Question 1

Sterile gloves are required when:

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting blood from a central venous catheter (CV
C) . 
B)  inserting a peripherally inserted central catheter (PIC
C) . 
C)  inserting a peripheral IV. 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  collecting blood from a central venous catheter (CV
C) . 
B)  inserting a peripherally inserted central catheter (PIC
C) . 
C)  inserting a peripheral IV. 
D)  Both B and C D

Question 2

Heparin is the preferred solution for flushing catheters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Blood cannot be drawn from a peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC) line that is infusing total parental nutrition (TPN).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

When drawing blood from a central venous catheter (CVC):

Accepted Answer

A)  a syringe larger than 20 mL must be used. 
B)  heparin is first injected into the catheter. 
C)  the first 5 mL of blood is always discarded. 
D)  a double- or triple-lumen catheter must be present. 
A)  a syringe larger than 20 mL must be used. 
B)  heparin is first injected into the catheter. 
C)  the first 5 mL of blood is always discarded. 
D)  a double- or triple-lumen catheter must be present.

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as a tunneled catheter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broviac 
B)  Hickman 
C)  Groshong 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Broviac 
B)  Hickman 
C)  Groshong 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

A noncoring needle is used to access an implanted port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Implanted ports are used only for administration of chemotherapy and cannot be used for blood collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A Hickman is a tunneled catheter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When collecting a blood culture,complete blood count (CBC),and prothrombin time (PT) from a central venous catheter (CVC),how many syringes must be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Five 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Five

Question 10

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are threaded into the superior vena cava.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Blood sample collection from a peripheral vascular access device:

Accepted Answer

A)  is only performed at the time of insertion. 
B)  is performed prior to administration of medications. 
C)  uses syringes and a transfer device. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  is only performed at the time of insertion. 
B)  is performed prior to administration of medications. 
C)  uses syringes and a transfer device. 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Peripheral access devices include peripheral IV lines and midline peripheral catheters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Blood drawn for a blood culture from a central venous catheters (CVC):

Accepted Answer

A)  must be collected first. 
B)  detects infection of the catheter tip. 
C)  is compared with results drawn from a peripheral vein. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  must be collected first. 
B)  detects infection of the catheter tip. 
C)  is compared with results drawn from a peripheral vein. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Blood for laboratory testing is only drawn from peripheral access devices at the time of insertion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

20 mL of blood must be discarded or used for other tests before drawing blood for:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood cultures. 
B)  coagulation tests. 
C)  chemistry tests. 
D)  hematology tests. 
A)  blood cultures. 
B)  coagulation tests. 
C)  chemistry tests. 
D)  hematology tests.

Question 16

The most common all-purpose peripheral IV catheter is:

Accepted Answer

A)  14-gauge. 
B)  16-gauge. 
C)  20-gauge. 
D)  24-gauge. 
A)  14-gauge. 
B)  16-gauge. 
C)  20-gauge. 
D)  24-gauge.

Question 17

When blood is collected from an IV line:

Accepted Answer

A)  this information should be noted on the requisition form. 
B)  the physician should be notified. 
C)  the IV fluid should not be restarted. 
D)  a winged blood collection set should be used. 
A)  this information should be noted on the requisition form. 
B)  the physician should be notified. 
C)  the IV fluid should not be restarted. 
D)  a winged blood collection set should be used.

Question 18

Blood can be routinely collected from a midline peripheral catheter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are inserted into the:

Accepted Answer

A)  superior vena cava. 
B)  basilic vein. 
C)  radial artery. 
D)  brachial artery. 
A)  superior vena cava. 
B)  basilic vein. 
C)  radial artery. 
D)  brachial artery.

Question 20

When a central venous catheter (CVC) is present:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood is drawn from the line using a 30-mL syringe. 
B)  laboratory samples should not be collected from the catheter. 
C)  blood is drawn and discarded before the sample is collected. 
D)  an evacuated tube is attached to the line for sample collection. 
A)  blood is drawn from the line using a 30-mL syringe. 
B)  laboratory samples should not be collected from the catheter. 
C)  blood is drawn and discarded before the sample is collected. 
D)  an evacuated tube is attached to the line for sample collection.

Sterile gloves are required when:

Heparin is the preferred solution for flushing catheters.

Blood cannot be drawn from a peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC) line that is infusing total parental nutrition (TPN).

When drawing blood from a central venous catheter (CVC):

Which of the following is classified as a tunneled catheter?

A noncoring needle is used to access an implanted port.

Implanted ports are used only for administration of chemotherapy and cannot be used for blood collection.

A Hickman is a tunneled catheter.

When collecting a blood culture,complete blood count (CBC),and prothrombin time (PT) from a central venous catheter (CVC),how many syringes must be used?

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are threaded into the superior vena cava.

Blood sample collection from a peripheral vascular access device:

Peripheral access devices include peripheral IV lines and midline peripheral catheters.

Blood drawn for a blood culture from a central venous catheters (CVC):

Blood for laboratory testing is only drawn from peripheral access devices at the time of insertion.

20 mL of blood must be discarded or used for other tests before drawing blood for:

The most common all-purpose peripheral IV catheter is:

When blood is collected from an IV line:

Blood can be routinely collected from a midline peripheral catheter.

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are inserted into the:

When a central venous catheter (CVC) is present:

Introduction to Blood Collection

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Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Point-Of-Care Testing

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Exam 8: Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

Sterile gloves are required when:

Heparin is the preferred solution for flushing catheters.

Blood cannot be drawn from a peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC) line that is infusing total parental nutrition (TPN).

When drawing blood from a central venous catheter (CVC):

Which of the following is classified as a tunneled catheter?

A noncoring needle is used to access an implanted port.

Implanted ports are used only for administration of chemotherapy and cannot be used for blood collection.

A Hickman is a tunneled catheter.

When collecting a blood culture,complete blood count (CBC),and prothrombin time (PT) from a central venous catheter (CVC),how many syringes must be used?

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are threaded into the superior vena cava.

Blood sample collection from a peripheral vascular access device:

Peripheral access devices include peripheral IV lines and midline peripheral catheters.

Blood drawn for a blood culture from a central venous catheters (CVC):

Blood for laboratory testing is only drawn from peripheral access devices at the time of insertion.

20 mL of blood must be discarded or used for other tests before drawing blood for:

The most common all-purpose peripheral IV catheter is:

When blood is collected from an IV line:

Blood can be routinely collected from a midline peripheral catheter.

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are inserted into the:

When a central venous catheter (CVC) is present:

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Point-Of-Care Testing

Filters