Phlebotomy

Which is a correct tube order?

• Sterile Blood Culture, Light Green, Red

• Sterile Blood Culture, Light Blue, Red

• Sterile Blood Culture, Red, Lavender

What is the preferred vein for routine phlebotomy?

• Basilic

• Cephalic

• Median cubital

Which finger is the preferred site for capillary puncture on an adult out of the following options?

• Fourth

• First

• Second

To avoid hemoconcentration, what action should the phlebotomist take?

• Do not leave the tourniquet on for longer than 1 minute

• Insert the needle into the arm with the bevel down

• Instruct the patient to keep the arm bent

During a venipuncture, the patient becomes pale, sweating excessively, and has a glassy stare. Your patient is likely experiencing:

• nerve damage

• syncope

• severe pain

Capillary puncture for a patient < 12 month of age should be performed:

• on the side of their middle or index fingers

• on the side of the patient's heel

• both a & b

At what angle should a venipuncture needle penetrate the skin?

• B. 15 to 30 degrees
• C. 30 to 40 degrees
• D. 45 degrees

What is the preferred method of collection for children under 1 year old, and adults whose veins are inaccessible?

• Straight Needle

• dermal puncture

• Butterfly System

Searching for a vein is done by ______ and ______.

• looking, listening

• visual examination only

• visual examination, palpation.

Which of the following symptoms after venipuncture is considered normal or expected?

• excessive pain
• lack of sensation
• bleeding that is not completely soaking gauze.