Phlebotomy midterms

What should not be placed on the bed when drawing blood bedside for an inpatient?

• Tray

• Extra supplies

• Medication

• Patient ID

What is the priority level of STAT samples?

• Highest

• High

• Medium

• Lowest

What should be matched with the information on the patient's ID hand for inpatients?

• Date of birth

• Information on requisition

• Room number

• Patient's name

What is the first choice vein for phlebotomy?

• Dorsal hand veins

• Median cubital vein

• Basilic vein

• Cephalic vein

How many phlebotomy attempts are allowed?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the correct angle for needle insertion during phlebotomy?

• 35-45 degrees

• 15-30 degrees

• 5-10 degrees

• 50-60 degrees

What can cause hemoconcentration?

• Tourniquet left on for more than 1 minute

• Using a small needle

• Drawing blood too quickly

• Tourniquet applied too loosely

What should be done if a patient is sleeping?

• Skip the patient

• Make an attempt to gently wake the patient

• Draw blood immediately

• Inform a nurse

What is the standard position for drawing blood from an outpatient?

• Patient's choice

• Lying down

• Seated

• Standing

What is the second choice vein for phlebotomy?

• Median cubital vein

• Basilic vein

• Cephalic vein

• Dorsal hand veins