10 Questions
What is the appropriate angle to insert the Vacutainer needle during venipuncture?
15 degrees
Which gauge of needle is recommended to prevent hemolysis during blood collection?
20 gauge
What should be done to ensure proper mixing of anticoagulants or preservatives in blood collection tubes?
Invert the tubes upside down 5-10 times
Where should a tourniquet be applied when evaluating vein selection for venipuncture?
2-3 inches above the elbow
What is the preferable method to identify suitable veins for venipuncture?
Touch
What does the term 'thrombophlebitis' refer to?
The inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation
What is the purpose of a 'vacutainer' in phlebotomy?
To separate the liquid and solid portions of the blood
What is the function of a 'butterfly' in phlebotomy?
To draw blood using a smaller needle with wings on each side
What does the term 'centrifuge' refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
A device used in the lab to spin blood and separate the liquid and solid portions of the blood
What is 'hemolysis' in the context of phlebotomy?
The breaking of blood cells
Test your knowledge on phlebotomy practical techniques, including choosing needles and sites, supplies, and steps to phlebotomy. Also covers medical terms related to phlebotomy and an overview of biochemistry.
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