by alex
Phlebotomy is a vital practice in the medical field, ensuring accurate blood collection for diagnostic purposes. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the techniques and safety measures crucial to effective phlebotomy. Sharpen your skills and see how well you know this essential healthcare practice!
Phlebotomy Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?
To prevent blood flow
To locate veins more easily
To sterilize the puncture site
To reduce patient discomfort
2. Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture?
Femoral vein
Jugular vein
Median cubital vein
Radial vein
3. What is the correct order of draw for blood collection tubes?
Red, Blue, Green, Lavender
Blue, Red, Green, Lavender
Lavender, Green, Red, Blue
Green, Blue, Red, Lavender
4. Why is it important to invert blood collection tubes after drawing blood?
To prevent clotting
To mix the blood with additives
To sterilize the blood
To reduce air bubbles
5. What is the maximum time a tourniquet should be left on a patient’s arm during blood collection?
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
5 minutes
6. Which of the following is a common complication of phlebotomy?
Hemolysis
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hypothermia
7. What is the recommended angle of needle insertion for venipuncture?
15-30 degrees
45-60 degrees
75-90 degrees
0-10 degrees
8. Which antiseptic is most commonly used to clean the puncture site before venipuncture?
Hydrogen peroxide
Isopropyl alcohol
Betadine
Chlorhexidine
9. What should be done if a patient feels faint during a blood draw?
Continue with the draw
Stop the draw and lay the patient down
Increase the tourniquet pressure
Ask the patient to sit up straight
10. Which of the following is NOT a reason to avoid drawing blood from a specific site?
Presence of a tattoo
Presence of a hematoma
Scarring from previous draws
Site of a recent mastectomy
