CSMLS-Category 4: Data Entry and
Specimen Procurement Exam Questions And
Answers
Clean the site with Betadine (povidone-iodine) and perform a
routine venipuncture - - -
correct answer ✅The emergency department has requested a
blood alcohol level be drawn on a patient. What is the proper way
to obtain the specimen?
Examine the other arm for a vein - - -
correct answer ✅When you are unable to locate a vein after
thoroughly examining a patient's arm, what step should be taken
next?
Remove the tourniquet and needle immediately and call the nurse
for help - - -
correct answer ✅A patient has a seizure while you are performing
a venipuncture. What should you do?
Just above the wrist - - -
correct answer ✅When collecting blood from a vein in the back of
the hand, where should the tourniquet be placed?
, CSMLS-Category 4: Data Entry and
Specimen Procurement Exam Questions And
Answers
Using a small-gauge needle and a large vacuum tube - - -
correct answer ✅Which if the following can cause hemolysis of a
blood specimen?
Going through the back side of the vein when inserting the needle -
--
correct answer ✅Which of the following may cause a hematoma?
Blood bank - - -
correct answer ✅Collections for which department require a
special patient identifications system in addition to the hospital ID
bracelet?
Compartment Syndrome - - -
correct answer ✅A large amount of bleeding into the tissues
surrounding a puncture site can cause what condition?
1 minute - - -
correct answer ✅What is the maximum amount of the time that a
tourniquet can be left on?
Specimen Procurement Exam Questions And
Answers
Clean the site with Betadine (povidone-iodine) and perform a
routine venipuncture - - -
correct answer ✅The emergency department has requested a
blood alcohol level be drawn on a patient. What is the proper way
to obtain the specimen?
Examine the other arm for a vein - - -
correct answer ✅When you are unable to locate a vein after
thoroughly examining a patient's arm, what step should be taken
next?
Remove the tourniquet and needle immediately and call the nurse
for help - - -
correct answer ✅A patient has a seizure while you are performing
a venipuncture. What should you do?
Just above the wrist - - -
correct answer ✅When collecting blood from a vein in the back of
the hand, where should the tourniquet be placed?
, CSMLS-Category 4: Data Entry and
Specimen Procurement Exam Questions And
Answers
Using a small-gauge needle and a large vacuum tube - - -
correct answer ✅Which if the following can cause hemolysis of a
blood specimen?
Going through the back side of the vein when inserting the needle -
--
correct answer ✅Which of the following may cause a hematoma?
Blood bank - - -
correct answer ✅Collections for which department require a
special patient identifications system in addition to the hospital ID
bracelet?
Compartment Syndrome - - -
correct answer ✅A large amount of bleeding into the tissues
surrounding a puncture site can cause what condition?
1 minute - - -
correct answer ✅What is the maximum amount of the time that a
tourniquet can be left on?
