Phlebotomy study guide

Which of the following is the correct angle to use when using a winged infusion set?

10 to 15 degrees

Which of the following angle is used for a routine venipuncture?

15 to 30 degrees

Which of the following describes hematoma

A collection of blood underneath the skin

Which of the following may occur if the needle is removed from the arm before removing the tourniquet?

Bleeding may occur around the puncture site.

The additives in either yellow tubes are

Blood cultures and sps

Which of the following is the best next choice for venipuncture if the median cubital is not accessible?

Cephalic vein

Which of the following should a medical assistant do when setting up a tray for winged infusion collection?

Check expiration dates on all supplies

Which of the following may change the status of the patient's collection site?

Dehydration

When performing a capillary puncture, the finger should not be squeezed to avoid

Diluting the blood sample with tissue fluid

Which of the following is used for blood collection with or without additives?

Evacuated tube system (ETS)

Which of the following tube is used for glucose testing

Gray top tubes

Which tube has alcohol/glucose sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate

Gray top tubes

which tube is used for plasma determination

Green top tubes

Which of the following results in patient discomfort during the venipuncture procedure?

Moving the needle after it has been inserted into the vein

The additives in the lavender or pink tube is

Potassium EDTA

Which of the following is used for serum testing

Red top tubes

Which of the following describes capillary puncture

The method of acquiring blood from a fingertip or heel

Which of the following describes venipuncture?

The method of acquiring blood with a hallow needle inserted into vein.

Which of the following statement is not true in applying tourniquet?

Tourniquet should be removed after two minutes.

True or false: pressing the fingers against the patients arm during the blood collection procedure helps keep the needle in the vein and limits the unnecessary movement of the syringe

True

Another name for the butterfly method of venipuncture?

Winged infusion method

Which of the following may be used for blood culture specimens

Yellow top tubes

Rupture or destruction of red blood cells

hemolysis

Which of the following antecubital veins is considered the best vein to use for a venipuncture?

median cubital vein

An infection that is acquired in a hospital setting

nosocomial infections