Phlebotomy Review

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

• Butterfly method

• Syringe method

• Vacuum tube method

• Lancet method

What position is used for venipuncture if the patient is nervous or fainted in the past?

• Prone

• Semi-Fowler

• Sims

• Sitting

How can venous reflux be prevented?

• Use an angle greater than 15 degrees

• Fill the vacuum only half way

• Keep the patient's arm in a downward position

• Remove the tourniquet after removing the needle

Which antecubital vein is considered the best vein for venipuncture?

• Medial cubital

• Basilic

• Cephalic

• Brachial

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

• It has a pulse

• Has thinner walls than a vein

• If punctured, blood is brighter red

• Patient will feel more pain if punctured

Which of the following is an OSHA Standard violation?

• Applying the tourniquet 1 inch above the ben in the elbow

• Using a small gauge needle to collect the specimen

• Not labeling the blood tube

• Removing the plastic holder from the needle for reuse

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

A lavender top tube contains...

• Nothing

• EDTA

• Potassium oxalate

• Sodium citrate

A red top tube contains...

• Nothing

• EDTA

• Potassium oxalate

• Sodium citrate

What color tube is used to draw a CBC?

• Red

• Green

• Lavender

• Light blue