Phlebotomy Exam III

The optimal depth for the device when doing a dermal puncture on a child is:

• greater than 2.4 mm

• less than 0.5 mm

• less than 0.24 mm

• less than 2.0 mm

Which of the following is a complication that can result from multiple deep heel sticks on an infant?

• HIV infection

• hepatitis A

• osteomyelitis

• pneumonia

After the blood collected from a heel stick is placed on the neonatal screening card, the card must dry in a horizontal position for a minimum of:

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

When a skin puncture is performed on an infant, which of the following specimens is collected first?

• chemistry specimens

• hematology specimens

• clinical immunology specimens

• blood bank specimens

Neonatal Screening Test should be performed BEFORE the newborn is:

• 12 hours old

• 24 hours old

• 48 hours old

• 72 hours old

Which of the following equipment is necessary for newborn screening blood collection?

• 2 mL lavender-topped vacuum tube

• blood pressure cuff

• disposable gloves

• safety holder/needle device

Which of the following is a good distraction technique when doing a venipuncture on children age 3 and older?

• Talking in a gentle voice about something pleasant

• Singing

• Blowing bubble or pinwheels

• All of these could be distraction methods

Which of the following conditions might one encounter on an elderly patient?

• Alzheimer's

• Dementia

• Hearing loss

• All the above

Which of the following might cause a child 3-5 years old to behave aggressively prior to venipuncture procedures?

• Perceive Pain as Punishment

• Is embarrassed to show fear

• Wants privacy

• None of these are true

Which of the following is an acceptable intervention to alleviate pain in pediatric blood collection?

• Xylocaine injection

• EMLA application

• Ice pack

• Lidocaine application