Question 1

Which of the following additives is found in a tan-topped blood collection tube?

Accepted Answer

A)   EDTA
B)   ammonium heparin
C)   lithium heparin
D)   sodium citrateE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Sodium ________ is contained in green-topped blood collection tubes.

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Question 3

Which of the following additives is not in a gray-topped blood collection tube?

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium fluoride
B)   sodium citrate
C)   potassium oxalate
D)   EDTAE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Explain how the coagulation of blood can be prevented by the addition of oxalates, citrates, EDTA, or heparin.

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Oxalates, citrates, and EDTA prevent the...

Question 5

The gauge number for the syringe indicates the length of the needle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If the phlebotomist collects only venipuncture specimens, which of the following would not be needed on the specimen collection tray?

Accepted Answer

A)   tourniquet
B)   disposable latex-free gloves
C)   Tenderletts (ITC Corp, Edison NJ) 
D)   alcohol, iodine, and chlorohexidineE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

________ collection tubes are not desirable since risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is increased due to possible breakage.

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The answer of ________ collection tubes are not desirable since...

Question 8

The light blue-topped blood collection tube contains the additive sodium heparin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most common butterfly needle sizes are 21- and ________ gauge.

Accepted Answer

23-

Question 10

For newborns, the penetration depth of safety lancets for blood collection must be:

Accepted Answer

A)   3.0 mm or less
B)   2.6 mm or less
C)   2.2 mm or less
D)   2.0 mm or lessE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The BMP LeukoChek can be used for:

Accepted Answer

A)   microcollection of blood for culture and sensitivity testing
B)   microcollection and dilution of blood samples for the WBC count
C)   ABO group and type blood collection
D)   microcollection of blood for hematocritE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following tests usually requires blood collected in a tan-topped blood collection tube?

Accepted Answer

A)   cortisol
B)   CBC
C)   lead
D)   CKE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 13

Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the following studies?

Accepted Answer

A)   zinc level
B)   creatinine level
C)   lithium level
D)   erythrocyte sedimentation rateE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following blood collection tubes is most appropriate for the collection of blood for a DIFF?

Accepted Answer

A)   royal blue-topped tube
B)   purple-topped tube
C)   gold-topped tube
D)   light blue-topped tubeE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Blood bank procedures are collected on blood collected in pink-topped blood collection tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

Which of the following anticoagulants is found in a green-topped blood collection tube?

Accepted Answer

A)   EDTA
B)   sodium heparin
C)   sodium citrate
D)   potassium oxalateE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The PT procedure is performed on blood collected in a light blue-topped blood collection tube.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Disposable, sterile ________ that are retractable are used to avoid bloodborne pathogen exposure.

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The answer of Disposable, sterile ________ that are retractable are...

Question 19

Which of the following is a commonly used intravenous device that is sometimes used in the collection of blood from patients who are difficult to collect blood by conventional methods?

Accepted Answer

A)   BMP LeukoChek
B)   BD Microtainer
C)   butterfly needle
D)   SeraketE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

The S-Monovette Blood Collection System is a microcollection system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Blood Collection Equipment

Which of the following additives is found in a tan-topped blood collection tube?

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Sodium ________ is contained in green-topped blood collection tubes.

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Which of the following additives is not in a gray-topped blood collection tube?

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Explain how the coagulation of blood can be prevented by the addition of oxalates, citrates, EDTA, or heparin.

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The gauge number for the syringe indicates the length of the needle.

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If the phlebotomist collects only venipuncture specimens, which of the following would not be needed on the specimen collection tray?

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________ collection tubes are not desirable since risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is increased due to possible breakage.

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The light blue-topped blood collection tube contains the additive sodium heparin.

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The most common butterfly needle sizes are 21- and ________ gauge.

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For newborns, the penetration depth of safety lancets for blood collection must be:

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The BMP LeukoChek can be used for:

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Which of the following tests usually requires blood collected in a tan-topped blood collection tube?

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Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the following studies?

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Which of the following blood collection tubes is most appropriate for the collection of blood for a DIFF?

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Blood bank procedures are collected on blood collected in pink-topped blood collection tubes.

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Which of the following anticoagulants is found in a green-topped blood collection tube?

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The PT procedure is performed on blood collected in a light blue-topped blood collection tube.

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Disposable, sterile ________ that are retractable are used to avoid bloodborne pathogen exposure.

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Which of the following is a commonly used intravenous device that is sometimes used in the collection of blood from patients who are difficult to collect blood by conventional methods?

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The S-Monovette Blood Collection System is a microcollection system.

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