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WorksheetsPhlebotomy NHA Study Guid Test 3 Part 1 Routine Blood Collection
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
You are performing a hand and a puncture on a 25 year old who has small veins that are difficult. Which of the following equipment should you use?
21 gauge ETS eclipse needle
25 gauge ETS eclipse needle
23 gauge ring collection set
23 gauge syringe collection set
You are preparing for a blood draw and notice one of the tubes on the tray is expired. Which of the following actions should be taken to ensure accurate test results?
use a new tube from the front of the shelf
use a tube from the back of the shelf
use expired tube regardless of the date
use the two within five days of expiration
You are performing a venipuncture for a potassium test, CBC, and glucose test. You have left the tourniquet on for 3 minutes. Which of the following outcomes should you expect?
high potassium level
low iron level
high CBC level
low potassium level
You are performing a blood collection for a patient who has a demia and her right arm. Which of the following locations should you identify as the best choice for venipuncture?
right side media cubital
right side median of cephalic
left side basilic
left side dorsal hand
You are using povidone-iodine during a capillary specimen collection. Which of the following outcomes should you expect?
increase potassium level
decrease potassium level
increase glucose level
decrease glucose level
You are performing a venipuncture and after removing the needle cap, which of the following steps should you take?
position the needle at a 40° angle above the puncture site
perform a “C” hold over the intended puncture site
anchor the vein 2. 5 to 5 cm (1 to2) inches below the puncture site
insert the needle quickly at the puncture site
You are drawing blood through a hematoma. Which of the following errors should the technician expect to see in the specimen?
hemolysis
increase potassium
decrease electrolytes
increase epithelial tissue
You are performing a venipuncture for a bilirubin test, a cold agglutinin titer, CBC, and a PTT test. Which tubes should you use?
one light blue, two serum tops, and one lavender
one serum top, two purple, and one light blue
two gray, one light yellow SPS, and one dark blue
one gray, two light yellow SPS, and one dark blue
A patient sits down for a venipuncture in an outpatient setting, rows up her sleeve and extends her arm. The patient turned her head away from you and said “I don't want my blood drawn.” Which of the following responses should you make to the patient?
I'm going to start the throne now
may I draw your blood
do you want me to get the nurse
I will get another phlebotomist
You are performing a venipuncture on a deep median cubital vein. Which of the following methods of withdrawal should you use?
withdraw with the bevel up at 25 degree to 30 degree angle
withdraw with a beveled down on a 10 degree to 15 degree angle
withdraw with the bevel up at a 10 degree to 15 degree angle
withdraw with the bevel down by 25 degree to 30 degree angle
