CPCT Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection

Question 1

Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture in adults?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Basilic vein

Answer

Brachial vein

Question 2

What does the acronym 'SST' stand for in phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

Serum Separator Tube

Answer

Standard Serum Tube

Answer

Sodium Sample Tube

Answer

Sterile Specimen Tube

Question 3

What is the correct angle for needle insertion during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

15 to 30 degrees

Answer

5 to 10 degrees

Answer

45 to 60 degrees

Answer

70 to 90 degrees

Question 4

Which color-coded tube top is used to collect blood for a complete blood count (CBC)?

Accepted Answer

Lavender (purple)

Answer

Red

Answer

Green

Answer

Blue

Question 5

How long should a tourniquet remain applied during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

No longer than 1 minute

Answer

No longer than 3 minutes

Answer

No longer than 5 minutes

Answer

Up to 10 minutes

Question 6

What is the correct order of draw when collecting multiple tubes during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Blood cultures, red/SST, green, lavender

Answer

Blood cultures, green, lavender, red

Answer

Lavender, red, green, blood cultures

Answer

Red, lavender, blood cultures, green

Question 7

Which site should be avoided for venipuncture in a patient with a mastectomy on the left side?

Accepted Answer

Left arm

Answer

Right arm

Answer

Right hand

Answer

Either foot