NCCT Venipuncture Procedures 2

Question 1

Which vein is the preferred first choice for routine venipuncture in the antecubital fossa?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Basilic vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Dorsal hand vein

Question 2

At what angle should the needle be inserted during routine venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

15-30 degrees

Answer

5-10 degrees

Answer

45-60 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

Question 3

What should the phlebotomist do immediately after removing the needle from the patient's arm?

Accepted Answer

Activate the needle safety device and apply pressure to the site with gauze

Answer

Apply the bandage before applying pressure

Answer

Recap the needle for safe disposal

Answer

Label the tubes before attending to the puncture site

Question 4

When performing venipuncture using the evacuated tube system, what indicates that the needle has entered the vein?

Accepted Answer

A flash of blood appears in the hub of the needle or tubing

Answer

The patient reports pain

Answer

The tube begins to fill automatically

Answer

The tourniquet becomes tighter

Question 5

Why is it important to release the tourniquet before removing the needle?

Accepted Answer

To prevent excessive bleeding and hematoma formation from the pressurized vein

Answer

To reduce the patient's pain

Answer

To make it easier to remove the needle

Answer

To improve the accuracy of test results

Question 6

What is the purpose of anchoring the vein during venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the vein from rolling away from the needle during insertion

Answer

To make the vein more visible

Answer

To increase blood flow to the area

Answer

To numb the skin before needle insertion