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Question 21: If the venipuncture is attempted before the alcohol…
Question 21:
If the venipuncture is attempted before the alcohol dries, it can result in a burning sensation for the patient when the needle enters the skin.
True or False
Question 22 :If alcohol used to clean a venipuncture site enters the needle and becomes mixed with the specimen, the specimen will not be hemolyzed and the laboratory results will not be affected.
True or False
Question 23: In terms of the dermal puncture, hold the finger downward and apply pressure to puncture the site, ensuring the puncture is made across the fingerprint lines.
True or False
Question 24
Before collecting the blood at the puncture site into a microcollection container, wipe away the first drop of blood which may contaminate the blood specimen.
True or False
Question 25
Because the skin of an elderly person is thinner, the venipuncture can be more difficult. The phlebotomist must hold the skin down taut, so that the vein does not move or roll.
True or False
Question 26
A blood specimen in which the red blood cells are destroyed or broken apart is known as:
Hemolyzed
Clotted
Arterial
Hemoconcentrated
Question 27
Patients who have repeated blood collections may develop iatrogenic anemia.
True or False
Question 28
It is okay to touch the puncture site once it has been cleaned.
True or False
Question 29: Remove the needle cover and visually inspect the needle tip. It is not necessary to look for obstructions, imperfections, or barbs along the needle shaft and needle tip.
True or False
Question 30: All specimens must be labeled properly before leaving the patient’s room or blood collection area or before allowing an outpatient to leave.
True or False
Question 31: For blood collection on neonates / newborns, always use the heel.
True or False
Question 32: For children and adults, the preferred site for dermal puncture is the palmar (palm side) surface of the finger.
True or False
Question 33: The phlebotomist’s first responsibility is to the patient.
True or False
Question 34:The phlebotomist may not ask the patient to hold pressure on the gauze while the phlebotomist is securing the needle and labeling the specimens.
True or False
Question 35 : Dermal / capillary puncture is the preferred blood collection technique for infants (heel) and very small children (finger).
True or False
Question 36:Petechiae, or small, non-raised red spots on the skin due to minute hemorrhage, can result if a tourniquet is left on too long.
True or False
Question 37: Apply a bandage to the site to avoid disturbing the platelet plug and causing further bleeding.
True or False
Question 38: The patient should be either lying down or sitting in a special phlebotomy chair designed for outpatients.
True or False
Question 39: In terms of the dermal puncture, it is not important to puncture through a previous site.
True or False
Question 40: Probing after an unsuccessful venipuncture may cause nerve or tendon damage.
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True or False
