WorksheetsPhlebotomy and Blood Testing Quiz
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following needles has the smallest diameter?
23-gauge
20-gauge
16-gauge
What is the longest amount of time that a tourniquet should be left on a patient's arm during venipuncture?
20 seconds
1/2 minute
1 minute
3 minutes
What is the purpose of measuring erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
To determine the degree of inflammation in the body
To determine blood type
To determine the weight of the blood
Where is the most common site for venipuncture?
Inner arm
Back of hand
Wrist
Back of leg
What is the most common method for drawing venous blood?
Butterfly needle
Syringe
Vacuum tube
In a blood glucose test, why is the first drop of blood not collected?
Because it contains sweat and tissue fluids
Because it contains microorganisms
Because it has been contaminated by the lancet
Which type of glucose testing is often used to diagnose diabetes?
Fasting blood sugar test
Glycohemoglobin test
Glucose tolerance test
After a blood glucose test, what happens to the testing strip?
It is given to the patient.
It is sent to the lab for evaluation.
It is stored with the patient's records.
It is disposed in a biohazard waste container.
Which type of diabetes results when the pancreas produces insulin, but not enough to meet the needs of the body?
Type 1
Type 2
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT true about PKU tests?
It is important to keep the infant warm during a PKU test.
PKU tests are required in most states.
The PKU form requires that all circles on the form be soaked with blood.
Puncture the center of the infant's heel.
When using a lancet, how should the puncture be positioned on the finger?
Parallel to the grain of the fingerprint
Across the grain of the fingerprint
What test do physicians most often order for a more accurate measure of the patient's red blood cell volume?
Hematocrit test
Hemoglobin test
H & H test
Which of the following is true?
Normal hemoglobin levels are the same for both genders and all ages.
Touch the hemoglobin testing strip to the skin to collect blood from the puncture site.
The first drop of blood should not be collected for a hemoglobin test.
The hemoglobin level may be estimated by using the patient's BMI.
Where are skin punctures usually performed on an infant?
Wrist
Earlobes
Fingers
Heels
What is the most common location for a skin puncture?
Fingers
Wrist
Earlobes
Heels
Which type of phlebotomy involves collecting small amounts of capillary blood?
Venipuncture
Skin puncture
All of the above
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Abnormal blood cells
A change in the number of red blood cells
Disease-causing microorganisms found in the blood
Medications that are pumped into the bloodstream
Where should sharps be disposed?
In the trash can
Dropped in a puncture-proof biohazard container
Wrapped and taken to the incinerator
In a biohazard waste container
How should you reply to a patient who is anxious about the phlebotomy procedure hurting?
I'm sure you can handle it.
There may be a little discomfort, but I will be as quick as possible.
It won't hurt a bit! The procedure is pain-free.
You have nothing to worry about.
Why is it important to wipe the puncture site with alcohol beforehand?
It kills microorganisms and minimize the risk of infection.
It makes the vein more visible.
It increased the circulation of oxygenated blood to the site.
It allows the phlebotomist to use an unsterile needle.
Which antecubital vein is considered the best vein for venipuncture?
Medial cubital
Basilic
Cephalic
Brachial
A lavender top tube contains...
Nothing
EDTA
Potassium oxalate
Sodium citrate
A red top tube contains...
Nothing
EDTA
Potassium oxalate
Sodium citrate
What color tube is used to draw a CBC?
Red
Green
Lavender
Light blue
Which should be performed is an evacuation tube contains a clot activator?
Centrifuge the tube immediately after drawing it
Fill it only half way
Shake it very vigorously before doing the stick
Invert the tube five time after drawing it
During a venipuncture procedure a sudden swelling occurs around the puncture site. You should...
Call for help
Immediately remove the tourniquet and then the needle
Continue with the venipuncture
Apply pressure with an antiseptic wipe
What is the additive in the red tube?
EDTA additive
Thixotropic gel
None or clot activator
Sodium Fluoride
What color tube is used to draw a Prothrombin Time
Red
Green
Lavender
Light blue
Which of the following represents the correct order of draw?
Red, green, lavender, gray
Red , lavender, green gray
Lavender, red, gray, green
Red, gray, green, lavender
Which of the following should be included on the lab requisition form?
Insurance information
Visit note
Previous lab values
Signature of medical assistant
Match the needle system with the correct attribute
Evacuated needle system
Most commonly used system in adults
Butterfly system
Best for drawing from fragile veins
Syringe needle system
Allows control over suction
Which of the following components of blood is responsible for preventing excessive blood loss when a vessel is damaged?
Platelets
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Plasma
How many times should a light blue be inverted following blood draw?
8 to 10
5 to 6
3 to 4
1 to 2
The MA is preparing to perform phlebotomy and is assessing the patient for site selection. Based on the findings below, which of the following sites would be the best choice for vein selection?
The basilic vein- found to bounce when palpated
The right median cubital vein- the patient has had a unilateral mastectomy on the right side
The cephalic vein- found to be highly visible, difficult to palpate
The hand- the patient shared that they are extremely sensitive to the pain of blood draws
Which of the following is an appropriate technique when cleansing the venipuncture site with an antiseptic wipe?
Circular motion from outside to in
Starting at the top, zigzagging down the area
Circular motion from inside to out
Upward and downward motions with friction
At which of the following angles should the needle be inserted into the patient's arm?
5 degrees
15 degrees
45 degrees
60 degrees
Which of the following is a preferred capillary puncture site for an adult?
Thumb
Ring finger
Pinkie finger
Index finger
How long should patients leave the bandage in place after phlebotomy?
5 min
15 min
30 min
45 min
Which of the following is the most common extreme reaction to phlebotomy?
Fainting
Vomiting
Arterial bleeding
Infection
