Exam 1 Practice

What is this device called? (a)  

• Winged infusion set
• Evacuated tube system (ETS)
• Straight Needle

Why do we perform a venipuncture? Select all that apply.

• To monitor therapeutic medications

• To diagnose disease

• To lower blood pressure

• For blood transfusions

What is a common coagulation test?

• CBC

• Protime

• CMP

• TSH

What "palpate" mean?

What color of tube should ALWAYS be filled to the top?

• Purple

• Yellow

• Blue

• Mint

It is acceptable to draw ​ (a)   an IV site on the arm.

• below
• to the side
• above

Why is the correct order of draw so important to follow?

Answer explanation

To decrease the chance of carry over which could led to contamination.

What is this device called?

• Evacuated Tube System (ETS)

• Winged Infusion Set

• Straight Needle

What is the additive used in a blue top tube?

• clot activator

• EDTA

• heparin

• sodium citrate

Which gauge of needle is the SMALLEST?

• 18

• 21

• 23

• 25