Phlebotomy Chapters 8–12 Comprehensive Exam – Special
Collection Procedures, Pediatric & Geriatric Phlebotomy,
Complications, and Quality Assurance|Complete Questions
with A+ Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026\2027
Evacuated tube system
Method of blood collection using double-sided needles whereby the needle is attached to a
holder/adapter and allows for multiple specimen tube fills and changes without blood leakage.
Holder (adapter)
Plastic apparatus needed for specimen collection using the evacuated tube method. The
adapter/holder secures the double pointed needle: one end of the needle goes into the
patient's vein, and the other end of the needle is placed an evacuated tube.
multi-sample needle
Type of needle that attaches to a holder to collect multiple blood collection tubes
calcaneus
heel bone
capillary action
Free flowing movement of blood into the tube without the use of suction.
Cyanotic
Bluish skin color due to lack of Oxygen
Dehydrated
lacking water or fluid
dermal
relating to the skin
Differentials
A laboratory test that enumerates and categorizes white blood cells (WBC) and any
abnormalities present.
, feathered edge
The thinnest area of the blood smear on a microscope slide that resembles the tips of bird
feathers
interstitial (tissue) fluid
naturally occurring liquid forming between gaps/layers of tissue; a small component of a
capillary blood specimen.
jaundice
Yellowing of skin due to abnormal bilirubin build-up or bile.
Micro sample
Lab analysis on a small amount of blood or tissue to be sampled.
osteochondritis
inflammation of the bone and cartilage
Osteomyelitis
inflammation of bone due to bacterial infection.
peripheral circulation
near the surface of the body
Planter
Surface of the heel. The lateral planter surface is the safest area for infant heel puncture.
anticubital fossa
Triangular layer, anterior to elbow where the major veins for vena puncture are located
basilic vein
The large vein on the inner side of the bicep and is often chosen for intravenous injections and
blood drawing
cephalic vein
Large vein on the outermost side of the upper arm acceptable for venipuncture.
decontaminate
Collection Procedures, Pediatric & Geriatric Phlebotomy,
Complications, and Quality Assurance|Complete Questions
with A+ Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026\2027
Evacuated tube system
Method of blood collection using double-sided needles whereby the needle is attached to a
holder/adapter and allows for multiple specimen tube fills and changes without blood leakage.
Holder (adapter)
Plastic apparatus needed for specimen collection using the evacuated tube method. The
adapter/holder secures the double pointed needle: one end of the needle goes into the
patient's vein, and the other end of the needle is placed an evacuated tube.
multi-sample needle
Type of needle that attaches to a holder to collect multiple blood collection tubes
calcaneus
heel bone
capillary action
Free flowing movement of blood into the tube without the use of suction.
Cyanotic
Bluish skin color due to lack of Oxygen
Dehydrated
lacking water or fluid
dermal
relating to the skin
Differentials
A laboratory test that enumerates and categorizes white blood cells (WBC) and any
abnormalities present.
, feathered edge
The thinnest area of the blood smear on a microscope slide that resembles the tips of bird
feathers
interstitial (tissue) fluid
naturally occurring liquid forming between gaps/layers of tissue; a small component of a
capillary blood specimen.
jaundice
Yellowing of skin due to abnormal bilirubin build-up or bile.
Micro sample
Lab analysis on a small amount of blood or tissue to be sampled.
osteochondritis
inflammation of the bone and cartilage
Osteomyelitis
inflammation of bone due to bacterial infection.
peripheral circulation
near the surface of the body
Planter
Surface of the heel. The lateral planter surface is the safest area for infant heel puncture.
anticubital fossa
Triangular layer, anterior to elbow where the major veins for vena puncture are located
basilic vein
The large vein on the inner side of the bicep and is often chosen for intravenous injections and
blood drawing
cephalic vein
Large vein on the outermost side of the upper arm acceptable for venipuncture.
decontaminate
