One type of needle used by a phlebotomist is a butterfly. What is another name for a butterfly needle? A) Winged infusion set B) Tube needle C) Winged tube needle D) Tube attachment device

Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) Double-ended needles are used with syringes. B) Higher needle gauges correspond to larger needle bore size. C) Needles should be recapped prior to disposal. D) Safety devices are part of the venipuncture needle or holder.  

What is the maximum number of times blood collection should be attempted on a patient with difficult veins? A) One time B) Two times C) Three times D) Unlimited

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What is the anticoagulant additive in a lavender-stoppered evacuated blood collection tube? A) Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid B) Sodium, lithium, or ammonium heparin C) Sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate D) There are no additives.

A patient comes into the lab to have a platelet function test done. What evacuated blood collection tube would you use for this test? A) Sodium citrate B) Sodium fluoride C) Sodium heparin D) No additives

Why do many facilities require drawing a discard tube before collecting a sodium citrate tube? A) To have extra blood B) To remove any blood contaminated with thromboplastin C) To add to the platelet function test D) To remove the layers of skin before entering into the sodium citrate tube  

Isopropyl alcohol is a bacteriostatic antiseptic. What does bacteriostatic antiseptic mean? A) Inhibits the growth of bacteria B) Sterilizes bacteria on the skin C) Kills any pathogen living on the skin D) Inhibits the growth of viruses

A large bruise caused by blood seeping beneath the skin is also known as: A) a hematoma. B) ecchymosis. C) hemoconcentration. D) petechiae.  

   In the image above, the letter “B” indicates where the ________ screws onto the needle. A) tube B) hub C) butterfly D) lancet