Question 1

Which of these complications is not associated with deep vein puncture in infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Danger to nearby organs 
B)  Collapsing of superficial veins 
C)  Reflex arteriospasm 
D)  Cardiac arrest 
A)  Danger to nearby organs 
B)  Collapsing of superficial veins 
C)  Reflex arteriospasm 
D)  Cardiac arrest

Question 2

Which of the following statements is wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phlebotomists perform extensive handwashing in the nursery. 
B)  Only necessary equipment is carried to a nursery patient. 
C)  Infants are identified by the bassinet label. 
D)  Isolation procedures are followed in the nursery. 
A)  Phlebotomists perform extensive handwashing in the nursery. 
B)  Only necessary equipment is carried to a nursery patient. 
C)  Infants are identified by the bassinet label. 
D)  Isolation procedures are followed in the nursery.

Question 3

The pressure at which the blood pressure cuff should be maintained when performing a template bleeding time is:

Accepted Answer

A)  25 mm Hg. 
B)  40 mm Hg. 
C)  80 mm Hg. 
D)  100 mm Hg. 
A)  25 mm Hg. 
B)  40 mm Hg. 
C)  80 mm Hg. 
D)  100 mm Hg.

Question 4

Disturbing the platelet plug when performing a bleeding time will:

Accepted Answer

A)  shorten the bleeding time. 
B)  cause a possible infection. 
C)  increase the formation of a scar. 
D)  lengthen the bleeding time. 
A)  shorten the bleeding time. 
B)  cause a possible infection. 
C)  increase the formation of a scar. 
D)  lengthen the bleeding time.

Question 5

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture.
-How will this affect the blood specimen?

Accepted Answer

Hemolyis,

Question 6

Specimens collected by venipuncture that require preparation of a blood smear are collected in:

Accepted Answer

A)  blue stopper tubes. 
B)  lavender stopper tubes. 
C)  green stopper tubes. 
D)  gray stopper tubes. 
A)  blue stopper tubes. 
B)  lavender stopper tubes. 
C)  green stopper tubes. 
D)  gray stopper tubes.

Question 7

All of the following are acceptable skin puncture devices except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Autolets. 
B)  surgical blades. 
C)  laser lancets. 
D)  Tenderfoots. 
A)  Autolets. 
B)  surgical blades. 
C)  laser lancets. 
D)  Tenderfoots.

Question 8

Collection of blood for newborn screening in a capillary pipette and transferring it to the filter paper circle is not recommended because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the blood is heparinized. 
B)  the circle cannot be filled on both sides. 
C)  two pipettes must be used. 
D)  the pipette may scratch the filter paper. 
A)  the blood is heparinized. 
B)  the circle cannot be filled on both sides. 
C)  two pipettes must be used. 
D)  the pipette may scratch the filter paper.

Question 9

Falsely elevated dermal puncture bilirubin results may be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  contamination with tissue fluid. 
B)  collection under an ultraviolet light. 
C)  collection from an agitated patient. 
D)  cleansing the site with iodine. 
A)  contamination with tissue fluid. 
B)  collection under an ultraviolet light. 
C)  collection from an agitated patient. 
D)  cleansing the site with iodine.

Question 10

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture.
-How will this affect the patient?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol...

Question 11

Upon completion of a heel puncture on a 4-month-old infant, all of the following are acceptable except:

Accepted Answer

A)  raising the heel and applying pressure. 
B)  placing capillary pipettes in a large tube for transport. 
C)  applying a bandage to the site. 
D)  thanking the parents for their cooperation. 
A)  raising the heel and applying pressure. 
B)  placing capillary pipettes in a large tube for transport. 
C)  applying a bandage to the site. 
D)  thanking the parents for their cooperation.

Question 12

A phlebotomist stocks the phlebotomy tray with both red and blue banded microhematocrit tubes.
-Are both types of tubes needed on the phlebotomy tray?

Accepted Answer

No. Dermal

Question 13

Failure to completely fill the filter paper circle for a newborn screening test:

Accepted Answer

A)  is only important for phenylketonuria (PKU) tests. 
B)  can cause a false-positive result. 
C)  can cause a false-negative result. 
D)  occurs when the circle has been contaminated. 
A)  is only important for phenylketonuria (PKU) tests. 
B)  can cause a false-positive result. 
C)  can cause a false-negative result. 
D)  occurs when the circle has been contaminated.

Question 14

A phlebotomist receives requisitions for a stat bleeding time in Pediatrics at 1015 and a bilirubin in the Nursery at 1100.
-If the bleeding time is prolonged, will the phlebotomist be late collecting the bilirubin? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No. The bleeding tim

Question 15

The patient identification number is not required on microcollection tube labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Puncturing through a previous puncture site may cause an infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A bilirubin collected from a jaundiced infant has a normal result. This result:

Accepted Answer

A)  should be expected because the infant is jaundiced. 
B)  may indicate the specimen was collected under the bili light. 
C)  can be accepted if a control has been run. 
D)  should be called immediately to the nursing station. 
A)  should be expected because the infant is jaundiced. 
B)  may indicate the specimen was collected under the bili light. 
C)  can be accepted if a control has been run. 
D)  should be called immediately to the nursing station.

Question 18

The proper mixing of anticoagulated specimens collected by dermal puncture is enhanced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  sealing the end of the collection tube with clay or a small plastic plug. 
B)  centrifugation in specifically designed centrifuges. 
C)  the use of plain glass microcollection tubes. 
D)  the use of small plastic beads in the collection tube. 
A)  sealing the end of the collection tube with clay or a small plastic plug. 
B)  centrifugation in specifically designed centrifuges. 
C)  the use of plain glass microcollection tubes. 
D)  the use of small plastic beads in the collection tube.

Question 19

Failure to puncture across the fingerprint during a finger puncture will cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood to run down the finger. 
B)  hemolysis. 
C)  contamination of the specimen. 
D)  additional patient discomfort. 
A)  blood to run down the finger. 
B)  hemolysis. 
C)  contamination of the specimen. 
D)  additional patient discomfort.

Question 20

A microhematocrit tube with a red band contains the same additive as a red stopper Microtainer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these complications is not associated with deep vein puncture in infants?

Which of the following statements is wrong?

The pressure at which the blood pressure cuff should be maintained when performing a template bleeding time is:

Disturbing the platelet plug when performing a bleeding time will:

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture. -How will this affect the blood specimen?

Specimens collected by venipuncture that require preparation of a blood smear are collected in:

All of the following are acceptable skin puncture devices except:

Collection of blood for newborn screening in a capillary pipette and transferring it to the filter paper circle is not recommended because:

Falsely elevated dermal puncture bilirubin results may be caused by:

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture. -How will this affect the patient?

Upon completion of a heel puncture on a 4-month-old infant, all of the following are acceptable except:

A phlebotomist stocks the phlebotomy tray with both red and blue banded microhematocrit tubes. -Are both types of tubes needed on the phlebotomy tray?

Failure to completely fill the filter paper circle for a newborn screening test:

A phlebotomist receives requisitions for a stat bleeding time in Pediatrics at 1015 and a bilirubin in the Nursery at 1100. -If the bleeding time is prolonged, will the phlebotomist be late collecting the bilirubin? Why or why not?

The patient identification number is not required on microcollection tube labels.

Puncturing through a previous puncture site may cause an infection.

A bilirubin collected from a jaundiced infant has a normal result. This result:

The proper mixing of anticoagulated specimens collected by dermal puncture is enhanced by:

Failure to puncture across the fingerprint during a finger puncture will cause:

A microhematocrit tube with a red band contains the same additive as a red stopper Microtainer.

Phlebotomy and the Health-Care Delivery System

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Regulatory, Ethical, and Legal Issues

Safety and Infection Control

Basic Medical Terminology

Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Circulatory System

Venipuncture Equipment

Routine Venipuncture

Venipuncture Complications and Preexamination Variables

Special Blood Collection

Quality Assessment and Management in Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Collection

Point-Of-Care Testing

Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist

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Exam 12: Dermal Puncture

Which of these complications is not associated with deep vein puncture in infants?

Which of the following statements is wrong?

The pressure at which the blood pressure cuff should be maintained when performing a template bleeding time is:

Disturbing the platelet plug when performing a bleeding time will:

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture. -How will this affect the blood specimen?

Specimens collected by venipuncture that require preparation of a blood smear are collected in:

All of the following are acceptable skin puncture devices except:

Collection of blood for newborn screening in a capillary pipette and transferring it to the filter paper circle is not recommended because:

Falsely elevated dermal puncture bilirubin results may be caused by:

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture. -How will this affect the patient?

Upon completion of a heel puncture on a 4-month-old infant, all of the following are acceptable except:

A phlebotomist stocks the phlebotomy tray with both red and blue banded microhematocrit tubes. -Are both types of tubes needed on the phlebotomy tray?

Failure to completely fill the filter paper circle for a newborn screening test:

A phlebotomist receives requisitions for a stat bleeding time in Pediatrics at 1015 and a bilirubin in the Nursery at 1100. -If the bleeding time is prolonged, will the phlebotomist be late collecting the bilirubin? Why or why not?

The patient identification number is not required on microcollection tube labels.

Puncturing through a previous puncture site may cause an infection.

A bilirubin collected from a jaundiced infant has a normal result. This result:

The proper mixing of anticoagulated specimens collected by dermal puncture is enhanced by:

Failure to puncture across the fingerprint during a finger puncture will cause:

A microhematocrit tube with a red band contains the same additive as a red stopper Microtainer.

Phlebotomy and the Health-Care Delivery System

The Clinical Laboratory

Regulatory, Ethical, and Legal Issues

Safety and Infection Control

Basic Medical Terminology

Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Circulatory System

Venipuncture Equipment

Routine Venipuncture

Venipuncture Complications and Preexamination Variables

Special Blood Collection

Quality Assessment and Management in Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Collection

Point-Of-Care Testing

Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist

Filters