Explain the procedure and ask the patient if he will consent. 
B)  Tell the patient the doctor ordered it, so he must have it collected. 
C)  Call for help to restrain the patient so you can get the specimen. 
D)  Keep trying to convince the patient to have his blood drawn.

Question 9

When should blood collection tubes be labeled?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before leaving the lab, to make sure there is a tube for every test requested on the requisition 
B)  At the patient's bedside, before taking the blood 
C)  At the patient's bedside, after taking the blood 
D)  As soon as you return to the lab after collecting the blood 
A)  Before leaving the lab, to make sure there is a tube for every test requested on the requisition 
B)  At the patient's bedside, before taking the blood 
C)  At the patient's bedside, after taking the blood 
D)  As soon as you return to the lab after collecting the blood

Question 10

Which of the following veins is the most common second choice when the median cubital vein is not appropriate for withdrawing a blood sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilic vein 
B)  Cephalic vein 
C)  Jugular vein 
D)  Radial vein 
A)  Basilic vein 
B)  Cephalic vein 
C)  Jugular vein 
D)  Radial vein

Question 11

What is the term for the small red spots on the skin that are caused by a too-tight tourniquet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematoma 
B)  Hemoconcentration 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Petechiae 
A)  Hematoma 
B)  Hemoconcentration 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Petechiae

Question 12

Which of the following is the next step after removing your gloves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thank the patient. 
B)  Leave the room. 
C)  Label the tubes. 
D)  Wash your hands. 
A)  Thank the patient. 
B)  Leave the room. 
C)  Label the tubes. 
D)  Wash your hands.

Question 13

In which of the following choices are the steps in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select equipment, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding, label tubes. 
B)  Select equipment, identify patient, label tubes, collect specimen, stop bleeding. 
C)  Select equipment, collect specimen, identify patient, stop bleeding, label tubes. 
D)  Select equipment, label tubes, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding. 
A)  Select equipment, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding, label tubes. 
B)  Select equipment, identify patient, label tubes, collect specimen, stop bleeding. 
C)  Select equipment, collect specimen, identify patient, stop bleeding, label tubes. 
D)  Select equipment, label tubes, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding.

Question 14

What is the term for an increase in the ratio of formed elements to plasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematoma 
B)  Hemoconcentration 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Petechiae 
A)  Hematoma 
B)  Hemoconcentration 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Petechiae

Question 15

What is the single most important step of the blood collection procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection of the proper tubes 
B)  Appropriate vein selection 
C)  Patient identification 
D)  Application of the tourniquet 
A)  Selection of the proper tubes 
B)  Appropriate vein selection 
C)  Patient identification 
D)  Application of the tourniquet

Question 16

Before drawing blood, information found on the requisition form should be matched against which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information on the door of the patient's room 
B)  The patient's chart 
C)  The patient's wristband 
D)  Information obtained from the nurse 
A)  Information on the door of the patient's room 
B)  The patient's chart 
C)  The patient's wristband 
D)  Information obtained from the nurse

Question 17

How far from the puncture site should the tourniquet be placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 inches below the puncture site 
B)  1 to 2 inches above the puncture site 
C)  3 to 4 inches above the puncture site 
D)  5 to 6 inches above the puncture site 
A)  1 to 2 inches below the puncture site 
B)  1 to 2 inches above the puncture site 
C)  3 to 4 inches above the puncture site 
D)  5 to 6 inches above the puncture site

Question 18

While having a blood sample collected, the patient complains of pain and tingling in the fingers. What is the likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tourniquet is too tight or has been on too long. 
B)  The tourniquet is too loose. 
C)  The tourniquet was removed too soon. 
D)  The tourniquet was placed too far from the collection site. 
A)  The tourniquet is too tight or has been on too long. 
B)  The tourniquet is too loose. 
C)  The tourniquet was removed too soon. 
D)  The tourniquet was placed too far from the collection site.

Question 19

How should bleeding be stopped at a venipuncture site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Press on the site with gauze and then remove the needle. 
B)  Have patient bend his or her arm back up over the puncture site to hold the gauze in place. 
C)  Remove the needle and apply pressure to gauze over the site. 
D)  Immediately place an adhesive bandage on the site after withdrawal of the needle. 
A)  Press on the site with gauze and then remove the needle. 
B)  Have patient bend his or her arm back up over the puncture site to hold the gauze in place. 
C)  Remove the needle and apply pressure to gauze over the site. 
D)  Immediately place an adhesive bandage on the site after withdrawal of the needle.

Question 20

After applying alcohol, how long should you allow it to dry before collecting from the site?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no need to allow it to dry. 
B)  15 seconds 
C)  30 to 60 seconds 
D)  1 to 2 minutes 
A)  There is no need to allow it to dry. 
B)  15 seconds 
C)  30 to 60 seconds 
D)  1 to 2 minutes

When should the tourniquet be removed?

If the needle is withdrawn before the tourniquet is removed, what is likely to occur?

Hemoconcentration can occur in which of the following situations?

If a blood test requires a fasting specimen, what is the best way to verify that the patient is fasting?

Which vein lies on top of the brachial artery?

If the number on the requisition does not match the arm band, what should you do?

What is the term for a collection of blood under the skin at the site of a venipuncture?

When you tell a patient that you need to draw blood, he says that he does not want to have his blood drawn. What is the appropriate action?

When should blood collection tubes be labeled?

Which of the following veins is the most common second choice when the median cubital vein is not appropriate for withdrawing a blood sample?

What is the term for the small red spots on the skin that are caused by a too-tight tourniquet?

Which of the following is the next step after removing your gloves?

In which of the following choices are the steps in the correct order?

What is the term for an increase in the ratio of formed elements to plasma?

What is the single most important step of the blood collection procedure?

Before drawing blood, information found on the requisition form should be matched against which of the following?

How far from the puncture site should the tourniquet be placed?

While having a blood sample collected, the patient complains of pain and tingling in the fingers. What is the likely cause?

How should bleeding be stopped at a venipuncture site?

After applying alcohol, how long should you allow it to dry before collecting from the site?

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Health Care Structure

Safety

Infection Control

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Venipuncture Equipment

Dermal Puncture

Venipuncture Complications

Blood Collection in Special Populations

Arterial Blood Collection

Special Collections and Procedures

Special Nonblood Collection Procedures

Specimen Transport, Handling, and Processing

Point-Of-Care Testing

Quality Phlebotomy

Legal Issues in Phlebotomy

Filters

Exam 9: Routine Venipuncture

When should the tourniquet be removed?

If the needle is withdrawn before the tourniquet is removed, what is likely to occur?

Hemoconcentration can occur in which of the following situations?

If a blood test requires a fasting specimen, what is the best way to verify that the patient is fasting?

Which vein lies on top of the brachial artery?

If the number on the requisition does not match the arm band, what should you do?

What is the term for a collection of blood under the skin at the site of a venipuncture?

When you tell a patient that you need to draw blood, he says that he does not want to have his blood drawn. What is the appropriate action?

When should blood collection tubes be labeled?

Which of the following veins is the most common second choice when the median cubital vein is not appropriate for withdrawing a blood sample?

What is the term for the small red spots on the skin that are caused by a too-tight tourniquet?

Which of the following is the next step after removing your gloves?

In which of the following choices are the steps in the correct order?

What is the term for an increase in the ratio of formed elements to plasma?

What is the single most important step of the blood collection procedure?

Before drawing blood, information found on the requisition form should be matched against which of the following?

How far from the puncture site should the tourniquet be placed?

While having a blood sample collected, the patient complains of pain and tingling in the fingers. What is the likely cause?

How should bleeding be stopped at a venipuncture site?

After applying alcohol, how long should you allow it to dry before collecting from the site?

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Health Care Structure

Safety

Infection Control

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Venipuncture Equipment

Dermal Puncture

Venipuncture Complications

Blood Collection in Special Populations

Arterial Blood Collection

Special Collections and Procedures

Special Nonblood Collection Procedures

Specimen Transport, Handling, and Processing

Point-Of-Care Testing

Quality Phlebotomy

Legal Issues in Phlebotomy

Filters