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What is the meaning of phlebotomy?
What is the meaning of phlebotomy?
- Phlebotomy means collecting blood (correct)
- Hemolysis is the breaking of blood cells
- Venipuncture is the act of puncturing a vein with a needle
- Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation
What is the purpose of a vacutainer in phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of a vacutainer in phlebotomy?
- To use vacuum pressure to draw blood into tubes (correct)
- To draw blood using a straight needle
- To draw blood using a butterfly needle
- To ask patients about latex allergies
What does hematoma refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does hematoma refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
- A blood-filled bruise caused when a blood vessel is broken (correct)
- The area in front of the elbow
- The hollow center of a structure (needle)
- The act of blood clotting
What is the significance of centrifuge in the lab in relation to phlebotomy?
What is the significance of centrifuge in the lab in relation to phlebotomy?
What does venipuncture involve in the context of phlebotomy?
What does venipuncture involve in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the meaning of coagulate in relation to phlebotomy?
What is the meaning of coagulate in relation to phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of using a butterfly needle in phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of using a butterfly needle in phlebotomy?
What is the significance of asking about latex allergies in phlebotomy?
What is the significance of asking about latex allergies in phlebotomy?
What is the recommended needle size to prevent hemolysis during blood collection?
What is the recommended needle size to prevent hemolysis during blood collection?
Where should a phlebotomist avoid placing the needle during blood collection?
Where should a phlebotomist avoid placing the needle during blood collection?
Which step is crucial for adequate mixing of anticoagulants or preservatives after blood collection?
Which step is crucial for adequate mixing of anticoagulants or preservatives after blood collection?
What is the purpose of applying pressure for 2-3 minutes after blood collection?
What is the purpose of applying pressure for 2-3 minutes after blood collection?
Which site should be avoided for blood collection due to infection or swelling?
Which site should be avoided for blood collection due to infection or swelling?
What is the main purpose of applying a tourniquet during blood collection?
What is the main purpose of applying a tourniquet during blood collection?
Which needle gauge results in a larger lumen?
Which needle gauge results in a larger lumen?
What should be done to ensure proper identification and traceability of blood samples after collection?
What should be done to ensure proper identification and traceability of blood samples after collection?
What is the primary role of using 'touch' over 'sight' when selecting a vein for blood collection?
What is the primary role of using 'touch' over 'sight' when selecting a vein for blood collection?
Why are lower extremities avoided for blood collection?
Why are lower extremities avoided for blood collection?
When should a tourniquet be removed during the blood collection process?
When should a tourniquet be removed during the blood collection process?
What should be done before inserting the vacutainer at 'flash' during blood collection?
What should be done before inserting the vacutainer at 'flash' during blood collection?
Phlebotomy involves the collection of blood from a patient's body.
Phlebotomy involves the collection of blood from a patient's body.
Venipuncture is the term used to describe the act of puncturing a vein with a needle.
Venipuncture is the term used to describe the act of puncturing a vein with a needle.
Hematoma is a blood-filled bruise caused by the breaking of a blood vessel during blood collection.
Hematoma is a blood-filled bruise caused by the breaking of a blood vessel during blood collection.
A butterfly needle is a larger needle with wings on each side used to draw blood.
A butterfly needle is a larger needle with wings on each side used to draw blood.
A tourniquet should be removed immediately after blood collection.
A tourniquet should be removed immediately after blood collection.
Coagulate refers to the act of blood clotting.
Coagulate refers to the act of blood clotting.
The primary purpose of a centrifuge in the lab is to spin blood and separate the liquid and solid portions of the blood.
The primary purpose of a centrifuge in the lab is to spin blood and separate the liquid and solid portions of the blood.
It is not necessary to ask a patient about latex allergies before drawing blood.
It is not necessary to ask a patient about latex allergies before drawing blood.
Smaller gauge needles have a larger lumen for blood collection.
Smaller gauge needles have a larger lumen for blood collection.
A 21 gauge needle is recommended to prevent hemolysis during blood collection.
A 21 gauge needle is recommended to prevent hemolysis during blood collection.
The antecubital space is the least commonly used site for blood collection.
The antecubital space is the least commonly used site for blood collection.
A tourniquet should be applied tightly enough to occlude arterial flow.
A tourniquet should be applied tightly enough to occlude arterial flow.
The main purpose of using 'touch' over 'sight' is to select a vein for blood collection.
The main purpose of using 'touch' over 'sight' is to select a vein for blood collection.
A biohazard bag is used to contain potential spills or leaks during the transport of blood samples.
A biohazard bag is used to contain potential spills or leaks during the transport of blood samples.
A butterfly needle is recommended for blood collection in areas with rashes.
A butterfly needle is recommended for blood collection in areas with rashes.
The purpose of inverting blood tubes 5-10 times is to ensure proper mixing of the blood with any additives present.
The purpose of inverting blood tubes 5-10 times is to ensure proper mixing of the blood with any additives present.
The purpose of applying pressure for 2-3 minutes after blood collection is to prevent hematoma formation.
The purpose of applying pressure for 2-3 minutes after blood collection is to prevent hematoma formation.
The purpose of using a vacutainer in phlebotomy is to collect and store blood samples.
The purpose of using a vacutainer in phlebotomy is to collect and store blood samples.
A tourniquet should be removed once the last blood collection tube is filling.
A tourniquet should be removed once the last blood collection tube is filling.
A 16 gauge needle is larger in diameter than a 20 gauge needle.
A 16 gauge needle is larger in diameter than a 20 gauge needle.
Match the following needle gauge with its corresponding lumen size:
Match the following needle gauge with its corresponding lumen size:
Match the following site with the recommended action during blood collection:
Match the following site with the recommended action during blood collection:
Match the following step in phlebotomy with its corresponding action:
Match the following step in phlebotomy with its corresponding action:
Match the following terms with their meanings in the context of phlebotomy:
Match the following terms with their meanings in the context of phlebotomy:
Match the following terms with their descriptions in phlebotomy:
Match the following terms with their descriptions in phlebotomy:
Match the following terms with their related actions in phlebotomy:
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Match the following terms with their purposes in phlebotomy:
Match the following terms with their purposes in phlebotomy:
Phlebotomy means collecting ______
Phlebotomy means collecting ______
Venipuncture is the act of puncturing a ______ with a needle
Venipuncture is the act of puncturing a ______ with a needle
Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation of a vein with ______ formation
Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation of a vein with ______ formation
Hemolysis is the breaking of ______ cells
Hemolysis is the breaking of ______ cells
Vacutainer is a vacuum tube used to draw ______
Vacutainer is a vacuum tube used to draw ______
A butterfly is a smaller needle with wings on each side used to draw ______
A butterfly is a smaller needle with wings on each side used to draw ______
Centrifuge is a device used in the lab to spin blood and separate the ______ and solid portions of the blood
Centrifuge is a device used in the lab to spin blood and separate the ______ and solid portions of the blood
Always ask patient if he/she is allergic to ______ before drawing blood
Always ask patient if he/she is allergic to ______ before drawing blood
