Phlebotomy Techniques and Considerations Quiz

Test your knowledge on venipuncture, tourniquet use, tube additives, and more with these phlebotomy questions. Perfect for students and professionals alike!

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Which of the following veins is commonly used for venipuncture?

Brachial vein

Femoral vein

Cephalic vein

Popliteal vein

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What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?

To numb the area

To dilate the vein

To clean the skin

To restrict blood flow

1 answered

What is the purpose of palpating a vein before venipuncture?

To sterilize the area

To identify the patient

To assess vein size and depth

To prevent hemolysis

1 answered

Which vein is often used for venipuncture when other options are limited, especially in pediatric patients?

Median cubital vein

Dorsal venous arch

Great saphenous vein

Temporal vein

1 answered

What is the primary reason for discarding the first few milliliters of blood during venipuncture?

To avoid contamination by skin cells

To prevent clotting in the collection tube

To reduce the risk of hemolysis

To ensure accurate test results

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What is the recommended site for capillary puncture in adults?

Lateral aspect of the fingertip

Palmar surface of the hand

Dorsal aspect of the wrist

Medial aspect of the forearm

1 answered

Which of the following anticoagulants is commonly used in blood collection tubes?

Heparin

Warfarin

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

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What is the primary reason for using a butterfly needle during phlebotomy?

To access difficult veins

To collect larger volumes of blood

To minimize patient discomfort

To prevent hematoma formation

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Which of the following is a potential complication of improper tourniquet application?

Hematoma

Hemolysis

Thrombosis

Ecchymosis

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#10

What is the primary purpose of a butterfly needle in phlebotomy?

To draw large volumes of blood quickly

To facilitate blood clotting

To minimize pain during venipuncture

To collect capillary blood samples

1 answered

#11

What is the primary purpose of the order of draw in phlebotomy?

To maintain patient comfort

To prevent sample contamination

To facilitate laboratory processing

To expedite the phlebotomy procedure

1 answered

#12

Which factor contributes to the formation of a hematoma during venipuncture?

Proper needle gauge

Immediate removal of tourniquet

Inadequate pressure on the puncture site

Firmly anchoring the needle during insertion

1 answered

#13

Which of the following factors can lead to hemolysis during blood collection?

Using a large-gauge needle

Mixing the blood gently after collection

Collecting blood into an EDTA tube

Applying excessive force to the syringe plunger

1 answered

#14

Which color tube is typically used for coagulation studies?

Green

Lavender

Blue

Red

1 answered

#15

What is the correct order of draw for capillary blood collection?

Blue, Red, Green

Lavender, Green, Yellow

Red, Green, Blue

Microtainer, Lavender, Green

3 answered

#16

What is the purpose of the additive EDTA in blood collection tubes?

Promote clotting

Prevent clotting

Preserve glucose levels

Enhance antibody detection

1 answered

#17

Which technique is commonly used for capillary puncture in infants?

Basilic vein approach

Lancet puncture on the fingertip

Syringe aspiration from the antecubital vein

Butterfly needle insertion in the radial artery

1 answered

#18

In phlebotomy, what does the term 'venous stasis' refer to?

The speed of blood flow in veins

The collapse of veins

The pooling of blood in veins

The dilation of veins

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Phlebotomy Techniques and Considerations Quiz

Which of the following veins is commonly used for venipuncture?

What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?

What is the purpose of palpating a vein before venipuncture?

Which vein is often used for venipuncture when other options are limited, especially in pediatric patients?

What is the primary reason for discarding the first few milliliters of blood during venipuncture?

What is the recommended site for capillary puncture in adults?

Which of the following anticoagulants is commonly used in blood collection tubes?

What is the primary reason for using a butterfly needle during phlebotomy?

Which of the following is a potential complication of improper tourniquet application?

What is the primary purpose of a butterfly needle in phlebotomy?

What is the primary purpose of the order of draw in phlebotomy?

Which factor contributes to the formation of a hematoma during venipuncture?

Which of the following factors can lead to hemolysis during blood collection?

Which color tube is typically used for coagulation studies?

What is the correct order of draw for capillary blood collection?

What is the purpose of the additive EDTA in blood collection tubes?

Which technique is commonly used for capillary puncture in infants?

In phlebotomy, what does the term 'venous stasis' refer to?

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