Question 1

-A blood collection tube with a lavender stopper is selected for ________ studies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-A blood collection tube with a lavender...

Question 2

What is the normal range of potassium found in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL
B)   136 to 145 mEq/L
C)   3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L
D)   6 to 20 mg/dL
E)   21 to 28 mEq/LF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The normal sodium blood level is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L
B)   8.6 to 10.0 mEq/L
C)   136 to 145 mEq/L
D)   98 to 108 mEq/L
E)   21 to 28 mEq/LF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Gout is identified by which of type of blood test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uric acid
B)   Potassium
C)   Glucose
D)   Total cholesterol
E)   Lactate dehydrogenaseF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following are the most common sites for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Femoral and inguinal veins
B)   Median cubital and cephalic veins
C)   Great saphenous and superior vena cava veins
D)   Popliteal and posterior tibial veins
E)   Radial and ulnar veinsF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

When drawing blood from an infant, what is best site to use to prevent injury to the infant?

Accepted Answer

A)   The veins in the antecubital fossa
B)   The median cubital vein
C)   The heel
D)   The cephalic vein
E)   The brachial veinF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is important when drawing blood from an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not apply pressure after removing the needle
B)   Wiggle the needle to position it precisely in the vein
C)   Have the patient bend her elbow after removing the needle
D)   Avoid using a butterfly collection device
E)   Have the patient elevate her arm after removing the needleF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following are included in steps for collection of a blood specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tell the patient the process will not be painful
B)   Identify the patient correctly
C)   Ask the patient what test he needs
D)   Use the same tubes for chemistry and hematology tests
E)   Apply the tourniquet to the patient's lower armF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

To identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   call the patient by name
B)   ask the patient what labs she will be having done
C)   ask the patient to verify her name
D)   ask the patient to state her home address
E)   verify the patient's name with the doctorF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)  blood test screens for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Potential bleeding problems
B)   Leukocytes
C)   Anemia
D)   Low blood sugars
E)   Inflammatory processF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is the most common antiseptic used to cleanse the skin before drawing blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcohol
B)   Soap and water
C)   Hibiclens
D)   Hydrogen peroxide
E)   10% bleachF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

A small calibrated glass tube that holds a precise volume of fluid is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A small calibrated glass tube that holds...

Question 13

Which of the following items forms the first line of defense during a phlebotomy procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Face mask
B)   Eye goggles
C)   Laboratory coat
D)   Gown
E)   GlovesF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The gel-like barrier between the serum and the clot in a coagulated blood sample is formed by a serum ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The gel-like barrier between the serum and...

Question 15

Which of the following is part of the preparation for a glucose tolerance test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Instruct the patient to eat a high-carbohydrate diet for 3 days before the procedure
B)   Offer the patient a high-carbohydrate snack immediately before drawing the blood
C)   Instruct the patient to refrain from eating after the initial blood and urine samples are taken
D)   Explain to the patient that only one blood and one urine sample will be taken
E)   Direct the patient to use a laxative the night before to cleanse the digestive systemF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

A calibrated glass tube that holds a small, precise volume of fluid and is used to collect capillary blood for some tests is known as a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A calibrated glass tube that holds a...

Question 17

Withdrawing blood from a vein is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hematology
B)   phlebotomy
C)   morphology
D)   coagulation
E)   serologyF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

The red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are known as the ________ elements in a blood sample.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The red blood cells, white blood cells,...

Question 19

The normal blood calcium level is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   8.6 to 10.0 mEq/L
B)   98 to 108 mEq/L
C)   136 to 145 mEq/L
D)   3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L
E)   27 to 29 mEq/LF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Blood chemistries and HIV/AIDS antibody tests must be performed with a collection tube with what color stopper?

Accepted Answer

A)   Red
B)   Blue
C)   Red/black
D)   Gray
E)   GreenF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 48: Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Gout is identified by which of type of blood test?

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-A blood collection tube with a lavender stopper is selected for ________ studies.

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The gel-like barrier between the serum and the clot in a coagulated blood sample is formed by a serum ________.

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The red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are known as the ________ elements in a blood sample.

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Which of the following is important when drawing blood from an elderly patient?

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Which of the following items forms the first line of defense during a phlebotomy procedure?

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To identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should ____.

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Which of the following are the most common sites for venipuncture?

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The normal blood calcium level is ____.

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Withdrawing blood from a vein is called ____.

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Which of the following are included in steps for collection of a blood specimen?

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The normal sodium blood level is ____.

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What is the normal range of potassium found in the blood?

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Which of the following is the most common antiseptic used to cleanse the skin before drawing blood?

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Blood chemistries and HIV/AIDS antibody tests must be performed with a collection tube with what color stopper?

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A small calibrated glass tube that holds a precise volume of fluid is a(n) ________.

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The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test screens for which of the following?

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Which of the following is part of the preparation for a glucose tolerance test?

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When drawing blood from an infant, what is best site to use to prevent injury to the infant?

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A calibrated glass tube that holds a small, precise volume of fluid and is used to collect capillary blood for some tests is known as a(n) _______.

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