Phlebotomy Basics
The term “phlebotomy” is defined as the process of making an incision in a vein with the use of a needle, a practice also known as venepuncture. The person performing this action is known as a phlebotomist.
- 1.
Why do we draw bood?
- A.
Helps diagnose Patient illness
- B.
Because we are told to do it
- C.
To teach new methods
Correct Answer
A. Helps diagnose Patient illness -
- 2.
The results of the tests are only as good as the specimen quality .
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
What are the basic information REQUIRED on a requisition form? (pt = patient)
- A.
Pt name, birthdate, hosp #, pt room ,test ordered , time and date of collection , DR name
- B.
Pt name,birthdate, hosp#, Dr name, billing address
- C.
Pt name, birthdate, test ordered, Pt room #, diagnosis, Dr billing #
Correct Answer
A. Pt name, birthdate, hosp #, pt room ,test ordered , time and date of collection , DR name -
- 4.
What might be on a requisiton, but not required?
- A.
Pt diagnosis, pt ethnic origin, pt gender
- B.
Pt diagnosis, pt gender, phlebotomis ID or name
- C.
Pt symptoms, phlebotomist name and address
Correct Answer
B. Pt diagnosis, pt gender, phlebotomis ID or name -
- 5.
What is the correct INPATIENT identification process?
- A.
Ask Pt name, DOB ,confirm with requisition and match pt info on ID band
- B.
Great Pt with "Hi Mr Smith", match Id band and requisition form info
- C.
Match Id band and requisition form only, its too stressful to talk to an inpatient
Correct Answer
A. Ask Pt name, DOB ,confirm with requisition and match pt info on ID band -
- 6.
An ID band will have the Pt name , Hosp. room # and unique ID #?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
What is the correct way to ID out patients?
- A.
Picture ID
- B.
Ask Pt to spell name or ask birthdate , compare with requisition
- C.
Get the pt to sign requisition form, so he/she is responsible for any mistakes made.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Picture ID
B. Ask Pt to spell name or ask birthdate , compare with requisition -
- 8.
Your first priority as an MLA is-____?
- A.
The collection of specimen
- B.
The aseptic collection of specimen
- C.
The Patient
Correct Answer
C. The Patient -
- 9.
What are some "special situations" you may encounter when getting a specimen?
- A.
No ID braclet on an In patient
- B.
No Id on an out patient
- C.
Unconscious Pt
- D.
Pt in Emergency room
- E.
Sleeping Pt
- F.
Pt out and about
- G.
Visitor in room
- H.
Pediatric
- I.
Refusal
- J.
Difficult or agressive
Correct Answer(s)
A. No ID braclet on an In patient
C. Unconscious Pt
D. Pt in Emergency room
E. Sleeping Pt
F. Pt out and about
G. Visitor in room
H. Pediatric
I. Refusal
J. Difficult or agressive -
- 10.
What are the methods of collecting blood ?
- A.
Evacuated tube method
- B.
Butterfly method
- C.
Syringe method
- D.
Transfusion needle method
- E.
Blood leeching method
- F.
A and B
- G.
A B and C
- H.
All of the above
Correct Answer
G. A B and C -
- 11.
A single sample needle is used when more than one evacuated tube is needed
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Only one sample is neededRate this question:
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- 12.
A multi sample needed is used when more than one evacuated tube is needed
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
Needles are identified by_____?
- A.
Length
- B.
Guage
- C.
Type of steel used
- D.
Left or right handed
Correct Answer(s)
A. Length
B. Guage -
- 14.
The higher the guage # the larger the needle?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
the higher guage number + smaller needlesRate this question:
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- 15.
Adults + 20-22 guage needle, Children = 21-23 guage needle , Transfusions = 17 guage needle
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
What are the types of tourniquets used?
- A.
Latex
- B.
Velcro
- C.
Buckle
- D.
Blood pressure cuff
- E.
Corded rope
Correct Answer(s)
A. Latex
B. Velcro
C. Buckle
D. Blood pressure cuff -
- 17.
What is the most common anticeptic used?
- A.
70 % isopropyl iodine
- B.
70 % buffered formalin
- C.
70 % isopropyl alcohol
- D.
100% alcohol
Correct Answer
C. 70 % isopropyl alcohol -
- 18.
Why do you use an antiseptic?
- A.
Cool the skin to reduce hematomas
- B.
Reduce bacteria population
- C.
Eliminate contamination of blood sample
- D.
Protect the phlebotomist
Correct Answer(s)
B. Reduce bacteria population
C. Eliminate contamination of blood sample -
- 19.
What are the main components used in a evacuated tube method?
- A.
Needle , holder, sharps container
- B.
Needle , holder, vaccum tubes with rubber stoppers
- C.
Needle , holder, vaccum tubes with scew caps
Correct Answer
B. Needle , holder, vaccum tubes with rubber stoppers -
- 20.
MLA's apply a touniquet to locate a suitable vein and asses the status of that vein
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 21.
Where do you apply a tourniquet?
- A.
1-2 " above the antecubital fossa
- B.
2-3 " above the antecubital fossa
- C.
3-4 " above the antecubital fossa
- D.
4-5 " above the antecubital fossa
Correct Answer
C. 3-4 " above the antecubital fossa -
- 22.
How tight do you apply the tourniquet?
- A.
Tight enought to reduce all blood flow to lower limb
- B.
Tight enough to reduce artirial blood flow, but have no effect on venous blood flow
- C.
Tight enough to reduce venous blood flow , but have no effect on artirial blood flow
- D.
Tight enough to keep skin tight to prevent rolling veins
Correct Answer
C. Tight enough to reduce venous blood flow , but have no effect on artirial blood flow -
- 23.
Hemolysis is ____?
- A.
Distruction of red blood cells
- B.
Higher than normal concentration of cellular components of blood
- C.
Occurs when a hematoma is formed
Correct Answer
A. Distruction of red blood cells -
- 24.
Hemoconcentration is _____?
- A.
Destruction of red blood cells
- B.
Higher than normal concentration of cellular components of blood
- C.
Occurs when a hematoma is formed
Correct Answer
B. Higher than normal concentration of cellular components of blood -
- 25.
Order of Draw for a evacuated tube method?
- A.
Blood cultures , coagulation studies, serum tubes heprin tubes, edta, grey
- B.
Blood cultures , Edta, serum , grey , heprin, coagulation tudies
- C.
Blood cultures, Green , serum, edta, grey coagulation studies
Correct Answer
A. Blood cultures , coagulation studies, serum tubes heprin tubes, edta, grey -
- 26.
Colour of tubes in Order of Draw for a evacuated tube method?
- A.
Blood culture, red, green , light blue, lavender, grey ,gold,
- B.
Blood cultures, light blue, heprin , grey, gold, red, lavender
- C.
Blood cultures,light blue,red, gold, green , lavender, grey
Correct Answer
C. Blood cultures,light blue,red, gold, green , lavender, grey -
- 27.
Order of draw for syringe method with vaccum tube.
- A.
Sterile, light blue, lavender, green, gold, grey ,red
- B.
Sterile, lavender, green, grey ,red ,gold, light blue
- C.
Sterile, green, lavender, light blue, grey, red , gold
Correct Answer
A. Sterile, light blue, lavender, green, gold, grey ,red -
- 28.
Order of draw for a Pt needing the following tests PT, CBC, and culture for bacteria. using the evacuated tube method.
- A.
Sterile, light blue ,lavender
- B.
Light blue, lavender, green
- C.
Sterile, green, lavender
Correct Answer
A. Sterile, light blue ,lavender -
- 29.
What is the correct order for site selection ?
- A.
Arms, foot/ankle, wrist / hand, skin punctures
- B.
Arms , wrist / hands, foot/ankle , skin puncture
- C.
Wrist/hand, arm, foot/ankle, skin puncture
Correct Answer
B. Arms , wrist / hands, foot/ankle , skin puncture -
- 30.
You can't use the arms as a collection site if the Pt has/is ____?
- A.
I.V in both arms
- B.
Mastectomy
- C.
Edema or hematoma
- D.
Cannula or fustula
- E.
Burns or scarring
Correct Answer(s)
A. I.V in both arms
B. Mastectomy
C. Edema or hematoma
D. Cannula or fustula
E. Burns or scarring -
- 31.
What is the order of choice for the veins used in the antecubital fossa of the arm?
- A.
Cephalic, basilic, median cubital
- B.
Basilic , median cubital, cephalic
- C.
Median cubital, cephalic, basilic
Correct Answer
C. Median cubital, cephalic, basilic -
- 32.
What is a Luer adapter?
- A.
Device that connect the needle to the blood collection container
- B.
Device that connects the blood collection container to the arm
- C.
Device that attaches to the needle before the butterfly tubing
Correct Answer
A. Device that connect the needle to the blood collection container -
- 33.
When do you use a butterfly method?
- A.
Cancer/ renal dialysis pt
- B.
Difficult veins
- C.
Difficult pt
- D.
Children
- E.
When needing a clotted sample
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cancer/ renal dialysis pt
B. Difficult veins
D. Children -
- 34.
Green tubes contain ? and tests are ?
- A.
Lithium heprin, electrolyes, BUN
- B.
Lithium heprin, coagulation studies ie CBC
- C.
EDTA, blood cultures
- D.
Soduim citrate , PT PTT
Correct Answer
A. Lithium heprin, electrolyes, BUN -
- 35.
Lavender tubes contain _____? and are used for _____tests?
- A.
Lithium Heprin, CBC
- B.
EDTA, BUN, Blood cultures
- C.
EDTA, CBC WBC,ESR
- D.
Sodium citrate, PT, PTT
Correct Answer
C. EDTA, CBC WBC,ESR -
- 36.
Gold Tubes contain ___? and are used for ___tests
- A.
SST , clot activators ie glass particles, serum chemistry tests
- B.
SST , blood alcohol levels, glucose
- C.
No preservatives, serology tests
Correct Answer
A. SST , clot activators ie glass particles, serum chemistry tests -
- 37.
Light Blue tubes contain____? and are used for ___tests?
- A.
Lithium heprin, BUN , basic chemistry
- B.
Sodium citrate, PT PTT
- C.
SST and Clot activators, serum chemistry test
Correct Answer
B. Sodium citrate, PT PTT -
- 38.
Red tubes contain_____? and are used for ___tests
- A.
Sterile tubes, culture for bacteria
- B.
No preservatives, blood typing, serology
- C.
Sodium floride, glucose test, blood alcohol
Correct Answer
B. No preservatives, blood typing, serology -
- 39.
Grey Tubes contain ____? and are used for ___tests?
- A.
Sodium citrate, Pt,PTT
- B.
Sodium heprin, Bun, electrolyes
- C.
Sodium floride, blood alcohol levels, glucose
Correct Answer
C. Sodium floride, blood alcohol levels, glucose -
- 40.
You must invert a light blue tube ____ times after collection?
- A.
2-5
- B.
5-8
- C.
8-10
Correct Answer
C. 8-10 -
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