Phlebotomy Specimen Collection and Handling Procedures Quiz

Phlebotomy is primarily for collecting blood samples.

Capillary puncture in phlebotomy is primarily for collecting small blood samples from the fingertip.

The Allen test in phlebotomy is for evaluating circulation in the hands.

Lavender tubes are commonly used for collecting blood for a complete blood count (CBC).

The heel is the recommended site for performing a dermal puncture in infants.

The cephalic vein is frequently used for venipuncture.

A tourniquet helps in blood flow and vein visibility during phlebotomy.

Gray tubes are typically used for blood glucose testing.

Blood tubes should be labeled before collecting blood in phlebotomy.

Quickly removing the tourniquet may lead to hemolysis in blood samples.

A 90-degree angle is recommended for inserting a needle during venipuncture.

Warming a site before capillary puncture increases blood flow.

Heparin is often used in blood collection tubes to prevent clotting.

The correct order of draw is green, lavender, red, and blue when using a multi-sample needle during venipuncture.

Coagulation tubes are used to measure blood clotting time in blood collection.

The dorsal venous arch is commonly used for blood collection in infants.

The earlobe is an appropriate site for dermal puncture in adults.

The primary purpose of a blood culture collection is to detect the presence of microorganisms.

Arterial blood is typically collected in a heparinized syringe for blood gas analysis.