Quiz 5 - Ch 8

Question 1

what information is required on a requisition form

Answer 1

patients first and last name, the test requested, patients id number

Question 2

the vein of choice for venipuncture is the

Answer 2

median cubital

Question 3

when greeting a patient, you must

Answer 3

identify yourself

Question 4

a properly tied tourniquet

Answer 4

permits arterial flow and blocks venous flow

Question 5

before you draw a blood specimen from a patient, you must always

Answer 5

check the patient’s id number and name AND ask the patient their first and last name

Question 6

the maximum length of time the tourniquet should be applied is

Answer 6

1 minute

Question 7

what must be considered when choosing the correct equipment for venipuncture

Answer 7

type of blood collection system, age of the patient, amount of blood to be collected

Question 8

correct palpation of a vein EXCLUDES

Answer 8

detecting a pulse using the thumb

Question 9

which of the following is the correct technique when cleansing the venipuncture site with alcohol

Answer 9

cleansing with a back and forth direction

Question 10

the needle is inserted into the vein with the bevel

Answer 10

up at an angle of 15-30 degrees

Question 11

contaminated needles must be placed in the

Answer 11

sharps container with the safety device attached

Question 12

after collection and delivery to the laboratory, when must clotted and anticoagulated tubes be centrifuged

Answer 12

within 2 hours

Question 13

look over the short answer questions!

Answer 13

Okay!