WorksheetsPhlebotomy midterms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What should not be placed on the bed when drawing blood bedside for an inpatient?
Tray
Extra supplies
Medication
Patient ID
What is the priority level of STAT samples?
Highest
High
Medium
Lowest
What should be matched with the information on the patient's ID hand for inpatients?
Date of birth
Information on requisition
Room number
Patient's name
What is the first choice vein for phlebotomy?
Dorsal hand veins
Median cubital vein
Basilic vein
Cephalic vein
How many phlebotomy attempts are allowed?
4
1
2
3
What is the correct angle for needle insertion during phlebotomy?
35-45 degrees
15-30 degrees
5-10 degrees
50-60 degrees
What can cause hemoconcentration?
Tourniquet left on for more than 1 minute
Using a small needle
Drawing blood too quickly
Tourniquet applied too loosely
What should be done if a patient is sleeping?
Skip the patient
Make an attempt to gently wake the patient
Draw blood immediately
Inform a nurse
What is the standard position for drawing blood from an outpatient?
Patient's choice
Lying down
Seated
Standing
What is the second choice vein for phlebotomy?
Median cubital vein
Basilic vein
Cephalic vein
Dorsal hand veins
What is the maximum time a tourniquet should be placed to prevent hemoconcentration?
2 minutes
1 minute
30 seconds
5 minutes
What type of samples must be collected within 30 minutes of a specific time?
Timed
Priority
Routine
STAT
What indicates a tourniquet is applied too tightly?
Patient's arm turns blue
Patient's arm turns red
Patient feels cold
No arterial pulse
What should be available at a phlebotomy drawing station for outpatients?
A bed
Phlebotomy chair with adjustable armrest
A privacy screen
A large table
What can occur if the tourniquet is too tight or left on too long?
Decreased blood pressure
Faster clotting time
Increased blood flow
Hemolysis
