Week 28 (Phleb Ch.9) Quiz

LIS stands for

• (A) Laboratory information system

• (B) Laboratory infographic sign

• (C) Lithium ion storage

• (D) Laboratory input standards

Most routine and diagnostic blood tests are performed

• (A) On arterial blood
• (B) On capillary blood
• (C) On blood collected from an IV line
• (D) On venous blood

One blood specimen tube may be used

• (A) To perform tests for a single analyte only
• (B) To perform tests for more than one analyte
• (C) To collect blood from multiple puncture sites
• (D) To collect both venous and arterial blood together

Which of these devices is sometimes used in place of a disposable nonlatex tourniquet?

• (A) A blood pressure cuff
• (B) The flexible tubing of a winged collection set
• (C) A belt or necktie
• (D) A large, wide rubber band

If a tourniquet has been left on beyond one minute, how long should it remain off of the patient’s arm before it is reapplied?

• (A) 30 seconds
• (B) 1 minute
• (C) 2 minutes
• (D) 5 minutes

Which of these areas requires the written permission of the patient’s doctor for venipuncture?

• (A) Antecubital fossa
• (B) Ankle or foot
• (C) Back of the hand
• (D) Basilic vein

The most reliable way to locate a good site for venipuncture is to

• (A) Palpate the site
• (B) Look at the site
• (C) Ask the patient where other phlebotomists have succeeded in drawing blood
• (D) Choose a favorite site and use it for every patient

The vein considered the last choice for venipuncture in the antecubital fossa area is the

• (A) Femoral vein
• (B) Median antecubital vein
• (C) Basilic vein
• (D) Cephalic vein

The most common antiseptic used to clean a site for routine venipuncture is

• (A) 70% isopropyl alcohol
• (B) Hydrogen peroxide
• (C) Surgical soap and water
• (D) Chlorhexidine gluconate

Although different facilities might use different agents, all facilities will require ________________ for site cleaning prior to blood culture.

• (A) Physician approval
• (B) Extra contact time between the agent and the patient’s skin
• (C) At least two different antiseptics
• (D) Heavier friction