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Phlebotomy Practice and Protocols Quiz

#1

What is the primary purpose of phlebotomy?

To draw blood for diagnostic testing
Explanation

Blood collection for diagnosis.

#2

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

Plasma
Explanation

Fluid carrying cells and nutrients.

#3

Which blood component is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?

Erythrocytes
Explanation

Red blood cells for oxygen.

#4

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

Insert the needle slowly
Explanation

Slow needle insertion for comfort.

#5

Which vein is commonly used for routine venipuncture?

Cephalic vein
Explanation

Common vein for blood draw.

#6

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

60 degrees
Explanation

Angle for needle insertion.

#7

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

Lavender
Explanation

Tube color for CBC.

#8

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

Phlebotomy
Explanation

Therapeutic blood collection.

#9

What is the purpose of a butterfly needle in phlebotomy?

To access difficult veins
Explanation

Needle for challenging veins.

#10

Which of the following is a potential complication of phlebotomy?

Hematoma
Explanation

Possible complication.

#11

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

To dilate blood vessels
Explanation

Vessel dilation prior to puncture.

#12

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

Betadine
Explanation

Common antiseptic for skin prep.

#13

What is the purpose of a tourniquet in phlebotomy?

To dilate veins
Explanation

Vein dilation aid.

#14

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

Create a vacuum
Explanation

Creating vacuum for blood draw.

#15

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

CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute)
Explanation

Standard-setting organization.

#16

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

Green, Red, Yellow
Explanation

Sequence for multiple tube draw.

#17

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

Myalgia
Explanation

Muscle contraction during draw.

#18

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

Petechiae
Explanation

Complication from tourniquet.

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