ASCP Phlebotomy MCQ 2

Question 1

What does the term 'hemolysis' refer to in phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

Destruction of red blood cells releasing hemoglobin

Answer

Formation of a blood clot in a vein

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Collapse of a vein during blood draw

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Inflammation of a blood vessel

Question 2

Which of the following actions helps prevent a hematoma during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Applying pressure after needle removal for at least 3-5 minutes

Answer

Bending the arm immediately after the draw

Answer

Removing the tourniquet after removing the needle

Answer

Using the largest gauge needle available

Question 3

The term 'phlebotomy' is derived from Greek words meaning what?

Accepted Answer

Vein and incision

Answer

Blood and vessel

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Needle and skin

Answer

Blood and test

Question 4

Which department is responsible for performing blood typing and crossmatching?

Accepted Answer

Blood bank (immunohematology)

Answer

Chemistry

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Hematology

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Microbiology

Question 5

What should a phlebotomist do if a patient begins to faint during a blood draw?

Accepted Answer

Remove the tourniquet and needle immediately and lower the patient's head

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Complete the draw quickly and then attend to the patient

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Ask the patient to take deep breaths and continue drawing

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Call a code blue immediately

Question 6

EDTA prevents blood from clotting by which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Chelating (binding) calcium ions

Answer

Inhibiting thrombin activity

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Deactivating platelet aggregation

Answer

Neutralizing fibrinogen