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WorksheetsPhlebotomy Final
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Capillary puncture reference ranges are higher for this:
Calcium
Glucose
Phosphors
The chamber of the heart that receives blood from systemic circulation:
Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
A person should sustain from eating for how many hours prior to fasting blood test?
8
6
12
4
Veins have thinner walls than arteries.
True
False
Another name for RBC:
Thrombocytes
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Phagocytes
The internal space of a blood vessel:
Atrium
Lumen
Septum
Valve
The purpose of an antiglycolotic agent is:
Enhance clotting
Inhibits microbes
Prevents clotting
Preserves glucose
What gauge needle is considered standard?
18
20
21
23
The pulmonic valve is situated between:
Upper and lower heart chambers
Right atrium and right ventricle
Right ventricle and pulmonary artery
In a routine blood draw the red tube is before the green.
True
False
Which tubes does not contain EDTA?
Lavender top tube
Pink plastic top tube
Red and Black tubes
Mottled green and gray top tubes
In a routine venipuncture the lavender tube should be drawn before red tube top.
True
False
Failing to provide reasonable standard of care causing someone to suffer injury is:
Trauma
Negligence
Tort
Battery
What percentage of blood is made up of formed elements?
35%
65%
45%
55%
The additive in a pink top tube is:
ADP
SPS
Heparin
EDTA
OSHA requires that health care professionals receive a vaccine for:
HAV
HBV
HCV
HPV
The following were collected in a routine venipuncture. Which is incorrect?
Tube
lodine swab
Tourniquet
Safety needle
Which of the following specimens are least likely to require special handling?
Bilirubin and Folate
Cholesterol and Uric Acid
Gastrin and Lactic Acid
Homocysteine and Renin
Using a butterfly may be necessary if the vein collapses with an evacuated tube.
True
False
Microorganism cultures are collected in ___ Tubes
Light blue
Royal blue
Green
Yellow
If someone is cyanotic their skin may appear
Flushed
Clammy
Bluish
Yellow / orange
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
Plasma
Water
Formed Elements
Serum
An example of nosocomial infection is:
Catheter site of ICU patient becomes infected
Healthcare worker contracts HBV from needle stick
Patient admitted with chicken pox
Patient breaks out with measles on the day of admission
What are the 3 components of a urinalysis?
Physical, chemical, microscopic exam
Gravity clarity and color exams
Blood protein and glucose
Hear see and taste
A urine culture is ordered to detect:
Abnormal PH
Glucose overload
Kidney damage
Presence of a UTI
Is latex sensitivity an allergic reaction?
True
False
Invert a gray tube:
8
5
0
4
Which tube is for a PTT?
Light Blue
Green
Red
Gray
Glass particle in a serum separator tube:
Deters coagulation
Enhance clotting
Inhibits glycolysis
Prevents hemolysis
Which is not a light sensitive test?
Bilirubin
Beta Carotene
Porphyrins
Ammonia
The proper way to insert the needle is with the bevel facing:
Up
Down
Left
Right
Sclerosed veins feel like:
Spongy
Cordlike
Movable
Square
If the needle passes through the vein you must pullout of the arm and try another arm.
True
False
ACD / Blood Culture tubes are collected in a ___ tube.
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
What is a condition that would cause Leukopenia?
Chemo
Leukemia
Low Blood Sugar
Coagulation
Pulmonary circulation carries:
Oxygenated Blood throughout the body
Deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood from the lungs
When serum is ___ it's a clue that the patient is not fasting.
Hemoconcentrated
Hemolysis
Jaundice
Lipemic
Another name for thrombocytes is:
White blood cells
Red blood cells
Platelets
Monocytes
The heart disorder characterized in fluid buildup in the lungs is:
Aortic Stenosis
Bacterial endocarditis
Congestive Heart Failure
Myocardial infraction
What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
2.0
1.2
3.0
.02
Which is not true of a WBC?
They are a defense mechanism
They are formed in bone marrow and lymph nodes
They are the same size and shape
They are also called leukocytes
Which layer of the heart is the epicardium?
Inner
Middle
Outer
Which test may require a chain of custody?
Blood Culture
Cross Match
Drug screen
TDM
Which vein in the antecubital fossa is easiest to palpate in an obese patient?
Medial
Серhalic
Basilica
Ulnan
Accumulation of body fluid in the tissues?
Lipids
Edema
Fistula
Trauma
Cytolysis occurs faster in newborns.
True
False
To check for trace elements a phlebotomist would use a _____ tube.
Light Blue
Royal Blue
Tiger Top
Yellow Top
What percentage of formed elements are erythrocytes?
60
55
90
10
When collecting a blood culture with a butterfly into a culture bottle, which comes first?
Aerobic
Anaerobic
Which is a test for the urinary system?
Cholinesterase
Creatinine kinase
Creatinine clearance
Pleuracentesis
Cortisol peaks late in the afternoon.
True
False
Hemostasis is defined as:
Steady state
Stoppage of blood
Basil state
Stoppage of Food
Microorganisms that cause diseases:
Hereditary
Normal flora
Non pathogens
Pathogenic
What is another name for a winged infusion set?
Caterpillar
Dragonfly
Butterfly
Bettlebug
The hollow part of the needle is called a lumen.
True
False
A CBC would be sent to what lab section?
Chemistry
Hematology
Microbiology
Serology
What are the intervals that blood should be blotted during a bleeding time test?
15 Seconds
20 Seconds
30 Seconds
35 Seconds
The most common complication of phlebotomy is:
Petechiase
Phlebitis
Hemoconcentration
Hematoma
Bacteria and Parasites belong to which type of hazard?
Biologic
Chemical
Physical
Allergic
What is the normal span of an RBC?
9 to 12
120
365
45
The left ventricle delivers oxygenated blood to the aorta.
True
False
The hormone in a positive pregnancy test is?
ACTH
LH
HCG
TSH
Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of which of the following RBC's:
Antigens
Antibodies
Chemicals
Hormones
If the patient continues to bleed after 8 mins of pressure you should:
Re-tie the tourniquet
Call a family member to hold pressure
Call for help
Wrap the area tightly with a towel
In the order of draw for capillary specimens, should you draw tubes with or without additives first?
With
Without
Serum contains the same chemicals that make up plasma.
True
False
Sputum is collected to diagnose:
Diphtheria
H- Pylori
Meningitis
Tuberculosis
Postprandial means:
After eating
After sleeping
After blood test
After midnight
Which tube contains sodium citrate?
Light Blue
Red
Green
Which of the following is the best definition of destruction of red blood cells?
Hemolysis
Hemostasis
Hemostasis
Hemoglobin
The first tube in the order of draw for a capillary specimens is lavender.
True
False
Which tube is drawn last in a venipuncture test?
Blood Culture
Lavendar
Red
Light Blue
The two circulations of the heart are:
Tricuspid and Bicuspid
Pulmonary and Systemic
Ventricle and Left Ventricle
Right atrium and Left Atrium
Leaving a tourniquet on too long may cause:
Hemolysis
Hemoconcentration
Septicemia
Thrombosis
A group of tests collected as one unit is called:
Group
Profile
Stat
Bunch
How many liters of blood does an average adult have?
5-6
3-4
7-8
9-10
What is the preferred site for a venipuncture?
Thrombotic Vein
Antecubital Vein
Elbow
Ulnar Vein
Medical asepsis is the destruction of pathogens outside of the body.
True
False
What is the preferred antiseptic for a venipuncture?
Betadine
lodine
Isopropyl Alcohol
Jack Daniels
How many hours before a blood test should a patient discontinue meds known to interfere with blood test?
1-4
4-24
24-36
48-72
To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or:
Ammonia
Alcohol
Bleach
Betadine
20 to 40% of WBC are composed of:
Lymphocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils
Tubes may lose their vacuum due to:
Manufacturing defect
Expired tubes
A fine crack in tube
All of the Above
The most critical aspect of blood culture collections is:
Amount of specimen
Skin antisepsis
Specimen handling
The needle gauge
There is a 9 to 1 ratio of blood to anticoagulation in a light blue tube.
True
False
Lipemic blood serum appears:
Bluish
Milky
Purple
Thick
Lavender. yellow and green top tubes should be inverted 8 times each.
True
False
Which blood vessel is not part of the systemic circulation?
Brachial Artery
Cephalic Vein
Pulmonary Artery
Vena Cava
What part of the infant is a PKU test preformed on?
Toe
Finger
Heel
Forehead
Vigorous mixing can activate platelets and shorten clotting time.
True
False
Endocardium is which layer of the heart?
Outer
Inner
Middle
Proper order of PPE is:
Gloves, gown, mask
Gown, gloves, mask
Gown, mask, gloves
Mask, gown, gloves
Which tube is sometimes called a serum separator tube?
Red
Red/ Grey
Light Blue
Green
Arteries have valves that prevent the blood from flowing back.
True
False
When you explain the venipuncture to the patient and they agree, this is called:
Getting the blood
Informed consent
Consent talking
HIPPA
The most important step in a routine venipuncture is:
Gathering equipment
Palpate veins
Identify patient
Tying the tourniquet
Which would be considered a preanalytical error?
Improper time of collection
Wrong order of draw
Faulty technique
Exposure to light
Which should not be done during a vein procedure?
Lowering the patients arm
Patients fists pumping
Palpating the Antecubital
Placing a warm towel on the arm
What is the oxygen carrying protein in erythrocytes?
Hemoglobin
Reticulocytes
Plasma
Leukocytes
The OGTT test is to diagnose:
High Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
Diabetes
Hemoglobin
