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1 Foundations of Special Specimen Collection Online Quiz Questions

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

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: It is acceptable to label a specimen tube before collection if you plan to verify the label at the bedside afterward.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

You cannot verify that a collection requirement matches the order. What should you do before collecting?

A
Collect the specimen and ask the laboratory to resolve the discrepancy later.
B
Pause collection and resolve the discrepancy before proceeding.
C
Use the patient’s room number to confirm the order.
D
Proceed if the collection supplies are ready.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Laboratory glucose may decrease if a specimen remains in contact with blood cells after collection.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

During a venipuncture requiring both a sodium citrate tube and a serum tube, which tube should be collected first under the usual venous order of draw?

A
Collect the serum tube before the sodium citrate tube.
B
Collect the sodium citrate tube before the serum tube.
C
Collect the EDTA tube before the sodium citrate tube.
D
Collect the fluoride/oxalate tube before the serum tube.

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1 point

You are preparing to collect a blood culture. Select all actions that help protect the specimen from contamination or support required collection documentation.

A
Disinfect the skin with the approved antiseptic and allow it to dry.
B
Delay urgent antimicrobial treatment until cultures have been collected.
C
Avoid repalpating the cleaned site unless using a sterile glove or following the approved sterile procedure.
D
Document the collection time, site, and method.

Written response

1 point

What is the minimum number of patient-specific identifiers to match to the order and the patient's identification band before collection?

Fill in the blank

1 point

Before a newborn dried-blood-spot card is submitted, allow the spots to .

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1 point

A heel puncture is appropriate for a selected capillary test in a newborn. Which collection approach best protects specimen quality?

A
Squeeze the heel firmly to obtain the needed volume quickly.
B
Use any area of the heel if the infant is positioned securely.
C
Use an approved puncture area and avoid excessive squeezing or milking.
D
Collect more than the test requires in case additional testing is requested.

Written response

1 point

When required by the laboratory procedure, what handling action can limit glucose loss after a laboratory glucose specimen is collected?

Fill in the blank

1 point

When collecting a specimen from a vascular access device, document the and follow the approved procedure.

Open ended

1 point

After collection, you discover that a specimen label does not match the order. What should you do with the specimen?

Choose one

1 point

A patient has a timed series of specimens, and one collection occurs later than scheduled. What timing information should the collector record on that specimen?

A
Label each specimen by its position in the series only.
B
Label each specimen with its actual collection time or interval.
C
Use the scheduled time on the order even if collection was delayed.
D
Record the times only on the final specimen in the series.

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1 point

A test may require protection from light or a special temperature. Select all appropriate actions to take before collecting the specimen.

A
Check before collection whether the specimen requires special temperature conditions.
B
Assume that a specimen needing light protection can be wrapped after it reaches the laboratory.
C
Identify any required light protection before collection.
D
Wait until after collection to decide whether rapid delivery is needed.

True or false

1 point

True or false: When collecting a capillary specimen, the venous order of draw can be used without checking the laboratory's capillary order.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

Before collection, you notice that the patient’s room number matches the order, but the patient-specific identifiers have not been checked. Which action is appropriate?

A
Match the patient’s full name and date of birth to the order and identification band.
B
Match the patient’s full name and room number to the order and identification band.
C
Ask a family member to confirm the patient’s name and proceed without checking the band.
D
Collect the specimen, then resolve any mismatch between the patient and the order.

Written response

1 point

At what point should a primary container be labeled at the collection site?

Choose one

1 point

Which sequence correctly places sodium citrate, serum, heparin, and EDTA tubes in the usual venous order of draw?

A
Serum, sodium citrate, EDTA, heparin
B
Sodium citrate, heparin, serum, EDTA
C
Sodium citrate, serum, heparin, EDTA
D
Heparin, sodium citrate, serum, EDTA

Choose one

1 point

A caregiver is preparing to measure point-of-care glucose for one patient and then another. Which practice is appropriate?

A
Reuse a lancet if it has been wiped with antiseptic, and clean the meter at the end of the shift.
B
Use a single-use lancet for the patient and clean and disinfect the meter between patients as instructed.
C
Use the meter without checking its instructions if the test strip is in date.
D
Share the meter without disinfection if a fresh test strip is used.

Written response

1 point

For a timed or serial collection, what timing detail should be recorded on each specimen?

Choose one

1 point

A patient needs urgent antimicrobial treatment, and blood cultures have been ordered. Which approach is appropriate?

A
Always postpone urgent treatment until every ordered culture has been collected.
B
Collect cultures only after antimicrobial therapy has begun.
C
Delay urgent treatment until the culture results are available.
D
Collect cultures before antimicrobial therapy when feasible, without delaying urgent treatment.