Phlebotomy Certification Exam

What is the additive in a lavender tube?

• EDTA

• SPS

• SODIUM CITRATE

• HEPARIN

Which of the following is NOT a method of performing phlebotomy?

• Butterfly method

• Vacuum tube method

• Syringe method

• Lancet method

Which antecubital vein is considered the best vein for venipuncture?

• Medial cubital

• Basilic

• Brachial

• Cephalic

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Brachial Artery?

• It has pulse

• The wall is thicker than a vein

• The blood is bright red

• It is preferred for venipuncture

The size of the evacuated tube you choose for the venipuncture depends on...

• Size of the patient's veins

• Patient's diagnosis

• Amount of specimen required for the test

• Color of the tube stopper

What color tub is used to draw a Prothrombin Time

• Red

• Green

• Light blue

• Grey

During a venipuncture procedure a sudden swelling occurs around the puncture site. You should...

• Call for help

• Immediately remove the tourniquet and needle, then apply pressure

• Continue with the procedure

• Apologize to the patient while waiting for help

Which of the following may result in the hemolysis of blood?

• Using a needle with too small a lumen

• Storing the tube at room temperature

• Removing the needle before the tourniquet

• Allowing the tube to fill to the exhaustion of the vacuum

What is the preferred method of collection for children under 1 year old, and adults whose veins are inaccessible?

• Butterfly sustem

• Straight needle

• Dermal puncture

• Venipuncture

The first step for a venipuncture is

• history taking of the patient

• get the correct patient

• requisition order

• get the glove