Phlebotomy Quiz 2
Ready for more questions on phlebotomy? Let’s see just how much more you know about the medical practice of using a needle to make an incision in a vein, whether it be to draw fluids or insert them.
- 1.
Containers used to dispose of sharps must have all these characteristics EXCEPT which one?
- A.
Mold resistance
- B.
Spill proof
- C.
Tamper proof
- D.
Puncture resistance
Correct Answer
A. Mold resistance -
- 2.
Whats consideration should be made in performing phlebotomy on a patient with severe burns?
- A.
Venipuncture should never be used in a burn patient
- B.
Select a venipuncture location directly on a scarred tissue
- C.
Look for a venipuncture site in undamaged, unscarred skin
- D.
Cleanse the site with iodine to reduce chance of infection
Correct Answer
C. Look for a venipuncture site in undamaged, unscarred skin -
- 3.
When performing venipuncture on patients with very frail skin or excessive arm hair, one way to increase patient comfort is to ________
- A.
Rub collection site with moisturizing lotion
- B.
Perform collection in the wrist or foot
- C.
Use cold compresses after the collection
- D.
Tie tourniquets over clothing if possible
Correct Answer
D. Tie tourniquets over clothing if possible -
- 4.
Which of the following steps will minimize aerosol microbial contamination in a laboratory?
- A.
Keep room doors open
- B.
Closing centrifuge lids
- C.
Banning the use of spray
- D.
Wearing gloves at all times
Correct Answer
B. Closing centrifuge lids -
- 5.
Specimen collection areas should be decontaminated regularly with fresh bleach solutions that have been diluted_________ with water.
- A.
1:5
- B.
1:10
- C.
1:20
- D.
1:100
Correct Answer
B. 1:10 -
- 6.
What type of additive is most commonly used for collection an ethanol specimen?
- A.
Sodium flouride
- B.
Sodium citrate
- C.
Red top with no additive
- D.
EDTA
Correct Answer
A. Sodium flouride -
- 7.
One possible cause for finding fibrin strands in serum tubes after centrifugation might be __________________.
- A.
Centrifuging for too long
- B.
Centrifuging before it has clotted
- C.
Centrifuging at too high speed
- D.
Centrifuging after long delay
Correct Answer
B. Centrifuging before it has clotted -
- 8.
Tubes used for ______ tests must have a 9:1 ratio of blood to anticoagulant to be accepted the lab.
- A.
Coagulation
- B.
Chemistry
- C.
Blood bank
- D.
Complete blood count
Correct Answer
A. Coagulation -
- 9.
After a needlestack accident during a blood collection, the injured phlebotomist cleans the puncture site with alcohol and then reports to work for the remainder of the day. what step was omitted?
- A.
Cleaning the area with iodine also
- B.
Reporting the incident to the supervisor
- C.
Checking the patient chart
- D.
Asking the patients HIV status
Correct Answer
B. Reporting the incident to the supervisor -
- 10.
When performing a venipuncture, the tourniquet must not remain on the arm for more than ____ at a time.
- A.
10 seconds
- B.
1 minute
- C.
5 minute
- D.
10 minute
Correct Answer
B. 1 minute -
- 11.
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to ________________
- A.
Put the patients finger directly on the side and push down
- B.
Pull blood up into a syringe and make the slide from the needle
- C.
Wipe away the first drop of blood and then make the slide
- D.
Clean the glass slide with sterile water just before making it.
Correct Answer
C. Wipe away the first drop of blood and then make the slide -
- 12.
An artery in the wrist that can be used for blood gas collection is the __________-
- A.
Jugular
- B.
Radial
- C.
Popliteal
- D.
Femoral
Correct Answer
B. Radial -
- 13.
Which of these human body systems is primarily involved with breathing?
- A.
Reproductive
- B.
Respiratory
- C.
Nervous
- D.
Digestive
Correct Answer
B. Respiratory -
- 14.
If the venipuncture site begins to swell as blood is being drawn from a patients arm, it is best_______
- A.
Rotate the needle to position is better inside the vein
- B.
Finish the draw but apply pressure quickly afterward
- C.
Release the torunoquet remove the needle and apply pressure
- D.
Apply pressure above the puncture site and finish the draw
Correct Answer(s)
C. Release the torunoquet remove the needle and apply pressure
D. Apply pressure above the puncture site and finish the draw -
- 15.
Routine venipuncture draw site commonly cleansed with a 70% solution of _________
- A.
Hypochlorite
- B.
Iodine
- C.
Methyl alcohol
- D.
Isopropyl alcohol
Correct Answer
D. Isopropyl alcohol -
- 16.
When anticoagulated blood is centrifuged_________ will be spun to the bottom of the tube.
- A.
White blood cells
- B.
Red blood cells
- C.
Plasma
- D.
Platelet clumps
Correct Answer
B. Red blood cells -
- 17.
Which PPE best protects a health care worker from contagion when touching body substances, mucous membranes, or skin wounds?
- A.
Mask
- B.
Alcohol
- C.
Glove
- D.
Respirator
Correct Answer
C. Glove -
- 18.
If a bed rail must be lowered for an inpatient venipuncture on a 6 year old child, upon completion of blood collection the phlebotomist should_______________
- A.
Leave the rail down so the child cna get in/out of bed
- B.
Ask the patient what his/her preference would be
- C.
Return the rail to the position prior to the draw
- D.
Do whatever the phlebotomist thinks is best
- E.
Give the child a treat (lollipop, snickers, etc)
Correct Answer
C. Return the rail to the position prior to the draw -
- 19.
The right to know law requires that all cyhemical manufacturers supply ______ to those who sue their products.
- A.
Free fire extinguishers
- B.
Disposable containers
- C.
Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- D.
Radioactive warning signs
Correct Answer
C. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) -
- 20.
Which of these is NOT an example of parenteral transmission of an infection?
- A.
Infection through a hangnail
- B.
Eyehand contamination
- C.
Needlestick injury
- D.
Drinking contaminated water
Correct Answer
D. Drinking contaminated water -
- 21.
When drawing blood using anticoagulated tubes the phlebotomist must remember ALL BUT WHICH ONE of these collection requirements?
- A.
Mix adequately to keep the blood from clotting
- B.
Fill the tubes with blood until all vaccum is exhausted
- C.
Fill in correct order to avoid cross contamination
- D.
Keep the tourniquet tied until the last tube is filled
Correct Answer
D. Keep the tourniquet tied until the last tube is filled -
- 22.
Before performing a venipuncture the collection site is cleansed in a circular motion that moves _______.
- A.
From periphery to center
- B.
From center to periphery
- C.
Clockwise and inward
- D.
Counterclockwise
Correct Answer
B. From center to periphery -
- 23.
To confirm diabetes mellitus or hypoglycemia, a ______ may be ordered.
- A.
Postprandial sucrose test
- B.
Lactose intolerance test
- C.
Hemoglobin AIC test
- D.
Glucose tolerance test
Correct Answer
C. Hemoglobin AIC test -
- 24.
A lipid panel provides the most useful information to the physicians if it is drawn _________.
- A.
Without a tourniquet
- B.
Along with electrolytes
- C.
Right after a fatty meal
- D.
While a patient is fasting
Correct Answer
D. While a patient is fasting -
- 25.
The national fire protection association labels would use which color and number to indicate a chemical is easily dispersed in air and will burn readily?
- A.
Red 4
- B.
White 2
- C.
Red 1
- D.
Yellow 3
Correct Answer
A. Red 4 -
- 26.
Which of the following is the most likely to cause contamination during blood culture collection?
- A.
Letting the cleansing agents dry between steps
- B.
Cleansing the tube / bottle tops just like the site
- C.
Repalpitationg the draw site with prepped finger
- D.
Rushing the drying process between cleansings
Correct Answer
D. Rushing the drying process between cleansings -
- 27.
Health care workers can demonstrate an awareness of safety in hospital corridors by_________
- A.
Turning corners carefully to avoid collision
- B.
Quickly reporting items that require clean up
- C.
Granting right of way to patients and emergencies
- D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer
D. All answers are correct -
- 28.
If a patients breathing stops unexpectedly during blood collection, the phlebotomist should _______.
- A.
Continue the collection until complete and then call for help
- B.
Stop the collection and call for help
- C.
Shake the patient vigorously
- D.
Wait for a few minutes to see if it restarts automatically
Correct Answer
B. Stop the collection and call for help -
- 29.
If raised , red skin blotches begin to form immediately as the tourniquet is tied to a patients arm. what should be the phlebotomists next course of action?
- A.
Ignore them, as they will dissapear when the tourniguet is released
- B.
Remove the tourniquet and handle as a possible latex reaction
- C.
Continue with the draw, but notify the physician immediately afterward
- D.
The patent is probably just chiled, normal reaction to stress
Correct Answer
B. Remove the tourniquet and handle as a possible latex reaction -
- 30.
Tiyn clots may appear in an anticoagulated tube due to _______
- A.
Insufficient mixing
- B.
Centrifuging too slowly
- C.
An inadequate amount of blood
- D.
Traumatized platelets
Correct Answer
C. An inadequate amount of blood -
- 31.
After finishing a blood draw, the phlebotomist must document___________
- A.
Who drew the sample
- B.
The time of draw
- C.
The date of draw
- D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer
D. All answers are correct -
- 32.
Communications between physician and pateint are considered prviledged, which means that medical records are _______
- A.
Confidential in nature and protected
- B.
Not pen to the patients themselves
- C.
Freely open to insurance companies
- D.
Accessible any health care worker
Correct Answer
A. Confidential in nature and protected -
- 33.
Most blood culture draws require sample collection in _________
- A.
Anaerobic and aerobic media tubes/bottles
- B.
CO@ media tubes / bottles
- C.
Sterile saline
- D.
Goats milk
Correct Answer
A. Anaerobic and aerobic media tubes/bottles -
- 34.
As a measure of ongoing quality contril phlebotomists should examine anticoagulated collection tubes for ______
- A.
Hazard warnings
- B.
Expiration dates
- C.
Visible powder
- D.
Glass integrity
Correct Answer
B. Expiration dates -
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