Blood Collection - MCQs for Laboratory Technician Exam
Blood Collection - MCQs
1. What is the most common site for venous blood collection in adults?
A. Cephalic vein
B. Basilic vein
C. Median cubital vein
D. Femoral vein
Answer: C
2. Which antiseptic is commonly used before blood collection?
A. Iodine
B. 70% Isopropyl alcohol
C. Benzene
D. Distilled water
Answer: B
3. Which of the following prevents hemolysis during blood collection?
A. Forcefully shaking the tube
B. Using a large bore needle
C. Letting antiseptic dry before puncture
D. Collecting from artery only
Answer: C
4. Which site is preferred for capillary blood collection in infants?
A. Thumb
B. Big toe
C. Heel
D. Ear lobe
Answer: C
5. What is a disadvantage of capillary blood collection?
A. Large volume collected
B. Painful procedure
C. High risk of contamination
D. Accurate for all tests
Answer: C
6. The preferred site for arterial blood collection for ABG is:
A. Brachial artery
B. Radial artery
C. Carotid artery
D. Axillary artery
Answer: B
7. Vacutainer system reduces:
A. Hemoglobin levels
B. Contamination and hemolysis
C. Test accuracy
D. Sample volume
Answer: B
8. Which of the following is not a safety precaution in phlebotomy?
A. Reusing gloves
B. Wearing PPE
C. Using sterile equipment
D. Using sharps container
Answer: A
9. Tourniquet should be released:
A. Before inserting the needle
B. After removing the needle
C. After collecting blood and before removing the needle
D. Never
Answer: C
10. The first drop of blood in capillary collection should be:
A. Collected
B. Wiped off
C. Squeezed more
D. Left to clot
Answer: B