Phlebotomy Chapter 9 Test Questions and Answers
What is the term for destruction of red blood cells due to a too-tight tourniquet? - Answer-Hemolysis
Which of the following veins is the most common second choice when the median cubital vein is not appropriate for withdrawing a blood sample? - A...
Phlebotomy Chapter 9 Test
Questions and Answers
What is the term for destruction of red blood cells due to a too-tight tourniquet? -
Answer-Hemolysis
Which of the following veins is the most common second choice when the median
cubital vein is not appropriate for withdrawing a blood sample? - Answer-Cephalic vein
Which vein lies on top of the brachial artery? - Answer-Basilic vein
What does a vein feel like upon palpation? - Answer-It feels spongy and firm.
After applying alcohol, how long should you allow it to dry before collecting from the
site? - Answer-30 to 60 seconds
How should a needle be inserted for venipuncture? - Answer-Bevel up, in a smooth
quick motion
If the needle is withdrawn before the tourniquet is removed, what is likely to occur? -
Answer-Hematoma
When should the tourniquet be removed? - Answer-While the first tube is filling
What is the term for a collection of blood under the skin at the site of a venipuncture? -
Answer-Hematoma
How should bleeding be stopped at a venipuncture site? - Answer-Remove the needle
and apply pressure to gauze over the site.
When should blood collection tubes be labeled? - Answer-At the patient's bedside, after
taking the blood
Which of the following is the next step after removing your gloves? - Answer-Wash your
hands.
Which of the following steps should be taken with a syringe before using it to collect
blood? - Answer-Pull the plunger back to break the seal, then expel all the air.
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