Phlebotomy Quiz

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Phlebotomy Proficiency Quiz

Test your knowledge in phlebotomy with our comprehensive quiz designed for aspiring and current professionals alike. This quiz will assess your understanding of key concepts, procedures, and safety measures in the practice of drawing blood.

50 questions covering a range of topics
Multiple choice, checkboxes, and text entry formats
Great for preparing for certification or enhancing your skills

50 Questions12 MinutesCreated by DrawingBlood101

What is phlebotomy?

The incision of a vein for the purpose of collecting blood samples

The incision of an artery for the purpose of drawing a blood sample

Testing of blood samples for diagnostic purposes

Insertion of intravenous devices for drug administration

Venipuncture draws ____ blood samples

Aterial

Venous

Capillary

Hemolyzed

Specimen procurement is part of which phase in testing?

Pre-analytical phase

Analytical phase

Post-analytical phase

____ of all diagnosis is based on lab results.

Which concepts form good communication skills?

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Good hygeine

Active listening

Non-verbal communication conveys more than verbal communication.

True

False

Select the options that display positive body language.

List qualities of active listening. (No answer provided)

How often should gloves be changed to maintain a safe barrier from specimens?

Every 15 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every hour

Regular alcohol swabs can be used to prevent sepsis on any patient for any type of blood draw.

True

False

Select the type of swab(s) you would use on a patient with no allergies, for routine blood work

70% isopropyl alcohol

1-10% povidone-iodine

0-5% chlorhexidine gluconate

Select the type of swab(s) you would use on a patient with an allergy to iodine, for routine blood work

70% isopropyl alcohol

1-10% povidone-iodine

0-5% chlorhexidine gluconate

Select the type of swab(s) you would use on a patient with no allergies, for blood alcohol workups

70% isopropyl alcohol

1-10% povidone-iodine

0-5% chlorhexidine gluconate

Obstruction or destruction of blood elements can occur if the tourniquet is applied for longer than

30 seconds

1 minute

2 minutes

5 minutes

Cotton balls are recommended to stop bleeding after the venipuncture.

True

False

The gauge of the needle measures ____, and is determined by _____.

Outer diameter of the needle, vein size/blood amount required

Inner diameter of the needle, vein size/blood amount required

Outer diameter of the needle, patient's age

Inner diameter of the needle, patient's age

The higher the gauge of the needle, the smaller the diameter of the bore will be.

True

False

What type of needle is this?

Epidural

Butterfly

Hypodermic

Syringe

Vaccutainers draw blood into the tubes automatically by

Using gravity to pull the blood down

Using pressure from the vein to send blood in

Using negative pressure from the evacuated air in the tube

The rubber stoppered top on the tube is referred to as

The hemoguard

The stopcock

The filter

The blood cap

Syringes are not recommended for safety reasons, but can be used in special conditions.

True

False

Select the patients who should not have Band-aids placed on their puncture site.

Which tube(s) would be used for capillary draws?

What requirement(s) must your sharps container have?

Resistant to punctures

Vibrant color

Biohazard sticker

Locking lid

The three most important things on a blood tube label are:

The additive, the company name, the expiry date

The additive, the WHMIS label, the expiry date

The additive, the draw volume, the expiry date

The draw volume, the company name, the WHMIS label

Anticoagulants prevent blood from clotting in the tube, and come in liquid/powder/aerosol form.

True

False

List the three most common types of anticoagulant. (No answer provided)

Ideal EDTA/blood ratio is

Excess EDTA causes cells to swell and burst.

True

False

EDTA cannot be used for coagulation studies because...

EDTA inhibits finbrinogen

EDTA causes cells to burst

EDTA causes false positives

EDTA inhibits fibrinogen and destorys V factor

The additive of choice for coagulation studies is

EDTA

No additive

Sodium chloride

Sodium citrate

EDTA can cause platelet satellitism.

True

False

Sodium citrate tubes are ____ in color

Black stoppered sodium citrate tubes are used for

SED rate testing

Sterile site draws

Cancer studies

Tox screens

Of the two concentrations, _____ sodium citrate is preferred for coagulation studies.

3.8%

3.2%

4.2%

2.8%

The ratio of blood to sodium citrate in a tube is 9:1

True

False

Heparin comes in a _____ colored tube

Heparin stops coagulation by inhibiting

Thrombin

Calcium ions

Fibrinogen

Platelets

Heparin comes in all these common forms EXCEPT:

Sodium heparin

Calcium heparin

Lithium heparin

Ammonium heparin

Heparin can be used for blood film preparations and coagulation studies.

True

False

SST stands for

Serum Synthesis Tube

Salsa Separator Tube

Stock Serum Tube

Serum Separator Tube

Which tube is the SST tube?

Thixotropic gels have a viscosity that

Decreases over time

Decreases under pressure

Increases under pressure

Decreases under heat

Grey stoppered tubes (antiglycolytic tubes) are commonly used for

Glucose/blood alcohol

Glucose/pregnancy

Pregnancy/blood alcohol

Glucose/trace metals

Navy blue stoppered tubes are considered to be chemically clean.

True

False

Which tests require a navy blue stoppered tube (chemically clean)?

Toxicology

Trace metals

Glucose

Routine CBC

Light green stoppered tubes contain which of the following for plasma testing in chemistry?

Lithium oxalate

Lithium bromide

Lithium carbonate

Lithium heparin

Pink stoppered tubes (potassium EDTA) are specific to Transfusion because of their

Draw amount

Cross-matching label

EDTA ratio

Stopper color

Yellow stoppered tubes (SPS) are used for blood cultures because of

Slow coagulation (SPS binds to calcium)

Increased sterility

Increased antibiotic reactions from SPS

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