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100%CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? <correct answer>Median
Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the
<correct answer>Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to
collect <correct answer>8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a <correct answer>Peripheral
Blood Smear
What tests require fasting <correct answer>Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should <correct answer>introduce
yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary
collection by heel or stick? <correct answer>Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen?
<correct answer>Lumbar tap
, What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture?
<correct answer>70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen?
<correct answer>Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT
should <correct answer>Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should <correct
answer>Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for <correct answer>Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains <correct answer>EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what
test <correct answer>Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins
<correct answer>A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should
be collected first <correct answer>Cultures
100%CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? <correct answer>Median
Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the
<correct answer>Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to
collect <correct answer>8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a <correct answer>Peripheral
Blood Smear
What tests require fasting <correct answer>Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should <correct answer>introduce
yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary
collection by heel or stick? <correct answer>Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen?
<correct answer>Lumbar tap
, What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture?
<correct answer>70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen?
<correct answer>Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT
should <correct answer>Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should <correct
answer>Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for <correct answer>Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains <correct answer>EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what
test <correct answer>Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins
<correct answer>A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should
be collected first <correct answer>Cultures
