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1.

How many attempts can a phlebotomist take when drawing blood?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
A. 2
2.

The bevel of the needle should always face?
- A.
  
  Lateral
- B.
  
  Up
- C.
  
  Down
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Up
3.

Destruction of blood is called?
- A.
  
  Hemoconcentration
- B.
  
  Hematoma
- C.
  
  Hemolysis
- D.
  
  Fibirnogen
Correct Answer
C. Hemolysis
4.

Which needle has the largest gauge.
- A.
  
  21 G
- B.
  
  25 G
- C.
  
  20 G
- D.
  
  23 G
Correct Answer
A. 21 G
5.

You need permission from the doctor before using this vein.
- A.
  
  Basilic
- B.
  
  Dorsalis pedis
- C.
  
  Cephalic
- D.
  
  Dorsal hand
Correct Answer
B. Dorsalis pedis
6.

A puncture into a vein is called?
- A.
  
  Phlebotomy
- B.
  
  Phlebitis
- C.
  
  Venipuncture
- D.
  
  Hematoma
Correct Answer
C. Venipuncture
7.

The most common complication in phlebotomy is?
- A.
  
  Hematoma
- B.
  
  Syncope
- C.
  
  Hemolysis
- D.
  
  Hemoconcentration
Correct Answer
A. Hematoma
8.

One who specializes in veins.
- A.
  
  Phlebotomist
- B.
  
  Hematologist
- C.
  
  Pathologist
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Phlebotomist
9.

Before obtaining blood you must first verify...
- A.
  
  The patient identity
- B.
  
  The test ordered
- C.
  
  The correct order of draw
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The patient identity
10.

A patient notifies you of fainting what position should you place them in?
- A.
  
  Prone
- B.
  
  Supine
- C.
  
  Sitting
- D.
  
  Dorsal recumbent
Correct Answer
B. Supine
11.

After cleaning the collection site the phlebotomist should do which of the following?
- A.
  
  Fan the site dry
- B.
  
  Dry the agent by blowing on the site
- C.
  
  Allow it to air dry
- D.
  
  Dry it with a sterile gauze
Correct Answer
C. Allow it to air dry
12.

In reference to a running IV, which of the following is a preferred site for drawing a blood specimen?
- A.
  
  Lateral of the IV
- B.
  
  Proximal to the IV
- C.
  
  Medial
- D.
  
  Distal of the IV
Correct Answer
D. Distal of the IV
13.

Which of the following reflects a proper result for a peripheral blood smear?
- A.
  
  Feathered edge
- B.
  
  Straight edge
- C.
  
  Uneven edge
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Feathered edge
14.

When performing a capillary specimen, which tube should be drawn last?
- A.
  
  Serum tubes
- B.
  
  EDTA tubes
- C.
  
  Heparin tubes
- D.
  
  SPS tubes
Correct Answer
A. Serum tubes
15.

An individuals health information transmitted or maintained electronically is considered part of
- A.
  
  OSHA
- B.
  
  PHI
- C.
  
  CLIA
- D.
  
  HIPAA
Correct Answer
D. HIPAA
16.

Heel sticks are done for which of the following neonatal screenings?
- A.
  
  MCHB
- B.
  
  PKU
- C.
  
  HRSI
- D.
  
  BIU
Correct Answer
B. PKU

Explanation
PKU is performed on all neonates in the United States. It's a screening for retardation.

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17.

A 24 hour urine specimen must be kept?
- A.
  
  Warm
- B.
  
  Frozen
- C.
  
  Refrigerated
- D.
  
  At room temp
Correct Answer
C. Refrigerated
18.

Which is the appropriate site to draw from a patient who had a recent right sided mastectomy?
- A.
  
  Right antecubital fossa
- B.
  
  Right dorsal vein on the hand
- C.
  
  Draw from the opposite arm
- D.
  
  Draw from the dorsalis pedis on the foot
Correct Answer
C. Draw from the opposite arm
19.

Which of the following is a function of an erythrocyte?
- A.
  
  Fight infection
- B.
  
  Transport oxygen
- C.
  
  Promote clotting
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Transport oxygen

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Phlebotomy Practice

How many attempts can a phlebotomist take when drawing blood?

The bevel of the needle should always face?

Destruction of blood is called?

Which needle has the largest gauge.

You need permission from the doctor before using this vein.

A puncture into a vein is called?

The most common complication in phlebotomy is?

One who specializes in veins.

Before obtaining blood you must first verify...

A patient notifies you of fainting what position should you place them in?

After cleaning the collection site the phlebotomist should do which of the following?

In reference to a running IV, which of the following is a preferred site for drawing a blood specimen?

Which of the following reflects a proper result for a peripheral blood smear?

When performing a capillary specimen, which tube should be drawn last?

An individuals health information transmitted or maintained electronically is considered part of

Heel sticks are done for which of the following neonatal screenings?

A 24 hour urine specimen must be kept?

Which is the appropriate site to draw from a patient who had a recent right sided mastectomy?

Which of the following is a function of an erythrocyte?