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What is the purpose of the sleeve on a multisample needle?
What is the purpose of the sleeve on a multisample needle?
- To cover the second tip of the needle when not in use
- To protect the patient's skin from the needle
- To prevent blood from leaking onto the adapter or tube holder (correct)
- To ensure the needle remains sterile during the procedure
What is a key advantage of using a syringe over a multisample needle for venipuncture?
What is a key advantage of using a syringe over a multisample needle for venipuncture?
- Syringes are less likely to collapse the vein during blood collection
- Syringes provide a larger sample volume compared to evacuated tubes
- Syringes allow for a more controlled and gentle vacuum, which is better for fragile veins (correct)
- Syringes are easier to use and require less skill from the phlebotomist
What is the most common size of syringe needle used for venipuncture?
What is the most common size of syringe needle used for venipuncture?
- 21 gauge, 1 inch long (correct)
- 20 gauge, 1.5 inch long
- 22 gauge, 1 inch long
- 25 gauge, 5/8 inch long
What is the purpose of the double-ended needle used in venipuncture?
What is the purpose of the double-ended needle used in venipuncture?
What is the purpose of the needle remaining in the patient's vein while one tube is replaced with another?
What is the purpose of the needle remaining in the patient's vein while one tube is replaced with another?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when inspecting a new needle package?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when inspecting a new needle package?
What is the primary function of the bevel on a phlebotomy needle?
What is the primary function of the bevel on a phlebotomy needle?
Which factor should NOT influence the choice of needle length for venipuncture?
Which factor should NOT influence the choice of needle length for venipuncture?
What is the purpose of the hub on a phlebotomy needle?
What is the purpose of the hub on a phlebotomy needle?
Which term refers to the hollow interior of a phlebotomy needle?
Which term refers to the hollow interior of a phlebotomy needle?
What is the primary purpose of the OSHA directive issued in November 2000?
What is the primary purpose of the OSHA directive issued in November 2000?
Which of the following needle safety features is described in the text?
Which of the following needle safety features is described in the text?
Which healthcare worker is most at risk for accidental needle sticks?
Which healthcare worker is most at risk for accidental needle sticks?
What is the purpose of the Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set described in the text?
What is the purpose of the Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set described in the text?
What is the estimated number of accidental needle sticks that occur per day nationwide?
What is the estimated number of accidental needle sticks that occur per day nationwide?
What is the primary purpose of a winged infusion set or butterfly needle?
What is the primary purpose of a winged infusion set or butterfly needle?
What is a key feature of many modern butterfly needles?
What is a key feature of many modern butterfly needles?
Which gauge is commonly used for butterfly needles?
Which gauge is commonly used for butterfly needles?
What is the recommended method for disposing of used butterfly needles?
What is the recommended method for disposing of used butterfly needles?
How can a butterfly needle be connected to an evacuated collection tube?
How can a butterfly needle be connected to an evacuated collection tube?
What is the primary reason needles must be disposed of immediately after use?
What is the primary reason needles must be disposed of immediately after use?
Which of the following is a requirement for a biohazard disposal container?
Which of the following is a requirement for a biohazard disposal container?
What is the purpose of the prescribed order of draw when collecting multiple blood samples?
What is the purpose of the prescribed order of draw when collecting multiple blood samples?
Which of the following is a key consideration when selecting a needle for a venipuncture procedure?
Which of the following is a key consideration when selecting a needle for a venipuncture procedure?
What is the primary purpose of a needle adapter or tube holder in a phlebotomy tray?
What is the primary purpose of a needle adapter or tube holder in a phlebotomy tray?
What does the gauge of a needle describe?
What does the gauge of a needle describe?
In phlebotomy, why might some phlebotomists prefer a shorter needle?
In phlebotomy, why might some phlebotomists prefer a shorter needle?
Why are larger-diameter needles like 21 to 22 gauge used in phlebotomy?
Why are larger-diameter needles like 21 to 22 gauge used in phlebotomy?
What is a disadvantage of using smaller-gauge needles like 23 gauge in phlebotomy?
What is a disadvantage of using smaller-gauge needles like 23 gauge in phlebotomy?
Why is learning the most appropriate gauge for each clinical situation important for a phlebotomist?
Why is learning the most appropriate gauge for each clinical situation important for a phlebotomist?
What is the primary purpose of using a needle adapter during venipuncture?
What is the primary purpose of using a needle adapter during venipuncture?
Why is it important to choose the correct size of needle adapter for the evacuated tube being used?
Why is it important to choose the correct size of needle adapter for the evacuated tube being used?
What feature on the needle adapter indicates how far the evacuated tube can be advanced without losing its vacuum?
What feature on the needle adapter indicates how far the evacuated tube can be advanced without losing its vacuum?
Which statement about evacuated collection tubes is true?
Which statement about evacuated collection tubes is true?
What is the purpose of using a multisample needle during venipuncture?
What is the purpose of using a multisample needle during venipuncture?
Which of the following statements about needle adapters is false?
Which of the following statements about needle adapters is false?
What is a potential advantage of using a winged infusion set during venipuncture?
What is a potential advantage of using a winged infusion set during venipuncture?
Which of the following is not a feature of a multisample needle?
Which of the following is not a feature of a multisample needle?
What is the purpose of the tube advancement mark on a needle adapter?
What is the purpose of the tube advancement mark on a needle adapter?
Which statement about evacuated collection tubes is false?
Which statement about evacuated collection tubes is false?
What is the primary advantage of using a syringe over a multisample needle for venipuncture?
What is the primary advantage of using a syringe over a multisample needle for venipuncture?
What is the primary purpose of the retractable rubber sleeve on a multisample needle?
What is the primary purpose of the retractable rubber sleeve on a multisample needle?
What is the most common size of syringe needle used for venipuncture, according to the text?
What is the most common size of syringe needle used for venipuncture, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the needle adapter or tube holder in a phlebotomy tray?
What is the primary purpose of the needle adapter or tube holder in a phlebotomy tray?
What is the main function of the double-ended needle used in venipuncture?
What is the main function of the double-ended needle used in venipuncture?
What is the primary purpose of the tube advancement mark on a needle adapter?
What is the primary purpose of the tube advancement mark on a needle adapter?
What is the primary reason that needles must be disposed of immediately after use in phlebotomy?
What is the primary reason that needles must be disposed of immediately after use in phlebotomy?
What antiseptic should not be used routinely due to its interference with some chemistry test results?
What antiseptic should not be used routinely due to its interference with some chemistry test results?
Why is using cotton balls instead of gauze not recommended for stopping bleeding after drawing blood?
Why is using cotton balls instead of gauze not recommended for stopping bleeding after drawing blood?
Why should Chlorhexidine gluconate not be used on infants younger than 2 months?
Why should Chlorhexidine gluconate not be used on infants younger than 2 months?
What is the primary danger of fanning or blowing on a puncture site to speed drying?
What is the primary danger of fanning or blowing on a puncture site to speed drying?
What makes Coban a good alternative for patients with sensitive or fragile skin?
What makes Coban a good alternative for patients with sensitive or fragile skin?
What is the primary reason for not using Chlorhexidine gluconate on patients sensitive to iodine?
What is the primary reason for not using Chlorhexidine gluconate on patients sensitive to iodine?
Why should you not fan or blow on a site to speed drying after drawing blood?
Why should you not fan or blow on a site to speed drying after drawing blood?
What is the primary purpose of using a blood pressure cuff as a tourniquet during phlebotomy?
What is the primary purpose of using a blood pressure cuff as a tourniquet during phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of using a device that shines a bright light through the patient's skin during phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of using a device that shines a bright light through the patient's skin during phlebotomy?
Which statement about antiseptics and disinfectants is true?
Which statement about antiseptics and disinfectants is true?
What is the most commonly used antiseptic for cleaning the patient's skin before venipuncture?
What is the most commonly used antiseptic for cleaning the patient's skin before venipuncture?
What property does isopropyl alcohol have that makes it effective as an antiseptic?
What property does isopropyl alcohol have that makes it effective as an antiseptic?
For maximal effectiveness, how long should the antiseptic be left in contact with the skin before venipuncture?
For maximal effectiveness, how long should the antiseptic be left in contact with the skin before venipuncture?
What is the purpose of using an antiseptic to clean the patient's skin before venipuncture?
What is the purpose of using an antiseptic to clean the patient's skin before venipuncture?
What organization published the document 'Procedures for the collection of diagnostic blood specimens by venipuncture'?
What organization published the document 'Procedures for the collection of diagnostic blood specimens by venipuncture'?
Which publication discusses the safety of chlorhexidine gluconate used for skin antisepsis in preterm infants?
Which publication discusses the safety of chlorhexidine gluconate used for skin antisepsis in preterm infants?
In the context of blood specimen collection, what does CLSI stand for?
In the context of blood specimen collection, what does CLSI stand for?
Which document discusses the tubes and additives for venous and capillary blood specimen collection?
Which document discusses the tubes and additives for venous and capillary blood specimen collection?
Which publication includes a comparison of four antiseptic preparations for skin in the prevention of contamination of percutaneously drawn blood cultures?
Which publication includes a comparison of four antiseptic preparations for skin in the prevention of contamination of percutaneously drawn blood cultures?
What is the subject of the document with the code GP41-A6 (formerly H03-A6)?
What is the subject of the document with the code GP41-A6 (formerly H03-A6)?
Which organization holds the copyright to documents related to blood specimen collection?
Which organization holds the copyright to documents related to blood specimen collection?
'Safety of chlorhexidine gluconate used for skin antisepsis in the preterm infant' was published in which journal?
'Safety of chlorhexidine gluconate used for skin antisepsis in the preterm infant' was published in which journal?
'Comparison of four antiseptic preparations for skin in the prevention of contamination of percutaneously drawn blood cultures' is a study published in which year?
'Comparison of four antiseptic preparations for skin in the prevention of contamination of percutaneously drawn blood cultures' is a study published in which year?
Why are lavender-topped tubes drawn near the end of the blood collection process?
Why are lavender-topped tubes drawn near the end of the blood collection process?
Which tube should be drawn first according to the order discussed in the text?
Which tube should be drawn first according to the order discussed in the text?
Why is the gray-topped tube usually drawn last in blood collection?
Why is the gray-topped tube usually drawn last in blood collection?
What is the purpose of drawing green tubes after red-gray and gold-topped tubes?
What is the purpose of drawing green tubes after red-gray and gold-topped tubes?
Why may some healthcare institutions allow drawing the glass red-topped tube after the sterile tube?
Why may some healthcare institutions allow drawing the glass red-topped tube after the sterile tube?
In what way does the heparin in green tubes differ from EDTA?
In what way does the heparin in green tubes differ from EDTA?
Why should sodium fluoride be avoided in blood collection for electrolyte analysis?
Why should sodium fluoride be avoided in blood collection for electrolyte analysis?
