Phlebotomy Technician

1. Question 1 · Anatomy and Physiology

   Which muscle type is primarily responsible for voluntary movement during venipuncture positioning?
   • A.Cardiac muscle
   • B.Smooth muscle
   • C.Skeletal muscle
   • D.Visceral muscle
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   Answer: C. Skeletal muscle

   Skeletal muscles are under voluntary control and allow patients to position their arms during blood collection.

2. Question 2 · Medical Terminology

   What does the prefix “hyper-” indicate in medical terminology?
   • A.Below normal
   • B.Excessive or above normal
   • C.Slow
   • D.Pain
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   Answer: B. Excessive or above normal

   The prefix “hyper-” means excessive or above normal, commonly used in terms like hyperglycemia.

3. Question 3 · Legal Issues

   What type of consent is assumed when a patient presents an arm for venipuncture?
   • A.Written consent
   • B.Informed consent
   • C.Implied consent
   • D.Expressed consent
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   Answer: C. Implied consent

   Implied consent occurs when a patient’s actions indicate permission, such as extending an arm for blood collection.

4. Question 4 · Infection Control and Safety Issues

   Which type of hepatitis is most commonly transmitted through blood exposure?
   • A.Hepatitis A
   • B.Hepatitis B
   • C.Hepatitis E
   • D.Hepatitis D
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   Answer: B. Hepatitis B

   Hepatitis B is efficiently transmitted through blood and body fluids and is a major occupational risk.

5. Question 5 · Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw

   Which needle gauge is most commonly used for routine adult venipuncture?
   • A.16–18 gauge
   • B.18–20 gauge
   • C.21–23 gauge
   • D.25–27 gauge
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   Answer: C. 21–23 gauge

   A 21–23 gauge needle provides adequate blood flow while minimizing vein damage.

6. Question 6 · Anatomy and Physiology

   Which patient instruction best helps relax skeletal muscles during venipuncture?
   • A.Ask the patient to clench the fist continuously
   • B.Support the arm and encourage slow breathing
   • C.Apply the tourniquet tightly
   • D.Ask the patient to hold the arm elevated
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   Answer: B. Support the arm and encourage slow breathing

   Supporting the arm and encouraging slow breathing promotes muscle relaxation and safer needle insertion.

7. Question 7 · Medical Terminology

   The prefix “hypo-” means:
   • A.Excessive
   • B.Normal
   • C.Below normal
   • D.Around
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   Answer: C. Below normal

   “Hypo-” indicates below normal, as in hypoglycemia.

8. Question 8 · Legal Issues

   Which action best demonstrates that informed consent has been obtained?
   • A.The patient signs a general admission form
   • B.The patient nods without explanation
   • C.The patient verbalizes understanding and agrees
   • D.The physician orders the test
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   Answer: C. The patient verbalizes understanding and agrees

   Informed consent requires patient understanding and voluntary agreement.

9. Question 9 · Infection Control and Safety Issues

   Which hepatitis virus is most likely to cause chronic infection after occupational exposure?
   • A.Hepatitis A
   • B.Hepatitis B
   • C.Hepatitis C
   • D.Hepatitis E
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   Answer: C. Hepatitis C

   Hepatitis C commonly leads to chronic infection and is transmitted through blood exposure.

10. Question 10 · Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw

    Which needle length is most commonly used for routine adult venipuncture?
    • A.½ inch
    • B.¾ inch
    • C.1 to 1½ inches
    • D.2 inches
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    Answer: C. 1 to 1½ inches

    A 1 to 1½ inch needle length is standard for accessing adult antecubital veins safely.

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