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1Basic heart anatomy in order:
- AR. Atrium, Tri Cuspid, R. Ventrical, L. Atrium, L. Ventrical
- BR. Ventrical, Tri Cuspid, R. Atrium, L. Ventrical, L. Atrium
- CR. Atrium, R. Ventrical, L. Atrium, Tri Cuspid, L. Ventrical
2The most important step when doing a capillary puncture is:
- AUse the appropriate needle
- BNot use an alcohol swab on the area
- CMilking the area to get enough blood
- DWipe away the first drop of blood
3Which of the following tests can be done by waived complexity tests?
- AGlucose
- BSodium
- CPotassium
- DHemoglobin
4What size needle would be used when performing a donation or transfusion?
- A21 gauge
- B16-18 gauge
- C20 gauge
- D23 gauge
5Which tube tests for fasting blood glucose?
- APurple
- BGray
- CRed
- DTiger/Gold
6What does CAD stand for?
- ACoronary Artery Disease
- BCoronary Atrial Defibrillation
- CCentral Arterial disease
7What causes Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) ?
- APlaque buildup in the arteries
- BHardening of the arteries
- CPlaque buildup and hardening of the arteries
- DNone of the above
8What is Angina?
- APain in the chest
- BLack of blood to the heart
- CRelaxation of the heart
- DConstriction of the heart
9What is Repolarization?
- AConstriction of the heart
- BRelaxation of the heart
- CPolarization of a heart scan
10What is Depolarization?
- ARejection of the polarization of a heart scan
- BConstriction of the heart
- CRestriction of the heart
11What is Hypertension also known as?
- AThe Silent Killer
- BExcitability
- CMitral valve prolapse
- DCoronary artery disease
12What is HPT?
- AHypertension/High blood pressure
- BHemoptysis
- CHigh platelet thrombosis
- DNone of the above
13What are some causes of High blood pressure/ Hypertension (HPT) ?
- AHigh stress levels
- BPoor diet
- CNot enough exercise
- DAll of the above
14Blood movement in order, through heart and lungs:
- AInferior & Superior Vena Cava > Right Atrium
Right Atrium > Right Ventricle
Right Ventricle > Lung
Lung > Left Atrium
Left Atrium > Left Ventricle
Left Ventricle > Body - BSA Node > AV Node
AV Node > Bundle of his
Bundle of his > Bundle branches
Bundle branches > Purkinge fibers - CRight Atrium > Tri cuspid
Tri cuspid > Right Ventricle
Right Ventricle > Left Atrium
Left Atrium > Left Ventricle
- AInferior & Superior Vena Cava > Right Atrium
15When performing a culture and sensitivity on urine a CMA must instruct the patient to use what kind of container?
- ASterile
- BUnlabeled
- CAny available
- DCup
16Why should a CMA use a sterile container when doing a culture and sensitivity test on urine?
- ATo avoid cross contamination
- BTo make sure it's labeled correctly
- CSo that it's color coded
17A wing infusion needle is also called:
- AButterfly needle
- BLancet
- CStandard needle
18What is the gauge of the Wing infusion ( Butterfly ) needle?
- A23-25 mm gauge
- B16-18 mm gauge
- C20 mm gauge
- D21 mm gauge
19Tom, a phlebotomist, failed to follow the standard procedures when performing a venipuncture. What is this an example of?
- ACarelessness
- BNegligence
- CPoor training
- DA safety hazard
20A patient contracts an infection while staying in the hospital, what kind of infection is this considered?
- ANosocomial
- BBloodborn
- CControlled
- DViral
21The hearts Electrical Conduction Pathway in order:
- ASA Node ( Pacemaker )
AV Node ( Backup )
Bundle of His ( In the Septum )
Bundle Branches
Purkinge Fibers - BRight Atrium
Tri Cuspid
Right Ventricle
Left Atrium
Left Ventricle - CInferior & Superior Vena Cava
Right Atrium
Right Ventricle
Lung
Left Atrium
Left Ventricle
Body
- ASA Node ( Pacemaker )
22Phlebitis is inflammation of what?
- AThe Vein
- BHeart
- CLungs
- DPancreas
23Osteotitis is inflammation of what?
- ABone
- BOlfactory gland
- CKindey
- DMuscle
24Results came back from a patient and it indicated elevated potassium levels, which tube could have been responsible for the elevated levels?
- AGray
- BTiger/ Gold
- CRed
- DLight Blue
25What is ARTERIOsclerosos?
- APlaque hardening
- BPlaque buildup
- CArterial inflammation
- DHemorrhage in an artery
26What is ATHEROsclerosis?
- APlaque buildup
- BPlaque hardening
- CInflammation of an artery
- DArterial embolism
27What are the THREE LAYERS OF THE HEART?
- AInternal, external, muscle
- BSuperior, inferior, median
- CPericardium, Myocardium, Endocardium
- DAtrial, Pulmonary alveolar, Pulmonary trunk
28How many times does a healthy heart contract in ONE minute?
- A60-100
- B60-80
- C60-90
- D65-95
29How many times does a healthy heart contract in ONE minute?
- A60-100
- B60-80
- C60-90
- D65-95
30Joana informs the phlebotomist that she has had bilateral mastectomies, what should the phlebotomist do?
- ANot use a tourniquet
- BDon't tie tourniquet too tightly
- CUse a Butterfly needle
- DUse a Lancet
31Joana informs the phlebotomist that she has had bilateral mastectomies, what should the phlebotomist do?
- ANot use a tourniquet
- BDon't tie tourniquet too tightly
- CUse a Butterfly needle
- DUse a Lancet
32Minimum PPE required for CONTACT Isolation?
- AGloves, Gown
- BGloves, Mask
- CGloves, N95 Respirator Mask
33Minimum PPE for DROPLET Isolation?
- AGloves, Mask
- BGloves, Gown
- CGloves, N95 Respirator Mask
34Minimum PPE for AIRBORNE Isolation?
- AGloves, N95 RESPIRATOR MASK
- BGloves, Gown
- CGloves, Mask
35Which tube prevents Hemolysis?
- AGray
- BPurple/Lavender
- CYellow
- DRed
36What is the Pacemaker?
- ASA Node
- BAV Node
- CThe Septum
- DAV Junction
37A Blood Donor requires a Complete:
- AMedical History
- BIdentification record on file
- CLab work done
- DDonor Consent form filled out
38Light Blue tube must be what?
- ACompletely full (9:1 ratio)
- BShaken up first
- COnly partially filled
- DDone STAT
39Blood Cultures are collected in what COLOR Tube?
- AYellow
- BLight Blue
- CGreen
- DPurple
40What is Accumulation of Fluid in the Tissues called?
- AEdema
- BEmbolus
- CAngina
- DThrombus
41Hemostasis is defined as?
- ABlood Stoppage
- BLow blood circulation
- CBody's internal balance
- DVomiting up blood
42Veins are located deeper than Arteries?
- ATrue
- BFalse
43Serum has the same appearance as Plasma?
- ATrue
- BFalse
44What is the recommended Max Depth of a Heal Puncture on an Infant?
- A2.00 mm
- B2.3 mm
- C3.0 mm
- DNone of the above
45Which tube is used for a PTT?
- ALight Blue
- BPurple/Lavender
- CGray
- DYellow
46Which way is the bevel on the needle facing, with proper insertion?
- AUp
- BDown
- CTo either side
- DAny Way
47When doing Blood Cultures on an Infant, what is the Minimum amount of Blood Per Bottle and How Many Bottles Used?
- A1-2 mm / One Bottle
- B1-2 mm/ Two Bottles
- C2-3 mm/ One Bottle
- D2-3 mm/ Two Bottles
48When doing Blood Cultures on an Adult, what's the Minimum amount of Blood Per Bottle and How Many Bottles used?
- A8-10 mm/ 2 Bottles
- B6-7 mm/ 2 Bottles
- C7-8 mm/ 2 Bottles
49If a patient has Pail, Clammy, Cold Skin...what is that a sign of ?
- AShock
- BHeart Attack
- CEmesis
- DFood Poisoning
50To diagnose a UTI, what type of Urine Collection is required?
- AClean Catch, Mid Stream
- BUrine Stick Sample
- CClean Catch, First Stream
51How do we prevent Nonsocomial infections?
- AUsing a Microbial agent
- BWearing the proper PPE
- CTaking the proper Universal precautions
52Reason for a Stool Specimen to be Kept Cool ?
- AFat Content
- BTo prevent contamination
- CUniversal precautions
53Checking Cuvette Codes and performing QC (Quality Control) Checks promotes:
- AEmployee errors
- B Most Accurate Results
- CFollowing facility standards
54Special handling for Ammonia:
- ATest immediately or Refrigerate
- BKeep Warm
- CBlock from light
- D9:1 Ratio
55Special handling for Cryoglobulins:
- AKeep Warm
- BBlock from light
- CTest immediately or Refrigerate
- D9:1 Ratio
56Special handling for Cold Agglutinins:
- ACollect in pre-warmed tube & keep at body temperature.
- BTest immediately or refrigerate
- CBlock from light
- DKeep warm
57Special handling for ABG:
- ABlock from light
- BTest immediately or refrigerate
- CKeep warm
- DKeep at body temperature
58Special handling for Bilirubin:
- ABlock from light
- BKeep warm
- C9:1 ratio
- DTest immediately or refrigerate
59Special handling for a Blood Smear:
- AFeathered Edge
- B9:1 ratio
- CAttest immediately or refrigerate
- DKeep warm
60Special handling for PT, PTT, D-Dimer:
- A9:1 ratio
- BBlock from light
- CKeep warm
- DRefrigerate
61The special handling for Fasting:
- ANot eating for 8-12 hours.
- BNot eating 4-8 hours before.
- CNot eating for 8-12 hours and Staying in Bed
62Special handling for Basal State:
- ANot eating for up to 8 hours before.
- BNot eating 8-12 hours
- CNot eating 8-12 hours and Staying in Bed.
63A coagulation test was rejected at the lab, what could be the main reason for this?
- ANot filled correctly
- BIt was shaken
- CThe wrong tube was used
64Place the following tests in order; Routine glucose, STAT CBC, ASAP Culture, Timed GTT
- ASTAT CBC, Timed GTT, ASAP Culture, Routine glucose.
- BASAP Culture, STAT CBC, Timed GTT, Routine glucose.
- CRoutine glucose, ASAP Culture, STAT CBC, Timed GTT
65SST stands for what?
- ASerum Separating Tube
- BStandard Separating Tube
- CStandard Serum Tube
66Serum Separating Tubes (SST's) are what color tube?
- ATiger Gold
- BGray
- CPurple
- DYellow
67Which test MUST be performed in whole blood?
- ACBC
- BPTT
- CSerum
- DCMP
68Another name for Thrombocytes is:
- APlatelets
- BRed blood cells
- CWhite blood cells
- DPhagocytes
69A patient appears to have edema on the right AC, an IV located distally on the left side and a hematoma on the left AC. What actions need to be taken and where would the Phlebotomist draw from?
- AThe left arm and TURN OFF the IV.
- BFrom the right arm, using a Butterfly needle.
- CFrom the left side, removing the IV first.
- DNone of the above.
70An 84 year old CANCER patient comes to the clinic, the phlebotomist notices Sclerosed, Thrombosed, and Tortuous veins. What needle should be used?
- AButterfly
- B16-18 gauge
- C20 gauge
- D21 gauge
71An IRREGULAR reading in the ST SEGMENT could be related to:
- AA Coronary Infarction.
- BA low heart rate.
- CLeads not placed correctly.
72Hemolysis can be caused by:
- AShaking the tube
- BToo small of a needle
- CAll of the above
73Blood cultures are first in order of draw because:
- AThey need to be STERILE
- BBecause of the additives
- CNeeds to be completely full
- DNone of the above
74CSF stands for:
- ACerebrospinal Fluid
- BCertified System Failure
- CCerebral Synovial Fluid
75How is Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Collected?
- ALumbar Puncture
- BD-dimer test
- C16-18 gauge needle
- DButterfly needle
76How are Lab results delivered to Physicians?
- AIntranet
- BMedical chart
- CSOAP notes
- DEmail
77Thrombocytes are responsible for:
- AClotting
- BThinning blood
- CFighting disease
- DNone of the above
78What is required during Hemostasis (Blood Stoppage) ?
- AThrombocytes
- BA Coagulant
- CWarfarin
- DNone of the above
79Doctor orders a CAPILLARY COLLECTION on a bilateral arm amputee patient, where would you draw from?
- ABig Toe
- BHeal
- CTop of foot
- DTip of finger
80HIPPA protects patients what?
- APrivacy
- BSafety
- CRight to decision making process
81If a patient experiences SYNCOPE, what position do they need to be placed in?
- ASupine
- BProne
- CFowlers
- DSims
82A SPECIAL COLLECTION:
- A24 hr Urine
- BRoutine glucose
- CBlood culture
- DCoagulation test
83Do you label the lid of any container?
- AYes, always
- BNo, Never
- COccasionally, depending on test
- DDepends on Clinics standards
84What is LATROGENIC ANEMIA?
- AToo many Veni-Punctures
- BLow blood count
- CAnemia from low blood sugar
- DNone of the above
85What is WARFARIN?
- ABlood thinner
- BTest tube additive
- CTherapeutic drug
- DA coagulative
86What would a patient experience if they were taking WARFARIN?
- AExcessive bleeding
- BBlood clots
- CSleeplessness
- DNone of the above
8712-Lead ECG measures different planes of the heart, which Lead is most important?
- ALead 2
- BLead 1
- CThe Ground Lead
- DAVF Lead
88LIMB LEADS for 12-Lead ECG are:
- ALead l, Lead ll, Lead lll
- BaVR, aVL, aVF
- CV1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6
89AUGMENT LEADS for a 12-Lead ECG are:
- AaVR, aVL, aVF
- BLead l, Lead ll, Lead lll
- CV1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6
90PRECORDIAL LEADS for a 12-Lead ECG are:
- AV1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6
- BLead l, Lead ll, Lead lll
- CaVR, aVL, aVF
91Four unique characteristics of Cardiac Muscle Cells are:
- AAutomaticity ( A )
- BConductivity ( C )
- CContractility ( C )
- DExcitability ( E )
- EALL OF THE ABOVE
92What are the Four Chambers of the Heart?
- ARight Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle
- BSuperior vena cava, Inferior vena cava, Atrium, Ventricle
- CAorta, Vena cava, Atrium, Ventricle
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