Phlebotomy (Skin Puncture)

Question 1

Performed on those over 1 year of age

Answer 1

Finger puncture

Question 2

Generally performed on children younger than one year of age or children that are not walking

Answer 2

Heel puncture

Question 3

Most commonly used site in finger puncture

Answer 3

Distal end of the third or fourth finger

Question 4

The incision should be

Answer 4

Perpendicular to the lines of the fingerprint

Question 5

Any remaining alcohol while cleansing the puncture site cause

Answer 5

Rapid hemolysis of blood and burning sensation at the puncture site

Question 6

Wipe off the first drop of blood as this may contain

Answer 6

Intracellular and interstitial fluid

Question 7

The order of draw for Microcontainers:

Answer 7

1. EDTA (Lavender)
2. Li Heparin (Hep Gel)
3. Red Top

Question 8

The order of draw for Puncture:

Answer 8

BSLOR
1. BGA samples (Heparin)
2. Slide/Smear
3. Lavender Microcollection tube
4. Other tubes w/ anticoagulant
5. Serum collection tubes (Red top)

Question 9

Do not use betadine because it can cause falsely elevated levels of

Answer 9

Potassium
Phosphorus
Uric Acid
Bilirubin