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1 Blood Collection Foundations and Safety Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Blood Collection Foundations and Safety, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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Before collecting a specimen, you find that one of the planned supplies is expired. What is the safest action?

A
Before starting, check that supplies are intact and within their expiration dates when applicable, and replace any expired or unsuitable supply.
B
Begin the collection and check the supplies only if a problem occurs.
C
Use supplies past their expiration date if the packaging looks intact.
D
Proceed without the planned supplies and substitute whatever is nearby.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Wearing gloves means hand hygiene is unnecessary after the gloves are removed.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Which vein is commonly selected for routine venipuncture?

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1 point

After cleaning the selected skin site with antiseptic, before proceeding.

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1 point

A patient has an active intravenous infusion at a possible collection site. What should you do?

A
Draw through the site because the infusion makes the vein easier to locate.
B
Draw through the site after briefly repositioning the arm.
C
Avoid drawing through the active infusion site unless an authorized protocol specifically permits it.
D
Draw through the site as long as the patient reports no discomfort.

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A patient reports a history of fainting during blood collection. Which actions can help prepare for a safer collection? Select all that apply.

A
If the patient is at risk of fainting, arrange for them to be reclined.
B
Keep the patient's arm supported.
C
Explain how the patient can signal discomfort or a need to pause.
D
Ask a patient who feels faint to stand so you can monitor them more easily.
E
Leave the patient's arm unsupported during the procedure.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A patient may decline a collection or ask for it to stop.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

After the skin has been prepared, it is accidentally touched. Before proceeding, as directed by policy.

Written response

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When confirming patient identity, what specific example of a second approved identifier is given besides the patient's full name?

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1 point

During collection, a patient reports severe pain and numbness. What is the safest response?

A
Continue unless the patient asks to leave.
B
Finish the collection quickly before assessing the symptom.
C
Move to another site without pausing or seeking guidance.
D
Stop and seek assistance.

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Which practices or characteristics support safe site selection for routine venipuncture? Select all that apply.

A
Prefer a vein that is straight, stable, and readily palpable.
B
Avoid sites that are infected, injured, swollen, or scarred.
C
Check for fistulas, grafts, vascular access devices, and local restrictions.
D
Probe blindly if a vein is difficult to locate.
E
Choose the basilic area without extra caution because nearby structures are not a concern.

Open ended

1 point

A needlestick or other blood exposure occurs during collection. Describe the immediate actions and follow-up steps.

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1 point

After withdrawing the needle, which action helps ensure appropriate immediate aftercare?

A
Remove the gauze as soon as the needle is withdrawn, without checking the site.
B
Apply clean gauze and appropriate pressure, then confirm bleeding has stopped.
C
Discard the gauze before checking whether the patient is still bleeding.
D
Leave the site uncovered regardless of bleeding.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Routinely recapping a used needle is a recommended way to prevent sharps injuries.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

Before a planned collection, you find that one item’s packaging is damaged. What is the safest action?

A
Begin and replace any questionable supplies only if a problem occurs.
B
Check supplies before starting and replace items that are damaged, expired when applicable, or unsuitable.
C
Use supplies even if their packaging is damaged, as long as they appear clean.

Written response

1 point

After cleaning a patient’s skin for venipuncture, you accidentally touch the prepared site. What must you do before proceeding?

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1 point

While assessing the antecubital area, you can feel a straight, stable vein and also see a possible site in the basilic area. Which approach best follows safe site-selection guidance?

A
Choose the vein that is least visible, even if it cannot be felt.
B
Use the basilic area first because it has no nearby structures of concern.
C
Prefer a straight, stable, readily palpable vein and use caution around the basilic area.
D
Probe repeatedly until a vein is found, even if the site is unsuitable.

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1 point

A patient has an active intravenous infusion in one arm. What should you do when planning a routine blood collection?

A
Avoid the active infusion site unless an authorized protocol specifically permits collection there.
B
Draw through the active infusion site because it is already accessible.
C
Pause the infusion briefly and collect there without checking policy.
D
Collect from the infusion site if the patient agrees.

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A patient states their full name, but the second identifier does not match the collection order. What is the safest next step?

A
Proceed if the name on the order is familiar.
B
Pause collection and resolve the mismatch using the facility’s identification process.
C
Use the room number to decide which order belongs to the patient.
D
Collect first and correct the order afterward.

Written response

1 point

During collection, a needlestick exposes you to blood. What immediate action should you take for the exposed area?