NHA Phlebotomy Practice Test

A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: - Hemolyzed Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing? - Lavender No anticoagulants are found in which tube? - Plain Red Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test? - Gray What is the anticoagulant that prevents platelets from clumping and preserves the appearance of blood cells for microscopic preparation? - EDTA( Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid) What is the name of the slant at the open end of a needle used for venipuncture? - Bevel What is the most commonly used needle size for an adult venipuncture? - 21 guage What is the most commonly used needle size for an infant and the elderly? - 23 guage How long should a tourniquet remain tied on a patient's arm? - No longer than 1 minute Without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in how many minutes? - 30-60 min. Thixotropic gel, found in the SST Tiger top tube is characterized as being: - less dense than red blood cells but more dense than serum What is the proper order for collection of a blood specimen for hematology testing, serum chemistry testing, and coagulation studies? - Light blue, red, lavender What is the correct tube for a typical hematology test (CBC)? - Lavender What happens when you leave a tourniquet tied on a patient's arm for longer than the recommended time? - Hemoconcentration What is the site cleaned with before performing a venipuncture or capillary puncture? - Isopropyl Alcohol What angle do you position the needle to perform a routine venipuncture? - 15 degrees