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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most important step in venipuncture:Patient identificationWashing your handsExplanation of procedureVerification of test
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat does PPE stand for:Preprandial EvacuatedPersonal Protective EquipmentPath Precaution ElevationPreanalytical Post Elastic
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way to let a clean site dry:Blow to dryAir dryWipe with gauzeFan it
- 4. Multiple ChoiceOSHA requires all phlebotomists to be trained regarding what:Laboratory competenciesBlood borne pathogens and needle safetyOrder of drawPriority of draw
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAll specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what:Standard precautionsRed bagsMSDSBleach
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat organization should be contacted regarding employee safety and unsafe working conditions:CDCOSHACLSICAP
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat color tube and which additive is used for a protime and APTT:Green, HeparinLavender, EDTALight blue, Na citrateSST, Gel separator
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat color tube and additive is used for CBC, Hct, Hgb, Sed rate:Green, HeparinLavender, EDTALight blue, Na CitrateSST, Gel separator
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich tube has no additive:GreenGreyYellowRed
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the ratio of blood to additive in a light blue tube:10 to 12 to 19 to 15 to 1
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich additive is the best choice for an ethanol specimen:Sodium CitrateHeparinSodium FluorideEDTA
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat color tube is an ethanol specimen drawn in:GreyLavenderYellowSST
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn case of a needle stick accident you should:Cleanse the siteGet patient information if ableNotify your supervisorAll of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy is it necessary to keep the centrifuge lid closed until it comes to a complete stop:Eliminate chance of hemolysisKeeps the tubes balancedReduces the chance of aerosol and microbial contaminationFacility policy
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the tourniquet:To stop the blood flowTo make the patient feel betterTo find the veinTo increase blood to ulnar
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow long can the tourniquet be in place:30 seconds1 minute2 minutes3 minutes
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first thing you must do after every finger stick:Squeeze and releaseWipe with alcoholWipe away the first dropCollect your specimen
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat angle should your slider be when making blood smears:10 degrees30 degrees45 degrees90 degrees
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you do if a standard size tube collapses the veins:Use a pediatric tubeTerminate the drawPull the veinRelease the tourniquet
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich cleansers are most common for blood culture site preparation:Povidone iodineChlorhexidine 2%AlcoholBoth A and B
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the characteristics of a sharps container:Red and WhiteSpill proof, tamperproofFacility label attachedBiohazard label on the top left
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhen used for decontamination, the dilution of bleach in water should be what:90% bleach50% bleach10% bleach2% bleach
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich point of care test is done to determine a platelet plug formation:PTTProtimeBleeding time / PFAGTT
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich arteries are involved in an Allen’s Test:Brachial and UlnarFemoral and RadialRadial and BrachialUlnar and Radial
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich are the smallest vessels in the body:ArteriolesVenulesCapillariesVeins
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich are the smallest veins in the body:ArteriolesVenulesCapillariesVeins
- 27. Multiple ChoiceCommon site cleanser for a venipuncture isz:Soap and waterChlorhexidineisopropyl alcoholBetadine
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhen anticoagulated blood is spun down in the centrifuge, how does it separate:Serum, cells, buffy coatPlasma, buffy coat, cellsPlasma, gel, cellsRBC’s,gel,serum
- 29. Multiple ChoiceMSDS is part of the:Quality indicatorsRight to know lawBlood borne pathogen and needle safety actCLSI
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhen you leave a patient's room, make sure that:turn off the lightseverything is the way you found itpatient can reach their watertell the nurse that you are leaving
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between serum and plasma?SerumPlasmaRBC’sBlood and cells
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Empathy:Agreeing with the patientSharing similar stories that happened to youThe validation of a person's feelingsSaying nothing to the patient
- 33. Multiple ChoiceQA indicators are what:Measurable factorsQuality controlSign on the patient wallHow fast a hematoma grows
- 34. Multiple ChoiceSystem that filters, eliminates wastes, regulates water balance is the:DigestiveUrinary systemSkeletalNervous
- 35. Multiple ChoiceIf a patient has fragile skin where should the tourniquet be placed:You should not draw patients with fragile skinAsk the nurse to assistOver their clothing or a piece of coflex/cobanDraw without a tourniquet
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhen drawing a burn victim:You are not allowed to draw from a burn victimLook for a site that is the least damaged or scarredOnly perform a capillary punctureWhere ever you can find a vein
- 37. Multiple ChoiceEven if you wear gloves, your hands should be washed when:After a mealBefore and after specimen collection or toilet useduring blood drawsat the end of shift
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens if you squeeze too much during a capillary puncture:Errors in the results by diluting with tissue fluid.Blood will stop flowingThe blood will clotNothing, you can’t squeeze too much
- 39. Multiple ChoiceIf an IV is present you must draw blood where:Below the IVAbove the IVTo the side of the IVIn the center
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat vein is most likely to be used for an obese patient:Median cubitalCephalicBasilicAntecubital fossa
- 41. Multiple ChoiceIf a hematoma begins to form at the venipuncture site:Monitor the hematoma a continue to take bloodRemove the tourniquet and continue to take bloodRemove the tourniquet and needle and apply pressureTell patient to stay still
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThe most prevalent work related acquired infection in the laboratory is:HIVHepatitis CHepatitis BTB
- 43. Multiple ChoiceFibrin strands may be present in serum because:The specimen was not inverted immediatelyIt was centrifuged before it fully clottedIt was drawn in a plasma separator tubeIt was drawn in an SST tube
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you do if the information is not correct on the patient's I.D. bands/requisitions:Ask the nurse to print a new requisitionWait until the patient is properly identified and bandedAsk the patient which is correctGive the requisition to your supervisor for direction
- 45. Multiple ChoiceIf a patient says NO to a blood draw, what should you do:Do Not DrawProceed with the drawAsk the nurse for permission to proceed with the draw.Tell the patient to come back later
- 46. Multiple ChoiceTwo forms of patient I.D. are:Spelling of the first and last name and room numberBirthdate and Drs. namePatient ID band and medical record numberHave patient state their name and age
- 47. Multiple ChoiceBursting capillaries cause small red pin-point clusters known as:PetechiaePolymerPryionPelarti
- 48. Multiple ChoiceReverse (protective) isolation is for the protection of:PatientsHealthcare workerVisitorsFamily members
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common complication of phlebotomy:SclerosisHematomaLeakageBlood borne pathogens
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when the tourniquet is on too long:HemoconcentrationPurple armCyanosisContamination
- 51. Multiple ChoiceHow do you transport Bilirubin:Slurry of iceBy protecting in from lightUsing a heat blockRed tube
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat test is ordered to determine PH and oxygen saturation:Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)ElectrolytesCBCSedimentation rate
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhat test would be ordered to detect hematuria:Hepatitis PanelUrinalysisA1CAPTT
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhat test would be ordered if the patient is suffering from FUO? (fever of unknown origin):Blood culturePTTGTTElectrolytes
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat tube is used for STAT electrolytes and what is the additive:Green Na CitrateGreen HeparinRed no additive.Grey K+ Oxalate
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat must always be present on specimen mailers:Biohazard sign informtion send to CDC in case of breakageName, DOB, Req number, dateFacility number, address, dateName and DOB
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the chain of custody:The tracking of legal samplesa blood testUrine testing for GTTMaterial Chemical sheet
- 58. Multiple ChoiceDoctors order glucose monitoring for patients with which disorder”DiabetesHypothermiaCancerJaundice
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a reticulocyte and how long does it live:Immature red blood cell 120 days50 days Refrigerated178 at Room temp25 days
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat organ is involved with a high bilirubin?KidneyLiverheartlungs
- 61. Multiple ChoiceDefine negligence:failure to exercise due carenot keeping the draw location site cleandrawing more tubes than neededkeeping a long wait time
- 62. Multiple ChoiceDefine malpractice:Ordering testsnegligence by a professionalnot checking expired tubesReading the tube additives
- 63. Multiple ChoiceSed rate / ESR is drawn on what color tube:RedRoyal BlueLavenderGreen
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhich PPE will keep you the safest when body substance or wounds are present:GlovesGownShieldN95 mask
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhat has to be supplied by chemical manufacture according to the Right to Know Law:HAZCOM (also known as MSD /Material Safety Data)Materials of ChemicalsBreakroom policiesQuality Control
- 66. Multiple ChoiceParenteral transmission means infection can enter through everything except:Cracked skinDigestive tractIntravenousSublingual
- 67. Multiple ChoiceDefine a concentric circle:Center to peripherySide to sideLeft to RightAround and around
- 68. Multiple ChoiceWhat test is ordered to confirm hyper or hypoglycemia:HGBGTTGGTCBG
- 69. Multiple ChoiceCompletely stable, what color and number would you expect to see in the diamond:Yellow – no numberBlue-4Red-2White-0
- 70. Multiple ChoiceVery extremely combustible what color and number would you expect to see on the diamond:Red – 4Yellow-4Blue-2Red-2
- 71. Multiple ChoiceModerate health hazard would exist, what color and number would you expect to see:Yellow-4Blue - 2Red-4Blue-4
- 72. Multiple ChoiceIf you do not let the cleansers dry before performing a blood culture you might get what:Contaminated specimen.A HematomaA lipemic sampleRed dots forming around the site
- 73. Multiple ChoiceHow many mL would be in a typical 24-hour urine container:2000 mL or 2L5000 mL7L6000 ml or 5L
- 74. Multiple ChoiceHow do you transport cold agglutinin after collection:At body temperature100 degreesIce packsRefrigerated
- 75. Multiple ChoiceCardiovascular system includes:Heart and vesselslymph nodesKidneyLiver and spleen
- 76. Multiple ChoiceIt is your job as a part of being a health professional to:Make your patient as comfortable and at ease as possibleWalk the patient to the carnot miss any blood drawsTalk to the patient about personal problems
- 77. Multiple ChoiceWhat could happen if you carelessly remove a stopper from an evacuated tube of blood:hemolyze the specimenCould cause an aerosolspray additivesunseal the vacuum
- 78. Multiple ChoiceWhat is included in the microorganism category that can exist in body fluids:ACDFungus, bacteria, virusSerumPlasma
- 79. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one example of a timed test:GTT, medication monitoringCBCSed rateCMP
- 80. Multiple ChoiceSelection of a preferred caregiver has to do with what:The DoctoreInsurance PPO/HMO. Not a patient rightThe number of testsLymphoma
- 81. Multiple ChoiceWhat does contamination mean:It is not clean anymore.the site is swellinga hematoma is presentDo not use that arm
- 82. Multiple ChoiceExtrinsic coagulation function is evaluated by what test:Protime, Prothrombin time, PTSed rateCBCABO RH
- 83. Multiple ChoiceEvery year laboratory employees must take a test to demonstrate what:VenipunctureCompetenceSpeedTube knowledge
- 84. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you do if you get blood on a requisition or on the side of a tube:DisinfectThrow away in trashThrow into Sharpstake it to the Doctor for evaluation
- 85. Multiple ChoiceWhich fingers are used for skin puncture most often:2nd digitThird or fourth digitsDorsal veinsThumb
- 86. Multiple ChoiceLeg and foot draws can only be done:With a doctor's orderat nightin a pediatric roomon a gurney
- 87. Multiple ChoiceIf drawing for a CBC and vein is damage, which method is acceptable:Skin puncture or capillary drawPlantar veinsarteriesDo not draw
- 88. Multiple ChoiceWhat could cause "failure to obtain blood”:Missing the vein /going deep enough/going through the veinWrong tubesNot inverting correctlytying tourniquet tightly
- 89. Multiple ChoicePneumonia and surgical site infections are now the most common:Bird FluNosocomial infectionsInflammationBlood borne infections
- 90. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common size needle for venipuncture:21 gauge31 gauge18 gauge15 gauge
- 91. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the larger gauge:22271824
- 92. Multiple ChoiceWhen using additive tubes, when should you start the mixing process:ImmediatelyAfter centrifugingBefore collectionAfter CBC is drawn
- 93. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the additives in a grey top tube:K3Sodium fluoride and Potassium oxalateno additiveEDTA
- 94. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the anticoagulant in a green top tube:HeparinEDTAcitrateoxalate
- 95. Multiple ChoiceTDM means therapeutic drug monitoring. It is important to know the:Start dateTime of the last doseamount of medication givenexpiration date
- 96. Multiple ChoiceThe feathered edge of a smear is how many layers thick:One layer6 layers12 layers4 layers
- 97. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first step in phlebotomy:Wiping the siteIntroduction and explanationTying the tourniquetGathering the tubes
- 98. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a VAD:Visitor Acception DeviceVein Aleivate DisorderVenous Area DisseminationVascular (venous) Access Device
- 99. Multiple ChoiceABORH is the abbreviation for:blood type and RH factor classification system.a test that requires light protectionspecial testing for Hep C patientsa grouping of tests
- 100. Multiple ChoiceCoagulation factors circulating in the bloodstream are part of which coagulation pathway:OvertrinsicIntrinsicAnteriorPosterior
- 101. Multiple ChoiceCoagulation step aided by the release of thromboplastin from injured tissue is part of which pathway:ExtrinsicCoagPttProtime
- 102. Multiple ChoiceThe circulatory system can be divided into what two distinct parts:Circulatory and Cavity SystemPulmonary system and Systemic systemHeart and LungsPulmonary veins and Aortic cavity
- 103. Multiple ChoiceWhen doing therapeutic drug monitoring, the lowest blood (serum) level - just before the next dose - is known as what:TroughPeakTimed drawBottom
- 104. Multiple ChoiceWhen a drug is circulating at the highest level in your bloodstream, it is known as what:Stasisthe dose after the am medication is givenPeak 30-60 minutes after the last doseTrough
- 105. Multiple ChoiceMatching blood types for transfusion occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:CoagulationImmunohematologyImmunologyMicrobiology
- 106. Multiple ChoiceTesting bleeding time occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:ImmunologyHematologyChemistryCoagulation
- 107. Multiple ChoiceTesting for tuberculosis occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:CoagulationMicrobiologyImmunohematologyImmunology
- 108. Multiple ChoiceTesting a lipid profile occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:ImmunologyHematologyChemistryCoagulation
- 109. Multiple ChoiceTesting for antibodies (i.e. for hepatitis, lupus, or HIV) occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:CoagulationImmunohematologyImmunologyHematology
- 110. Multiple ChoiceTesting a person's WBC occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:ImmunologyHematologyChemistryCoagulation
- 111. Multiple ChoiceTesting for a fungal infection occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:ChemistryMicrobiologyHematologySerology
- 112. Multiple ChoiceWhen testing for blood alcohol level, what type of skin cleaner can you use:ChlorhexidineBetadineBenzalkonium Chloride (B2K) or soap and waterAlcohol
- 113. Multiple ChoiceWhat is CLIAC:Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory CommitteeClassical Lab Information Act CommitteeClinical Lab Industry Advanced CommunityCertified Laboratory Inc. Accredited
- 114. Multiple ChoiceWhat is COW:Cut on WaterCertificate of WaiverCertified On WristCertificate of Writing
- 115. Multiple ChoiceWhat is GLP:Good Laboratory PracticesGlucose Lab PunctureGreat Lab ProceduresGrand Laboratory Punctures
- 116. Multiple ChoiceThe single most important way to prevent the spread of infection while performing phlebotomy is by:wearing a maskcleaning spillswashing handsburning waste
- 117. Multiple ChoiceAfter drawing the blood from a patient, the phlebotomist should dispose of the needle by:Breaking it so it cannot be reused by anyoneDepositing it in an approved "sharps container"Tossing it into waste cans in the laboratoryRe-capping it carefully and bringing it back to the lab
- 118. Multiple ChoiceNegligence by a professional person is called:Invasion of privacySlanderMalpracticeTort
- 119. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the single most common source of HIV and HBV in the workplace:SemenSalivaPleural fluidBlood
- 120. Multiple ChoiceThe heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the:Respiratory systemCardiovascular systemDigestive systemUrinary system
- 121. Multiple ChoiceThe venipuncture site should be cleansed in a circular motion from the center to the:PeripheryInjection pointOpposite side you started fromNone of the above
- 122. Multiple ChoiceWithin the capillaries, what is the purpose of red blood cells:release oxygenpick up carbon dioxidepick up waste productsall of the above
- 123. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not an infection control method:Protective clothingBiohazard containersSphygmomanometersHand washing
- 124. Multiple ChoiceSafe working conditions for employees are regulated by:FDAOSHACDCCLSI
- 125. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following types of tourniquets are used in specimen collection:VelcroBlood Pressure cuffPliable strapAll of the above
- 126. Multiple ChoiceThe color of normal serum is usually:Straw to yellowMilky whiteClear redHazy brown
- 127. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following conditions would stop a phlebotomist from drawing blood in a patient's vein:Same side mastectomyRecent heart attackIV in the opposite armActive tuberculosis
- 128. Multiple ChoiceChemicals that prevent blood from clotting are called:PreservativesActivatorsAnticoagulantsAdhesives
- 129. Multiple ChoiceRed and white blood cell counts are examples of what type of tests:ChemistryBlood bankingHematologyMicrobiology
- 130. Multiple ChoiceTreating all specimens as if they are hazardous and infectious is the basis for:IsolationQuality controlUniversal/standard precautionsHazardous waste control
- 131. Multiple ChoiceDrugs used to destroy or kill bacteria that cause disease are called:DisinfectantsGermicidesSterilizersAntibiotics
- 132. Multiple ChoiceWhen the heart is contracting, the pressure is highest. This pressure is called the:Systolic pressureDiastolic pressureHeart pressureArterial pressure
- 133. Multiple ChoiceThe process by which an object or area becomes unclean is known as:ContaminationInfectionSterilizationColonization
- 134. Multiple ChoiceThe health worker is protected by law; if it can be determined that he/she acted as expected when compared with fellow workers. This is called:Respondeat superiorReasonable careDuty of careStandard of care
- 135. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not known to transmit HIV:Vaginal secretionsBreast milkSemenSweat
- 136. Multiple ChoiceConsent to treatment based upon full understanding of all possible risks of unpreventable results of that treatment is called:Contributory negligenceFraudAssumption of riskProximate cause
- 137. Multiple ChoiceInfections that can spread from person to person are called:EnvironmentalCommunicableIndirectVector-borne
- 138. Multiple ChoiceA tube adapter that has been visibly contaminated with blood should be disposed of in:A sealed double bagThe regular trashA biohazardous waste containerA needle cutter
- 139. Multiple ChoiceA violation of a person's right to have his/her name, photograph, or private affairs made public without giving consent is called:AssaultMalpracticeInvasion of privacyBattery
- 140. Multiple ChoiceOSHA requires training and educational information on blood borne pathogens to be given to employees:At a reasonable costAt no costFor a pre-agreed feeNone of the above
- 141. Multiple ChoiceCharacteristics of capillaries include:Being thin-walled in structureForming microscopic pathwaysConnecting arterioles with venulesAll of the above
- 142. Multiple Choice4 Arterioles, the smallest arteries, subdivide into:CapillariesBrachialVeinsLymph glands
- 143. Multiple ChoiceThe branch of study of moral issues, questions, and problems arising in the practice of medicine and in biomedical research is called:PhilosophyLitigationBioethicsMorals
- 144. Multiple ChoiceIf a test requires serum, rather than plasma, a tube with what color top should be drawn:RedBlueGreenPurple
- 145. Multiple ChoiceWhen using evacuated tubes for blood collection, it is crucial to remember to:Never under fill tubes that contain anticoagulantNever use tubes past their expiration datesImmediately invert any tubes that contain additivesAll of the above
- 146. Multiple ChoiceThe rubber sleeve (at the end opposite the needle tip) on an evacuated tube needle makes it possible for use with:Multiple tubesSterile techniquesIntravenous dripsBlood cultures
- 147. Multiple ChoiceBecause bacteria and other microorganisms can be found anywhere, all health care personnel should maintain sterility when handling:IV suppliesCathetersInstrumentsAll of the above
- 148. Multiple ChoiceWhen entering a room marked with isolation signs, you must:Ask a nurse if gown, mask or gloves are neededAsk the patient what the nurses wearGo on in, as short visits in isolation do not matterRead isolation signs to determine what PPE is appropriate
- 149. Multiple ChoiceWhat information must be included if the phlebotomist must manually label a blood collection tube from an outpatient?Patient's full name and phlebotomist's initialsPatient's date of birthDate and time of drawAll of the above
- 150. Multiple ChoiceThe study of blood is called:HematologyHemotoxinsHemoglobinHemolysis
- 151. Multiple ChoiceThe term asepsis literally means:Full of germsInfectedContaminatedWithout bacteria
- 152. Multiple ChoiceThe use of a chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial endospores, is called:DisinfectionDetoxificationSterilizationAcid washing
- 153. Multiple ChoiceCapillary blood sampling may be used if the laboratory test require:A large volume of bloodVery little bloodType O bloodAn arterial stick
- 154. Multiple ChoiceThe tube to collect whole blood with an EDTA additive in it, has what color stopper:redlavendergreenyellow
- 155. Multiple ChoiceDo not draw blood __________ an intravenous infusion:beforeduringaboveafter
- 156. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following legally enforces the Blood borne Pathogen Standard:FDAOSHACDCThe Joint Commission
- 157. Multiple ChoiceCommon symptoms of shock include all of the following except:pale skinincreased shallow breathing ratetemperaturefast but weak pulse
- 158. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following causes AIDS:HBVHIVCMVRSV
- 159. Multiple ChoiceEating and drinking are permissible in the laboratory setting:At all timesOnly in designated clean areasAfter hours of operationAs long as care is used
- 160. Multiple ChoiceWhen all evaluated services and results compare within acceptable standards, the principles of _________are being used:Quality AssuranceRegulatory BodiesNetworkingRisk Management
- 161. Multiple ChoiceThe tissue that covers and protects the body is:epithelialconnectivemusclenerve
- 162. Multiple ChoiceA possible cause of tube breakage during centrifugation might be:Too much blood in the tubeUnbalanced centrifugeNot enough blood in the tubeCentrifuging too long
- 163. Multiple ChoiceA tube containing sodium citrate as an anticoagulant is the:green top tubeblack top tubelight blue top tubeyellow top tube
- 164. Multiple ChoiceThe lack of physical or mental fitness is:MalpracticeObesityNeglectIncompetence
- 165. Multiple ChoiceThe correct order of draw for skin puncture is:Green, red, lavenderRed, lavender, greenLavender, green, redGreen, lavender, red
- 166. Multiple ChoiceThe term for difficulty breathing is:PneumoniaHypertrophyApneaDyspnea
- 167. Multiple ChoiceWhat does CAP stand for:College of American PathologistsCentral American PhlebotomistsCollege of Analogy PhlebotomistsCollege of American Preanalytical Phlebotomists
- 168. Multiple ChoiceWhat does CLIA stand for:Clarified Licensed Inner AdministrationCentral laboratory Industry AccreditationClinical Laboratory Improvement AmendmentClinical Labs Intercentive Amendment
- 169. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between STAT and ASAP:After and ImmediateOne is longer than the otherStat- After 4:00pm - ASAP - as soon as possibleSTAT – immediately ASAP - As soon as possible/when possible
- 170. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Homeostasis:The "steady state" or State of equilibrium or body in balanceBlood clottingThe ability to remain stableHeparin binds calcium and creates stability in the body
- 171. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland is referred to as the Master Gland:Endocrine glandThe pituitary glandSpleenLymph Node gland
- 172. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system is the master gland part of:Part of the Endocrine SystemCirculatory SystemUrinary SystemPulmonary System
- 173. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the master gland located:Left side of the tracheaunder the spleenFound in the brainSpinal System
- 174. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the master gland regulate:Fatiguebody functions via hormone productionHungerCerebral activities
- 175. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system uses chemical substances and electrical impulses to control and coordinate body activities:Pulmonary SystemThe Nervous SystemCirculatory SystemPituitary System
- 176. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two main structural divisions in the Nervous System:Thoracic and Abdominal cavity systemNervous system left and Nervous System right1) Central Nervous System 2) Peripheral Nervous SystemCentral Thoracic and Pituitary System
- 177. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two main functional divisions in the Nervous System:Motor Skills and Cerebral SkillsSomatic and AutonomicPeripheral and Melatonin LevelsMaintaining hormone levels and autologous levels
- 178. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical plane divides the body into front and back:FrontalTransverseDorsalPlantar
- 179. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical plane divides the body into top and bottom:DorsalTransversePlantarCoronal
- 180. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical plane divides the body into equal/unequal right and left:Equal Midsagittal Unequal Sagittalmedulla oblongata and thalamusLeft and Right TransverseFrontal and dorsal
- 181. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical terms describe the front and back of the body:Top - superior /cranial Bottom – inferior/caudalPlantar/BackSupine/Proneanatomical and dorsal
- 182. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical terms describe the top and bottom of the body:Top and BottomNear - proximal; Away-DistalSupine and ProneCranial and Plantar
- 183. Multiple ChoiceWhat word describes the inside of the hand:PalmarDorsalPalmPalmer
- 184. Multiple ChoiceWhat word describes the bottom of the foot:DorsalPlantarSupineLateral
- 185. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical terms describe if something is to the side of the body:LateralAnatomicalDistalNear
- 186. Multiple ChoiceWhat body organs remove erythrocytes from circulation when they are old or damaged:The liver the spleenThe kidneyThe heart and vesselsThe lymph nodes and the aorta
- 187. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the longest vein in the body:The basilicaThe saphenous veinThe cephalicThe median
- 188. Multiple ChoiceName four body cavities:Cranial/ Abdominal Thoracic/ PelvicLymphatic/ CranialThoracic/ AbdominalUrinary/Cranial
- 189. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the primary place RBC's and WBC's are made:SpleenIn the bone marrow.Circulatory SystemIn the heart
- 190. Multiple ChoiceWhat does hematocrit measure:Hematocrit measures the VOLUME of RBC's in blood. Hctinflammation ratebleeding timeimmune system levels
- 191. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a differential count:A test to determine the number of each of the different white blood cell types.A coagulation testA slide that determines RBC levelsA test to determine inflammation and RBC’s
- 192. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the 5 WB cells:Erythrocytes, Basal Cells, Retics, WBC’s and NeutrophilsEosinophils, neutrophils, basophils, monocytes and lymphocytesReticulocytes, Basophils, Inflammatory cells, Central cells, and EosinophilsMonocytes, Basophils, Reticulocyte, thrombocyte, and Platelets
- 193. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two numbers in blood pressure readings called, and what do they represent:Systolic - when the heart chambers are contracting and Diastolic - when the heart chambers are restingTop- Pressure of blood levels and Bottom- beats per heartSystematic- top and Below- when the pressure is the lowestDilated- The top number and Systemic- bottom level is the lowest
- 194. Multiple ChoiceWhat color vacuum tube is used for a blood culture for AFP:Royal BlueYellow SPSPink tubeLavender EDTA
- 195. Multiple ChoiceWhat does AFB stand for:Ariel Fast BasilAcid-fast bacillusAthylene Fomite BasophilsAcid First Bacil
- 196. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a hemoglobin test measure:The iron-containing pigment in RBC's that can carry oxygen and carbon dioxide.The number of white blood cells in capillariesThe amount of K+ in the serumThe amount of platelets in the plasma
- 197. Multiple ChoiceHow does the additive heparin work:Binds (chelating) calciumInhibits thrombin formationprecipitate calciumprevents glycolysis
- 198. Multiple ChoiceHow does the additive EDTA work:Binds (chelating) calciumInhibits thrombin formationprevents glycolysisprecipitate calcium
- 199. Multiple ChoiceHow does the additive sodium citrate work:Inhibits thrombin formationBinds (chelating) calciumprevents glycolysisprecipitate calcium
- 200. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the additive Sodium fluoride do:Inhibits thrombin formationBinds (chelating) calciumPrevents glycolysis and inhibits the growth of bacteria.precipitate calcium
- 201. Multiple ChoiceHow does the additive Potassium oxalate work:Inhibits thrombin formationBinds (chelating) calciumPrevents GlycolysisPrecipitate Calcium
- 202. Multiple ChoiceWhat blood type is the universal donor:AB+A-O-B+
- 203. Multiple ChoiceWhich blood type is the universal recipient:AB+A-O-B+
- 204. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most important step in venipuncture:Patient identificationWashing your handsExplanation of procedureVerification of test
- 205. Multiple ChoiceWhat does PPE stand for:Preprandial EvacuatedPersonal Protective EquipmentPath Precaution ElevationPreanalytical Post Elastic
- 206. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way to let a clean site dry:Blow to dryAir dryWipe with gauzeFan it
- 207. Multiple ChoiceOSHA requires all phlebotomists to be trained regarding what:Laboratory competenciesBlood borne pathogens and needle safetyOrder of drawPriority of draw
- 208. Multiple ChoiceAll specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what:Standard precautionsRed bagsMSDSBleach
- 209. Multiple ChoiceWhat organization should be contacted regarding employee safety and unsafe working conditions:CDCOSHACLSICAP
- 210. Multiple ChoiceWhat color tube and which additive is used for a protime and APTT:Green, HeparinLavender, EDTALight blue, Na citrateSST, Gel separator
- 211. Multiple ChoiceWhat color tube and additive is used for CBC, Hct, Hgb, Sed rate:Green, HeparinLavender, EDTALight blue, Na CitrateSST, Gel separator
- 212. Multiple ChoiceWhich tube has no additive:GreenGreyYellowRed
- 213. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the ratio of blood to additive in a light blue tube:10 to 12 to 19 to 15 to 1
- 214. Multiple ChoiceWhich additive is the best choice for an ethanol specimen:Sodium CitrateHeparinSodium FluorideEDTA
- 215. Multiple ChoiceWhat color tube is an ethanol specimen drawn in:GreyLavenderYellowSST
- 216. Multiple ChoiceIn case of a needle stick accident you should:Cleanse the siteGet patient information if ableNotify your supervisorAll of the above
- 217. Multiple ChoiceWhy is it necessary to keep the centrifuge lid closed until it comes to a complete stop:Eliminate chance of hemolysisKeeps the tubes balancedReduces the chance of aerosol and microbial contaminationFacility policy
- 218. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the tourniquet:To stop the blood flowTo make the patient feel betterTo find the veinTo increase blood to ulnar
- 219. Multiple ChoiceHow long can the tourniquet be in place:30 seconds1 minute2 minutes3 minutes
- 220. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first thing you must do after every finger stick:Squeeze and releaseWipe with alcoholWipe away the first dropCollect your specimen
- 221. Multiple ChoiceWhat angle should your slider be when making blood smears:10 degrees30 degrees45 degrees90 degrees
- 222. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you do if a standard size tube collapses the veins:Use a pediatric tubeTerminate the drawPull the veinRelease the tourniquet
- 223. Multiple ChoiceWhich cleansers are most common for blood culture site preparation:Povidone iodineChlorhexidine 2%AlcoholBoth A and B
- 224. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the characteristics of a sharps container:Red and WhiteSpill proof, tamperproofFacility label attachedBiohazard label on the top left
- 225. Multiple ChoiceWhen used for decontamination, the dilution of bleach in water should be what:90% bleach50% bleach10% bleach2% bleach
- 226. Multiple ChoiceWhich point of care test is done to determine a platelet plug formation:PTTProtimeBleeding time / PFAGTT
- 227. Multiple ChoiceWhich arteries are involved in an Allen’s Test:Brachial and UlnarFemoral and RadialRadial and BrachialUlnar and Radial
- 228. Multiple ChoiceWhich are the smallest vessels in the body:ArteriolesVenulesCapillariesVeins
- 229. Multiple ChoiceWhich are the smallest veins in the body:ArteriolesVenulesCapillariesVeins
- 230. Multiple ChoiceCommon site cleanser for a venipuncture isz:Soap and waterChlorhexidineisopropyl alcoholBetadine
- 231. Multiple ChoiceWhen anticoagulated blood is spun down in the centrifuge, how does it separate:Serum, cells, buffy coatPlasma, buffy coat, cellsPlasma, gel, cellsRBC’s,gel,serum
- 232. Multiple ChoiceMSDS is part of the:Quality indicatorsRight to know lawBlood borne pathogen and needle safety actCLSI
- 233. Multiple ChoiceWhen you leave a patient's room, make sure that:turn off the lightseverything is the way you found itpatient can reach their watertell the nurse that you are leaving
- 234. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between serum and plasma?SerumPlasmaRBC’sBlood and cells
- 235. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Empathy:Agreeing with the patientSharing similar stories that happened to youThe validation of a person's feelingsSaying nothing to the patient
- 236. Multiple ChoiceQA indicators are what:Measurable factorsQuality controlSign on the patient wallHow fast a hematoma grows
- 237. Multiple ChoiceSystem that filters, eliminates wastes, regulates water balance is the:DigestiveUrinary systemSkeletalNervous
- 238. Multiple ChoiceIf a patient has fragile skin where should the tourniquet be placed:You should not draw patients with fragile skinAsk the nurse to assistOver their clothing or a piece of coflex/cobanDraw without a tourniquet
- 239. Multiple ChoiceWhen drawing a burn victim:You are not allowed to draw from a burn victimLook for a site that is the least damaged or scarredOnly perform a capillary punctureWhere ever you can find a vein
- 240. Multiple ChoiceEven if you wear gloves, your hands should be washed when:After a mealBefore and after specimen collection or toilet useduring blood drawsat the end of shift
- 241. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens if you squeeze too much during a capillary puncture:Errors in the results by diluting with tissue fluid.Blood will stop flowingThe blood will clotNothing, you can’t squeeze too much
- 242. Multiple ChoiceIf an IV is present you must draw blood where:Below the IVAbove the IVTo the side of the IVIn the center
- 243. Multiple ChoiceWhat vein is most likely to be used for an obese patient:Median cubitalCephalicBasilicAntecubital fossa
- 244. Multiple ChoiceIf a hematoma begins to form at the venipuncture site:Monitor the hematoma a continue to take bloodRemove the tourniquet and continue to take bloodRemove the tourniquet and needle and apply pressureTell patient to stay still
- 245. Multiple ChoiceThe most prevalent work related acquired infection in the laboratory is:HIVHepatitis CHepatitis BTB
- 246. Multiple ChoiceFibrin strands may be present in serum because:The specimen was not inverted immediatelyIt was centrifuged before it fully clottedIt was drawn in a plasma separator tubeIt was drawn in an SST tube
- 247. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you do if the information is not correct on the patient's I.D. bands/requisitions:Ask the nurse to print a new requisitionWait until the patient is properly identified and bandedAsk the patient which is correctGive the requisition to your supervisor for direction
- 248. Multiple ChoiceIf a patient says NO to a blood draw, what should you do:Do Not DrawProceed with the drawAsk the nurse for permission to proceed with the draw.Tell the patient to come back later
- 249. Multiple ChoiceTwo forms of patient I.D. are:Spelling of the first and last name and room numberBirthdate and Drs. namePatient ID band and medical record numberHave patient state their name and age
- 250. Multiple ChoiceBursting capillaries cause small red pin-point clusters known as:PetechiaePolymerPryionPelarti
- 251. Multiple ChoiceReverse (protective) isolation is for the protection of:PatientsHealthcare workerVisitorsFamily members
- 252. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common complication of phlebotomy:SclerosisHematomaLeakageBlood borne pathogens
- 253. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when the tourniquet is on too long:HemoconcentrationPurple armCyanosisContamination
- 254. Multiple ChoiceHow do you transport Bilirubin:Slurry of iceBy protecting in from lightUsing a heat blockRed tube
- 255. Multiple ChoiceWhat test is ordered to determine PH and oxygen saturation:Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)ElectrolytesCBCSedimentation rate
- 256. Multiple ChoiceWhat test would be ordered to detect hematuria:Hepatitis PanelUrinalysisA1CAPTT
- 257. Multiple ChoiceWhat test would be ordered if the patient is suffering from FUO? (fever of unknown origin):Blood culturePTTGTTElectrolytes
- 258. Multiple ChoiceWhat tube is used for STAT electrolytes and what is the additive:Green Na CitrateGreen HeparinRed no additive.Grey K+ Oxalate
- 259. Multiple ChoiceWhat must always be present on specimen mailers:Biohazard sign informtion send to CDC in case of breakageName, DOB, Req number, dateFacility number, address, dateName and DOB
- 260. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the chain of custody:The tracking of legal samplesa blood testUrine testing for GTTMaterial Chemical sheet
- 261. Multiple ChoiceDoctors order glucose monitoring for patients with which disorder”DiabetesHypothermiaCancerJaundice
- 262. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a reticulocyte and how long does it live:Immature red blood cell 120 days50 days Refrigerated178 at Room temp25 days
- 263. Multiple ChoiceWhat organ is involved with a high bilirubin?KidneyLiverheartlungs
- 264. Multiple ChoiceDefine negligence:failure to exercise due carenot keeping the draw location site cleandrawing more tubes than neededkeeping a long wait time
- 265. Multiple ChoiceDefine malpractice:Ordering testsnegligence by a professionalnot checking expired tubesReading the tube additives
- 266. Multiple ChoiceSed rate / ESR is drawn on what color tube:RedRoyal BlueLavenderGreen
- 267. Multiple ChoiceWhich PPE will keep you the safest when body substance or wounds are present:GlovesGownShieldN95 mask
- 268. Multiple ChoiceWhat has to be supplied by chemical manufacture according to the Right to Know Law:HAZCOM (also known as MSD /Material Safety Data)Materials of ChemicalsBreakroom policiesQuality Control
- 269. Multiple ChoiceParenteral transmission means infection can enter through everything except:Cracked skinDigestive tractIntravenousSublingual
- 270. Multiple ChoiceDefine a concentric circle:Center to peripherySide to sideLeft to RightAround and around
- 271. Multiple ChoiceWhat test is ordered to confirm hyper or hypoglycemia:HGBGTTGGTCBG
- 272. Multiple ChoiceCompletely stable, what color and number would you expect to see in the diamond:Yellow – no numberBlue-4Red-2White-0
- 273. Multiple ChoiceVery extremely combustible what color and number would you expect to see on the diamond:Red – 4Yellow-4Blue-2Red-2
- 274. Multiple ChoiceModerate health hazard would exist, what color and number would you expect to see:Yellow-4Blue - 2Red-4Blue-4
- 275. Multiple ChoiceIf you do not let the cleansers dry before performing a blood culture you might get what:Contaminated specimen.A HematomaA lipemic sampleRed dots forming around the site
- 276. Multiple ChoiceHow many mL would be in a typical 24-hour urine container:2000 mL or 2L5000 mL7L6000 ml or 5L
- 277. Multiple ChoiceHow do you transport cold agglutinin after collection:At body temperature100 degreesIce packsRefrigerated
- 278. Multiple ChoiceCardiovascular system includes:Heart and vesselslymph nodesKidneyLiver and spleen
- 279. Multiple ChoiceIt is your job as a part of being a health professional to:Make your patient as comfortable and at ease as possibleWalk the patient to the carnot miss any blood drawsTalk to the patient about personal problems
- 280. Multiple ChoiceWhat could happen if you carelessly remove a stopper from an evacuated tube of blood:hemolyze the specimenCould cause an aerosolspray additivesunseal the vacuum
- 281. Multiple ChoiceWhat is included in the microorganism category that can exist in body fluids:ACDFungus, bacteria, virusSerumPlasma
- 282. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one example of a timed test:GTT, medication monitoringCBCSed rateCMP
- 283. Multiple ChoiceSelection of a preferred caregiver has to do with what:The DoctoreInsurance PPO/HMO. Not a patient rightThe number of testsLymphoma
- 284. Multiple ChoiceWhat does contamination mean:It is not clean anymore.the site is swellinga hematoma is presentDo not use that arm
- 285. Multiple ChoiceExtrinsic coagulation function is evaluated by what test:Protime, Prothrombin time, PTSed rateCBCABO RH
- 286. Multiple ChoiceEvery year laboratory employees must take a test to demonstrate what:VenipunctureCompetenceSpeedTube knowledge
- 287. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you do if you get blood on a requisition or on the side of a tube:DisinfectThrow away in trashThrow into Sharpstake it to the Doctor for evaluation
- 288. Multiple ChoiceWhich fingers are used for skin puncture most often:2nd digitThird or fourth digitsDorsal veinsThumb
- 289. Multiple ChoiceLeg and foot draws can only be done:With a doctor's orderat nightin a pediatric roomon a gurney
- 290. Multiple ChoiceIf drawing for a CBC and vein is damage, which method is acceptable:Skin puncture or capillary drawPlantar veinsarteriesDo not draw
- 291. Multiple ChoiceWhat could cause "failure to obtain blood”:Missing the vein /going deep enough/going through the veinWrong tubesNot inverting correctlytying tourniquet tightly
- 292. Multiple ChoicePneumonia and surgical site infections are now the most common:Bird FluNosocomial infectionsInflammationBlood borne infections
- 293. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common size needle for venipuncture:21 gauge31 gauge18 gauge15 gauge
- 294. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the larger gauge:22271824
- 295. Multiple ChoiceWhen using additive tubes, when should you start the mixing process:ImmediatelyAfter centrifugingBefore collectionAfter CBC is drawn
- 296. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the additives in a grey top tube:K3Sodium fluoride and Potassium oxalateno additiveEDTA
- 297. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the anticoagulant in a green top tube:HeparinEDTAcitrateoxalate
- 298. Multiple ChoiceTDM means therapeutic drug monitoring. It is important to know the:Start dateTime of the last doseamount of medication givenexpiration date
- 299. Multiple ChoiceThe feathered edge of a smear is how many layers thick:One layer6 layers12 layers4 layers
- 300. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first step in phlebotomy:Wiping the siteIntroduction and explanationTying the tourniquetGathering the tubes
- 301. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a VAD:Visitor Acception DeviceVein Aleivate DisorderVenous Area DisseminationVascular (venous) Access Device
- 302. Multiple ChoiceABORH is the abbreviation for:blood type and RH factor classification system.a test that requires light protectionspecial testing for Hep C patientsa grouping of tests
- 303. Multiple ChoiceCoagulation factors circulating in the bloodstream are part of which coagulation pathway:OvertrinsicIntrinsicAnteriorPosterior
- 304. Multiple ChoiceCoagulation step aided by the release of thromboplastin from injured tissue is part of which pathway:ExtrinsicCoagPttProtime
- 305. Multiple ChoiceThe circulatory system can be divided into what two distinct parts:Circulatory and Cavity SystemPulmonary system and Systemic systemHeart and LungsPulmonary veins and Aortic cavity
- 306. Multiple ChoiceWhen doing therapeutic drug monitoring, the lowest blood (serum) level - just before the next dose - is known as what:TroughPeakTimed drawBottom
- 307. Multiple ChoiceWhen a drug is circulating at the highest level in your bloodstream, it is known as what:Stasisthe dose after the am medication is givenPeak 30-60 minutes after the last doseTrough
- 308. Multiple ChoiceMatching blood types for transfusion occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:CoagulationImmunohematologyImmunologyMicrobiology
- 309. Multiple ChoiceTesting bleeding time occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:ImmunologyHematologyChemistryCoagulation
- 310. Multiple ChoiceTesting for tuberculosis occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:CoagulationMicrobiologyImmunohematologyImmunology
- 311. Multiple ChoiceTesting a lipid profile occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:ImmunologyHematologyChemistryCoagulation
- 312. Multiple ChoiceTesting for antibodies (i.e. for hepatitis, lupus, or HIV) occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:CoagulationImmunohematologyImmunologyHematology
- 313. Multiple ChoiceTesting a person's WBC occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:ImmunologyHematologyChemistryCoagulation
- 314. Multiple ChoiceTesting for a fungal infection occurs in which part of the clinical laboratory:ChemistryMicrobiologyHematologySerology
- 315. Multiple ChoiceWhen testing for blood alcohol level, what type of skin cleaner can you use:ChlorhexidineBetadineBenzalkonium Chloride (B2K) or soap and waterAlcohol
- 316. Multiple ChoiceWhat is CLIAC:Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory CommitteeClassical Lab Information Act CommitteeClinical Lab Industry Advanced CommunityCertified Laboratory Inc. Accredited
- 317. Multiple ChoiceWhat is COW:Cut on WaterCertificate of WaiverCertified On WristCertificate of Writing
- 318. Multiple ChoiceWhat is GLP:Good Laboratory PracticesGlucose Lab PunctureGreat Lab ProceduresGrand Laboratory Punctures
- 319. Multiple ChoiceThe single most important way to prevent the spread of infection while performing phlebotomy is by:wearing a maskcleaning spillswashing handsburning waste
- 320. Multiple ChoiceAfter drawing the blood from a patient, the phlebotomist should dispose of the needle by:Breaking it so it cannot be reused by anyoneDepositing it in an approved "sharps container"Tossing it into waste cans in the laboratoryRe-capping it carefully and bringing it back to the lab
- 321. Multiple ChoiceNegligence by a professional person is called:Invasion of privacySlanderMalpracticeTort
- 322. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the single most common source of HIV and HBV in the workplace:SemenSalivaPleural fluidBlood
- 323. Multiple ChoiceThe heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the:Respiratory systemCardiovascular systemDigestive systemUrinary system
- 324. Multiple ChoiceThe venipuncture site should be cleansed in a circular motion from the center to the:PeripheryInjection pointOpposite side you started fromNone of the above
- 325. Multiple ChoiceWithin the capillaries, what is the purpose of red blood cells:release oxygenpick up carbon dioxidepick up waste productsall of the above
- 326. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not an infection control method:Protective clothingBiohazard containersSphygmomanometersHand washing
- 327. Multiple ChoiceSafe working conditions for employees are regulated by:FDAOSHACDCCLSI
- 328. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following types of tourniquets are used in specimen collection:VelcroBlood Pressure cuffPliable strapAll of the above
- 329. Multiple ChoiceThe color of normal serum is usually:Straw to yellowMilky whiteClear redHazy brown
- 330. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following conditions would stop a phlebotomist from drawing blood in a patient's vein:Same side mastectomyRecent heart attackIV in the opposite armActive tuberculosis
- 331. Multiple ChoiceChemicals that prevent blood from clotting are called:PreservativesActivatorsAnticoagulantsAdhesives
- 332. Multiple ChoiceRed and white blood cell counts are examples of what type of tests:ChemistryBlood bankingHematologyMicrobiology
- 333. Multiple ChoiceTreating all specimens as if they are hazardous and infectious is the basis for:IsolationQuality controlUniversal/standard precautionsHazardous waste control
- 334. Multiple ChoiceDrugs used to destroy or kill bacteria that cause disease are called:DisinfectantsGermicidesSterilizersAntibiotics
- 335. Multiple ChoiceWhen the heart is contracting, the pressure is highest. This pressure is called the:Systolic pressureDiastolic pressureHeart pressureArterial pressure
- 336. Multiple ChoiceThe process by which an object or area becomes unclean is known as:ContaminationInfectionSterilizationColonization
- 337. Multiple ChoiceThe health worker is protected by law; if it can be determined that he/she acted as expected when compared with fellow workers. This is called:Respondeat superiorReasonable careDuty of careStandard of care
- 338. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not known to transmit HIV:Vaginal secretionsBreast milkSemenSweat
- 339. Multiple ChoiceConsent to treatment based upon full understanding of all possible risks of unpreventable results of that treatment is called:Contributory negligenceFraudAssumption of riskProximate cause
- 340. Multiple ChoiceInfections that can spread from person to person are called:EnvironmentalCommunicableIndirectVector-borne
- 341. Multiple ChoiceA tube adapter that has been visibly contaminated with blood should be disposed of in:A sealed double bagThe regular trashA biohazardous waste containerA needle cutter
- 342. Multiple ChoiceA violation of a person's right to have his/her name, photograph, or private affairs made public without giving consent is called:AssaultMalpracticeInvasion of privacyBattery
- 343. Multiple ChoiceOSHA requires training and educational information on blood borne pathogens to be given to employees:At a reasonable costAt no costFor a pre-agreed feeNone of the above
- 344. Multiple ChoiceCharacteristics of capillaries include:Being thin-walled in structureForming microscopic pathwaysConnecting arterioles with venulesAll of the above
- 345. Multiple Choice4 Arterioles, the smallest arteries, subdivide into:CapillariesBrachialVeinsLymph glands
- 346. Multiple ChoiceThe branch of study of moral issues, questions, and problems arising in the practice of medicine and in biomedical research is called:PhilosophyLitigationBioethicsMorals
- 347. Multiple ChoiceIf a test requires serum, rather than plasma, a tube with what color top should be drawn:RedBlueGreenPurple
- 348. Multiple ChoiceWhen using evacuated tubes for blood collection, it is crucial to remember to:Never under fill tubes that contain anticoagulantNever use tubes past their expiration datesImmediately invert any tubes that contain additivesAll of the above
- 349. Multiple ChoiceThe rubber sleeve (at the end opposite the needle tip) on an evacuated tube needle makes it possible for use with:Multiple tubesSterile techniquesIntravenous dripsBlood cultures
- 350. Multiple ChoiceBecause bacteria and other microorganisms can be found anywhere, all health care personnel should maintain sterility when handling:IV suppliesCathetersInstrumentsAll of the above
- 351. Multiple ChoiceWhen entering a room marked with isolation signs, you must:Ask a nurse if gown, mask or gloves are neededAsk the patient what the nurses wearGo on in, as short visits in isolation do not matterRead isolation signs to determine what PPE is appropriate
- 352. Multiple ChoiceWhat information must be included if the phlebotomist must manually label a blood collection tube from an outpatient?Patient's full name and phlebotomist's initialsPatient's date of birthDate and time of drawAll of the above
- 353. Multiple ChoiceThe study of blood is called:HematologyHemotoxinsHemoglobinHemolysis
- 354. Multiple ChoiceThe term asepsis literally means:Full of germsInfectedContaminatedWithout bacteria
- 355. Multiple ChoiceThe use of a chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial endospores, is called:DisinfectionDetoxificationSterilizationAcid washing
- 356. Multiple ChoiceCapillary blood sampling may be used if the laboratory test require:A large volume of bloodVery little bloodType O bloodAn arterial stick
- 357. Multiple ChoiceThe tube to collect whole blood with an EDTA additive in it, has what color stopper:redlavendergreenyellow
- 358. Multiple ChoiceDo not draw blood __________ an intravenous infusion:beforeduringaboveafter
- 359. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following legally enforces the Blood borne Pathogen Standard:FDAOSHACDCThe Joint Commission
- 360. Multiple ChoiceCommon symptoms of shock include all of the following except:pale skinincreased shallow breathing ratetemperaturefast but weak pulse
- 361. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following causes AIDS:HBVHIVCMVRSV
- 362. Multiple ChoiceEating and drinking are permissible in the laboratory setting:At all timesOnly in designated clean areasAfter hours of operationAs long as care is used
- 363. Multiple ChoiceWhen all evaluated services and results compare within acceptable standards, the principles of _________are being used:Quality AssuranceRegulatory BodiesNetworkingRisk Management
- 364. Multiple ChoiceThe tissue that covers and protects the body is:epithelialconnectivemusclenerve
- 365. Multiple ChoiceA possible cause of tube breakage during centrifugation might be:Too much blood in the tubeUnbalanced centrifugeNot enough blood in the tubeCentrifuging too long
- 366. Multiple ChoiceA tube containing sodium citrate as an anticoagulant is the:green top tubeblack top tubelight blue top tubeyellow top tube
- 367. Multiple ChoiceThe lack of physical or mental fitness is:MalpracticeObesityNeglectIncompetence
- 368. Multiple ChoiceThe correct order of draw for skin puncture is:Green, red, lavenderRed, lavender, greenLavender, green, redGreen, lavender, red
- 369. Multiple ChoiceThe term for difficulty breathing is:PneumoniaHypertrophyApneaDyspnea
- 370. Multiple ChoiceWhat does CAP stand for:College of American PathologistsCentral American PhlebotomistsCollege of Analogy PhlebotomistsCollege of American Preanalytical Phlebotomists
- 371. Multiple ChoiceWhat does CLIA stand for:Clarified Licensed Inner AdministrationCentral laboratory Industry AccreditationClinical Laboratory Improvement AmendmentClinical Labs Intercentive Amendment
- 372. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between STAT and ASAP:After and ImmediateOne is longer than the otherStat- After 4:00pm - ASAP - as soon as possibleSTAT – immediately ASAP - As soon as possible/when possible
- 373. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Homeostasis:The "steady state" or State of equilibrium or body in balanceBlood clottingThe ability to remain stableHeparin binds calcium and creates stability in the body
- 374. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland is referred to as the Master Gland:Endocrine glandThe pituitary glandSpleenLymph Node gland
- 375. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system is the master gland part of:Part of the Endocrine SystemCirculatory SystemUrinary SystemPulmonary System
- 376. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the master gland located:Left side of the tracheaunder the spleenFound in the brainSpinal System
- 377. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the master gland regulate:Fatiguebody functions via hormone productionHungerCerebral activities
- 378. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system uses chemical substances and electrical impulses to control and coordinate body activities:Pulmonary SystemThe Nervous SystemCirculatory SystemPituitary System
- 379. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two main structural divisions in the Nervous System:Thoracic and Abdominal cavity systemNervous system left and Nervous System right1) Central Nervous System 2) Peripheral Nervous SystemCentral Thoracic and Pituitary System
- 380. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two main functional divisions in the Nervous System:Motor Skills and Cerebral SkillsSomatic and AutonomicPeripheral and Melatonin LevelsMaintaining hormone levels and autologous levels
- 381. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical plane divides the body into front and back:FrontalTransverseDorsalPlantar
- 382. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical plane divides the body into top and bottom:DorsalTransversePlantarCoronal
- 383. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical plane divides the body into equal/unequal right and left:Equal Midsagittal Unequal Sagittalmedulla oblongata and thalamusLeft and Right TransverseFrontal and dorsal
- 384. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical terms describe the front and back of the body:Top - superior /cranial Bottom – inferior/caudalPlantar/BackSupine/Proneanatomical and dorsal
- 385. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical terms describe the top and bottom of the body:Top and BottomNear - proximal; Away-DistalSupine and ProneCranial and Plantar
- 386. Multiple ChoiceWhat word describes the inside of the hand:PalmarDorsalPalmPalmer
- 387. Multiple ChoiceWhat word describes the bottom of the foot:DorsalPlantarSupineLateral
- 388. Multiple ChoiceWhat anatomical terms describe if something is to the side of the body:LateralAnatomicalDistalNear
- 389. Multiple ChoiceWhat body organs remove erythrocytes from circulation when they are old or damaged:The liver the spleenThe kidneyThe heart and vesselsThe lymph nodes and the aorta
- 390. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the longest vein in the body:The basilicaThe saphenous veinThe cephalicThe median
- 391. Multiple ChoiceName four body cavities:Cranial/ Abdominal Thoracic/ PelvicLymphatic/ CranialThoracic/ AbdominalUrinary/Cranial
- 392. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the primary place RBC's and WBC's are made:SpleenIn the bone marrow.Circulatory SystemIn the heart
- 393. Multiple ChoiceWhat does hematocrit measure:Hematocrit measures the VOLUME of RBC's in blood. Hctinflammation ratebleeding timeimmune system levels
- 394. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a differential count:A test to determine the number of each of the different white blood cell types.A coagulation testA slide that determines RBC levelsA test to determine inflammation and RBC’s
- 395. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the 5 WB cells:Erythrocytes, Basal Cells, Retics, WBC’s and NeutrophilsEosinophils, neutrophils, basophils, monocytes and lymphocytesReticulocytes, Basophils, Inflammatory cells, Central cells, and EosinophilsMonocytes, Basophils, Reticulocyte, thrombocyte, and Platelets
- 396. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two numbers in blood pressure readings called, and what do they represent:Systolic - when the heart chambers are contracting and Diastolic - when the heart chambers are restingTop- Pressure of blood levels and Bottom- beats per heartSystematic- top and Below- when the pressure is the lowestDilated- The top number and Systemic- bottom level is the lowest
- 397. Multiple ChoiceWhat color vacuum tube is used for a blood culture for AFP:Royal BlueYellow SPSPink tubeLavender EDTA
- 398. Multiple ChoiceWhat does AFB stand for:Ariel Fast BasilAcid-fast bacillusAthylene Fomite BasophilsAcid First Bacil
- 399. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a hemoglobin test measure:The iron-containing pigment in RBC's that can carry oxygen and carbon dioxide.The number of white blood cells in capillariesThe amount of K+ in the serumThe amount of platelets in the plasma
- 400. Multiple ChoiceHow does the additive heparin work:Binds (chelating) calciumInhibits thrombin formationprecipitate calciumprevents glycolysis
- 401. Multiple ChoiceHow does the additive EDTA work:Binds (chelating) calciumInhibits thrombin formationprevents glycolysisprecipitate calcium
- 402. Multiple ChoiceHow does the additive sodium citrate work:Inhibits thrombin formationBinds (chelating) calciumprevents glycolysisprecipitate calcium
- 403. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the additive Sodium fluoride do:Inhibits thrombin formationBinds (chelating) calciumPrevents glycolysis and inhibits the growth of bacteria.precipitate calcium
- 404. Multiple ChoiceHow does the additive Potassium oxalate work:Inhibits thrombin formationBinds (chelating) calciumPrevents GlycolysisPrecipitate Calcium
- 405. Multiple ChoiceWhat blood type is the universal donor:AB+A-O-B+
- 406. Multiple ChoiceWhich blood type is the universal recipient:AB+A-O-B+
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