01
Choose one
1 point
A capillary collection requires both a hematology specimen and a chemistry specimen. Which collection sequence follows the usual capillary order of draw?
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5 Capillary and Special Collections Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 5 Capillary and Special Collections, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
When selecting a capillary puncture site for an infant, which site is appropriate?
- A
The center of the heel
- B
The back of the heel
- C
The medial or lateral plantar surface of the heel
- D
The side of the thumb
03
Choose one
1 point
After collecting and labeling blood culture bottles, what is the appropriate routine handling step?
- A
Transport them promptly according to laboratory instructions and do not refrigerate unless directed.
- B
Refrigerate them routinely to preserve the organisms.
- C
Hold them until the next scheduled batch transport.
- D
Freeze them if transport will be delayed.
04
Choose all
1 point
Which practices help reduce contamination during blood culture collection? Select all that apply.
- A
Allow the approved skin antiseptic to dry fully.
- B
Touch the prepared site to confirm it is dry.
- C
Disinfect bottle septa as directed.
- D
Avoid touching the prepared site; if contact is necessary, follow the facility's sterile-site procedure.
05
Choose all
1 point
A sputum specimen is ordered. Which collection instructions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
- A
Instruct the patient to produce material from a deep cough.
- B
Accept saliva if the patient cannot cough deeply.
- C
Use the specified sterile, leakproof container.
- D
Transfer the specimen into an unsterilized container after collection.
06
True or false
1 point
During a capillary collection, forcefully squeezing the puncture site can introduce tissue fluid and contribute to hemolysis or inaccurate results.
- A
True
- B
False
07
True or false
1 point
A phlebotomist should independently decide whether a prospective blood donor is eligible to donate.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
In a clean-catch urine collection, the patient begins urinating into the toilet before collecting which portion of the urine stream?
09
Written response
1 point
For a timed or peak/trough blood test, what collection-time information must be documented rather than estimated?
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
When feasible, collect blood cultures before , without delaying urgent care.
11
Fill in the blank
1 point
An incomplete or contaminated newborn screening blood spot may require .
12
Open ended
1 point
Why is it important to collect the volume of blood cultures specified by the order, culture system, and facility protocol?
13
Choose one
1 point
A sputum specimen is being collected to evaluate tuberculosis. Which additional collection approach is appropriate?
- A
Collect it in any convenient room using routine precautions only.
- B
Ask the patient to provide saliva in a non-leakproof container.
- C
Follow airborne-infection precautions and use the designated collection location.
- D
Collect it only after transferring the sample to an open container.
14
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1 point
A patient is collecting a clean-catch urine specimen. Which instruction best reduces contamination?
- A
Collect the first urine directly into the container before cleaning the area.
- B
Begin urinating into the toilet, then collect the midstream portion without touching the inside of the container.
- C
Collect the final portion of urine after emptying the bladder into the toilet.
- D
Collect urine from the toilet after urination is complete.
15
Choose one
1 point
A capillary collection requires both a hematology specimen and a chemistry specimen. Which sequence should be used?
- A
Collect chemistry first, then hematology, then blood-bank specimens.
- B
Use the standard venipuncture order of draw for all capillary specimens.
- C
Collect hematology first, chemistry second, and blood-bank specimens last.
- D
Collect blood-bank specimens first, then hematology and chemistry.
16
Choose one
1 point
Before collecting a blood culture, a phlebotomist disinfects the patient's skin. What should happen next to help reduce contamination?
- A
Allow the approved skin antiseptic to dry fully before collection, and do not touch the prepared site.
- B
Blot the antiseptic dry immediately so the puncture can be made sooner.
- C
Touch the prepared site with a gloved finger to confirm that it is clean.
- D
Apply the antiseptic after collection to reduce contamination during the draw.
17
Choose one
1 point
A laboratory order specifies a swab test. Which approach best follows test-specific collection requirements?
- A
Choose any sterile swab and place it in whichever transport medium is available.
- B
Use the swab and transport medium specified for the test, collect from the ordered site, and place it in the transport system as directed.
- C
Collect from the easiest anatomical site and transfer the swab to a general-purpose container.
- D
Use the same swab and transport medium for every test to standardize collection.
18
True or false
1 point
A clinician is investigating a possible catheter-related infection. True or false: If blood cultures are drawn from the line, paired specimens from a peripheral site and the line may be required.
- A
True
- B
False
19
Written response
1 point
A capillary test's instructions say to remove the first drop. What should the collector do with that drop before collecting the specimen?
20
Written response
1 point
Blood cultures are ordered, but there is no clinical question or facility protocol calling for a line draw. What collection route is generally preferred?