NHA Phlebotomy Quiz - veni procedure

What is the purpose of a venipuncture procedure?

• To collect a blood sample

• To measure blood pressure

• To perform a surgical procedure

• To administer medication

What are the steps involved in a venipuncture procedure?

• Gather supplies, identify patient, apply tourniquet, clean area, insert needle, collect blood, remove needle, apply pressure, label tubes, dispose of sharps, provide instructions.

• Gather supplies, identify patient, apply tourniquet, clean area, insert needle, collect urine, remove needle, apply pressure, label tubes, dispose of sharps, provide instructions.

• Gather supplies, identify patient, apply tourniquet, clean area, insert needle, collect sweat, remove needle, apply pressure, label tubes, dispose of sharps, provide instructions.

• Gather supplies, identify patient, apply tourniquet, clean area, insert needle, collect saliva, remove needle, apply pressure, label tubes, dispose of sharps, provide instructions.

What are the common sites for venipuncture?

• Veins in the antecubital fossa

• Veins in the ankle

• Veins in the neck

• Veins in the thigh

What is the recommended angle for inserting a needle during venipuncture?

• 90 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 15 to 30 degrees

• 45 to 60 degrees

What are the potential complications of a venipuncture procedure?

• hematoma, infection, nerve damage, phlebitis, arterial puncture

• heart attack, stroke, respiratory distress

• muscle damage, excessive bleeding, fainting

• bruising, blood clot, allergic reaction

How should a phlebotomist handle a difficult venipuncture?

• Use a larger needle for better access

• Apply pressure to the puncture site

• Avoid using distraction techniques

• Use techniques such as warm compresses, smaller needle, adjusted angle, and distraction techniques.

What is the role of a tourniquet in a venipuncture procedure?

• To sterilize the area before the procedure

• To prevent blood from clotting

• To numb the area before inserting the needle

• To apply pressure to the vein and make it more visible

What is the purpose of palpating the vein before venipuncture?

• To numb the area with a local anesthetic.

• To check the patient's blood pressure.

• To clean the area before the procedure.

• To locate and assess the vein's size, depth, and direction of flow.

What are the different types of blood collection tubes used in venipuncture?

• Red tubes, blue tubes, green tubes, and yellow tubes

• EDTA tubes, serum tubes, heparin tubes, and glucose tubes

• Sodium tubes, potassium tubes, calcium tubes, and magnesium tubes

• Plasma tubes, platelet tubes, white blood cell tubes, and red blood cell tubes

What are the proper techniques for labeling and handling blood samples?

• Using sterile containers, labeling with patient information, wearing gloves, following storage and transportation protocols

• Using expired containers, labeling with incomplete patient information, not wearing gloves, neglecting storage and transportation protocols

• Using dirty containers, labeling with incorrect patient information, not wearing gloves, disregarding storage and transportation protocols

• Using non-sterile containers, not labeling the samples, not wearing gloves, ignoring storage and transportation protocols