The gauge of the needle refers to:

1.   ?    sharpness
2.   ?    length
3.   ?    diameter of the lumen (bore)
4.   ?    none of the above

What type of anticoagulant is in the lavender stopper tube?

1.   ?    heparin
2.   ?    EDTA
3.   ?    Sodium citrate
4.   ?    Potassium oxalate

Containers used for disposing of needles and other sharps must be all of the following except:

1.   ?    clearly marked “biohazardous”
2.   ?    disposable
3.   ?    puncture-resistant
4.   ?    recyclable

The most common skin antiseptic used for routine blood collection is:

1.   ?    antibacterial soap and water
2.   ?    povidone-iodine
3.   ?    70% isopropyl alcohol
4.   ?    5.25% sodium hypochlorite

The most important step in specimen collection is:

1.   ?    entering the patient’s room quietly
2.   ?    communicating with visitors
3.   ?    identifying the patient
4.   ?    identifying yourself

After cleansing the venipuncture site with alcohol, the phlebotomist should:

1.   ?    blow on the site to help evaporate the alcohol
2.   ?    dry the site with a regular gauze pad or cotton ball
3.   ?    allow the alcohol to air dry
4.   ?    insert the needle before the alcohol has a chance to evaporate

The liquid portion of a clotted blood specimen is called:

1.   ?    fibrinogen
2.   ?    plasma
3.   ?    saline
4.   ?    serum

The proper of draw is:

1.   ?    Light blue, red, green, red/grey, lavender
2.   ?    Red, red/grey, lavender, green, light blue
3.   ?    Lavender, green, light blue, red/grey, red
4.   ?    Light blue, red, red/grey, green, lavender

What should the phlebotomist do if there is blood on the outside of a tube of the patient’s blood?

1.   ?    discard after pouring contents into a clean tube
2.   ?    discard it in the patient’s room and draw a new tube
3.   ?    place a biohazard label on it
4.   ?    wipe the exterior of the tube with disinfectant

What type of anticoagulant is normally used to collect a specimen for a CBC (complete blood count)?

1.   ?    EDTA
2.   ?    Heparin
3.   ?    Sodium citrate
4.   ?    None needed

The venipuncture site generally stops bleeding because of:

1.   ?    fibrin clot formation and fibrinolysis
2.   ?    vasoconstriction and platelet plug formatmion
3.   ?    the adhesive bandage that is applied to the site
4.   ?    anticoagulants

Arteries carry blood:

1.   ?    to the heart
2.   ?    away from the heart
3.   ?    that is oxygenated
4.   ?    that is deoxygenated

Which of the following needles are used for routine venipuncture:

1.   ?    16-18 gauge
2.   ?    18-20 gauge
3.   ?    20-22 gauge
4.   ?    22-24 gauge

The slanted tip of the needle that enters the vein is called:

1.   ?    bevel
2.   ?    gauge
3.   ?    hub
4.   ?    lumen

A vein that feels cord-like and lacks resilience is referred to as:

1.   ?    an artery
2.   ?    sclerosed
3.   ?    collapsed
4.   ?    superficial

It is acceptable to use an ankle vein when:

1.   ?    coagulation tests are order
2.   ?    patient is paralyzed
3.   ?    there is no other suitable site
4.   ?    the physician has given permission

Which of the following should not be used to enhance vein selection?

1.   ?    have the patient vigorously pump her fist
2.   ?    dangle the arm
3.   ?    palpate the antecubital fossa
4.   ?    apply a warm towel to the antecubital fossa

Palpating the vein helps the phlebotomist to determine:

1.   ?    the depth of the vein
2.   ?    the direction of the vein
3.   ?    both a) and b)
4.   ?    none of the above

Normal adult blood volume is approximately:

1.   ?    2 L
2.   ?    3 L
3.   ?    5 L
4.   ?    7 L

Blood specimens for the following tests must be transported at 37 degrees Celcius:

1.   ?    cold agglutinins
2.   ?    bilirubin
3.   ?    ammonia
4.   ?    all of the above