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Phlebotomy Flashcards

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  1. Which vein is considered the FIRST choice for venipuncture in most adult patients?

    Answer: Median cubital vein

    The median cubital vein is preferred because it is large, well-anchored, and least likely to roll.

  2. A patient reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded during venipuncture. What is the FIRST action the MA should take?

    Answer: Remove the needle immediately and apply pressure

    Removing the needle immediately prevents injury if the patient faints, and pressure stops bleeding.

  3. What does the term 'hemoconcentration' refer to in phlebotomy?

    Answer: Falsely elevated analyte levels due to prolonged tourniquet use

    Prolonged tourniquet application (>1 minute) causes fluid to shift out of capillaries, concentrating blood components.

  4. Which additive is found in a royal blue-top tube used for trace element testing?

    Answer: EDTA or no additive (trace-element free)

    Royal blue-top tubes contain either EDTA or no additive and are made with trace-element-free materials to prevent contamination.

  5. When performing a capillary puncture on an infant, which site is recommended?

    Answer: Heel (plantar surface, medial or lateral)

    The medial or lateral plantar surface of the heel is the standard capillary puncture site for infants to avoid bone injury.

  6. Which of the following is the correct angle for inserting a needle during routine venipuncture?

    Answer: 15–30 degrees

    A 15–30 degree angle allows the needle to enter the vein without passing through it.

  7. A specimen labeled 'QNS' means:

    Answer: Quantity not sufficient

    QNS stands for Quantity Not Sufficient, indicating too little sample was collected for testing.

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