, Rodak's Hematology
Which one of the following is an acceptable site for skin puncture on infants:
a. Back curvature of the heel
b. Lateral or medial plantar surface of the heel
c. Plantar surface of the heel close to the arch of the foot
d. Middle of the plantar surface of the heel - Correct answer-B
An anticoagulant is an additive placed in evacuated tubes to:
a. Make the blood clot faster
b. Dilute the blood before testing
c. Prevent the blood from clotting
d. Ensure the sterility of the tube - Correct answer-C
Which one of the following is a reason for specimen rejection:
a. Clot in a red stopper tube
b. Specimen collected for blood cortisol in the morning
c. Specimen in lavender stopper tube grossly hemolyzed
d. Room number is missing from the specimen tube label - Correct answer-C
How frequently should fire alarms and sprinkler systems be tested?
a. Weekly
b. Monthly
c. Quarterly
d. Annually - Correct answer-C
Where should alcohol and other flammable chemicals be stored?
a. In an approved safety can or storage cabinet away from heat sources
b. Under a hood and arranged alphabetically for ease of identification in an emergency
c. In a refrigerator at 28 C to 88 C to reduce volatilization
d. On a low shelf in an area protected from light - Correct answer-A
The most frequent cause of needle punctures is:
a. Patient movement during venipuncture
b. Improper disposal of phlebotomy equipment
c. Inattention during removal of needle after venipuncture
Which one of the following is an acceptable site for skin puncture on infants:
a. Back curvature of the heel
b. Lateral or medial plantar surface of the heel
c. Plantar surface of the heel close to the arch of the foot
d. Middle of the plantar surface of the heel - Correct answer-B
An anticoagulant is an additive placed in evacuated tubes to:
a. Make the blood clot faster
b. Dilute the blood before testing
c. Prevent the blood from clotting
d. Ensure the sterility of the tube - Correct answer-C
Which one of the following is a reason for specimen rejection:
a. Clot in a red stopper tube
b. Specimen collected for blood cortisol in the morning
c. Specimen in lavender stopper tube grossly hemolyzed
d. Room number is missing from the specimen tube label - Correct answer-C
How frequently should fire alarms and sprinkler systems be tested?
a. Weekly
b. Monthly
c. Quarterly
d. Annually - Correct answer-C
Where should alcohol and other flammable chemicals be stored?
a. In an approved safety can or storage cabinet away from heat sources
b. Under a hood and arranged alphabetically for ease of identification in an emergency
c. In a refrigerator at 28 C to 88 C to reduce volatilization
d. On a low shelf in an area protected from light - Correct answer-A
The most frequent cause of needle punctures is:
a. Patient movement during venipuncture
b. Improper disposal of phlebotomy equipment
c. Inattention during removal of needle after venipuncture
