Ohio School of Phlebotomy Exam Outlines
Questions With Complete Solutions
The number one way to stop the spread of infection is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Handwashing
The three major veins that are best for venipuncture are located in the: - CORRECT ANSWERS
Antecubital Fossa
Out of the following needle gauges, which has the largest needle diameter? - CORRECT ANSWERS
17
What causes blood to flow into an evacuated tube? - CORRECT ANSWERS The vaccum in the
tube
How long, at most, should a tourniquet be left on a patient's arm? - CORRECT ANSWERS 2
minutes
The most common antiseptic used for routine blood collection is: - CORRECT ANSWERS 70%
Isopropyl Alcohol
In regard to assessing a vein's characteristic, define turgor: - CORRECT ANSWERS The
"bounce" of the vein
To "palpate" means to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Feel the vein
Which of the following is NOT true about sharps containers? - CORRECT ANSWERS All
supplies used during venipuncture must be disposed of in sharps containers
On most patients, a phlebotomist's first choice is which vein? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
median cubital
On most patients, a phlebotomist's second choice is vein? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
Cephalic
On most patients, a phlebotomist's third choice is which vein? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
Basilic
Which of the following vein types is suitable for venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWERS Deep
Veins
Choose a true statement regarding personal protective equipment: - CORRECT ANSWERS
You should dispose of gloves in the same room where you used them
The most commonly used needle gauges for standard collection are: - CORRECT ANSWERS
21-22 gauges
, The basilic vein is close to which structure? - CORRECT ANSWERS Medican cutaneous nerve
Which of the following items should ALWAYS be disposed of in a sharps container? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A glass slide
When ending a draw, which is the correct sequence of steps? - CORRECT ANSWERS Remove
tourniquet, remove tube, remove needle
Which is true regarding tube labeling? - CORRECT ANSWERS You should include your own
initials on the tube and you should label the tube in front of the patient
When cleaning a site for venipuncture, the phlebotomist should: - CORRECT ANSWERS Start
at the site and spiral outward with the antiseptic
Which of the following is the single most ordered blood test? - CORRECT ANSWERS CBC
Which of the following is a reversible anticoagulant? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sodium Citrate
Which of the following tubes will NOT yield serum after centrifugation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Green Top
Which of the following is the correct order of draw? - CORRECT ANSWERS Light Blue, Red,
Green, Lavender
What is the purpose of the additive in a gold top tube? - CORRECT ANSWERS Clot Activator
Samples Collected in pink tubes will be used for: - CORRECT ANSWERS Blood typing
Specimen to be used for a CBC could be collected om which tube? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lavender
Compared to the pH of water, blood is: - CORRECT ANSWERS More basic
Where does the body produce red blood cells? - CORRECT ANSWERS In the marrow of long
bones
After being spun down in a centrifuge, a tube without a anticoagulant will yield which fluid? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Serum
The process of clotting is also called: - CORRECT ANSWERS Hemostasis
The condition of having a lower than normal number red blood cells is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS
Anemia
Which type of blood cell causes allergic reactions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Basophil
T-cells and B-cells are: - CORRECT ANSWERS Lymphocytes
Questions With Complete Solutions
The number one way to stop the spread of infection is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Handwashing
The three major veins that are best for venipuncture are located in the: - CORRECT ANSWERS
Antecubital Fossa
Out of the following needle gauges, which has the largest needle diameter? - CORRECT ANSWERS
17
What causes blood to flow into an evacuated tube? - CORRECT ANSWERS The vaccum in the
tube
How long, at most, should a tourniquet be left on a patient's arm? - CORRECT ANSWERS 2
minutes
The most common antiseptic used for routine blood collection is: - CORRECT ANSWERS 70%
Isopropyl Alcohol
In regard to assessing a vein's characteristic, define turgor: - CORRECT ANSWERS The
"bounce" of the vein
To "palpate" means to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Feel the vein
Which of the following is NOT true about sharps containers? - CORRECT ANSWERS All
supplies used during venipuncture must be disposed of in sharps containers
On most patients, a phlebotomist's first choice is which vein? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
median cubital
On most patients, a phlebotomist's second choice is vein? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
Cephalic
On most patients, a phlebotomist's third choice is which vein? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
Basilic
Which of the following vein types is suitable for venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWERS Deep
Veins
Choose a true statement regarding personal protective equipment: - CORRECT ANSWERS
You should dispose of gloves in the same room where you used them
The most commonly used needle gauges for standard collection are: - CORRECT ANSWERS
21-22 gauges
, The basilic vein is close to which structure? - CORRECT ANSWERS Medican cutaneous nerve
Which of the following items should ALWAYS be disposed of in a sharps container? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A glass slide
When ending a draw, which is the correct sequence of steps? - CORRECT ANSWERS Remove
tourniquet, remove tube, remove needle
Which is true regarding tube labeling? - CORRECT ANSWERS You should include your own
initials on the tube and you should label the tube in front of the patient
When cleaning a site for venipuncture, the phlebotomist should: - CORRECT ANSWERS Start
at the site and spiral outward with the antiseptic
Which of the following is the single most ordered blood test? - CORRECT ANSWERS CBC
Which of the following is a reversible anticoagulant? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sodium Citrate
Which of the following tubes will NOT yield serum after centrifugation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Green Top
Which of the following is the correct order of draw? - CORRECT ANSWERS Light Blue, Red,
Green, Lavender
What is the purpose of the additive in a gold top tube? - CORRECT ANSWERS Clot Activator
Samples Collected in pink tubes will be used for: - CORRECT ANSWERS Blood typing
Specimen to be used for a CBC could be collected om which tube? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lavender
Compared to the pH of water, blood is: - CORRECT ANSWERS More basic
Where does the body produce red blood cells? - CORRECT ANSWERS In the marrow of long
bones
After being spun down in a centrifuge, a tube without a anticoagulant will yield which fluid? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Serum
The process of clotting is also called: - CORRECT ANSWERS Hemostasis
The condition of having a lower than normal number red blood cells is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS
Anemia
Which type of blood cell causes allergic reactions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Basophil
T-cells and B-cells are: - CORRECT ANSWERS Lymphocytes
