Phlebotomy Practice and Protocols Quiz

Explore phlebotomy essentials with our quiz! Test yourself on procedures, techniques, and standards in less than 70 questions.

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What is the primary purpose of phlebotomy?

To administer medication

To draw blood for diagnostic testing

To perform surgery

To monitor vital signs

What is the term for the yellowish fluid component of blood that carries cells and nutrients?

Plasma

Serum

Fibrinogen

Hemoglobin

Which blood component is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?

Platelets

Leukocytes

Erythrocytes

Plasma

Which of the following is a recommended technique for minimizing patient discomfort during venipuncture?

Use a larger gauge needle

Insert the needle slowly

Apply pressure immediately after needle removal

Avoid using a tourniquet

Which vein is commonly used for routine venipuncture?

Radial vein

Cephalic vein

Femoral vein

Popliteal vein

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

30 degrees

45 degrees

60 degrees

90 degrees

Which color-coded tube is commonly used for complete blood count (CBC) testing?

Red

Lavender

Green

Blue

What is the term for the process of collecting blood from a vein for therapeutic purposes?

Phlebotomy

Hemostasis

Thrombosis

Pharmacokinetics

What is the purpose of a butterfly needle in phlebotomy?

To draw large volumes of blood

To perform fingerstick testing

To access difficult veins

To administer intravenous medication

#10

Which of the following is a potential complication of phlebotomy?

Hypertension

Hematoma

Hyperthyroidism

Hypoglycemia

#11

What is the purpose of warming the site before performing a capillary puncture?

To dilate blood vessels

To reduce blood flow

To prevent hematoma formation

To increase pain perception

#12

Which antiseptic is commonly used for skin disinfection before blood collection?

Hydrogen peroxide

Rubbing alcohol

Betadine

Ammonia

#13

What is the purpose of a tourniquet in phlebotomy?

To prevent infection

To dilate veins

To control bleeding

To assess blood pressure

#14

In the evacuated tube system, what is the purpose of the rubber stopper on the collection tube?

Prevent contamination

Facilitate blood clotting

Create a vacuum

Indicate tube volume

#15

Which organization sets the standards for phlebotomy practices in the United States?

WHO (World Health Organization)

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute)

#16

What is the correct order of draw when using the multiple-tube method for blood collection?

Yellow, Red, Lavender

Lavender, Blue, Green

Green, Red, Yellow

Blue, Green, Yellow

#17

What is the term for the involuntary contraction of a muscle during venipuncture?

Myalgia

Hemolysis

Syncope

Tourniquet reaction

#18

Which of the following is a common complication of improper tourniquet application during venipuncture?