Phlebotomy Practice

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  • 2. 

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

    • Right antecubital fossa

    • Right dorsal vein on the hand

    • Draw from the opposite arm

    • Draw from the dorsalis pedis on the foot

    Correct Answer
    A. Draw from the opposite arm
  • 3. 

    Before obtaining blood you must first verify...

    • The patient identity

    • The test ordered

    • The correct order of draw

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The patient identity
  • 4. 

    A puncture into a vein is called?

    • Phlebotomy

    • Phlebitis

    • Venipuncture

    • Hematoma

    Correct Answer
    A. Venipuncture
  • 5. 

    The bevel of the needle should always face?

    • Lateral

    • Up

    • Down

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Up
  • 6. 

    One who specializes in veins.

    • Phlebotomist

    • Hematologist

    • Pathologist

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Phlebotomist
  • 7. 

    How many attempts can a phlebotomist take when drawing blood?

    • 2

    • 1

    • 4

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 8. 

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

    • Fan the site dry

    • Dry the agent by blowing on the site

    • Allow it to air dry

    • Dry it with a sterile gauze

    Correct Answer
    A. Allow it to air dry
  • 9. 

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

    • OSHA

    • PHI

    • CLIA

    • HIPAA

    Correct Answer
    A. HIPAA
  • 10. 

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

    • MCHB

    • PKU

    • HRSI

    • BIU

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

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  • 11. 

    The most common complication in phlebotomy is?

    • Hematoma

    • Syncope

    • Hemolysis

    • Hemoconcentration

    Correct Answer
    A. Hematoma
  • 12. 

    A 24 hour urine specimen must be kept?

    • Warm

    • Frozen

    • Refrigerated

    • At room temp

    Correct Answer
    A. Refrigerated
  • 13. 

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

    • Prone

    • Supine

    • Sitting

    • Dorsal recumbent

    Correct Answer
    A. Supine
  • 14. 

    You need permission from the doctor before using this vein.

    • Basilic

    • Dorsalis pedis

    • Cephalic

    • Dorsal hand

    Correct Answer
    A. Dorsalis pedis
  • 15. 

    Destruction of blood is called?

    • Hemoconcentration

    • Hematoma

    • Hemolysis

    • Fibirnogen

    Correct Answer
    A. Hemolysis
  • 16. 

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

    • Feathered edge

    • Straight edge

    • Uneven edge

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Feathered edge
  • 17. 

    Which of the following is a function of an erythrocyte?

    • Fight infection

    • Transport oxygen

    • Promote clotting

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Transport oxygen
  • 18. 

    Which needle has the largest gauge.

    • 21 G

    • 25 G

    • 20 G

    • 23 G

    Correct Answer
    A. 21 G
  • 19. 

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

    • Lateral of the IV

    • Proximal to the IV

    • Medial

    • Distal of the IV

    Correct Answer
    A. Distal of the IV
  • 20. 

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

    • Serum tubes

    • EDTA tubes

    • Heparin tubes

    • SPS tubes

    Correct Answer
    A. Serum tubes

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