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Phlebotomis-Question
Test-Prep
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the | Median Cubital |
| The smallest veins in the human body are know as | Venules |
| The aorta branches into smaller division called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller division called | Arterioles |
| Characteristics of capillaries include | Having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, connecting arterioles with venules, all of the above |
| Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include | Releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, eliminating waste, all of the above |
| The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ----- system. | Cardiovascular |
| The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers to which body fluid? | Urine |
| The liver, stomach, mouth, and pancreas are in the -----system. | Digestive |
| The study of blood is known as | Hematology |
| The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is | Identifying the patient property |
| The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ----- system | Urinary |
| The trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in the ---- system | Respiratory |
| The sebaceous glands, skin, hair and nails are in the ----- system | Integumentary |
| Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of | White blood cells |
| The common name for the thrombocyte is the ----- | Platelet |
| The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is know as | Plasma |
| The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a | sphygmomanometer |
| An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be | Pulsating |
| Lancet are used to collect blood samples by | capillary or skin puncture |
| The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to | Venous access devices |
| To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the ------ | Smaller the needle bore |
| Adult capillary puncture most often involve use of the ----- finger(s) | Third and fourth (middle and ring) |
| A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to | Separate liquid from cells in blood |
| The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of | Diabetes |
| Use a ---- topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for a CBC test. | Lavender |
| Use a ----topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for electrolyte testing | Red |
| Use a ----topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing | Red |
| Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it protects | Clotting factors |
| When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to | Wipe away the first drop of blood |
| The purpose of doing blood cultures is to detect | Septicemia |
| Anticoagulants are used to | Prevent blood from clotting |
| White blood cells help the body by | Defending against foreign invaders |
| Platelets help the circulation by | Participating in Hemostasis |
| When blood seeps into the surrounding tissue during a venipuncture, a ---- may form | Hematoma |
| In a patient with a clotting disorder, pressure should be applied to the puncture site for at least----- after venipuncture to insure blood stoppage | 5 Minutes |
| Skin punctures may be indicated for use when | The patient is an infant, toddler, or preschooler. Only a small amount of blood is needed. Patient veins need to be preserved for IV therapy. All of the above |
| All specimens should be labeled with | Patient's name( and numeric ID), date and time the specimen was drawn, collector's initials, all of the above |
| When performing a skin puncture, squeezing the finger too tightly may dilute the blood with ----and ruin the test. | tissue fluid |
| One test often used to assess hemostasis before surgery is | Bleeding time |
| One possible cause of unexpected clotting in an anticoagulated blood tube might be | Insufficient mixing |
| When performing a venipuncture, position the bevel of the needle | Facing up |
| If blood does not appear in an evacuated tube upon venipuncture, a phlebotomist's first course of action should be to | slightly reposition the needle |
| Redirecting a needle during venipuncture is sometimes necessary when | The vein was not properly anchored, the patient moves unexpectedly, blood flow starts, and then stops, all of the above |
| If a patient is prone to syncope during venipuncture, the phlebotomist should | Watch in case of fainting |
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