FREE CCMA Phlebotomy Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A medical assistant is drawing blood for a CBC, a PT, and a chemistry panel. What is the correct order of draw?

Accepted Answer

Light Blue, Red, Lavender

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Lavender, Light Blue, Red

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Red, Lavender, Light Blue

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Light Blue, Lavender, Red

Question 2

Which of the following is the most critical step in performing a venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Properly identifying the patient

Answer

Selecting the appropriate needle gauge

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Cleansing the site with alcohol

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Applying the tourniquet correctly

Question 3

What is the additive in the lavender-topped tube?

Accepted Answer

EDTA

Answer

Sodium Citrate

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Heparin

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Potassium Oxalate

Question 4

A patient develops a large hematoma during a venipuncture. What is the first action the medical assistant should take?

Accepted Answer

Release the tourniquet and remove the needle

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Apply a warm compress to the site

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Finish filling the tube quickly

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Ask the patient to lower their arm

Question 5

Which is the most common and appropriate needle gauge for a routine venipuncture on an adult with healthy veins?

Accepted Answer

21 gauge

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18 gauge

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25 gauge

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27 gauge

Question 6

When performing a capillary puncture on an adult's finger, the medical assistant should puncture which part of the finger?

Accepted Answer

Slightly off-center on the fleshy pad of the fingertip

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The tip of the finger, directly over the nail bed

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The base of the finger, near the palm

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Directly in the center of the fingerprint