CBC, CMP, BMP, Hematoma, Bruising, and Hemoconcentration

What is a Complete Blood Count (CBC) commonly used for?

• Analyzing whole blood, plasma, or serum

• Measuring blood pressure

• Checking cholesterol levels

• Testing for diabetes

What does RBC stand for?

• Red Blood Cells

• Random Blood Cells

• Rapid Blood Circulation

• Regular Blood Count

MCHC stands for Mean Corpuscular _______ Concentration.

• Hemoglobin

• Hematocrit

• Hematology

• Hemostasis

What is the standard range for White Blood Cell Count in blood?

• 4.0 - 11.0 K/uL

• 3.0 - 10.0 K/uL

• 5.0 - 12.0 K/uL

• 6.0 - 13.0 K/uL

When a hematoma begins to form while collecting blood, what should be done immediately?

• Continue collecting blood

• Remove the tourniquet and needle, and apply pressure to the site for ___ minutes.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of hematoma during venipuncture?

• A) Failure to insert the needle far enough into the vein

• B) Using veins that are small and fragile

• C) Puncturing only the uppermost wall of the vein

• D) Accidentally puncturing the brachial artery.

Fill in the blank: To prevent hematoma, it is important to ______ before removing the needle.

• apply pressure

• use a larger needle

• remove the tourniquet

• puncture deeper

Which of the following should patients avoid before and after a blood draw?

• Taking blood thinners

• Wearing tight sleeves

• Applying firm pressure

• Using a cold compress.

The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) measures eight different substances in the blood. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Glucose

• Calcium

• Iron

• Potassium

A phlebotomist should avoid ______ while the needle is in the patient's arm.

• moving the needle

• applying pressure

• using a small needle

• educating the patient