NPS Exam: Comprehensive Neonatal & Pediatric
Respiratory Care Study Guide with Practice Questions
& 100% Correct Answers
A specimen draw can be conducted on a central venous line if ________. -
ANSWER -You have no other option and you are specially trained to do so
What are the blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to
the heart? - ANSWER -Veins
What are the small red/purple dots that pop up on the skin that are flat? -
ANSWER -Petechiae
What does a clearing tube refer to? - ANSWER -A discard tube you use to clear
the bloodstream of any possible cross-contamination additive.
What blood vessels are not used for hemotalogical procedures? - ANSWER -
Arteries
Expiration dates for tubes are always accurate. - ANSWER -False
EDTA is the additive in what color topped tube? - ANSWER -Lavender
Because the lavender EDTA tube binds calcium, if it's drawn before an SST tube,
the calcium values could test lower than accurate. - ANSWER -True
If the blood begins to froth or bubble during the procedure, that means
_________. - ANSWER -the stick was too shallow
These anticoagulant tubes offer whole blood and plasma for testing. - ANSWER -
EDTA & Sodium Fluoride
If performing a venipuncture on a patient who is on IV therapy for a coagulation
test, a discard tube of ________ is required. - ANSWER -10-20mL
The veins of obese people tend to be: - ANSWER -deep and anchored well
What test is a light blue topped sodium citrate tube used for? - ANSWER -PTT
, If your patient starts to seize, what is your primary objective? - ANSWER -
******All of the above
B.Ensure that there is nothing in the area they can injure themselves on
C.Alert their nurse
D.Hold their head stationary
To prepare for a GTT, the patient should _______ for three days leading up to the
test. - ANSWER -eat 150 grams of carbohydrates per day.
are used to treat a number of ailments by decreasing inflammation in the body. -
ANSWER -corticosteroids
When conducting a blood culture, the specimens are drawn into a bottle with -
ANSWER -a medium that acts as food for the bacteria
_______ means "low blood sugar" - ANSWER -hypoglycemia
When preparing to perform the venipuncture, the first collection tube should be: -
ANSWER -Loosely loaded
What is the correct order of selection of veins in the antecubital fossa? - ANSWER
-Median cubital, cephalic, basilic
What are the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the
tissues? - ANSWER -Arteries
A blood culture draws blood into ______ bottles. - ANSWER -both anaerobic and
aerobic
The first drop of blood should be collected from a heel stick. - ANSWER -False
Syringe systems give the phlebotomist: - ANSWER -more control over the
vacuum
Hitting a nerve during a procedure is an example of: - ANSWER -Malpractice
______ means "nothing through the mouth" and is the withholding of fluids and
food by mouth - ANSWER -NPO
Respiratory Care Study Guide with Practice Questions
& 100% Correct Answers
A specimen draw can be conducted on a central venous line if ________. -
ANSWER -You have no other option and you are specially trained to do so
What are the blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to
the heart? - ANSWER -Veins
What are the small red/purple dots that pop up on the skin that are flat? -
ANSWER -Petechiae
What does a clearing tube refer to? - ANSWER -A discard tube you use to clear
the bloodstream of any possible cross-contamination additive.
What blood vessels are not used for hemotalogical procedures? - ANSWER -
Arteries
Expiration dates for tubes are always accurate. - ANSWER -False
EDTA is the additive in what color topped tube? - ANSWER -Lavender
Because the lavender EDTA tube binds calcium, if it's drawn before an SST tube,
the calcium values could test lower than accurate. - ANSWER -True
If the blood begins to froth or bubble during the procedure, that means
_________. - ANSWER -the stick was too shallow
These anticoagulant tubes offer whole blood and plasma for testing. - ANSWER -
EDTA & Sodium Fluoride
If performing a venipuncture on a patient who is on IV therapy for a coagulation
test, a discard tube of ________ is required. - ANSWER -10-20mL
The veins of obese people tend to be: - ANSWER -deep and anchored well
What test is a light blue topped sodium citrate tube used for? - ANSWER -PTT
, If your patient starts to seize, what is your primary objective? - ANSWER -
******All of the above
B.Ensure that there is nothing in the area they can injure themselves on
C.Alert their nurse
D.Hold their head stationary
To prepare for a GTT, the patient should _______ for three days leading up to the
test. - ANSWER -eat 150 grams of carbohydrates per day.
are used to treat a number of ailments by decreasing inflammation in the body. -
ANSWER -corticosteroids
When conducting a blood culture, the specimens are drawn into a bottle with -
ANSWER -a medium that acts as food for the bacteria
_______ means "low blood sugar" - ANSWER -hypoglycemia
When preparing to perform the venipuncture, the first collection tube should be: -
ANSWER -Loosely loaded
What is the correct order of selection of veins in the antecubital fossa? - ANSWER
-Median cubital, cephalic, basilic
What are the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the
tissues? - ANSWER -Arteries
A blood culture draws blood into ______ bottles. - ANSWER -both anaerobic and
aerobic
The first drop of blood should be collected from a heel stick. - ANSWER -False
Syringe systems give the phlebotomist: - ANSWER -more control over the
vacuum
Hitting a nerve during a procedure is an example of: - ANSWER -Malpractice
______ means "nothing through the mouth" and is the withholding of fluids and
food by mouth - ANSWER -NPO
