Chapter 48 Collecting, Processing and Testing Blood Specimens

Question 1

Sharps containers are used in the process of drawing blood?

Accepted Answer

true

Question 2

When drawing blood from an infant, what is best site to use to prevent injury to the infant

Accepted Answer

The heel

Question 3

Which of the following are the most common sites for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital and cephalic veins and Basilic

Question 4

After how many unsuccessful attempts at obtaining a good blood sample should you ask assistance

Accepted Answer

2

Question 5

Which of the following is used in the capillary puncture technique?

Accepted Answer

Lancet

Question 6

Which procedure obtaining a blood sample is performed on the middle finger or the ring finger

Accepted Answer

Capillary puncture

Question 7

Role of a medical assistant is

Accepted Answer

all the above

Question 8

Which of the following are included in steps for collection of a blood specimen?

Accepted Answer

Identify the patient correctly

Question 9

Which color stopper is used for a collection tube that contains no additive?

Accepted Answer

red

Question 10

To identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should

Accepted Answer

ask the patient to verify her name

Question 11

Equipment for Drawing Blood are

Accepted Answer

all the above

Question 12

What was the name of the lady who gave us the lab tour?

Accepted Answer

Marcia

Question 13

What do you do if a pt has a history of fainting while getting blood drawn?

Accepted Answer

lay them down

Question 14

Techniques to obtain blood specimens are

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2

Question 15

Which of the following is the liquid or fluid portion of the blood?

Accepted Answer

Plasma

Question 16

Which method of drawing blood would you use on a patient with small or fragile veins?

Accepted Answer

Butterfly system

Question 17

Which of the following refers to the rupturing of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Hemolysis

Question 18

Did you like drawing blood?

Accepted Answer

yes, no

Question 19

Explaining the procedure to a pt should always be done

Accepted Answer

true

Question 20

Which of the following is the term for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets?

Accepted Answer

Formed elements

Question 21

CBC stand for

Accepted Answer

complete blood count

Question 22

You do not have to identify a pt for a blood draw

Accepted Answer

false

Question 23

Collection tubes have additives?

Accepted Answer

true

Question 24

Which of the following items forms the first line of defense during a phlebotomy procedure?

Accepted Answer

gloves

Question 25

There are three options of systems used when drawing blood?

Accepted Answer

true

Question 26

Withdrawing blood from a vein is called

Accepted Answer

phlebotomy

Question 27

A lancet is used during a capillary puncture

Accepted Answer

true

Question 28

the most common antiseptic used to cleanse the skin before drawing blood

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Chapter 48 Collecting, Processing and Testing Blood Specimens

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Chapter 48 Collecting, Processing and Testing Blood Specimens

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