WorksheetsPhlebotomy : Skin Punctures
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following correctly describes PKU?
measures the amount of hemoglobin in an infant
congenital disease caused from a metabolism defect
congenital disease caused from elevated bilirubin
measures the amount of protein in the infants blood
When collecting the blood, make sure to touch the ____ to the drop of blood. Do not touch the ____ to the ______.
strip; strip; skin
needle; needle; vein
tube; tube; blood
glove; glove; surface
Why is hemoglobin important to the body?
It helps in blood clotting.
It carries oxygen to the body cells and carbon dioxide away.
It regulates body temperature.
It aids in digestion.
Following a skin puncture it is the MA's responsibility to apply pressure to the site to stop bleeding. The MA knows this is called....
Hemostasis
Hemorrhage
Inflammation
Erythema
Marcie, a 35-year old female, has a red blood cell percentage of 25. What do you know about Marcie?
She is anemic.
She has high blood pressure.
She is dehydrated.
She has a vitamin deficiency.
When should the PKU test on an infant be collected?
Within 24-48 hours after birth
At 1 week of age
Before discharge from the hospital
At 6 months of age
Which of the following indicates diabetic control from a fasting blood sugar test?
54 g/dL
150 g/dL
110 g/dL
60 g/dL
Which of the following indicates a female patient has polycythemia? HCT 40%, Hgb 12 g/dL, HCT 44%, Hgb 18 g/dL
HCT 40%
Hgb 12 g/dL
HCT 44%
Hgb 18 g/dL
When using a lancet, how should the puncture be positioned on the finger?
With the grain of the fingerprint
Across the grain of the fingerprint
At the tip of the finger
Along the side of the finger
During a skin puncture the MA is accidentally punctured following a patient test. The employee health center is required to test for the following blood borne pathogens. Which of the following is not a BloodBorne pathogen?
HIV
Hep C
Hep A
Hep B
In performing phlebotomy there are errors that can occur that can be harmful to the patient or cause inaccurate results. Most errors occur during which phase?
Pre-analytical Phase
Analytical Phase
Post-analytical Phase
Clinical Phase
Why should two tubes be placed in the centrifuge during a microhematocrit?
To keep the centrifuge balanced
To increase the speed of centrifugation
To prevent contamination of samples
To ensure equal sample volume
What is the most common location for a skin puncture for an adult?
Fingers
Toes
Ears
Nose
What type of blood is collected during a skin puncture?
Venous blood
Arterial blood
Capillary blood
Plasma
When PKU samples are collected on the required filter paper, the MA knows the specimens are to be reported to which laboratory?
Mailed to the States Health Department
Sent to the National Institute of Health
Delivered to the Local Community Clinic
Forwarded to the Private Laboratory
Where are skin punctures usually performed on an infant?
Fingers
Heels
Ears
Forehead
Lancets used to puncture the skin during a dermal puncture do not need to be sterile as long as it has not been used.
True
False
Only if used on a patient
Only for certain tests
Which of the following is considered a pre-analytical error?
- Reviewing and verifying results
- Troubleshooting QC errors
- Patient Identification
- Storing specimen appropriately
- Using appropriate equipment
Reviewing and verifying results
Troubleshooting QC errors
Patient Identification
Storing specimen appropriately
What is the best test to order when evaluating if a patient is anemic?
Microhemoglobin
HCG test
Hgb/HCT
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
What does a hematocrit measure?
The volume of red blood cells in the blood
The amount of plasma in the blood
The concentration of white blood cells in the blood
The level of platelets in the blood
