FREE NPS Specimen Collection & Handling Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the most common site for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Radial vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

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Femoral vein

Question 2

Which tube color is used for coagulation tests?

Accepted Answer

Light blue

Answer

Red

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Green

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Lavender

Question 3

What is the correct order of draw when using multiple collection tubes?

Accepted Answer

Blue, red, green, lavender

Answer

Red, lavender, blue, green

Answer

Lavender, red, green, blue

Answer

Green, blue, red, lavender

Question 4

How long should a tourniquet be applied during blood collection?

Accepted Answer

1 minute or less

Answer

2–3 minutes

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5 minutes

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Until blood flow stops

Question 5

Which of the following is essential when labeling a specimen?

Accepted Answer

Patient ID and collection details

Answer

Room number only

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Collector’s license number

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Test requested only

Question 6

Which condition can result from improper mixing of anticoagulant tubes?

Accepted Answer

Clotting

Answer

Hemolysis

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Contamination

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Dehydration

Question 7

How should specimens requiring refrigeration be handled?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerate with ice pack

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Leave at room temperature

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Store in sunlight

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Freeze immediately

Question 8

Which type of specimen is collected for urinalysis?

Accepted Answer

Midstream clean-catch

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First void of day

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24-hour pooled sample

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Random sample post-lunch

Question 9

What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Make vein more visible

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Increase blood pressure

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Prevent bleeding

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Stop infection