Deck 43: Specimen Collection and Processing

Question 1

Tests drawn in the blue tubes should be performed within:

A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) 2 hours

Answer 1

2 hours

Question 2

When performing a venipuncture, you should ask the patient to clench the fist:

A) always
B) never
C) only if the vein stands out
D) only if the vein does not stand out

Answer 2

only if the vein does not stand out

Question 3

It is generally appropriate to collect a capillary blood sample from a site that is:

A) bruised
B) calloused
C) pale
D) injured

Answer 3

pale

Question 4

A standard tourniquet used in venipuncture is available in widths of ____ inches.

A) ½ to 1½
B) 1 to 2
C) ½ to 3
D) 2 to 3

Question 5

When performing a venipuncture with a needle and syringe, forcing blood into the tube will cause:

A) hematoma
B) anemia
C) hemolysis
D) hemophilia

Question 6

When performing a capillary puncture, the lancet should penetrate about ___ mm into the site.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5

Question 7

The most popular and economical tourniquets are made of:

A) latex
B) cotton
C) plastic
D) polyester

Question 8

Which of the following may not be kept in the specimen log book unless the test is being performed in-house?

A) test results
B) test requested
C) date collected
D) patient's full name

Question 9

When it is very difficult to draw blood from a patient, it is recommended that you try using a(n) ____ as a tourniquet.

A) ACE bandage
B) stethoscope cord
C) oversized rubber band
D) blood pressure cuff

Question 10

Before performing a capillary puncture, you must wipe the desired site with a cotton ball soaked with:

A) iodine
B) alcohol
C) witch hazel
D) water

Question 11

Which of the following sites is commonly used to collect a capillary blood sample?

A) great finger
B) thumb
C) upper arm
D) upper thigh

Question 12

Blue-stoppered tubes must be completely full because of the large amount of:

A) nitrate
B) citrate
C) heparin
D) oxalate

Question 13

When using the needle and syringe method of venipuncture, a ____ mL syringe is usually used for drawing several tubes.

A) 1 to 5
B) 5 to 10
C) 10 to 20
D) 20 to 30

Question 14

If a patient sitting in a chair faints during the venipuncture procedure, you should first:

A) remove the tourniquet
B) hold a bandage over the puncture site
C) withdraw the needle
D) help the patient carefully to the floor

Question 15

Blue-stoppered tubes are most often the 5-mL size and are used for:

A) prothrombin time testing
B) testing blood glucose levels
C) testing several chemical constituents
D) serum levels testing

Question 16

If blood leaks out of the vein into the body during a venipuncture, it may cause:

A) itchy, dry skin
B) discoloration and swelling
C) drowsiness and vertigo
D) loss of sensation and nausea

Question 17

Blood collection tubes with a _____ stopper contain ethylenediamienetetraacetic acid additive (EDTA) and are generally called CBC tubes.

A) orange
B) green
C) lavender
D) gray

Question 18

When obtaining venous blood with a vacuum tube, the tip of the needle should be inserted into the vein at a ____-degree angle.

A) 90
B) 75
C) 45
D) 15

Question 19

Venipuncture is also known as:

A) arteriography
B) cardiology
C) cannulation
D) phlebotomy

Question 20

When several blood specimens are ordered, they should be drawn into the color-coded stoppered tubes in what order?

A) red or red/black, green, lavender, yellow, blue, gray
B) yellow, red or red/black, blue, green lavender, gray
C) gray, yellow, blue, green, red or red/black, lavender
D) lavender, green, gray, yellow, blue, red or red/black

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Surgical puncture of a vein

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Instrument that rotates at variable rates of speed to separate components of the blood

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Sharp item used for simple blood tests that require capillary blood

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Person trained to perform a surgical puncture of a vein

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
You should ask if a patient has an allergy to this before applying a bandage to a puncture site

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
This fills easily because the vacuum draws in blood

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
When blood is allowed to clot in a blood collection tube, this can be drawn off by centrifugation

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Collection of blood just under the skin

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Method used when it is necessary to draw a blood sample from a vein on the back of a patient's hand

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Part of the syringe that is pushed in all the way to release any air from the barrel

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Occurs when blood in a red-stoppered tube is allowed to stand vertically and undisturbed for 20 to 30 minutes

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
Inhalant used to help revive a patient who has fainted

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Breakdown of blood cells

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Obtained by turning the blood collection tube upside down and gently pressing it down to release a drop of blood onto a glass slide

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Common term for a capillary puncture

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Used to promote better palpation and sometimes visual position of the veins

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Veins will give somewhat when depressed because they have this

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Veins found in the inner arm at the bend of the elbow

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Type of specimen that results when an anticoagulant is present in the vacuum tube

A)butterfly needle
B)spirits of ammonia
C)hematoma
D)hemolysis
E)serum
F)centrifuge
G)plasma
H)plunger
I)vacuum tube
J)blood smear

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Equipment that can cut, prick, stab, or scrape the skin should be disposed of in this item

A)fingerstick
B)lancet
C)sharps container
D)adhesive
E)venipuncture
F)phlebotomist
G)antecubital
H)tourniquet
I)elasticity
J)clotting