Phlebotomy Quiz

When completing a blood draw with a needle and syringe, what gauge needle should be used?

• 14

• 18

• 20

• 26

The incision to assess bleeding time is best made on the:

• calf

• forearm

• palm

• fingertip

The easiest and safest method of collecting blood involves using a:

• vacuum tube collection system

• needle and syringe

• butterfly and syringe

• plastic cannula and syringe

After filling a tube containing anticoagulant solution with blood, the phlebotomist should:

• Shake the tube vigorously.

• place the tube in the rack with the rubber stopper facing down.

• Gently invert the tube 5 to 8 times.

• Inject culture medium into the stopper.

A patient had a PT/INR drawn. The test results show an INR of 6.6. What should your first

• Notify the Physician ASAP

• File the results in patients medical record

• Verify the results with the Lab

• Do nothing

After drawing the blood, the phlebotomist should:

• wipe the plastic tube holder with alcohol.

• wash the plastic tube holder with water.

• discard the plastic tube holder in the sharps container.

• discard the plastic tube holder in the biohazardous waste container.

When completing a blood draw from an adult using a needle and syringe, use a:

• 3mL syringe

• 5mL syringe

• 10mL syringe

• 30mL syringe

What is the first step in performing a capillary stick?

• Wipe the first drop of blood away using a 2x2 gauze.

• Insert the needle at a 30 degree angle.

• Puncture the site with a lancet.

• Prepare the site for puncture using an alcohol prep or skin disinfectant cleaner.

When using the evacuated tube system to obtain multiple vials of blood, the phlebotomist should:

• Collect samples from coagulation tubes first.

• Use tubes with serum separators first.

• Collect blood using speckled tubes first.

• Draw blood cultures first.

Complications of venipuncture include all of the following except:

• Hematoma

• Permanent nerve damage

• Infection

• Abrasion