Which of the following vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing?

No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes?

If a laboratory test requires serum, which vacutainer tube is the tube of choice?

For collection of blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test (GTT), which type of tube is used?

__________ is an anticoagulant that prevents platelets from clumping and preserves the appearance of blood cells for microscopic preparation.

The slant at the open end of a needle used for venipuncture is termed the:

The needle size most commonly used for adult venipuncture is ________ gauge.

The needle size most commonly used for by the blood bank for donation is ________ gauge.

The needle size most commonly used on infants or elderly patients is ________ gauge.

Plasma could be retrieved from a:

A tourniquet is used during the phlebotomy procedure to:

A tourniquet should remain tied on a paitent's arm no longer than:

Without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in _________ minutes.

Thixotropic gel, found in the SST red and gray marbled-topped vacutainer tube:

The _______ is the portion of the venipuncture needle that fits into the syringe or vacutainer adapter.

The laboratory requisition indicates that you are to collect a venous blood specimen for hematology testing, serum chemistry testing, and coagulation studies. What is the proper order of collection for these tubes?

You are required to collect a venous sample for a typical hematology test, the complete blood count. You collect a:

A syringe is preferred over a vacutainer collection when:

Leaving a tourniquet tied on a patient's arm for longer than recommended time results in:

Before a routine venipuncture or capillary puncture, the site is typically cleaned with:

With a routine venipuncture, the angle in which the needle enters the arm should be________ degrees.

During routine venipuncture, when should the phlebotomist request that the patient "make a fist"?

During routine venipuncture, when should the phlebotomist request that the patient "release the fist"?

During routine venipuncture, when is the correct time to remove the tourniquet?

The vein (s) that can be used for routine venipuncture is (are):

A winged-infusion set is also known as a:

A needlestick is more likely to happen if:

Why should a tourniquet not be tied too tightly?

A hematoma can be caused by:

Blood obtained via capillary puncture can be collected:

The device used for dermal puncture is a:

sodium heparin and EDTA for chemistry trace elements

potassium oxalate and sodium floride for glucose and alcohol GTT

EDTA for hematology testing

The liquid portion of whole blood that contains clotting factors is called

Which of the following is the recommended method for disposal of needles in a puncture-proof container?

The process used to wash and remove and tissue from medical instruments is called:

Blunt needles, needleless systems,and resheathing syringes are examples of:

A bacteria spore:

While a blood specimen is being prepared for laboratory analysis, the container tips over and blood spills on the laboratory table. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of the spill?

Which of the following scenarios is the only situation in which recapping a needle is considered appropriate procedure?

Gloves, gowns, and goggles are examples of

Which is the proper technique for performing a venipuncture?

What are the two important factors in performing an effective hand wash?

Viral infections:

If samples for more than one tube must be drawn during a venipuncture, which order listed below follows the CLSI standards?

On the basis of your understanding of the chain of infection, what would be the most effective method for controlling the spread of conjunctivitis in a daycare center?

What is the major cause of specimen rejection?

Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infection?

Which of the following collection containers is used to test neonates for certain metabolic disorders like PKU?

The CDC does not recommend standard precautions for which of the following body fluids if the fluid does not contain visible blood?

Rosa was assisting with pediatric immunizations when she received an accidental needlestick. What is the first thing Rosa should do?

In adults and children, which finger is usually used for a routine capillary puncture site?

Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other potentially infectious materials for transport?

According to OSHA regulations, under which of the following circumstances is recapping needles allowed?

What action do viruses take when they enter the body's cells?

The most important step in achieving hand asepsis is:

The method that completely destroys microorganisms is:

Which of the following is not a major area that must be covered in the medical facility's Exposure Control Plan required by OSHA?

The Vacutainer™ tube with a marbled red-gray top contains silica particles to _________ and thixotropic gel to _____________.

The smaller the gauge number of a needle, the larger the lumen. What's the reason for using a a larger lumen?

If a patient faints while his or her blood is being drawn, the patient must remain in the facility for at least ____ minutes.

tube used for CBC

The most common injury patients suffer from phlebotomy is nerve injury. If the patient complains of tingling, numbness, or a shooting pain:

If blood is flowing too slowly during a venipuncture, what's the most likely cause?

Which is the most correct method for performing a capillary puncture?

Should all types of color-topped tubes be inverted the same number of times?