Phlebotomy Exam

Bacteria reproduce very slowly.

• true

• false

Which of the following is NOT a method of performing phlebotomy?

• Butterfly method

• Syringe method

• Vacuum tube method

• Lancet method

Which antecubital vein is considered the best vein for venipuncture?

• Medial cubital

• Basilic

• Cephalic

• Brachial

The test that is required to test the patient's insulin releasing mechanism is called

• Hollander test

• D-xylose

• glucose tolerance

• Duke bleeding time

Anticoagulants prevent the blood from

• thinning

• forming a clot

• becoming fibrinogen

• none of the above

To evaluate the endocrine system you would

• test spinal fluid

• analyze hormone levels

• do a blood gas analysis

• do a urine culture

Gout is identified by which type of blood test?

• uric acid

• potassium

• glucose

• cholesterol

Which of the following is not skin puncture equipment?

• forceps

• safety flow lancet

• autolet

• butterfly

Needles are color coded according to

• length

• name brand

• gauge

• both a and b

The most common antiseptic for a routine blood draw is

• 70% isopropyl alcohol

• povidone iodine

• soap and water

• none of the above