Interstitial fluid is: A) an anticoagulant. B) another term for blood. C) plasma. D) the fluid between cells and tissues.

Venous access devices, such as heparin locks: A) may be used by phlebotomists for routine blood collections. B) are used primarily for repeated phlebotomy during a 3-hour glucose tolerance. C) must be flushed with saline prior to collection for special coagulation studies. D) are used to administer medication and should not be used for blood collection.  

A dermal puncture may NOT be used to collect a specimen to test for which of the following? A) Glucose B) Hemoglobin C) Hematocrit D) ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)

Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders in which the blood cells have (select all that apply) A) an abnormal form of hemoglobin. B) hemoglobin with a genetic mutation. C) not enough hemoglobin. D) too much hemoglobin

El Sr. Soto *blank* enfermo. _______

If a microcollection container contains an anticoagulant additive, it is ________ to collect to the fill line. A) not necessary B) optional C) dangerous D) critical

It is important to calm a patient before an arterial puncture procedure because: A) she/he may be inattentive. B) anxiety will lower the arterial flow. C) anxiety will alter blood gas values. D) she/he may have questions

One drawback of a dermal puncture for the laboratory is: A) the large amount of blood collected. B) the small amount of blood collected. C) the blood is always hemolyzed. D) the method may not work for small children.

Which of the following may a patient have during a glucose tolerance test? A) chewing gum B) food C) water D) alcohol

Will a dermal puncture cause pain to the patient? A) No B) Yes C) Only dermal punctures on fingers will hurt the patient. D) Only heelstick punctures will hurt the patient.