Question 1

Which of the following is a common complication of phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma

Answer

Dehydration

Answer

Hyperglycemia

Answer

Hypotension

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common antiseptic used for routine venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

70% isopropyl alcohol

Answer

Bleach

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide

Answer

Vinegar

Question 3

What is the most common vein used for venipuncture in adults?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Radial vein

Answer

Femoral vein

Question 4

What color tube is typically used for a CBC (complete blood count) test?

Accepted Answer

Lavender

Answer

Yellow

Answer

Green

Answer

Red

Question 5

What is the recommended angle for inserting a needle during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

15 to 30 degrees

Answer

45 to 60 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

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5 to 10 degrees

Question 6

What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

To engorge the veins with blood

Answer

To numb the area

Answer

To clean the skin

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To prevent clotting

Question 7

Which vein is commonly used for venipuncture in infants and young children?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Brachial vein

Answer

Dorsal venous network

Answer

Basilic vein

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of a Vacutainer tube during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

To collect and transport blood specimens

Answer

To clean the skin

Answer

To disinfect the needle

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To apply pressure after the blood draw

Question 9

What is the order of draw when using a multiple vacuum tube system for blood collection?

Accepted Answer

Light blue, red, green, lavender

Answer

Red, lavender, green, light blue

Answer

Green, lavender, light blue, red

Answer

Lavender, light blue, red, green

Question 10

Which of the following is an appropriate step to take if a patient faints during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Lower the patient's head below the level of their heart

Answer

Administer smelling salts to the patient

Answer

Continue with the blood draw as quickly as possible

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Raise the patient's legs above the level of their heart

Question 11

What is the proper technique to anchor the vein during a venipuncture procedure?

Accepted Answer

Palpate the vein first and then hold it in place with your non-dominant hand

Answer

Use your dominant hand to hold the vein in place without palpating it

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Use a tourniquet to secure the vein in position

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Apply pressure directly on the vein with your thumb

Question 12

What is the first step in the phlebotomy process?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the patient's identity

Answer

Collecting the blood sample

Answer

Labeling the blood tubes

Answer

Cleaning the puncture site

Question 13

Which of the following tubes is typically used for collecting a blood sample for a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?

Accepted Answer

Lavender top tube

Answer

Green top tube

Answer

Blue top tube

Answer

Red top tube

Question 14

What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during a venipuncture procedure?

Accepted Answer

To make the veins more visible and easier to access

Answer

To clean the puncture site

Answer

To dispose of the needle

Answer

To collect the blood sample

Question 15

What is the most common antiseptic used to clean the puncture site before a venipuncture procedure?

Accepted Answer

Isopropyl alcohol

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide

Answer

Antibacterial soap

Answer

Iodine solution

Question 16

What is the liquid part of blood called?

Accepted Answer

Plasma

Answer

White blood cells

Answer

Red blood cells

Answer

Platelets

Question 17

What is the medical term for a high level of glucose in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Hyperglycemia

Answer

Anemia

Answer

Diabetes

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Question 18

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

Artery

Answer

Capillary

Answer

Vein

Answer

Lymphatic vessel

Question 19

What is the term for the process of drawing blood from a vein?

Accepted Answer

Phlebotomy

Answer

Sphygmomanometer

Answer

Venipuncture

Answer

Hematoma

Question 20

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Carrying oxygen

Answer

Regulating body temperature

Answer

Producing antibodies

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Filtering waste

Question 21

What is the term for the process of separating blood components by spinning it at high speeds?

Accepted Answer

Centrifugation

Answer

Filtration

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Coagulation

Answer

Hemostasis

Question 22

Which of the following is a common complication of improper venipuncture technique?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma

Answer

Embolism

Answer

Hemolysis

Answer

Thrombosis

Question 23

Which of the following anticoagulants is commonly used in blood collection tubes?

Accepted Answer

EDTA

Answer

Heparin

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Aspirin

Question 24

Which of the following is an important step to ensure patient safety during phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the patient's identity

Answer

Not labeling blood samples correctly

Answer

Using expired blood collection tubes

Answer

Skipping hand hygiene protocols

Question 25

Which of the following is a key step in proper specimen collection for blood cultures?

Accepted Answer

Performing a sterile venipuncture

Answer

Using a tourniquet for an extended period of time

Answer

Allowing the blood sample to clot before processing

Answer

Mixing the blood collection tube vigorously after collection

Question 26

Which of the following is an acceptable technique for patient identification before a blood draw?

Accepted Answer

Asking the patient to state their full name and date of birth

Answer

Verifying the patient's identity based on appearance alone

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Skipping patient identification to save time

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Relying solely on the patient's medical record number

Question 27

Which of the following tubes is typically used for collecting blood samples for hematology tests?

Accepted Answer

Lavender-top tube

Answer

Royal blue-top tube

Answer

Green-top tube

Answer

Red-top tube

Question 28

What is the appropriate order of draw when using a multi-sample needle for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Blood culture tubes first, followed by other additive tubes, and then serum tubes

Answer

Additive tubes first, followed by serum tubes, and then blood culture tubes

Answer

Serum tubes first, followed by additive tubes, and then blood culture tubes

Answer

Random order of draw without following a specific sequence

Question 29

Which vein is commonly used for performing a capillary puncture in pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal aspect of the hand

Answer

Jugular vein

Answer

Femoral vein

Answer

Popliteal vein

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