KINN'S MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CCMA
(CHAPTER 47 - BLOOD COLLECTION)
(VOCABULARY) TERM: SERUM - Correct Answers -The liquid portion of whole blood
sample that has not clotted due to an anticoagulant. Liquid portion of blood that contains
clotting factors. Liquid portion of the blood found in the body.
(VOCABULARY) TERM: CLOT ACTIVATORS - Correct Answers -Substances added to
a venipuncture tube to enhance and speed up blood clotting.
The most common specimen used in the laboratory is what? - Correct Answers -Blood
What is phlebotomy primarily performed for? - Correct Answers -*Assist the provider in
diagnosing disease
*Monitor a patient's condition, treatment, or medication levels
*Document the existing good health of a patient
(VOCABULARY) TERM: NOSOCOMIAL - Correct Answers -Also known as a
healthcare-acquired infections (HAI)
The viruses identified as possible bloodborne pathogen risks are what? (3 Listed) -
Correct Answers -* Hepatitis B (HBV)
*Hepatitis C (HCV)
*Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
(VOCABULARY) TERM: HEMOLYSIS - Correct Answers -The breakdown of red blood
cells with the release of hemoglobin.
What is the process of acquiring blood from a patient? - Correct Answers -Phlebotomy
What is the name of the organization that is abbreviated ASCP? - Correct Answers -
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
The highest standard necessary for the safe practice of phlebotomy led to the creation
of what standard? - Correct Answers -Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
, What are the names of the various certifying agencies for phlebotomy? (Six Listed) -
Correct Answers -*American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
*International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS)
*National Certification Agency (NCA)
*National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)
*National Healthcare Association (NHA)
*American Medical Technologists (AMT)
What is the most common method of obtaining a blood specimen? - Correct Answers -
Venipuncture
If a patient has a history of syncope, what is the best way to perform a venipuncture? -
Correct Answers -Have the patient lie on the examination table or in a reclining
phlebotomy chair.
Employers must provide employees with what equipment according to OSHA? - Correct
Answers -Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What types of supplies must ONLY be stocked due to potential for allergic responses? -
Correct Answers -Latex-Free
OSHA requires workers to wear what during venipuncture? - Correct Answers -Gloves
CLSI guidelines recommend cleansing a chosen venipuncture site with what and NOT a
circular motion? - Correct Answers -Friction
To anchor a vein, the MA should do what? - Correct Answers -Gently stretch the skin
downward, about 2 to 3 inches below the collection site with the thumb of the
nondominant hand.
You should smoothly and quickly insert the needle into the vein at about what angle? -
Correct Answers -15-degree
Who established the standard procedure for venipuncture? - Correct Answers -Clinical
and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
Gloves may be put on after vein palpation but before what? - Correct Answers -
Preparation of the site
If the area you've prepped on a patient is touched prior to venipuncture, the site is
considered what? - Correct Answers -Contaminated
(CHAPTER 47 - BLOOD COLLECTION)
(VOCABULARY) TERM: SERUM - Correct Answers -The liquid portion of whole blood
sample that has not clotted due to an anticoagulant. Liquid portion of blood that contains
clotting factors. Liquid portion of the blood found in the body.
(VOCABULARY) TERM: CLOT ACTIVATORS - Correct Answers -Substances added to
a venipuncture tube to enhance and speed up blood clotting.
The most common specimen used in the laboratory is what? - Correct Answers -Blood
What is phlebotomy primarily performed for? - Correct Answers -*Assist the provider in
diagnosing disease
*Monitor a patient's condition, treatment, or medication levels
*Document the existing good health of a patient
(VOCABULARY) TERM: NOSOCOMIAL - Correct Answers -Also known as a
healthcare-acquired infections (HAI)
The viruses identified as possible bloodborne pathogen risks are what? (3 Listed) -
Correct Answers -* Hepatitis B (HBV)
*Hepatitis C (HCV)
*Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
(VOCABULARY) TERM: HEMOLYSIS - Correct Answers -The breakdown of red blood
cells with the release of hemoglobin.
What is the process of acquiring blood from a patient? - Correct Answers -Phlebotomy
What is the name of the organization that is abbreviated ASCP? - Correct Answers -
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
The highest standard necessary for the safe practice of phlebotomy led to the creation
of what standard? - Correct Answers -Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
, What are the names of the various certifying agencies for phlebotomy? (Six Listed) -
Correct Answers -*American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
*International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS)
*National Certification Agency (NCA)
*National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)
*National Healthcare Association (NHA)
*American Medical Technologists (AMT)
What is the most common method of obtaining a blood specimen? - Correct Answers -
Venipuncture
If a patient has a history of syncope, what is the best way to perform a venipuncture? -
Correct Answers -Have the patient lie on the examination table or in a reclining
phlebotomy chair.
Employers must provide employees with what equipment according to OSHA? - Correct
Answers -Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What types of supplies must ONLY be stocked due to potential for allergic responses? -
Correct Answers -Latex-Free
OSHA requires workers to wear what during venipuncture? - Correct Answers -Gloves
CLSI guidelines recommend cleansing a chosen venipuncture site with what and NOT a
circular motion? - Correct Answers -Friction
To anchor a vein, the MA should do what? - Correct Answers -Gently stretch the skin
downward, about 2 to 3 inches below the collection site with the thumb of the
nondominant hand.
You should smoothly and quickly insert the needle into the vein at about what angle? -
Correct Answers -15-degree
Who established the standard procedure for venipuncture? - Correct Answers -Clinical
and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
Gloves may be put on after vein palpation but before what? - Correct Answers -
Preparation of the site
If the area you've prepped on a patient is touched prior to venipuncture, the site is
considered what? - Correct Answers -Contaminated
