Phlebotomy and Blood Collection
Exam Questions And Answers
The process of cutting into or puncturing a vein, typically for the
purpose of collecting blood sample for testing -
correct answer ✅Venipuncture
The process of entering a vein by incision or puncture, to collect
blood for testing -
correct answer ✅Phlebotomy
To penetrate the skin for the purpose of collecting capillary blood;
typically performed on the middle and ring fingers -
correct answer ✅Capillary puncture
A substance added in small amounts, such as a chemical within a
test tube -
correct answer ✅Additive
The inner elbow area -
correct answer ✅Antecubital space
A chemical that prevents blood from clotting and keeps it in its
liquid form -
correct answer ✅Anticoagulant
, Phlebotomy and Blood Collection
Exam Questions And Answers
Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart and
to the cells -
correct answer ✅Arteries
Large veins of the hands and forearms -
correct answer ✅Basilic veins
Cut at an angle ; the beveled end of a needle is the opening that
comes to a point -
correct answer ✅Beveled
A small, winged needle used for fragile veins or intravenous
infusion -
correct answer ✅Butterfly needle
A small tube inserted into the body -
correct answer ✅Cannula
Delicate blood vessels that serve as bridges between the arteries
and veins and allow for the exchange of gas, through their thin
Exam Questions And Answers
The process of cutting into or puncturing a vein, typically for the
purpose of collecting blood sample for testing -
correct answer ✅Venipuncture
The process of entering a vein by incision or puncture, to collect
blood for testing -
correct answer ✅Phlebotomy
To penetrate the skin for the purpose of collecting capillary blood;
typically performed on the middle and ring fingers -
correct answer ✅Capillary puncture
A substance added in small amounts, such as a chemical within a
test tube -
correct answer ✅Additive
The inner elbow area -
correct answer ✅Antecubital space
A chemical that prevents blood from clotting and keeps it in its
liquid form -
correct answer ✅Anticoagulant
, Phlebotomy and Blood Collection
Exam Questions And Answers
Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart and
to the cells -
correct answer ✅Arteries
Large veins of the hands and forearms -
correct answer ✅Basilic veins
Cut at an angle ; the beveled end of a needle is the opening that
comes to a point -
correct answer ✅Beveled
A small, winged needle used for fragile veins or intravenous
infusion -
correct answer ✅Butterfly needle
A small tube inserted into the body -
correct answer ✅Cannula
Delicate blood vessels that serve as bridges between the arteries
and veins and allow for the exchange of gas, through their thin
