The laboratory at which you are employed is providing an out…

The laboratory at which you are employed is providing an outreach to the local schools to test children for blood lead levels. The evacuated tubes you should use have which color stopper and which additive? A) Gold, silica and gel B) Light green, sodium heparin C) Pink, EDTA D) Tan, EDTA

During a venipuncture, blood flows into the evacuated tube w…

During a venipuncture, blood flows into the evacuated tube with a forceful pulsing motion. What may be causing this to happen? A) An artery may have been punctured. B) The needle may be too close to a valve. C) An incorrect tube may have been selected. D) The tube may be expired.

     If a heelstick is performed with the cut applied as pic…

     If a heelstick is performed with the cut applied as pictured in this image, what may result? A) Blood will clot before it can be collected. B) Blood will not form drops, but rather run along the back of the heel. C) The calcaneus may be punctured. D) No adverse situations will occur because this is the appropriate area for a heelstick.  

When you check the patient’s phlebotomy site before applying…

When you check the patient’s phlebotomy site before applying a bandage, you notice the site is still bleeding. Why may this be and what, if anything, should you do? (Choose all that apply) A) The patient has held his/her arm above heart level; lower the patient’s arm. B) Enough pressure may not have been applied to the site; apply additional pressure. C) The patient may be on anticoagulant therapy; apply additional pressure. D) This is normal; apply extra gauze under the bandage, and thank and dismiss the patient.