Question 1

Which of the following is found in the serum of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glucose
B)   Hormones
C)   Chloride
D)   Antibodies
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

What position should be used for a venipuncture if a patient appears nervous or has fainted in the past from a venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Semi-Fowler
B)   Prone
C)   Sims
D)   SittingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following techniques can be used to prevent a vein from rolling?

Accepted Answer

A)   Applying firm pressure below and to the side of the vein
B)   Applying the tourniquet tightly
C)   Inserting the needle at a 10-degree angle
D)   Inserting the needle {1/2} inch below the puncture siteE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following represents an error in technique when selecting a vein for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Examining the antecubital veins of both arms
B)   Using the thumb to palpate the vein
C)   Determining the size and depth of the vein
D)   Tracing the path of the veinE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following represents an error in technique when working with evacuated tubes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Using a computer bar code label to identify the tube
B)   Filling tubes to the exhaustion of the vacuum
C)   Shaking a tube containing an anticoagulant after drawing it
D)   Removing the last tube from the plastic holder before removing the needleE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

When collecting a venous blood specimen to be transported to an outside laboratory for testing,which of the following should be consulted for information on collecting and handling requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)   Laboratory directory
B)   Manufacturer's instructions of the test system
C)   Physicians' Desk Reference
D)   Medical dictionaryE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

What may occur if an outdated evacuated tube is used to collect the blood specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)   The specimen may become hemolyzed.
B)   The tube may crack.
C)   The tube may no longer have a vacuum.
D)   The test results may be inaccurate.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

When collecting a blood specimen using the vacuum tube method of venipuncture,venous reflux is prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)   Keeping the patient's arm in a downward position
B)   Inserting the needle at a 15-degree angle to the patient's arm
C)   Filling the evacuated tube to the exhaustion of the vacuum
D)   Removing the tourniquet before withdrawing the needle from the patient's armE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

During the venipuncture procedure,a sudden swelling occurs in the area around the puncture site.You should

Accepted Answer

A)   apply pressure to the area with an antiseptic wipe.
B)   continue with the venipuncture.
C)   immediately remove the tourniquet and then the needle.
D)   call 911.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

When performing a capillary puncture,the finger should not be squeezed,to avoid

Accepted Answer

A)   diluting the blood sample with tissue fluid.
B)   excessive bleeding around the puncture site.
C)   exposure of the medical assistant to bloodborne pathogens.
D)   bruising of the patient's finger.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

The size of the evacuated tube you choose to obtain a venous blood specimen depends on the

Accepted Answer

A)   size of the patient's veins.
B)   patient's clinical diagnosis.
C)   color of the evacuated tube stopper.
D)   amount of specimen required for the test.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

An evacuated tube with a lavender stopper contains

Accepted Answer

A)   heparin.
B)   EDTA.
C)   nothing.
D)   potassium oxalate.
E)   sodium citrate.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 17: Phlebotomy

Which of the following techniques can be used to prevent a vein from rolling?

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When collecting a blood specimen using the vacuum tube method of venipuncture,venous reflux is prevented by

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The size of the evacuated tube you choose to obtain a venous blood specimen depends on the

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Which of the following represents an error in technique when selecting a vein for venipuncture?

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What position should be used for a venipuncture if a patient appears nervous or has fainted in the past from a venipuncture?

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When performing a capillary puncture,the finger should not be squeezed,to avoid

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Which of the following is found in the serum of blood?

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During the venipuncture procedure,a sudden swelling occurs in the area around the puncture site.You should

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What may occur if an outdated evacuated tube is used to collect the blood specimen?

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An evacuated tube with a lavender stopper contains

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When collecting a venous blood specimen to be transported to an outside laboratory for testing,which of the following should be consulted for information on collecting and handling requirements?

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Which of the following represents an error in technique when working with evacuated tubes?

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Exam 17: Phlebotomy

Which of the following techniques can be used to prevent a vein from rolling?

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When collecting a blood specimen using the vacuum tube method of venipuncture,venous reflux is prevented by

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The size of the evacuated tube you choose to obtain a venous blood specimen depends on the

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Which of the following represents an error in technique when selecting a vein for venipuncture?

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What position should be used for a venipuncture if a patient appears nervous or has fainted in the past from a venipuncture?

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When performing a capillary puncture,the finger should not be squeezed,to avoid

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Which of the following is found in the serum of blood?

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During the venipuncture procedure,a sudden swelling occurs in the area around the puncture site.You should

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What may occur if an outdated evacuated tube is used to collect the blood specimen?

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When collecting a venous blood specimen to be transported to an outside laboratory for testing,which of the following should be consulted for information on collecting and handling requirements?

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Which of the following represents an error in technique when working with evacuated tubes?

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