Phlebotomy — Free CCMA Practice Test

1) The preferred vein for routine adult venipuncture in the antecubital fossa is the:

2) Maximum recommended tourniquet time before venipuncture is:

3) Insert the venipuncture needle at approximately what angle to the skin?

4) Which order of draw is CORRECT for evacuated tubes?

5) The primary additive in a lavender (purple) top tube is:

6) When collecting a light blue (citrate) tube using a butterfly set, the MA should first:

7) Preferred antiseptic for adult blood culture collection is:

8) Correct capillary (dermal) order of draw is:

9) For an infant heel puncture, the proper site and maximum depth are:

10) Which action helps PREVENT hemolysis during collection/handling?

11) Recommended inversion count for a lavender (EDTA) tube is:

12) Which specimen will most likely be REJECTED by the lab?

13) After venipuncture, instruct the patient to:

14) Drawing an EDTA tube before a serum chemistry may cause:

15) A common tube for a CMP (routine serum chemistry) is the:

16) Which analyte requires protection from light during transport?

17) When using a winged infusion set (butterfly), which blood culture bottle is inoculated FIRST?

18) Best practice for patient identification immediately before blood collection is to:

19) Which site should be AVOIDED for venipuncture unless specifically authorized?

20) The purpose of a discard tube before a light blue tube when using a butterfly is to:

21) During venipuncture, the needle bevel should face:

22) Minimum fasting time typically required for a fasting plasma glucose is:

23) Best adult capillary puncture site is the:

24) Place the tourniquet approximately how far above the intended puncture site?

25) A common needle gauge for routine adult venipuncture with an evacuated tube system is: