The most commonly used vein for venipuncture in the antecubital area is the: A) median cubital vein. B) basilic vein. C) cephalic vein. D) brachial artery.

   Which of the images provided shows proper placement of the needle during venipuncture? A) Image A B) Image B C) Image C D) Image D

Minor hemorrhaging in underlying tissue can cause: A) a hematoma. B) ecchymosis. C) hemoconcentration. D) petechiae.  

   What venipuncture situation is represented by this image? A) Needle inserted against the vein wall B) Needle inserted too close to a valve C) Needle inserted too shallow D) Proper needle insertion

During venipuncture, where is the tourniquet is usually placed? A) At the venipuncture site. B) 3 to 4 inches above the venipuncture site. C) 3 to 4 inches below the venipuncture site. D) 1 to 2  inches above the venipuncture site.  

Microcollection containers fill by: (Choose all that apply) A) gravity. B) aspiration. C) pipetting. D) capillary action.

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 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.

     The site illustrated above is not acceptable for dermal punctures. What is the medical term for the bone that could be punctured if a dermal puncture is performed here? A) Radius B) Calcaneus C) Metatarsal D) Patella

The maximum depth of capillary puncture on an infant’s heel is A) 1.0 mm B) 2.0 mm C) 3.0 mm D) 4.0 mm