Thursday, September 11, 2014

173 Phlebotomy High Yield Practice Test (QUESTIONS 101-120)



Question 101-120

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101. One reason that skin puncture is more beneficial to children than venipuncture is that it

A.    can be performed while the patient is asleep

B.     assure that the patient will not faint

C.     makes patient to cry less

D.    retain blood volume 

 
102. Why are bandages after a skin puncture not recommended for babies?

A.      there is a risk of swallowing the bandage 

B.      it might make the puncture site unusable

C.      they do not prevent infections

D.     they hurt too much when removed

 
103. Fingerstick procedures are NOT recommended for the following laboratory test requests:

A.      coagulation testing

B.      hemoglobin and hematocrit

C.      diabetes screening

D.     blood alcohol levels

 
104. A patient had burns in the right hand and fingers. Where would the preferred blood collection site be?

A.      the middle finger of the left hand

B.      antecubital area of either arm

C.      back side of the left hand

D.     back side of the right wrist

 
105. What is the best position for a  patient during a routine fingerstick procedure?

A.      supine 

B.      lateral recumbent 

C.      seated

D.     standing 

106. How many times can the puncture apparatus (lancet or sharp) be used for fingersticks on the same patient?

A.      four times

B.      once

C.      three times

D.     twice
 

107. Sometimes a patient's veins are "saved for therapy." In such case, what type of specimen collection is preferred?

A.      venipuncture using evacuated tubes

B.      butterfly technique 

C.      fingerstick technique

D.     syringe technique

 
108. A phlebotomist is assigned to collect blood from a 5-year-old patient in a pediatric ambulatory treatment center. The mother of the patient is the only person who can verify the identity of the child. What should the phlebotomist do?

A.    collect the blood and document the form of identification

B.     call the supervisor

C.     ask the patient to confirm her identity

D.    come back later when more identification information is available

 
109. Which of the following patients are good candidates for skin puncture procedure?

A.    Severely dehydrated patients

B.     Obese patients

C.     Cardiac patients

D.    Emergency room patients


110. How is a patient identified before a fingerstick procedure?

A.    confirm the stated name with the requisition

B.     match stated name with the requisition and the bed label

C.     use three forms of paper identification 

D.    match stated name with the requisition and another form of identification

 
111. What should the phlebotomist do if a patient scheduled for CBC has a full cast on both arms extending to the wrist?

A.    come back later

B.     ask the nurse for her opinion

C.     perform a fingerstick and document the collection site

D.    perform a heel stick
 

112. Blood in the urine is called:

A.    Bacteriuria

B.     Proteinuria

C.     Hematuria

D.    Phenylketonuria


113. Repeated venepuncture of the same vein will cause this complication:

A.    Petechiae

B.     Phlebitis

C.     Thrombus

D.    Hemophilia

 
114. Another name for red blood cell is:

A.    Erythrocyte

B.     Leucocyte

C.     Phagocyte

D.    Thrombocyte


115. How should a phlebotomist choose the correct finger for skin puncture: 

A.    observe and feel the fingertips

B.     feel a vein in the fingers

C.     check the fingernails whether it is warm

D.    feel a pulse in the fingertip

 
116. Which specimen collection technique will not be good for a patient with poor peripheral circulation?

A.    normal venipuncture using evacuated tubes

B.     using syringe technique

C.     butterfly technique

D.    fingerstick technique

 
117. Approximately how much blood is found in the average adult human?

A.    0.5L

B.     2.5L

C.     7.0L

D.    5.0L

 
118. Which of the following is the most common agent used to decontaminate a skin puncture site? 

A.    alcohol-based hand rubs

B.     diluted chlorine

C.     isopropanol

D.    chlorhexidine


119. Blood spot testing for neonatal screening is performed before the newborn is:

A.    36 hours old

B.     12 hours old

C.     24 hours old

D.    72 hours old


120. The preferred site for heelstick in a neonate is

A.    medial or lateral aspect

B.     anteromedial aspect

C.     a previous puncture site

D.    central area of foot

 

 
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