Question | Answer |
Peak levels of this analyte typically occur at about 0800. a*Bilirubin b*Cortisol c*Eosinophil d*Glucose | B*Cortisol |
Which of these tests are most affected if the patient is not fasting? a*CBC & Protime b*Glucose and triglycerides c*RA and cardiac enzymes d*Blood culture and thyroid profile | B*Glucose and triglycerides |
Veins that feel hard and cordlike when palpated may be a*Collapsed b*Fistules c*Thrombosed d*Venules | C*Thrombosed |
Tiny red spots that appear on a patient's arm when the tourniquet is applied are a sign that the a*Patient is allergic to latex b*Patient is anemic c*Site may bleed excessively d*Tourniquet is too tight | C*Site may bleed excessively |
When the arm of the patient is swollen with excess fluids, the condition is called a*Edema b*Hemoconcentration c*Icterus d*Syncope | A*Edema |
A patient has several short lengths of IV style tubing protruding from his chest. This is most likely a/an a*A-line b*CVC c*Implanted port d*PICC | B*CVC |
Which of the following is the most likely to cause reflux during venipuncture? a*Allowing the tube to fill from stopper end 1st b*Lateral redirection of needle c*Releasing tourniquet as soon as blood flows freely into tube d*Using the wrong order of draw | A*Allowing the tube to fill from stopper end 1st |
A patient complains of extreme pain when you insert the needle during a venipuncture attempt. The pain does not subside,but the patient does not feel any numbness or burning sensation.You know the needle is in vein because blood is flowing into the tube. | You only have two tubes to fill,and the first one is almost full. What should you do? see next card for choices. |
What should you do? a*Ask patient if he/she wants you to continue draw b*Discontinue draw & attempt collection at another site c*Distract the patient with small talk and continue the draw d*Tell the patient to hand in there as you only have one tube left | B*Discontinue draw & attempt collection at another site |
Which of the following situations can result in hemoconcentration? a*Leaving the tourniquet on longer than a minute b*Mixing the specimen too vigorously c*Partially filling a normal draw tube d*Using a needle that is too small for the size of the tube | A*Leaving the tourniquet on longer than a minute |
You are collecting a specimen by venipuncture. You hear a hissing sound,there is a spurt of blood into tube & blood flow stops.What has likely happened?a*Reflux has occured b*Needle has gone through back of vein c*Tube has lost vacumn d*Vein has collapsed | C*Tube has lost vacumn |