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

The correct angle for needle insertion in phlebotomy is: A) 5° to 10°. B) 10° to 15°. C) 15° to 30°. D) 90°.

In an invasive procedure, why is it important to allow the area to dry thoroughly after cleaning it with an alcohol pad? A) This will prevent scarring due to contact with the alcohol. B) This will prevent hemolysis of the blood due to contact with the alcohol. C) This will prevent an accidental contact with the alcohol. D) This will prevent capillary action.  

What is “apocalyptic” literature? Please show how the Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius is an example of an apocalyptic text. Make sure to situate the text in its historical setting and make sure to discuss concrete references and multiple specific examples from the excerpts of the text that we examined in class. 

Minor hemorrhaging in underlying tissue can cause: A) a hematoma. B) ecchymosis. C) hemoconcentration. D) petechiae.  

After a dermal puncture, the step before collecting blood in the microcollection container is: A) scrape the container against the site. B) wipe the first drop of blood away. C) squeeze the site. D) hold gauze against the site.  

You are having difficulty finding a vein in a patient’s antecubital areas. Which of the following options are appropriate? (Choose all that apply.) A) Check the patient’s feet for a suitable ankle vein. B) Examine the dorsal surface of the patient’s wrist for a possible venipuncture site. C) Determine whether a dermal puncture will yield an adequate specimen. D) Ask another phlebotomist to assist in finding a vein