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An increase in the ratio of blood components to plasma is known as: A) a hematoma. B) ecchymosis. C) hemoconcentration. D) petechiae.  

What type of blood collection container and additive are appropriate for collecting blood from an infant’s heel for a bilirubin test? A) Capillary collection container, EDTA B) Microcollection container, SST C) Microhematocrit container, EDTA D) Microcollection container, Amber SST  

During a venipuncture, if the area surrounding the vein begins to swell, creating a hematoma, you should first: A) take the needle out of the arm. B) probe to get back into the vein. C) remove the tourniquet. D) finish collecting the specimens needed.

     Select the evacuated tube(s), represented by the stoppers in this image, that contain heparin. (Choose all that apply) A) Image A B) Image B C) Image C D) Image D

   Which of the images provided shows proper placement of the needle during venipuncture? A) Image A B) Image B C) Image C D) Image D

What depth would be best when using a lancet to produce high blood flow on a healthy adult patient? A) 1.0 mm B) 2.0 mm C) 1.5 mm D) 1.75 mm

What happens when a tourniquet is applied? A) Blood flow speeds up. B) Blood pressure decreases. C) Veins are easier to see and feel. D) Arteries become more prominent than veins.  

What would be the 5th tube collected in the order of draw for a routine venipuncture if all types of tubes are needed? A) Lavender B) Red C) PST D) SST

OSHA requires that gloves be worn during phlebotomy procedures. What type of gloves are appropriate for phlebotomy? A) sterile surgical gloves B) nonsterile gloves C) gloves with glove liners D) utility gloves