PHLB 212 PHLEBOTOMY FINAL EXAM (IVY TECH) WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the smallest gauge needle recommended for venipuncture?
23g
The color coding of the needles indicates the
gauge size
a basal state exists
in the early morning, 12 hours after the last ingestion of food
which is the recommended vein for venipuncture?
median cubital
what is the maximum time a tourniquet should be on an arm?
1 minute
which of the following anticoagulants is in the green top tube?
Heparin
The patient has had a mastectomy on the right side, where do you draw?
the antecubital area on the left side
leaving the tourniquet on for too long can cause?
Hemoconcentration
Having the bevel half in and half out of the vein can cause
a hematoma
what is the purpose of an anticoagulant?
keep the blood from clotting
when a red blood cell bursts its called?
Hemolysis
Trace metals are collected in what color tubes?
Royal blue top tubes
which phase of testing includes the most factors that could affect the test result?
pre-examination
,Swelling due to fluid buildup in the tissues
Edema
Syncope is the same as
Fainting
which stage of testing does drawing blood fall into?
pre-examination
Which of the following is not a reason for performing blood tests?
checking blood pressure
which of the following tube contains gel to seperate the cells from the serum
gold top
which of the following tubes contain EDTA
purple top
identifying the patient is included in which phase of testing?
pre-examination
The suffix that is used to mean cell is?
Cyte
The root that is used to mean clot is?
Thromb
Hemostasis refers to:
blood clotting
Which of the bodies systems provides carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange?
Respiratory
Where does hematopoiesis take place?
the bone marrow
Which of the following is not a function of the cardiovascular system?
storage of minerals for later use
Troponin I is a test used to aid in the diagnosis of
myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Which of the following reflects the primary function of the red blood cells?
blood clotting
, A patient states that he is being treated with Coumadin/blood thinner. What does this mean for
the phlebotomist?
the patient's blood may clot slowly
What is the primary function of a platelet?
bind together to form a clot
Uric Acid is a test used to diagnose:
Gout
Creatinine is a test used to diagnose
kidney disease
Leukocyte
white blood cell
neutrophil
white blood cell that fights bacterial infections
lymphocytes
white blood cells that fight viral infection
erythrocyte
red blood cell
thrombocyte
platelet
vein
most carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
plasma
liquid portion when blood is anticoagulated
artery
most carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
serum
liquid portion left after blood has clotted
capillary
vessel where oxygen leaves cell into tissues
first choice vein for venipuncture is?
median cubital
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the smallest gauge needle recommended for venipuncture?
23g
The color coding of the needles indicates the
gauge size
a basal state exists
in the early morning, 12 hours after the last ingestion of food
which is the recommended vein for venipuncture?
median cubital
what is the maximum time a tourniquet should be on an arm?
1 minute
which of the following anticoagulants is in the green top tube?
Heparin
The patient has had a mastectomy on the right side, where do you draw?
the antecubital area on the left side
leaving the tourniquet on for too long can cause?
Hemoconcentration
Having the bevel half in and half out of the vein can cause
a hematoma
what is the purpose of an anticoagulant?
keep the blood from clotting
when a red blood cell bursts its called?
Hemolysis
Trace metals are collected in what color tubes?
Royal blue top tubes
which phase of testing includes the most factors that could affect the test result?
pre-examination
,Swelling due to fluid buildup in the tissues
Edema
Syncope is the same as
Fainting
which stage of testing does drawing blood fall into?
pre-examination
Which of the following is not a reason for performing blood tests?
checking blood pressure
which of the following tube contains gel to seperate the cells from the serum
gold top
which of the following tubes contain EDTA
purple top
identifying the patient is included in which phase of testing?
pre-examination
The suffix that is used to mean cell is?
Cyte
The root that is used to mean clot is?
Thromb
Hemostasis refers to:
blood clotting
Which of the bodies systems provides carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange?
Respiratory
Where does hematopoiesis take place?
the bone marrow
Which of the following is not a function of the cardiovascular system?
storage of minerals for later use
Troponin I is a test used to aid in the diagnosis of
myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Which of the following reflects the primary function of the red blood cells?
blood clotting
, A patient states that he is being treated with Coumadin/blood thinner. What does this mean for
the phlebotomist?
the patient's blood may clot slowly
What is the primary function of a platelet?
bind together to form a clot
Uric Acid is a test used to diagnose:
Gout
Creatinine is a test used to diagnose
kidney disease
Leukocyte
white blood cell
neutrophil
white blood cell that fights bacterial infections
lymphocytes
white blood cells that fight viral infection
erythrocyte
red blood cell
thrombocyte
platelet
vein
most carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
plasma
liquid portion when blood is anticoagulated
artery
most carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
serum
liquid portion left after blood has clotted
capillary
vessel where oxygen leaves cell into tissues
first choice vein for venipuncture is?
median cubital
