Phlebotomy NHA Study Guid Test 3 Part 1 Routine Blood Collection

Front

You are performing a hand puncture on a 25 year old who has small veins that are difficult. Which equipment should you use? Options: 21 gauge ETS eclipse needle, 25 gauge ETS eclipse needle, 23 gauge Winged collection set, 23 gauge syringe collection set

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23 gauge Winged collection set

Front

You are preparing for a blood draw and notice one of the tubes on the tray is expired. Which action should be taken to ensure accurate test results? Options: use a new tube from the front of the shelf, use a tube from the back of the shelf, use expired tube regardless of the date, use the two within five days of expiration

Back

use a new tube from the front of the shelf

Front

You are performing a venipuncture for a potassium test, CBC, and glucose test. You have left the tourniquet on for 3 minutes. Which of the following outcomes should you expect?

Back

high potassium level

Front

You are performing a blood collection for a patient who has a demia and her right arm. Which of the following locations should you identify as the best choice for venipuncture? right side media cubital, right side median of cephalic, left side basilic, left side dorsal hand

Back

left side dorsal hand

Front

You are using povidone-iodine during a capillary specimen collection. Which of the following outcomes should you expect? increase potassium level, decrease potassium level, increase glucose level, decrease glucose level

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increase potassium level

Front

You are performing a venipuncture and after removing the needle cap, which of the following steps should you take? Options: position the needle at a 40° angle above the puncture site, perform a “C” hold over the intended puncture site, anchor the vein 2. 5 to 5 cm (1 to2) inches below the puncture site, insert the needle quickly at the puncture site

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anchor the vein 2. 5 to 5 cm (1 to2) inches below the puncture site

Front

You are drawing blood through a hematoma. Which of the following errors should the technician expect to see in the specimen? hemolysis, increase potassium, decrease electrolytes, increase epithelial tissue

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hemolysis

Front

You are performing a venipuncture for a bilirubin test, a cold agglutinin titer, CBC, and a PTT test. Which tubes should you use?

Back

one light blue, two serum tops, and one lavender

Front

A patient sits down for a venipuncture in an outpatient setting, rolls up her sleeve and extends her arm. The patient turned her head away from you and said “I don't want my blood drawn.” Which of the following responses should you make to the patient?

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may I draw your blood

Front

You are performing a venipuncture on a deep median cubital vein. Which method of withdrawal should you use? Options: withdraw with the bevel up at 25 degree to 30 degree angle, withdraw with a beveled down on a 10 degree to 15 degree angle, withdraw with the bevel up at a 10 degree to 15 degree angle, withdraw with the bevel down by 25 degree to 30 degree angle

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withdraw with the bevel up at 25 degree to 30 degree angle