Question 1

The best prevention for needle-stick injuries after venipuncture is the use of __________.

Accepted Answer

SESIP
The best preve

Question 2

No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes?

Accepted Answer

A) Lavender topped 
B) Red topped 
C) Green topped 
D) Yellow topped 
A) Lavender topped 
B) Red topped 
C) Green topped 
D) Yellow topped

Question 3

Thixotropic gel, found in the SST red-gray marbled-topped Vacutainer tube is:

Accepted Answer

A) the same density as red blood cells 
B) more dense than red blood cells and less dense than serum 
C) more dense than red blood cells and less dense than white blood cells 
D) less dense than red blood cells but more dense than serum 
A) the same density as red blood cells 
B) more dense than red blood cells and less dense than serum 
C) more dense than red blood cells and less dense than white blood cells 
D) less dense than red blood cells but more dense than serum

Question 4

If a patient has had a mastectomy on the left side, you should never draw blood on that side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The clear part of whole blood that contains clotting agents is:

Accepted Answer

A) plasma 
B) blood cells 
C) serum 
D) hemoglobin 
E) B and D 
A) plasma 
B) blood cells 
C) serum 
D) hemoglobin 
E) B and D

Question 6

A(n) __________ is a special laboratory filter paper that is used to collect a blood sample from newborns.

Accepted Answer

Guthrie card
A Guthrie card is

Question 7

According to the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, nearly 80% of physicians' decisions are based on laboratory test results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Under OSHA guidelines, needle holders for Vacutainers can be reused for multiple patients, because they are not contaminated during the blood draw.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A tourniquet should remain tied on a patient's arm no longer than:

Accepted Answer

A) 3 minutes 
B) 2 minutes 
C) 5 minutes 
D) 1 minute 
E) necessary 
A) 3 minutes 
B) 2 minutes 
C) 5 minutes 
D) 1 minute 
E) necessary

Question 11

When a medical assistant obtains a capillary blood sample, it is important that he or she squeeze and "milk" the finger to obtain an adequate amount of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If the patient complains of tingling or numbness during a phlebotomy procedure, the medical assistant should continue the procedure to get it completed as soon as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

1. Yellow-topped: These are blood cultur

Question 15

Describe the postexposure management of a needle stick.

Accepted Answer

Postexposure management of a n

Question 16

Needles used during venipuncture may be used only once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Plasma could be retrieved from a:

Accepted Answer

A) lavender tube 
B) SST red-gray tube 
C) PST green-gray tube 
D) B and C 
E) all of the above 
A) lavender tube 
B) SST red-gray tube 
C) PST green-gray tube 
D) B and C 
E) all of the above

Question 18

Rubbing alcohol is commonly used to prevent infection during venipuncture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

With regard to venipuncture needles, the smaller the gauge number, the larger the lumen of the needle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n) __________ is applied to the skin 30 to 60 seconds before the blood draw to prevent infection at the puncture site.

Accepted Answer

antiseptic
An antiseptic is ap

Exam 53: Assisting in Phlebotomy

The best prevention for needle-stick injuries after venipuncture is the use of __________.

No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes?

Thixotropic gel, found in the SST red-gray marbled-topped Vacutainer tube is:

If a patient has had a mastectomy on the left side, you should never draw blood on that side.

The clear part of whole blood that contains clotting agents is:

A(n) __________ is a special laboratory filter paper that is used to collect a blood sample from newborns.

According to the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, nearly 80% of physicians' decisions are based on laboratory test results.

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.

Under OSHA guidelines, needle holders for Vacutainers can be reused for multiple patients, because they are not contaminated during the blood draw.

A tourniquet should remain tied on a patient's arm no longer than:

When a medical assistant obtains a capillary blood sample, it is important that he or she squeeze and "milk" the finger to obtain an adequate amount of blood.

If the patient complains of tingling or numbness during a phlebotomy procedure, the medical assistant should continue the procedure to get it completed as soon as possible.

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

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.

Describe the postexposure management of a needle stick.

Needles used during venipuncture may be used only once.

Plasma could be retrieved from a:

Rubbing alcohol is commonly used to prevent infection during venipuncture.

With regard to venipuncture needles, the smaller the gauge number, the larger the lumen of the needle.

A(n) __________ is applied to the skin 30 to 60 seconds before the blood draw to prevent infection at the puncture site.

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