Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Pediatric collection: practice questions
Our Phlebotomy bank has 4 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Why is it important to limit the volume of blood drawn from infants?
- It doesn't matter
- Infants have too much blood at birth, so removing some of it is harmless
- Tubes are too small
- Their total blood volume is small, and too much can cause anemia
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D. Their total blood volume is small, and too much can cause anemia — Facilities set maximum volumes by weight.
Question 2
Which site is used for capillary collection in infants under 1 year?
- The toe
- The finger
- The heel
- The earlobe
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C. The heel — Fingersticks can injure infants' bones.
Question 3
How should you prepare a child for a blood draw?
- Surprise them
- Say it won't hurt at all
- Explain simply and honestly, involve the parent, and use comfort techniques
- Exclude the parent always
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C. Explain simply and honestly, involve the parent, and use comfort techniques — Honesty builds trust.