Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why is it important to wipe the puncture site with alcohol beforehand? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔it kills microorganisms and minimizes risk of infection
Where should sharps be disposed of? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔in a puncture-proof
biohazard waste container
What are bloodborne pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Disease-causing
microorganisms found in the blood
Give examples of bloodborne pathegens. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔HIV, HBV, HCV
Which type pf phlebotomy involve collecting small amounts of capillary blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Skin puncture
Whats the difference between skin puncture and venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔SP: collecting a couple drops of blood from capillaries VP: collecting one or more tubes
of blood from a vein
Which type of phlebotomy involves collecting small amounts of capillary blood? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔skin puncture
When using a lancet for a finger stick, in which direction should the blade run in relation to
the fingerprint? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Across the grain of the fingerprint
How should you reply to a patient who is anxious about the phlebotomy procedure hurting? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Say: "There may be a little discomfort, but I will be as quick as
possible." Don't say: "It's not going to hurt"
What is the most common location/site for a skin puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the
fingers