WorksheetsRoutine Blood Collection CTC
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A phlebotomist is performing a hand venipuncture on 25 year old patient who has small veins that are difficult to access. what gauge should the phlebotomist used to perform procedure?
23 gauge winged collection set.
21 gauge ETS eclipse needle
25 gauge ETS eclipse needle
23 gauge syringe collection set
A phlebotomist technician is preparing equipment for blood draw. The tech notices that one of the tubes on the tray is expired. What should the tech do?
Use a new tube from the front of the shelf.
use a tube from the back of the shelf
use the tube within 5 days of expiration
use the expired tube regardless of the date
A phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture for potassium test, CBC and glucose test. The tech left the tourniquet tied on the patient for 3 minutes. what outcome should the tech expect ?
low iron level
High potassium level which causes hemolysis if left longer than 1 minute.
low potassium level
high CBC level
A phlebotomist is performing a blood collection for a person who has edema ( fluid) in her right arm. Which location should the tech identify as the best vein for venipuncture?
left side basilic
Left side dorsal hand
right side median cubital
right side median cephalic
A phlebotomist is using povidone-iodine during a capillary specimen collection . What outcome should the tech expect?
increased glucose level
decreased glucose level
Increased potassium level
decreased potassium level
A phlebotomist tech is performing a venipuncture . After removing the needle cap , what step should the tech take
Anchor the vein 2.5 to 5cm (1 to 2 inches) below the puncture site
position the needle at 40 degree angle above the puncture site
insert the needle quickly at the puncture site
perform a "C" hold over the intended puncture site
A phlebotomist is drawing blood through a hematoma. What error should the tech expect to see in the specimen?
Hemolysis
increased potassium
increased epithelial tissue
decreased electrolytes
A phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture for bilirubin test, cold agglutinin titer, CBC, PTT test, what tubes should the tech use?
two gray, one light yellow SPS, and one dark blue tube
one light blue, two serum tops, and one lavender tube
One gray, two light yellow SPS, and one dark blue tube
one serum top, two purple, and one light blue tube
A patient sits down for a venipuncture in an outpatient setting, rolls up her sleeve, and extends her arm. The patient turns her head away from the phlebotomy technician and says, "I don't want my blood drawn." Which of the following responses should the technician make to the patient.
"I will get another phlebotomist."
"Do you want me to get the nurse? "
"may I draw your blood?"
"I am going to start the draw now."
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a deep median cubital vein. Which of the following methods of withdrawal should the technician use?
Withdraw with the bevel down at a 10-14 degree angle
Withdraw with the bevel down at a 25-30 degree angle
Withdraw with the bevel up at 25 to 30 degree angle
Withdraw with the bevel up at 10-15 degree angle
A phlebotomy technician is performing a dorsal venipuncture with the needle at a 15 degree angle, resulting in slow blood flow and the development of a hematoma. Which of the following should the technician identify as the cause of the hematoma?
Needle completely through the vein
Needle at too shallow of an angle
Needle beside the vein
Needle bevel opening in the vein
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture test for coagulation, WBC, pregnancy, and random glucose. Which of the following tubes should the technician choose?
Sodium heparin, EDTA, SST
SPS, ACD, and sodium heparin
SPS, ACD, and sodium citrate
Sodium citrate, SST, and EDTA
A phlebotomy technician has three bar-coded labels but has filled four tubes. The technician needs to create one more label for evacuated tubes. Which of the following information should the technician include on the label?
Patient's name, room number, and date of collection
Patient's date of birth, accession number, and time of collection
Technician's initials, provider's name, and patient's date of birth
Technician's initials, date, and time of collection
A phlebotomy technician accidentally punctures the patient's artery during a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
instruct the patient to bend the arm at the elbow
instruct the patient to hold the arm below the heart
Apply pressure on the site for at least 5 min.
apply self-adherent tape with a cotton ball
A CPT is performing a venipuncture for a lipid profile, WBC, and a clotting time test. Which of the following is the correct draw order?
green, light yellow, ACD, serum
serum, green, light yellow, ACD
Light blue, SST, lavender
purple, grey, and light blue
A phlebotomy technician is performing venipuncture on a patient. When the technician inserts the needle, the vein collapses. Which of the following is a possible cause?
inserting a smaller evacuated tube
applying the blood pressure cuff to 30mmHg
Applying the tourniquet too tightly
using a 25 gauge needle and syringe
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a variety of blood specimens. Which of the following specimens should the technician collect first?
cholesterol
blood cultures
Basic metabolic panel (BMP)
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Prior to performing a phlebotomy procedure, a CPT should ask the patient to verify which of the following information?
Patient's power of attorney
Patient's account number
Patient's date of birth
Patient's phone number
A medical assistant is performing phlebotomy on an 80 year old patient who has small veins. Which of the following venipuncture methods should the CPT use for this patient?
heel stick
evacuated tube
butterfly needle
finger puncture
A CPT is obtaining a sample for a erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test. Which of the following tubes should the certified phlebotomy technician use for blood collection?
green
lavender
light blue
serum separator tube
