Question 1

It is not necessary to allow the alcohol to dry before blood collection.

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to let the alcohol dry for at least 30 seconds before performing blood collection to ensure that the sample is not contaminated with residual alcohol.

Question 2

Parents should not be allowed to hold a child in their laps while venipuncture is being performed.

Accepted Answer

Allowing a child to sit in a parent's lap during venipuncture can be comforting and reduce anxiety, making the procedure easier for both the child and the healthcare provider. Proper positioning and safety measures must be ensured.

Question 3

Ammonia inhalants are helpful for a patient who faints.

Accepted Answer

Ammonia inhalants are not helpful for a patient who faints. They can actually be harmful, as they can cause respiratory irritation and even burns.

Question 4

Matching
Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results.
-Chemotherapy

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Matching
Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results.
-Stress

Accepted Answer

Stress is defined as the process of recognizing and responding to perceived threat or danger, which aligns with choice U.

Question 6

Good listening skills are particularly necessary when collecting samples from geriatric patients.

Accepted Answer

Good listening skills are important when interacting with any patient, but they are particularly important when working with geriatric patients who may have communication difficulties due to cognitive or sensory impairments. These patients may require more time to express themselves, and it is important for healthcare professionals to listen carefully to their concerns and needs. This can help ensure that the samples are collected properly and that the patient's overall health and well-being are properly cared for.

Question 7

Matching
Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results.
-Prolonged fasting

Accepted Answer

Prolonged fasting typically leads to decreased glucose levels in the blood because the body consumes its glucose stores for energy in the absence of food intake.

Question 8

When working in pediatrics,a blood collector must gain the confidence of the patient and the parents.

Accepted Answer

Building trust and establishing rapport with the young patient and the parents is essential when working in pediatrics as it helps to minimize anxiety and stress during the blood collection process.

Question 9

Matching
Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results.
-Herbal supplements

Accepted Answer

Some herbal supplements can affect blood clotting, leading to increased prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT).

Question 10

Matching
Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results.
-Posture change from supine to erect

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Matching
Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results.
-Smoking

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 4: Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

It is not necessary to allow the alcohol to dry before blood collection.

Parents should not be allowed to hold a child in their laps while venipuncture is being performed.

Ammonia inhalants are helpful for a patient who faints.

Matching Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results. -Chemotherapy

Matching Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results. -Stress

Good listening skills are particularly necessary when collecting samples from geriatric patients.

Matching Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results. -Prolonged fasting

When working in pediatrics,a blood collector must gain the confidence of the patient and the parents.

Matching Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results. -Herbal supplements

Matching Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results. -Posture change from supine to erect

Matching Match the following variables with the possible effect on test results. -Smoking