PHLEBOTOMY Worksheet - WordMint - Free Printable

Let's solve this phlebotomy matching exercise by carefully reading each numbered statement and matching it with the correct lettered term from the right-hand side.

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Matching List:

We are given 14 statements (numbered 1–14) on the left, and a list of terms (A–N) on the right. We need to match each number with the correct letter.

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1. Competent person gives permission after receiving info about risk, methods, and consequences of a procedure
→ This describes informed consent, where the patient is fully informed before agreeing to a procedure.
✔ Answer: M. Informed consent

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2. Patient’s actions give permission w/o written or verbal – ER or sticking out arm for a draw
→ This is implied consent, which occurs when a patient cannot give explicit consent but their actions imply agreement (e.g., in emergencies or when they extend their arm).
✔ Answer: D. Implied consent

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3. Multi-draw needle
→ A multi-draw needle is used to collect blood into multiple tubes without changing needles. It’s often referred to as a "vacutainer" system needle.
But note: The options include “K. same needle, 1+ tube” — this likely refers to the use of one needle for multiple tubes.
✔ Answer: K. same needle, 1+ tube

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4. Winged Infusion Set
→ Also known as a butterfly needle, this has wings for stabilization during venipuncture.
✔ Answer: I. butterfly needle

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5. Post-prandial
→ This means “after a meal.” Used in lab tests like glucose levels taken after eating.
✔ Answer: F. after a meal

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6. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
→ This is HIPAA, which protects patient health information.
✔ Answer: G. HIPPA

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7. Test to detect blood in feces, most common type of FOBT/fecal occult blood test
→ The Hemoccult test is the most common fecal occult blood test.
✔ Answer: A. Hemoccult test

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8. No light to lab in <30 min close to body temp as possible
→ This refers to blood smears, which must be prepared quickly and protected from light to preserve cell morphology.
Wait — let’s reconsider. Actually, blood smears are made immediately and not stored; but the description says "no light" and "close to body temp" — this sounds more like specimen handling for certain tests, but actually, blood smears are typically made fresh and protected from drying and light.

But another possibility: Blood Smears require proper slide preparation under controlled conditions.

However, L. Blood Smears matches best with #9, not #8.

Let’s go back.

Actually, #8 says: "no light to lab in <30 min close to body temp as possible" — this is describing how certain specimens should be handled. But none of the options seem to directly say that.

Wait — L. Blood Smears — no, blood smears aren’t sent to the lab; they’re made at the site.

Alternatively, could it be related to serum separation?

But looking again, perhaps this is referring to blood collection for serum? Not clearly matched.

Wait — maybe it's not matching well.

Let’s skip and come back.

Actually, #8 might refer to plasma or serum samples that need to be processed quickly, but none of the options say that.

Wait — J. PKU? No.

Hmm.

Wait — let's check #9.

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9. Blood 4mm on slide close to frosted edge using another slide, 30 degree angle smooth action forward, want a feathered edge
→ This is the standard technique for making a blood smear.
✔ Answer: L. Blood Smears

So now #8 is left.

8. No light to lab in <30 min close to body temp as possible
→ This sounds like a requirement for specimens sensitive to light and temperature, such as bilirubin or some enzymes, but none of the listed terms match that.

But look: E. Semen Collection — semen needs to be kept warm and delivered promptly — yes! Semen analysis requires delivery within 30 minutes, kept at body temperature, and protected from light.
✔ So #8 → E. Semen Collection

Yes — that makes sense.

So:
✔ 8. E. Semen Collection

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10. Easiest and most effective way to break chain of transmission
→ This is hand washing — the most effective method to prevent infection spread.
✔ Answer: B. hand washing

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11. A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. Contains details of the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its safe use.
→ That’s MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheet.
✔ Answer: C. MSDS

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12. A small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin - rupture of capillaries due to tourniquet being on too long
→ This is petechiae — tiny hemorrhages under the skin.
✔ Answer: N. Petechiae

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13. Inflammation of a vein – due to repeated venipuncture to a vein
→ This is phlebitis — inflammation of a vein, often caused by IVs or repeated sticks.
✔ Answer: H. Phlebitis

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14. A birth defect that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body. Untreated PKU can lead to brain damage, intellectual disabilities, behavioral symptoms, or seizures.
→ This is PKU — Phenylketonuria.
✔ Answer: J. PKU

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Now let’s summarize all answers:

| Number | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | M. Informed consent |
| 2 | D. Implied consent |
| 3 | K. same needle, 1+ tube |
| 4 | I. butterfly needle |
| 5 | F. after a meal |
| 6 | G. HIPPA |
| 7 | A. Hemoccult test |
| 8 | E. Semen Collection |
| 9 | L. Blood Smears |
| 10 | B. hand washing |
| 11 | C. MSDS |
| 12 | N. Petechiae |
| 13 | H. Phlebitis |
| 14 | J. PKU |

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✔ Final Matched Answers:

1. M
2. D
3. K
4. I
5. F
6. G
7. A
8. E
9. L
10. B
11. C
12. N
13. H
14. J

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📌 Explanation Summary:

- Informed Consent (M): Requires patient understanding and agreement.
- Implied Consent (D): Assumed when patient acts (e.g., extends arm).
- Multi-draw needle (K): Allows multiple tubes with one needle.
- Winged Infusion Set (I): Butterfly needle.
- Post-prandial (F): After eating.
- HIPAA (G): Federal law protecting health data.
- Hemoccult test (A): Detects hidden blood in stool.
- Semen Collection (E): Must be kept warm and delivered quickly.
- Blood Smears (L): Slide prep with feathered edge.
- Hand washing (B): Best way to prevent infection.
- MSDS (C): Safety info for chemicals.
- Petechiae (N): Tiny bleeding spots from capillary rupture.
- Phlebitis (H): Vein inflammation from repeated punctures.
- PKU (J): Genetic disorder affecting phenylalanine metabolism.

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