Module 8 Quiz – Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection

By Nancy Kimmel, MSN, FNP / May 12, 2026

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Question 1 of 15

1. Question

A patient begins to feel faint during a blood draw. The CCMA has already collected the specimen and removed the needle. What is the immediate next step regarding phlebotomy supplies?

Apply the cohesive wrap to the puncture site.
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Activate the needle's safety feature and dispose of it in the sharps container.
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Begin documenting the procedure.
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Offer the patient a glass of water.
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Question 2 of 15

2. Question

A CCMA is performing a difficult venipuncture on a geriatric patient with small, fragile veins. Which piece of equipment would be the most suitable choice?

A large-gauge needle
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A standard evacuated tube system
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A winged infusion set (butterfly)
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A syringe with a 20-gauge needle
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Question 3 of 15

3. Question

A CCMA is performing a venipuncture and has successfully inserted the needle into the median cubital vein. What is the correct angle of insertion for this procedure?

5-10 degrees
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15-30 degrees
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45-60 degrees
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90 degrees
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Question 4 of 15

4. Question

What is the primary reason for palpating a vein before performing a venipuncture?

To clean the site
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To assess its depth, diameter, and direction
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To cause the vein to dilate
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To check for a pulse
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Question 5 of 15

5. Question

Which of the following is the correct order of the venipuncture tube draw sequence?]]>

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue]]>
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Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Yellow]]>
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Yellow, Blue, Red, Green, Purple]]>
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Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple]]>
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Question 6 of 15

6. Question

While performing a venipuncture, the CCMA notices that blood is not flowing into the tube. The needle is in the patient’s arm. What is a possible cause and corrective action?

The tourniquet is too tight; release and reapply.
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The tube has lost its vacuum; try a new tube.
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The bevel of the needle is against the vein wall; slightly rotate the needle.
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All of the above.
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Question 7 of 15

7. Question

A patient is taking anticoagulant therapy and has a venipuncture. What is a critical post-procedure step for the CCMA?

Apply a warm compress to the site immediately.
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Have the patient bend their arm at the elbow to hold the gauze.
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Apply pressure to the site for a longer duration, typically 5 minutes.
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Instruct the patient to remove the bandage after 15 minutes.
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Question 8 of 15

8. Question

A CCMA has just completed a blood draw using a syringe. What is the immediate next step after withdrawing the needle and placing gauze on the site?

Transfer the blood into the evacuated tubes
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Activate the needle's safety device
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Label the collection tubes
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Apply a bandage to the patient's arm
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Question 9 of 15

9. Question

After transferring blood from a syringe to a light blue top tube (sodium citrate), what is the next critical step?

Shaking the tube vigorously for 10 seconds.
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Placing the tube immediately in a centrifuge.
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Gently inverting the tube 3-4 times.
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Leaving the tube upright in a rack for 30 minutes.
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Question 10 of 15

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A patient in the clinic has a fingerstick blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL. This result is considered:

Normal
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Low
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High
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Inconclusive
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Question 11 of 15

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A medical assistant is collecting a fasting blood glucose specimen. The patient states they had a small cup of black coffee this morning. What should the medical assistant do?

Proceed with the draw as coffee does not affect the results.
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Inform the provider and document the patient's statement.
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Reschedule the appointment for the next day.
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Tell the patient to drink a large glass of water to flush their system.
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Question 12 of 15

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A patient is scheduled for a 3-hour Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). After the initial fasting blood draw, what is the next step in the procedure?

The patient should eat a light snack.
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The patient drinks a standardized glucose solution.
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A second blood sample is drawn immediately.
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The patient is sent home and returns in 3 hours.
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Question 13 of 15

13. Question

A medical assistant is preparing to centrifuge a blood specimen. Which of the following actions is essential to ensure safety and proper functioning of the centrifuge?

Placing a tube with water opposite the specimen tube to save time.
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Ensuring the specimen has clotted for at least 10 minutes.
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Placing tubes of equal weight and size opposite each other.
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Setting the centrifuge to the highest possible speed for a faster separation.
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Question 14 of 15

14. Question

Which of the following is the most critical piece of information to be included on a specimen label to ensure patient safety?

The patient's room number
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The phlebotomist's initials
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The patient's full name and date of birth
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The name of the ordering physician
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Question 15 of 15

15. Question

A provider orders a fecal occult blood test for a patient. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to return a specimen from how many different bowel movements?

One
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Two
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Three
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Four
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