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Phlebotomy
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Undergraduate 1
07/20/2015

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Term
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the__________?

a) median cubital
b) basilica
c) cephalic
d) radial
Definition
a) median cubital
Term
The smallest veins in the human body are known as__________.

a) villi
b) bronchioles
c) venules
d) lymph glands
Definition
c) venules
Term
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller divisions called__________.

a) capillaires
b) arterioles
c) venules
d) lymph glands
Definition
b) arterioles
Term
Characteristics of capillaries include__________.

a) having thin walls
b) forming microscopic pathways
c) connecting arterioles with venules
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the__________system.

a) skeletal
b) respiratory
c) nervous
d) sensory
Definition
b) respiratory
Term
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the__________system.

a) nervous
b) cardiovascular
c) sensory
d) integumentary
Definition
d) integumentary
Term
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the__________system.

a) reproductive
b) endocrine
c) integumentary
d) cardiovascular
Definition
b) endocrine
Term
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of __________.

a) red blood cells
b) coagulation factors
b) anticoagulants
c) white blood cells
Definition
c) white blood cells
Term
The common name for the thrombocyte is the__________.

a) red blood cell
b) white blood cell
c) bone marrow
d) platelet
Definition
d) platelet
Term
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as__________.

a) serum
b) clot
c) plasma
d) hematrocit
Definition
c) plasma
Term
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a__________.

a) sphygmomanometer
b) hydration barometer
c) temperature probe
d) co-oximeter
Definition
a) sphygmomanometer
Term
Use a_____-topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for a CBC test.

a) black
b) lavender
c) red
d) blue
Definition
b) lavender
Term
Use a_____-topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for electrolyte testing.

a) yellow
b) red
c) blue
d) lavender
Definition
b) red
Term
Use a_____-topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing

a) red
b) yellow
c) blue
d) lavender
Definition
a) red
Term
Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it protects__________.

a) clotting factors
b) red blood cells
c) white blood cells
d) enzyme inhibitors
Definition
a) clotting factors
Term
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to__________.

a) use plastic slides instead of glass
b) make it as thick as possible
c) wipe away the first drop of blood
d) add sodium citrate to the blood
Definition
c) wipe away the first drop of blood
Term
The purpose of doing blood cultures is to detect__________.

a) anemia
b) cholesterol
c) cancer
d) septicemia
Definition
d) septicemia
Term
Anticoagulants are used to__________.

a) fight infection
b) prevent blood from clotting
c) neutralize stomach acid
d) inhibit bacterial growth
Definition
b) prevent blood from clotting
Term
White blood cells help the body by__________.

a) carrying oxygen to the tissue
b) collecting waste products
c) defending against foreign invaders
d) assisting in hemostasis
Definition
c) defending against foreign invaders
Term
Platelets help the circulation by__________.

a) carrying oxygen
b) collecting waste products
c) defending against foreign invaders
d) participating in hemostasis
Definition
d) participating in hemostasis
Term
When blood seeps into the surrounding tissue during a venipuncture, a__________may form.

a) petechia
b) carbuncle
c) hematoma
d) hemolysis
Definition
c) hematoma
Term
In a patient with a clotting disorder, pressure should be applied to the puncture site for at least__________after venipuncture to insure blood stoppage.

a) 3 minutes
b) 5 minutes
c) 7 minutes
d) 10 minutes
Definition
b) 5 minutes
Term
If blood does not appear in an evacuated tube upon venipuncture, a phlebotomist's first course of action should be to__________.

a) pop the tourniquet and tie it tighter
b) pull the needle out and start over
c) slightly reposition the needle
d) push the needle further up the lumen
Definition
c) slightly reposition the needle
Term
Redirecting a needle during venipuncture is sometimes necessary when__________.

a) the vein was not properly anchored
b) the patient moves unexpectedly
c) blood flow starts,and then stops
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
A vein might be prone to collapse if the__________.
1) vacuum tube is too large for vein
2) syringe plunger was pulled back too quickly
3) vacuum tube lost its vacuum
4) tourniquet was too tight

a) 1, 2, 3, 4
b) 1, 2, 3
c) 3, 4
d) 1, 2
Definition
d) 1, 2
Term
Hemolysis would cause rejection of a sample collected for__________testing.

a) potassium
b) pregnancy
c) rubella
d) pyruvate
Definition
a) potassium
Term
If a patient is prone to syncope during venipuncture, the phlebotomist should__________.

a) cancel the order entirely
b) tie the tourniquet tighter
c) watch in case of fainting
d) use caffeine as a stimulant
Definition
c) watch in case of fainting
Term
A tube of blood that arrives in the laboratory without a label must be__________.

a) labeled by the phlebotomist
b) labeled by the doctor
c) labeled by the nurse
d) rejected automatically
Definition
d) rejected automatically
Term
Which of these test samples are light sensitive?

a) arterial blood gases
b) ammonia
c) bilirubin
d) ACTH
Definition
c) bilirubin
Term
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include__________.

a) releasing oxygen
b) binding carbon dioxide
c) eliminating waste
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the__________system.

a) respiratory
b) cardiovascular
c) digestive
d) urinary
Definition
b) cardiovascular (or circulatory)
Term
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body fluid?

a) blood
b) urine
c) CSF
d) synovial fluid
Definition
b) urine
Term
The study of blood is known as__________.

a) hematology
b) hematoylin
c) hemoglobin
d) hemolysis
Definition
a) hematology
Term
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the__________system.

a) reproductive
b) sensory
c) digestive
d) muscular
Definition
c) digestive (or gastrointestinal)
Term
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is__________.

a) recording the time accurately
b) by always wearing gloves
c) keeping the patient supine
d) identifying the patient properly
Definition
d) identifying the patient properly
Term
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the__________system.

a) urinary
b) reproductive
c) respiratory
d) muscular
Definition
a) urinary
Term
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be__________.

a) harder
b) pulsating
c) a different color
d) softer
Definition
b) pulsating
Term
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by__________.

a) venipuncture
b) arterial puncture
c) venous accession devices
d) capillary or skin punctures
Definition
d) capillary or skin punctures
Term
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to__________.

a) venous anesthetic devices
b) venous access devices
c) various anesthetic devices
d) variable antiseptic dilutions
Definition
b) venous access devices
Term
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the__________.

a) longer the needle length
b) smaller the needle bore
c) shorter the needle length
d) larger the needle bore
Definition
b) smaller the needle bore
Term
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the__________finger(s).

a) second (index)
b) little (fifth)
c) third and fourth (middle and ring)
d) second and third (index and middle)
Definition
c) third and fourth (middle and ring)
Term
A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to__________.

a) sort tubes of different colors
b) store tubes at correct temperatures
c) measure blood oxygen levels
d) separate liquid from cells in blood
Definition
d) separate liquid from cells in blood
Term
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of__________.

a) hepatitis
b) diabetes
c) mononucleosis
d) AIDS
Definition
b) diabetes
Term
The order of draw recommended by the CLSI for these tubes is__________.

___First a) orange
___Second b) glycolytic inhibitor (gry)
___Third c) coag tube (blu)
___Fourth d) serum tube (red)
___Fifth e) blood culture tube
___Sixth f) heparin tube (grn)
g) EDTA (lavender)
Definition
E__First a) orange
C__Second b) glycolytic inhibitor (gry)
D__Third c) coag tube (blu)
F__Fourth d) serum tube (red)
G__Fifth e) blood culture tube
B__Sixth
Term
Skin punctures may be indicated for use when__________.

a) the patient is an infant, toddler, or preschooler
b) only a small amount of blood is needed
c) patient veins need to be preserved for IV therapy
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
All specimens should be labeled with__________.

a) patient's name (and numeric ID)
b) date and time the specimen was
c) drawn collector's initials
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
When performing a skin puncture, squeezing the finger too tightly may dilute the blood with__________and ruin the test.

a) swab particles
b) alcohol
c) skin particles
d) tissue fluid
Definition
d) tissue fluid
Term
One test often used to assess hemostasis before surgery is__________.

a) blood culture
b) hemoglobin
c) platelet count
d) bleeding time
Definition
d) bleeding time
Term
One possible cause of unexpected clotting in an anticoagulated blood tube might be__________.

a) insufficient mixing
b) unbalanced centrifuge
c) traumatized specimen
d) incomplete filling of the tube
Definition
a) insufficient mixing
Term
When performing a venipuncture, position the bevel of the needle .

a) facing up
b) facing down
c) turned sideways
d) none of the above
Definition
a) facing up
Term
If a blood sample should be collected 2 hours post-prandial, the phlebotomist should collect the sample__________.

a) 2 hours after a meal
b) 2 hours before bedtime
c) 2 hours after wake-up
d) 2 hours before a meal
Definition
a) 2 hours after a meal
Term
Knowing when to collect peak and trough levels is important when drawing__________.

a) blood cultures
b) therapeutic drugs
c) cortisol levels
d) estrogen levels
Definition
b) therapeutic drugs
Term
A pre-warming technique may be used to__________.

a) keep the patient warm during phlebotomy
b) warm the vacuum tubes for testing
c) increase patient's tendency to bleed
d) separate plasma from formed elements
Definition
c) increase patient's tendency to bleed
Term
The role of all anticoagulants is ultimately to prevent formation of__________.

a) fibrin
b) factor VII
c) platelets collagen
d) collagen
Definition
a) fibrin
Term
The anticoagulant EDTA works by__________.

a) binding prothrombin
b) lysis of red blood cells
c) inactivating thrombin
d) binding calcium
Definition
d) binding calcium
Term
If the tourniquet is not released before the needle is withdrawn from the arm during venipuncture, this will most likely result in__________.

a) bleeding from the site
b) syncope in the phlebotomist
c) bruising at the base of the arm
d) inaccurate test results
Definition
a) bleeding from the site
Term
Which of these test samples are light sensitive?

a) arterial blood gases
b) ammonia
c) bilirubin
d) ACTH
Definition
c) bilirubin
Term
The__________must be followed exactly whenever drawing patient test samples that may used in a legal proceeding.

a) chain of command
b) chain of custody
c) standard deviation
d) coefficient of variation
Definition
b) chain of custody
Term
The anticoagulant SPS (sodium polyanetholesulfonate) is recommended for use in blood cultures because it__________.

a) is less expensive than most
b) has a longer half-life than most
c) does not inhibit bacterial growth
d) is completely biodegradable
Definition
c) does not inhibit bacterial growth
Term
Before entering an inpatient room if the door is closed, the phlebotomist should always__________.

a) knock
b) ask for permission to ender
c) check for isolation signage
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
Before entering designated isolation rooms, phlebotomists should always__________.

a) put on masks and foot coverings
b) put on gowns and tie them
c) check requirements on signs
d) call a nurse or physician
Definition
c) check requirements on signs
Term
The single most important means of preventing the spread of infection in a hospital is by__________.

a) wearing gowns
b) hand washing
c) using disposables
d) keeping rooms clean
Definition
b) hand washing
Term
The most prevalent type of nosocomial infections are those of the__________.

a) skin
b) digestive tract
c) gastrointestinal tract
d) urinary tract
Definition
d) urinary tract
Term
Phlebotomists have a statistically greater chance of contracting__________in a work-related incident than they do of contracting AIDS.

a) mononucleosis
b) hepatitis
c) cancer
d) strep throat
Definition
b) hepatitis
Term
AIDS is caused by__________.

a) parasites
b) virus
c) bacteria
d) kissing
Definition
b) virus
Term
When performing heel sticks on infants in a hospital nursery, it is important never to__________.

a) wash hands
b) share supplies from one infant to another
c) wake up a sleeping infant
d) touch the infant in any way
Definition
b) share supplies from one infant to another
Term
When delivering blood samples to a laboratory, they should always be transported__________.

a) inside sealed plastic bags
b) inside triple-sealed plastic bags
c) inside brown paper sacks
d) individually boxed
Definition
a) inside sealed plastic bags
Term
If a biohazard spills in the laboratory, a phlebotomist should first try to__________.

a) call a physician to the site
b) wash his or her hands
c) contain the spill safely
d) pull the fire alarm
Definition
c) contain the spill safely
Term
According to OSHA, a contaminated needle may be safely discarded into a__________.

a) hard sided trash can
b) sharps container
c) plastic cup
d) all of the above
Definition
b) sharps container
Term
In most hospitals, a phlebotomist with a cough may draw blood from a patient provided the__________.

a) patient is not in reverse isolation
b) phlebotomist wears a mask
c) phlebotomist does not have a fever
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
When drawing blood from pediatric inpatients, a phlebotomist can increase safety for the patients by__________.

a) getting help to hold the patient securely during the draw
b) using a smaller bore needle and smaller collection tubes
c) making sure the bed-rails are left raised if found that way
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
To eliminate bacteria from the skin of a bacterial culture venipuncture site,__________is sometimes used in addition, to alcohol in the skin cleansing process.

a) chlorine bleach
b) iodine
c) aspirin
d) ammonia
Definition
b) iodine
Term
The term that refers to right and wrong conduct is__________.

a) empathy
b) sympathy
c) ethics
d) rights
Definition
c) ethics
Term
An unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily injury to another is__________.

a) litigation
b) assault
c) crime
d) libel
Definition
b) assault
Term
Law protects the health worker if it can be determined that he or she acted reasonably as compared with fellow workers; this is called__________.

a) negligence
b) reasonable care
c) duty of care
d) statute
Definition
b) reasonable care
Term
Negligence by a professional person is called__________.

a) invasion of privacy
b) slander
c) malpractice
d) tort
Definition
c) malpractice
Term
The ability to see things from another person's point of view is__________.

a) consent
b) sympathy
c) empathy
d) ethics
Definition
c) empathy
Term
A violation of a person's right not to have his or her name, photograph, or private affairs made public without giving consent is__________.

a) false imprisonment
b) malpractice
c) invasion of privacy
d) statute
Definition
c) invasion of privacy
Term
Information given by a patient to medical personnel that cannot be disclosed without consent constitutes__________.

a) duty of care
b) negligence
c) judgment
d) privileged communication
Definition
d) privileged communication
Term
Failure to do something a reasonable person would do under ordinary circumstances, or doing something a reasonable person would not do under ordinary circumstances thereby causing harm to another person is called__________.

a) malpractice
b) negligence
c) slander
d) defamation
Definition
b) negligence
Term
Permission granted by a person voluntarily (and in his right mind) is__________.

a) consent
b) litigation
c) breach
d) duty of care
Definition
a) consent
Term
A phlebotomist who attempts to draw blood without sufficient training could be accused of__________if the procedure is performed incorrectly, causing harm to the patient.

a) duty of care
b) abandonment
c) negligence
d) incompetence
Definition
d) incompetence
Term
Forcing venipuncture on a patient who has refused it would be considered__________.

a) assault
b) battery
c) slander
d) contributory negligence
Definition
b) battery
Term
The branch of study of moral issues, questions, and problems arising in the practice of medicine and biomedical research is called__________.

a) bio-ethics
b) litigation
c) bio-communications
d) privileged communication
Definition
a) bio-ethics
Term
Conduct, courtesy, and manners, customary in the medical profession, is called__________.

a) ethics
b) judgment
c) tort
d) medical etiquette
Definition
d) medical etiquette
Term
Each and every patient is entitled to__________as a part of his/her patient rights.

a) respect and complete care
b) what he can afford
c) how much insurance he has
d) what his family can afford
Definition
a) respect and complete care
Term
Some suggested methods for controlling on the job stress during phlebotomy might include__________.

a) reading the newspaper while working
b) drinking lots of coffee
c) taking deep breaths if anxious
d) screaming to rid oneself of anger
Definition
c) taking deep breaths if anxious
Term
An appropriate means of communicating with a patient who is profoundly hearing impaired might include__________.

a) ignoring the patient entirely
b) talking entirely to a hearing relative
c) using written communication
d) trying to speak a little louder
Definition
c) using written communication
Term
In performing phlebotomy on children, it is best to__________.

a) talk softly and gently
b) enlist the help of parents
c) tell the truth if asked
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
Term
In approaching an elderly patient, it is appropriate to call the patient by name using__________.

a) Miss, Mrs., or Mr.
b) his/her first name
c) his/her nick name
d) something like "honey"
Definition
a) Miss, Mrs., or Mr.
Term
A patient who is making a fist and frowning is exhibiting__________body language.

a) positive
b) compliant
c) excited
d) uncooperative
Definition
d) uncooperative
Term
A rubber or plastic tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening is called__________.

a) injection
b) venipuncture
c) catheter
d) none of the above
Definition
c) catheter
Term
A 24-hour urine specimen must be kept__________.

a) warm
b) frozen
c) refrigerated
d) at room temperature
Definition
c) refrigerated
Term
A chronic disease in which the pancreas fails to secrete enough insulin is called__________.

a) high blood pressure
b) diabetes mellitus
c) AIDS
d) renal disease
Definition
b) diabetes mellitus
Term
The purpose of the bleeding time test is to assess__________.

a) platelet plug formation in the capillaries
b) the pressure of the blood vessels
c) elasticity in the major blood vessels
d) the amount of blockage in the veins
Definition
a) platelet plug formation in the capillaries
Term
Diurnal rhythms refer to variations in the body's functions or fluids that occur during__________.

a) nighttime
b) every 24 hours
c) cyclically once per month
d) sleep
Definition
b) every 24 hours
Term
EMLA is an emulsion of lidocaine and prilocaine that can be used to__________.

a) sterilize a venipuncture site
b) anticoagulant whole blood topically
c) topically anesthetize a draw site
d) put a phlebotomy patient under
Definition
c) topically anesthetize a draw site
Term
Another name for red blood cells is__________.

a) platelets
b) leukocytes
c) bone marrow
d) erythrocytes
Definition
d) erythrocytes
Term
The artery located in the groin, lateral to the femur bone, which is used as an alternative site for arterial blood gas collections is the__________.

a) radial
b) ulnar
c) carotid
d) femoral
Definition
d) femoral
Term
The federal law that was expanded in 2000 to protect the confidentiality of electronically stored health information is abbreviated as__________.

a) CLIA
b) HIPPA
c) OSHA
d) EPA
Definition
b) HIPPA
Term
The study of all aspects of disease in the body is known as __________.

a) phlebotomy
b) hematology
c) histology
d) pathology
Definition
d) pathology
Term
The phase of laboratory testing that refers to test orders, test collection and test sample preparation are all part of the__________phase.

a) exponential
b) pre-analytical
c) testing
d) post-prandial
Definition
b) pre-analytical
Term
A patient in reverse isolation has been so placed because he__________.

a) needs protection form others carrying infection
b) has tuberculosis or a similar respiratory disease
c) needs to keep all blood and body fluids away from staff
d) has an infection in a wound or atop the skin
Definition
a) needs protection form others carrying infection
Term
EDTA
Definition
anticoagulant in lavender top tubes
Term
NaCitrate
Definition
anticoagulant in blue top tubes
Term
ABG
Definition
arterial blood gases
Term
FUO
Definition
fever of unknown origin
Term
STD
Definition
sexually transmitted diseases
Term
H&H
Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
Electrolytes
Definition
red top or speckled tube
Term
QC
Definition
quality control
Term
CDC
Definition
center for disease control
Term
__________are contaminated objects that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and exposed ends of dental wires.

a) Infectious waste materials
b) Disposable devices
c) Contaminated sharps
d) Dangerous incisors
Definition
c) Contaminated sharps
Term
Reasonable possibility of skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or__________other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee's regular duties is termed .

a) occupational exposure
b) bio-harzardous probability
c) job-related infestation
d) professional acquisition
Definition
a) occupational exposure
Term
All of the following are examples of "Personal Protective Equipment" except__________.

a) uniforms
b) gloves
c) aprons
d) masks
Definition
a) uniforms
Term
To use a physical-chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life including highly resistant bacterial endospores is to .

a) eradicate
b) toxify
c) sterilize
d) acid wash
Definition
c) sterilize
Term
__________is the single most important source of HIV and HBV in the workplace.

a) Semen
b) Saliva in dental procedures
c) Pleural fluid
d) Blood
Definition
d) Blood
Term
OSHA requires that training and educational information on blood borne pathogens be__________provided to hospital or clinical employees .

a) in large workplaces only
b) at no cost to them
c) only if they request it
d) if anyone has had an accident
Definition
b) at no cost to them
Term
All workers whose jobs involve participation in tasks or activities with exposure to blood or other body fluids, to which universal precautions apply, should be vaccinated with a __________vaccine.

a) human immunodeficiency
b) hepatitis c
c) small pox
d) hepatitis b
Definition
d) hepatitis b
Term
After they are used; disposable syringes and needles, scalpel blades and other sharp items, should be placed in__________containers for disposal.

a) biodegradable
b) puncture resistant
c) OSHA
d) sanitized
Definition
b) puncture resistant
Term
Broken glassware that may be contaminated should be picked up by__________.

a) an environmental control specialist
b) someone who's not afraid to do it
c) mechanical means (broom/dustpan)
d) the end of the shift
Definition
c) mechanical means (broom/dustpan)
Term
Contaminated laundry should be__________where it was soiled.

a) destroyed at the location
b) transported away from the location
c) disinfected or discarded at the location
d) bagged or containerized at the location
Definition
d) bagged or containerized at the location
Term
A specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from the performance of an employees duties is called__________.

a) unfortunate incident
b) hazardous exposure
c) occupational hazard
d) exposure incident
Definition
d) exposure incident
Term
In the health care field when all evaluated services and the results compare with accepted standards, principles of__________have been used.

a) quality assurance
b) regulatory bodies
c) networking
d) management
Definition
a) quality assurance
Term
The federal government requires that specimens are transported or shipped in__________.

a) paper containers
b) watertight containers
c) cardboard containers
d) egg crate containers
Definition
b) watertight containers
Term
The classification the physician's office laboratory (POL) falls into will be determined by__________.

a) complexity of laboratory tests performed
b) number of employees working there
c) ratio of male to female employees
d) length of time in operation
Definition
a) complexity of laboratory tests performed
Term
Tests that basically pose insignificant risks to patients if errors occur in the test performance are called__________.

a) level I laboratory tests
b) waived tests
c) level II laboratory tests
d) none of the above
Definition
b) waived tests
Term
When you send blood tubes by mail for analysis in a watertight container, they should be enclosed in__________.

a) paper box
b) second durable watertight container
c) secure certified mail envelope
d) overnight envelope
Definition
b) second durable watertight container
Term
When you send specimens in the mail, the label should state__________.

a) bio-hazardous materials
b) in case of breakage, send to CDC
c) address of lab
d) all of the above
Definition
d) all of the above
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