Question 1

The health care worker's thumb should not be used for palpating arteries in the arterial puncture procedure because the thumb:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not have the same sensitivity as the other fingers 
B)  has a pulse that may be confused with the patient's pulse 
C)  has more neurons for touching, which interfere in the process of finding the patient's pulse 
D)  has less sensitivity than the other fingers 
A)  does not have the same sensitivity as the other fingers 
B)  has a pulse that may be confused with the patient's pulse 
C)  has more neurons for touching, which interfere in the process of finding the patient's pulse 
D)  has less sensitivity than the other fingers

Question 2

The Modified Allen test is performed prior to the GTT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Rapid breathing is the same as hypoventilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following procedures requires two 10-mL disposable syringes filled with sterile normal saline and two disposable syringes?

Accepted Answer

A)  skin test for allergies 
B)  blood collection from a blood donor 
C)  blood collection for GTT 
D)  blood collection through CVCs 
A)  skin test for allergies 
B)  blood collection from a blood donor 
C)  blood collection for GTT 
D)  blood collection through CVCs

Question 5

Explain the procedure(s) that are used for obtaining hematocrit or hemoglobin values in preparation for a blood donation. Include the values required for a person to be qualified as a donor.

Accepted Answer

A fingerstick is commonly used to collec

Question 6

A ________ is an artificial shunt in which the vein and artery have been fused through surgery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is an artificial shunt in...

Question 7

Cleansing the venipuncture site before collection of blood culture specimens usually involves the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  isopropyl alcohol and peroxide 
B)  ethyl alcohol and peroxide 
C)  isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine gluconate 
D)  ethyl alcohol and chlorophenol 
A)  isopropyl alcohol and peroxide 
B)  ethyl alcohol and peroxide 
C)  isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine gluconate 
D)  ethyl alcohol and chlorophenol

Question 8

Most TDM assays should be performed on serum or plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For a donor to donate blood, his or her oral temperature must not exceed:

Accepted Answer

A)  35°C 
B)  37.5°C 
C)  38.7°C 
D)  39.5°F 
A)  35°C 
B)  37.5°C 
C)  38.7°C 
D)  39.5°F

Question 10

Which of the following items is not usually kept on file for every blood donor indefinitely?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  a written consent form signed by the donor 
C)  a record of reason for deferrals 
D)  a written consent form signed by the donor's parent 
A)  age 
B)  a written consent form signed by the donor 
C)  a record of reason for deferrals 
D)  a written consent form signed by the donor's parent

Question 11

When blood is collected from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas collection, the needle should be inserted at an angle of:

Accepted Answer

A)  10-25 degrees 
B)  20-30 degrees 
C)  30-45 degrees 
D)  40-50 degrees 
A)  10-25 degrees 
B)  20-30 degrees 
C)  30-45 degrees 
D)  40-50 degrees

Question 12

For ABG collections, approximately ________ mL of blood is collected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For ABG collections, approximately ________ mL of...

Question 13

Before a blood donation, the phlebotomist must always check the blood donor's:

Accepted Answer

A)  urine glucose value 
B)  RBC count 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  WBC count 
A)  urine glucose value 
B)  RBC count 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  WBC count

Question 14

The time of blood collection in therapeutic drug monitoring is much more critical for drugs with longer half-lives than shorter half-lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following procedures requires blood collection for trough and peak-level determinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  skin test for allergies 
B)  blood collection via IV 
C)  therapeutic drug monitoring 
D)  GTT 
A)  skin test for allergies 
B)  blood collection via IV 
C)  therapeutic drug monitoring 
D)  GTT

Question 16

To obtain the blood trough level for a medication, the patient's blood should be collected:

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately after administration of the medication 
B)  immediately before administration of the medication 
C)  15 minutes after administration of the medication 
D)  30 minutes after administration of the medication 
A)  immediately after administration of the medication 
B)  immediately before administration of the medication 
C)  15 minutes after administration of the medication 
D)  30 minutes after administration of the medication

Question 17

The ________ blood culture bottle must be inoculated first in all procedures except the butterfly assembly method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ blood culture bottle must be...

Question 18

Therapeutic phlebotomy is when the patient donates his or her own blood before anticipated surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following guidelines must the patient abide by to properly prepare him- or herself for the GTT?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient must not eat anything for 8 hours before the GTT but should not fast for more than 12 hours before the test. 
B)  The patient should take cortisol 2 days before the GTT. 
C)  The patient needs to exercise vigorously 3 days before the GTT. 
D)  The patient must not eat anything for 14 hours before the GTT. 
A)  The patient must not eat anything for 8 hours before the GTT but should not fast for more than 12 hours before the test. 
B)  The patient should take cortisol 2 days before the GTT. 
C)  The patient needs to exercise vigorously 3 days before the GTT. 
D)  The patient must not eat anything for 14 hours before the GTT.

Question 20

The radial artery is the artery of choice for ABG analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The health care worker's thumb should not be used for palpating arteries in the arterial puncture procedure because the thumb:

The Modified Allen test is performed prior to the GTT.

Rapid breathing is the same as hypoventilation.

Which of the following procedures requires two 10-mL disposable syringes filled with sterile normal saline and two disposable syringes?

Explain the procedure(s) that are used for obtaining hematocrit or hemoglobin values in preparation for a blood donation. Include the values required for a person to be qualified as a donor.

A ________ is an artificial shunt in which the vein and artery have been fused through surgery.

Cleansing the venipuncture site before collection of blood culture specimens usually involves the use of:

Most TDM assays should be performed on serum or plasma.

For a donor to donate blood, his or her oral temperature must not exceed:

Which of the following items is not usually kept on file for every blood donor indefinitely?

When blood is collected from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas collection, the needle should be inserted at an angle of:

For ABG collections, approximately ________ mL of blood is collected.

Before a blood donation, the phlebotomist must always check the blood donor's:

The time of blood collection in therapeutic drug monitoring is much more critical for drugs with longer half-lives than shorter half-lives.

Which of the following procedures requires blood collection for trough and peak-level determinations?

To obtain the blood trough level for a medication, the patient's blood should be collected:

The ________ blood culture bottle must be inoculated first in all procedures except the butterfly assembly method.

Therapeutic phlebotomy is when the patient donates his or her own blood before anticipated surgery.

Which of the following guidelines must the patient abide by to properly prepare him- or herself for the GTT?

The radial artery is the artery of choice for ABG analysis.

Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Assessment

Communication, Computerization, and Documentation

Professional Ethics, Legal, and Regulatory Issues

Infection Control

Safety and First Aid

Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology of Organ Systems

The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Blood Collection Equipment

Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors in Blood Collection

Venipuncture Procedures

Capillary Blood Specimens

Specimen Handling, Transportation, and Processing

Pediatric and Geriatric Procedures

Point-Of-Care Poc Collections

Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Other Specimens

Drug Use, Forensic Toxicology, Workplace Testing, Sports Medicine, and Related Areas

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Exam 15: Arterial, Intravenous Iv, and Special Collection Procedures

The health care worker's thumb should not be used for palpating arteries in the arterial puncture procedure because the thumb:

The Modified Allen test is performed prior to the GTT.

Rapid breathing is the same as hypoventilation.

Which of the following procedures requires two 10-mL disposable syringes filled with sterile normal saline and two disposable syringes?

Explain the procedure(s) that are used for obtaining hematocrit or hemoglobin values in preparation for a blood donation. Include the values required for a person to be qualified as a donor.

A ________ is an artificial shunt in which the vein and artery have been fused through surgery.

Cleansing the venipuncture site before collection of blood culture specimens usually involves the use of:

Most TDM assays should be performed on serum or plasma.

For a donor to donate blood, his or her oral temperature must not exceed:

Which of the following items is not usually kept on file for every blood donor indefinitely?

When blood is collected from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas collection, the needle should be inserted at an angle of:

For ABG collections, approximately ________ mL of blood is collected.

Before a blood donation, the phlebotomist must always check the blood donor's:

The time of blood collection in therapeutic drug monitoring is much more critical for drugs with longer half-lives than shorter half-lives.

Which of the following procedures requires blood collection for trough and peak-level determinations?

To obtain the blood trough level for a medication, the patient's blood should be collected:

The ________ blood culture bottle must be inoculated first in all procedures except the butterfly assembly method.

Therapeutic phlebotomy is when the patient donates his or her own blood before anticipated surgery.

Which of the following guidelines must the patient abide by to properly prepare him- or herself for the GTT?

The radial artery is the artery of choice for ABG analysis.

Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Assessment

Communication, Computerization, and Documentation

Professional Ethics, Legal, and Regulatory Issues

Infection Control

Safety and First Aid

Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology of Organ Systems

The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Blood Collection Equipment

Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors in Blood Collection

Venipuncture Procedures

Capillary Blood Specimens

Specimen Handling, Transportation, and Processing

Pediatric and Geriatric Procedures

Point-Of-Care Poc Collections

Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Other Specimens

Drug Use, Forensic Toxicology, Workplace Testing, Sports Medicine, and Related Areas

Vital Signs and Medical Procedures

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