Phlebotomy Midterm Test/ 100 Quizzes with
Certified Answers
The abbreviation for the routine hematology test that includes Hg, Ht, RBC, WBC,
PLT is called: - Answer: CBC
Heparin prevents blood from clotting by: - Answer: inhibiting thrombin
Identify the tubes needed to collect blood for CBC, PT, STAT potassium by color
and in the proper order of draw: - Answer: light blue, green, lavender
Which of the following over-the-counter medications is known to increase
bleeding times? - Answer: Aspirin
You are most likely to increase the chance of hemolyzing the specimen if you use:
- Answer: 25 G butterfly needle to collect specimen from a child
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, Adhesive bandages are not used on children younger than what age due to the
danger of choking? - Answer: 2 years
When a tourniquet becomes soiled with blood what should you do? - Answer:
discard the tourniquet
What is the single most important step of the blood collection procedure? -
Answer: Patient identification
At what angle should the venipuncture needle be inserted? - Answer: 15* to 30*
If the number on the requisition does not match the arm band, what should you
do? - Answer: Contact the patient's nurse to attach a proper ID wristband to the
patient.
If a patient has an IV drip in one arm, what is the preferred site for venifpuncture?
- Answer: The opposite arm
An unconscious, unidentified man is admitted to an emergency trauma center.
What would be the system of choice to ensure patient identification? - Answer:
Use a three-part identification system that utilizes a temporary armband and
labels for specimens and blood to be transfused.
What is the term for inanimate object that is contaminated by bacteria and is
capable of spreading the disease? - Answer: Fomite
Which of the following is true about microcappillary collection? - Answer: The first
drop of blood should be wiped away.
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Certified Answers
The abbreviation for the routine hematology test that includes Hg, Ht, RBC, WBC,
PLT is called: - Answer: CBC
Heparin prevents blood from clotting by: - Answer: inhibiting thrombin
Identify the tubes needed to collect blood for CBC, PT, STAT potassium by color
and in the proper order of draw: - Answer: light blue, green, lavender
Which of the following over-the-counter medications is known to increase
bleeding times? - Answer: Aspirin
You are most likely to increase the chance of hemolyzing the specimen if you use:
- Answer: 25 G butterfly needle to collect specimen from a child
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, Adhesive bandages are not used on children younger than what age due to the
danger of choking? - Answer: 2 years
When a tourniquet becomes soiled with blood what should you do? - Answer:
discard the tourniquet
What is the single most important step of the blood collection procedure? -
Answer: Patient identification
At what angle should the venipuncture needle be inserted? - Answer: 15* to 30*
If the number on the requisition does not match the arm band, what should you
do? - Answer: Contact the patient's nurse to attach a proper ID wristband to the
patient.
If a patient has an IV drip in one arm, what is the preferred site for venifpuncture?
- Answer: The opposite arm
An unconscious, unidentified man is admitted to an emergency trauma center.
What would be the system of choice to ensure patient identification? - Answer:
Use a three-part identification system that utilizes a temporary armband and
labels for specimens and blood to be transfused.
What is the term for inanimate object that is contaminated by bacteria and is
capable of spreading the disease? - Answer: Fomite
Which of the following is true about microcappillary collection? - Answer: The first
drop of blood should be wiped away.
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