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Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) Double-ended needles are used with syringes. B) Higher needle gauges correspond to larger needle bore size. C) Needles should be recapped prior to disposal. D) Safety devices are part of the venipuncture needle or holder.  

What is the anticoagulant additive in a lavender-stoppered evacuated blood collection tube? A) Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid B) Sodium, lithium, or ammonium heparin C) Sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate D) There are no additives.

A white-stoppered evacuated blood collection tube contains: A) ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and gel. B) sodium, lithium, or ammonium heparin. C) sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate. D) no additives

Why do many facilities require drawing a discard tube before collecting a sodium citrate tube? A) To have extra blood B) To remove any blood contaminated with thromboplastin C) To add to the platelet function test D) To remove the layers of skin before entering into the sodium citrate tube  

   The object in this image is used to: A) hold the needle and evacuated tubes during venipuncture. B) puncture the skin for a dermal collection. C) collect blood for a CBC test. D) puncture a patient’s vein.  

You are employed at a physician’s office that serves a large number of patients with diabetes. You are asked to order a supply of evacuated tubes that will be used for monitoring these patients’ glucose levels. The evacuated tubes you should order have which color stopper? A) Lavender B) Gold C) Gray D) Light green

To prevent venous reflux (evacuated tube contents flowing back into the vein) you should release the tourniquet (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A) after the needle is in the vein but before the first tube is engaged. B) while the first tube is filling. C) while the last tube is filling. D) after the needle is removed from the vein.

A patient comes into the lab to have a platelet function test done. What evacuated blood collection tube would you use for this test? A) Sodium citrate B) Sodium fluoride C) Sodium heparin D) No additives

A hematoma may form if the tourniquet: A) is tied too tightly. B) is tied upside down. C) is released before removing the evacuated tubes from the holder. D) is not released before the needle is removed from the vein.  

To dispose of the phlebotomy equipment after the procedure you: A) Remove the used needle and keep the rest of the equipment. B) Place the entire unit into the sharps container immediately. C) Snap the safety device on the needle and dispose of it in the sharps container. D) Snap the safety device on the needle and dispose of the entire unit in the sharps container.