Phlebotomy Techniques and Blood Collection Procedures Quiz

Test your knowledge on venipuncture, capillary puncture, and blood collection procedures with these 17 questions.

#1

Which vein is commonly used for venipuncture in adults?

Radial vein
Cephalic vein
Median cubital vein
Basilic vein
#2

What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?

To dilate the veins
To reduce blood flow
To prevent blood clotting
To make veins more visible and accessible
#3

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

90 degrees
30 degrees
45 degrees
15 degrees
#4

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of phlebotomy?

Hematoma
Infection
Hyperglycemia
Nerve damage
#5

Which of the following is an appropriate action if a patient feels dizzy or faint during blood collection?

Continue with the procedure
Stop the procedure immediately
Apply pressure to the puncture site
Administer pain medication
#6

What is the primary purpose of using a butterfly needle during venipuncture?

To collect larger volumes of blood
To increase blood flow rate
To reduce patient discomfort
To access difficult veins
#7

Which of the following is NOT a common site for capillary puncture?

Heel
Finger
Earlobe
Antecubital fossa
#8

What is the purpose of gently rotating the collection tube during blood collection?

To mix anticoagulant with blood
To increase blood flow
To reduce hemolysis
To prevent coagulation
#9

What does the term 'hemoconcentration' refer to?

Increased blood viscosity
Decreased blood viscosity
Increased platelet count
Decreased platelet count
#10

Which vein is commonly used for venipuncture in infants?

Radial vein
Cephalic vein
Dorsal venous network
Medial cubital vein
#11

Which of the following tests typically requires fasting before blood collection?

Complete blood count (CBC)
Blood glucose
Lipid panel
Liver function tests
#12

What is the purpose of gently inverting a blood collection tube after filling it?

To prevent blood coagulation
To ensure adequate mixing with anticoagulant
To reduce blood flow
To increase sample volume
#13

Which anticoagulant is commonly used for routine blood collection?

Heparin
Citrate
EDTA
Sodium fluoride
#14

What is the purpose of performing a 'fist clench' during capillary puncture?

To increase blood pressure
To dilate the veins
To stimulate blood flow
To prevent clotting
#15

Which of the following additives is commonly used to preserve blood for immunohematology testing?

Sodium citrate
Potassium oxalate
EDTA
ACD solution
#16

Which of the following veins is commonly used for venipuncture in elderly patients?

Cephalic vein
Brachial vein
Radial vein
Dorsal venous network
#17

Which blood collection tube is typically used for blood glucose testing?

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