Jackson College Canvas Phlebotomy Quiz Sets

The life span of the red blood cell is approximately:

120 days

The formed elements make up about ____ percent of the whole blood volume.

45

In performing an arterial puncture, you should puncture the artery using a:

45-degree angle of insertion with the bevel of the needle facing the elbow

Once an arterial blood sample is obtained, the puncture site should have pressure held for at least:

5 minutes

All of the following are vaccine-preventable diseases EXCEPT: AIDS hepatitis B polio mumps

AIDS

Aerosols can be produced by:

Centrifuging open serum tubes, popping the top off blood tubes, pouring off a serum sample.

Blood Glucose

Chemistry Department

comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)

Chemistry department

Which statement is true about arterial punctures?

Collateral circulation should be checked before drawing, Heparin is the anticoagulant of choice, The site must be held at least 5 minutes after completing the puncture.

Which organization inspects the laboratory and requires it to meet additional standards of performance by sending proficiency test samples to the laboratory throughout the year?

College of American Pathologists (CAP)

A patient comes to have a monthly Prothrombin time (PT) collected. You must use a butterfly system because of the patient's small veins. This is the only test you need to draw. What must you remember to do first?

Draw a discard tube to remove the air in the tubing

All of the following are components in the chain of infection EXCEPT: gloves lab coat goggles HBV vaccine

HBV Vaccine

Which of the following is NOT classified as personal protective equipment (PPE)?

HBV vaccine

Complete blood count

Hematology department

When drawing blood samples, which of the following should be performed first?

Identify the patient.

What happens when a coronary artery becomes occluded?

Myocardial infarction

A patient has a negative Allen test. What should you do?

Perform the Allen test on the other arm.

What is the difference between plasma and serum?

Plasma contains fibrinogen; serum does not.

What is the function of the coronary arteries?

They supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.

Which of the following is NOT a leukocyte? neutrophil lymphocyte thrombocyte monocyte

Thrombocyte

Five components that are found in a CBC with diff. are:

WBC, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, differential

What should you do if you accidentally stick yourself with a contaminated needle?

Wash your hands and clean and bandage the puncture site. Record the patient's name and ID number, report the incident to your supervisor, and fill out an incident report.

As a phlebotomist you need

a high school degree

When coming into contact with patients under airborne precautions, it is necessary to wear:

a mask & gloves

AS a pathologist you need to be

a medical doctor

The most common source of laboratory error is:

administrative

According to Standard Precautions, blood and body fluids from which group are considered biohazardous?

all blood and body fluids

Patients who are involved in a medical experiment must: give informed consent be informed of the proposed course of action be informed of its ramifications all of the above

all of the above

Under which of the following conditions would you avoid a site for venipuncture? edematous arm arm with IV hematoma

all of the above

Phlebotomists are an important part of the health care team because they: represent the laboratory and the institution are in direct contact with the patient perform tasks that are critical to the patient's diagnosis all of the above

all the above

Which blood vessels generally carry blood that is high in oxygen?

arteries

An arterial puncture site is more likely to bleed because:

arteries have higher pressures than veins

You cannot perform a venipuncture successfully after two attempts. You should: try at least two more times notify the patient's physician ask another phlebotomist to try request the rest of the day off

ask another phlebotomist to try

As a medical laboratory technician you need

associates degree

As a Medical lab scientist you need a

bachelors degree

Serum is described as icteric in the presence of increased:

bilirubin, causing jaundice

The doctor orders a CBC, serum drug level, PT, and a set of blood cultures. What is the order of draw?

blood culture, light blue, red, lavender

The function of the erythrocyte is to:

carry oxygen

What is the type of phlebotomy where the phlebotomist is part of the laboratory team and is dispatched from the laboratory to either nursing units or outpatient areas?

centralized phlebotomy

Which of the following terms refers to sample collection where the phlebotomist is part of the laboratory team and is dispatched to hospital units to collect blood samples?

centralized phlebotomy

The purpose of the Allen test is to:

check for collateral circulation through the ulnar artery before sampling from the radial artery

If the blood is drawn too quickly from a vein, the vein will have a tendency to:

collapse

Phlebotomists often have many duties and tasks. Which is the primary duty?

collecting venous blood samples

Which is a quality assurance plan that not only aims to meet minimum standards, but also seeks to constantly improve performance?

continuous quality improvement

What laboratory department does the Pap test?

cytology

According to Standard Precautions, all used needles are to be disposed of in the following manner:

discarded intact

Gloves should be worn:

during all venipunctures and capillary punctures

A person who has a buildup of fluids in their entire body is known to be:

edematous

Substances that can be mixed without reacting with one another are:

esoteric

Which arteries are least suitable for drawing blood gases?

femoral

The function of the leukocyte is to:

fight infection

Standard Precautions state that if there is a possibility of coming into contact with a patient's blood, or any other body fluid, you must wear:

gloves

The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection in a hospital or other health care facility is:

handwashing

The tricuspid and bicuspid valves are associated with the:

heart

Coagulation/hemostasis is usually in the same area as:

hematology

Which is generally the most common complication from phlebotomy?

hematoma

What can happen if the tourniquet is left on too long before drawing blood?

hemoconcentration

What is the substance in erythrocytes that carries oxygen?

hemoglobin

Serum is described as hemolyzed in the presence of increased:

hemoglobin from ruptured RBCs

An arterial puncture is more likely to result in a hematoma than a venipuncture is because of:

higher pressure in the arteries

The name given to an infection that a patient acquires 48 hours or more after admission to a hospital is:

hospital acquired (nosocomial)

What laboratory department tests a type and cross-match?

immunohematology

Handwashing:

is the best way to prevent the spread of infection

A patient sitting in a chair has fainted. Possible acceptable actions by the phlebotomist include all of the following EXCEPT: leaving the patient unattended placing a cold compress on the back of the patient's neck putting the patient's head between his knees calling for assistance

leaving the patient unattended

The buffy coat consists of:

leukocytes and thrombocytes

Serum is described as lipemic in the presence of increased:

lipids in a nonfasting sample

Venipuncture is usually performed in the antecubital area. Which vein is usually the best to draw from?

median cubital

Blood cultures

microbiology department

A potential source of infectious material from a patient in protective isolation includes: feces none urine blood

none (The phlebotomist is considered a potential source of infection to the patient.)

The largest department the phlebotomist works with is the department of:

nursing

Which laboratory employee has the most education and is usually a consultant to other physicians?

pathologist

Which of the following refers to the study of the nature and cause of disease?

pathology

The first and perhaps the single most important step in phlebotomy, and often where an error occurs, is:

patient identification

When a patient has had a mastectomy, venipuncture should be avoided on the affected side because the:

patient is more susceptible to infection

The fluid portion of anticoagulated whole blood that contains fibrinogen is called the:

plasma

The formed elements of blood found inside a tube drawn with an anticoagulant are:

plasma, buffy coat, and erythrocytes

Which cells contribute most to blood clotting?

platelets

The testing that is done at the patient's bedside is known as:

point of care testing

Therapeutic phlebotomy is performed as a treatment for patients with:

polycythemia vera

The phlebotomist is mainly involved in which phase of sample testing?

preexamination

The primary purpose of infection control is to:

prevent the spread of communicable diseases within health care facilities

Which does NOT carry oxygenated blood?

pulmonary artery

Blood flows from the right atrium into the right ventricle. From this point, it is pumped through the:

pulmonary artery to the lungs

The ventricles of the heart are principally responsible for:

pumping blood

The artery that lies on the thumb side of the wrist is the:

radial

Which two arteries are occluded when the Allen test is performed?

radial and ulnar

Preexamination includes all of the following EXCEPT:

sample testing

An unexpected occurrence in a health care facility that involves death or serious psychological injury is a(n):

sentinel event

The bevel of the needle:

should always be facing up when inserted into the skin

Where does the electrical impulse start in the heart?

sinoatrial node

Which is referred to as the pacemaker of the heart?

sinoatrial node

Unoxygenated blood from the head and neck region returns to the heart via the:

superior vena cava

The following items are minimum requirements for sample labeling:

the patient's complete name, the identification number, date, time of collection, and collector's initials

Why does the left ventricle of the heart have such a thick muscular wall?

to pump blood to all parts of the body

Why is the first tube discarded when you are drawing from an indwelling line?

to remove heparin or saline contamination

The main function of the circulatory system is to provide:

transportation

Which disease requires the use of respiratory (airborne) precautions?

tuberculosis

As a general rule, you should not stick a person more than ____ in an attempt to obtain blood.

twice

routine urine

urinalysis department

What is the primary source of information when labeling a patient sample in the hospital?

wristband and patient verification of name