The greatest number of phlebotomist drawing injuries occur with the use of ________?

butterfly needles (winged infusion sets)

When using tubes with additives, how soon after collection should mixing begin?

As long as it's within 5 minutes

What is the main function of the kidneys?

To eliminate fluid waste products

To aid in the digestive process

The systemic veins carry ______.

deoxygenated blood back to the heart

deoxygenated blood away from the heart

oxygenated blood away from the heart

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NCCT Phlebotomy Tech Practice

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1Treating all lab specimens as if they are hazardous and infectious is the basis for ______?
1. Apatient quarantine systems
2. Bquality assurance programs
3. Cuniversal precautions
4. Dhazardous waste controls
2If you have received vaccination for Hepatitis B, what would be the next most common exposure?
1. AHIV
2. BHepatitis C
3. CChicken pox
4. DWest Nile virus
3Microorganisms that cause disease are _____?
1. Apathogens
2. Bnormal flora
3. Cnon-pathogenic
4. DNone of the above
4The most frequent LAB nosocomial infection is ______?
1. AHIV
2. BHAV
3. CHBV
4. DHCV
5A patient who has diarrhea or gastroenteritis bacteria is placed in which type of isolation?
1. AEnteric isolation
2. BRespiratory isolation
3. CReverse isolation
4. DStrict isolation
6When a patient needs to be protected because they have an immune system compromise, they are placed in _______?
1. Aenteric isolation
2. Brespiratory isolation
3. Creverse isolation
4. Dstrict isolation
7When a patient has a highly contagious illness, they are placed in which type of isolation?
1. AEnteric isolation
2. BRespiratory isolation
3. CReverse isolation
4. DStrict isolation
8OSHA regulates and enforces standard precautions.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
9Hepatitis C is not a threat to healthcare workers.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
10AIDS is an example of a blood-borne disease.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse

11An incident report is not necessary after a needle stick.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
12All needles must be placed in a sharps container.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
13Lab coats are not contaminated and can be worn in the cafeteria.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
14On the National Fire chart, "O" is the most dangerous.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
15Contamination means unclean.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
16OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
17AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
18An evacuated tube system for venipuncture consists of all but which one of these items?
1. AVacuum collection tube
2. BAdapter
3. CPhlebotomy tray
4. DMulti-sample needle
19Which of these factors will result in failure to obtain blood during collection?
1. ALeaving tourniquet on the arm
2. BPatient taking medication
3. CInsufficient needle depth
4. DMaking a fist
20A tube holder (adapter) that has been visibly contaminated with blood should be disposed of in _______?
1. Aa sealed bag
2. Bthe regular trash
3. Cbiohazard waste container
4. Dsharps container
21The greatest number of phlebotomist drawing injuries occur with the use of ________?
1. Abutterfly needles (winged infusion sets)
2. Bevacuated tube draws
3. Ccapillary draws
4. Dtube holders
22When using tubes with additives, how soon after collection should mixing begin?
1. AAs soon as the tube clots
2. BAs long as it's within 5 minutes
3. CImmediately after collection
23An adapter for a vacuum tube system is called a vacuum tube holder.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
24Blood drawn in a non-additive tube, and then centrifuged, yields plasma.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
25An anticoagulant prevents blood from clotting.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
26A butterfly needle (winged infusion set) is used for hand veins and difficult draws.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
27As the gauge of a needle gets bigger, the interior bore of the needle gets bigger.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
28The tourniquet is used in venipuncture to find and enter into the vein more easily.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
29EDTA is in which color tube?
1. ABlue
2. BRed
3. CLavender
4. DYellow
5. EGreen
30Heparin is in which color tube?
1. ABlue
2. BRed
3. CLavender
4. DYellow
5. EGreen
31Which color tube has no additive?
1. ABlue
2. BRed
3. CLavender
4. DYellow
5. EGreen
32Sodium citrate is in which color tube?
1. ABlue
2. BRed
3. CLavender
4. DYellow
5. EGreen
33ACD is in which color tube?
1. ABlue
2. BRed
3. CLavender
4. DYellow
5. EGreen
34What does post prandial mean?
1. AFasting
2. BBefore a meal
3. CAfter a meal
4. DNone of the above
35What is blood in the urine called?
1. AHematuria
2. BAbnormal
3. CPainful
4. DPetechiae
36A word meaning "kidney" is ____.
1. Ahepato-
2. Blipo-
3. Centero-
4. Dnephro-
37A word meaning "liver" is ____.
1. Aentero-
2. Bhepato-
3. Cren-
4. Dnephro-
38A prefix that means "a decreased amount" is ______.
1. Aa-/an-
2. Bhypo-
3. Chyper-
4. Dincr-
39A prefix meaning "an excessive amount" is ____.
1. Aa-/an-
2. Bhypo-
3. Chyper-
4. Dincr-
40A prefix meaning "without" is ____.
1. Aa-/an-
2. Bhypo-
3. Chyper-
4. Dincr-
41The suffix meaning "surgical incision" is _____.
1. A-ectomy
2. B-itis
3. C-trophy
4. D-otomy
42The word meaning "inflammation" is _____.
1. A-ectomy
2. Bhypo-
3. Chyper-
4. D-itis
43The word meaning vein is ______.
1. Aphlebo-
2. Bpulmon-
3. Cthromb-
4. Dhepato-
44Which gland is often called the master gland?
1. AThyroid
2. BPituitary
3. CBrain
4. DKidney
45What is the main function of the kidneys?
1. ATo store urine
2. BTo eliminate fluid waste products
3. CTo aid in the digestive process
4. DNone of the above
46The systemic veins carry ______.
1. Adeoxygenated blood away from the heart
2. Bdeoxygenated blood back to the heart
3. Coxygenated blood to the heart
4. Doxygenated blood away from the heart
47Which body system is primarily involved with breathing?
1. AReproductive system
2. BRespiratory system
3. CNervous system
4. DDigestive system
48The heart is part of which system?
1. ARespiratory
2. BSkeletal
3. CReproductive
4. DCardiovascular
49A patient who stays overnight in the hospital is called a/an _________?
1. Ainpatient
2. Bconsumer
3. Cresident
4. Doutpatient
50Which body system filters blood to eliminate waste, help maintain blood pH, and regulate water balance?
1. ARespiratory
2. BUrinary
3. CNervous
4. DCardiovascular
51The hematology department is involved in testing _______.
1. Ared blood cells
2. Bwhite blood cells
3. CPlatelets
4. DAll of the above
52What is the most common test run in hematology?
1. ACholesterol test
2. BUrinalysis
3. CHemogram
4. DPregnancy test
53A urinalysis involves running a chemical test on urine.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
54Platelets are involved in blood clotting.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
55Arteries carry blood back to the heart.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
56Veins are bigger than arteries.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
57Plasma is the liquid part of the blood.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
58There is more pressure on veins than arteries.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
59Venous blood is used most often for blood tests.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
60The buffy coat contains white blood cells and platelets.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
61Red blood cells have hemoglobin and carry oxygen to cells.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
62The study of blood is called hematology.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
63What additive is in the lavender collection tube?
1. AEDTA
2. BSodium heparin
3. CEthyleneadiaminetetraacetic acid
4. DBoth EDTA and Ethyleneadiaminetetraacetic acid are correct
64What additive is in the red speckled (SST) collection tube?
1. ASodium heparin
2. BGel with serum separation
3. CNo additive
4. DEDTA
65What additive is in the green collection tube?
1. ALithium heparin
2. BPotassium oxalate
3. CSodium citrate
4. DEDTA
66What additive is in the red collection tube?
1. AEDTA
2. BSodium heparin
3. CClot activator gel
4. DNo additive
67What additive is in the grey collection tube?
1. ALithium heparin
2. BSodium fluoride
3. CPotassium oxalate
4. DBoth sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate
68What additive is in the light blue collection tube?
1. ASodium heparin
2. BSodium citrate
3. CSodium fluoride
4. DSodium polyanethole sulfonate
69Which tube would be used for hematology testing (ex.: WBC)?
1. ALavender top tube
2. BLight blue top tube
3. CRed top tube
4. DGreen top tube
70Which tube would be used for a serum specimen?
1. ALavender top tube
2. BSpeckled top tube
3. CRed top tube
4. DBoth speckled and red top tubes
71Which tube needs to be chilled for coagulation studies?
1. ARed top tube
2. BGreen top tube
3. CYellow top tube
4. DLight blue top tube
72Which vein is used most often for venipuncture?
1. ACephalic
2. BBasilic
3. CMedian cubital
4. DRadial
73The tourniquet is placed how far above the antecubital area?
1. A5-7 inches
2. B4-6 inches
3. C3-4 inches
4. D1-2 inches
74How much blood does the average adult have?
1. A.05 liters
2. B5 liters
3. C50 liters
4. D15 liters
75How many times should a collection tube with an additive be inverted?
1. A1-2 times
2. B3-4 times
3. C5-10 times
4. DNone of the above
76Which needle has the smallest gauge?
1. A23
2. B18
3. C21
4. D16
77Which can be used for a finger stick collection?
1. AUnopette
2. BMicrotainer
3. CCapillary tube
4. DAll of the above
78What does OSHA stand for?
1. AOccupation Safety and Health Administration
2. BOccupation Safety and Health Association
3. COccupational Safety and History Association
4. DOccupational Supplies and Health Association
79When drawing blood using additive tubes, the phlebotomist must remember all but which one of these collection requirements?
1. AMix tubes to keep the blood from clotting
2. BFill the tubes until all vacuum has expired
3. CFill in the correct order
4. DKeep tourniquet tied until last tube is filled
80Tiny clots may appear in anticoagulated tubes due to ________.
1. Ainsufficient mixing
2. Bcentrifuging too slowly
3. Can inadequate amount of blood
4. Dtraumatized platelets
81In hospitals and clinics, the most frequently used needle has a ______ gauge.
1. A24
2. B21
3. C18
4. D15
82The depth of a heel puncture cannot exceed _______.
1. A5.3 mm
2. B2.0 mm
3. C1.3 mm
4. D3.0 mm
83The fragile skin of very ill infants may require phlebotomists to find an alternative for which post-puncture step?
1. ALabeling tubes
2. BUsing adhesive tape
3. CRemoving the tourniquet
4. DCalming the infant
84There are many bruises on both arms of a 5-year-old child who has had CBCs drawn every day for a month. What collection change could be considered next for the daily CBCs until the bruises have healed?
1. AMicrocollection by fingerstick
2. BVenipuncture in the ankle
3. CUsing smaller collection tubes
4. DTrying a syringe draw from the forearm
85To reduce pain when performing venipuncture on a child, a physician can apply ______ to the skin.
1. Atopical antiseptic
2. Btopical anesthetic (EMLA)
3. Ca tighter tourniquet
4. Dwarming lights
86If low weight infants have too much blood drawn, they may be in danger of _____.
1. Abilirubinuria
2. Bhemoglobinuria
3. Cbecoming anemic
87What should be used to help bleeding on an infant heel?
1. AAn ice compress
2. BLancing with the grain
3. CPre-warming the heel
4. DMultiple punctures
88Which would be least appropriate in pediatric venipuncture?
1. AWinged infusion set (butterfly needle)
2. B1 or 3 cc syringe
3. C15 gauge needle
4. DPediatric-sized tubes
89Squeezing the finger too vigorously during collection can cause erroneous lab test results due to ________.
1. Askin contamination
2. Bblood cell concentration
3. Cclotting at the puncture site
4. Ddilution with tissue fluid
90Capillary blood collection would be a good choice for testing when ______.
1. Amultiple tests are ordered
2. Bveins are fragile or bruised
3. Clarge amounts of blood are needed
4. Dpure arterial blood is required
91Finger puncture on adults is most often performed on the ______.
1. AFirst or second finger
2. BFifth finger
3. CThird or fourth finger
4. DHeel or foot
92Which is the preferred location for an infant heel puncture?
1. APrevious location
2. BPosterior curve
3. CMedial or lateral aspect
4. DAny location
93The proper technique for collecting capillary blood is _______.
1. Ause the thumb because it is the largest
2. Bpuncture more than once to get good flow
3. Csqueeze hard to get the blood quickly
4. Dwipe away the first drop of blood
94Pre-warming the heel of an infant encourages bleeding.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
95The finger should be punctured at an angle perpendicular to the fingerprint.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
96When the tourniquet is placed on too tight, capillaries may rupture, causing _______.
1. Arash
2. Bpain
3. Curticaria
4. Dpetechiae
97What factors should be considered in site selection prior to venipuncture?
1. AScars and burns
2. BEdema
3. CMastectomy
4. DAll of the above
98Veins that are hard and cord-like are called ______.
1. Atorturous
2. Bhematoma
3. Csclerosed
4. Dcollapsed
99When a tourniquet is left on a patient's arm too long, which of the following can occur?
1. APetechiae
2. BHemolysis
3. CHemoconcentration
4. DCollapsed vein
100The term that means rupturing of red blood cells is _____.
1. Ahemostasis
2. Bhomestasis
3. Chemolysis
4. Dhematoma
101Which of the following is probably the most common complication from phlebotomy?
1. AConvulsions
2. BShort draw
3. CHypovolemia
4. DHematoma
102Which procedure is generally performed by a nurse or respiratory therapist?
1. AGlucose tolerance test
2. BArterial blood gases
3. CHeel stick on infant
4. DIV bleeding time
103Aspirin may affect a patient's ______.
1. Ablood culture results
2. Bbleeding time (platelet function analysis)
3. Cblood draw
4. Dglucose level
104A hematoma can be prevented if _______.
1. Apressure is placed on the vein until bleeding has stopped
2. Ba bandage is placed on the vein after the needle is removed
3. Cthe needle is removed before the tourniquet is released
105The accumulation of extravascular fluid in the arm is called _______.
1. Aedema
2. Bhematoma
3. Cthrombus
4. Dsynovial fluid
106Cleanse the vein in a circular motion from the center to the ______.
1. Aperipheral edge
2. Binjection point
3. Copposite side you started from
4. DNone of the above
107The angle of a needle entering a vein should be ______.
1. A10 degrees
2. B12 degrees
3. C15 degrees
4. D90 degrees
108A woman who has had a mastectomy ______.
1. Aposes no complications for blood draws
2. Bcan have an increased risk of infection on the mastectomy side
3. Cwill always have problems from tourniquet use
4. Dshould never have blood drawn again
109Edema can cause _______.
1. Aswelling in venipuncture site
2. Bdilution of the blood sample
3. Cdifficulty in feeling veins
4. DAll of the above
110When a patient becomes faint, symptoms might include _______.
1. Aperspirations
2. Bpale skin
3. Cclammy skin
4. DAll of the above
111When a hematoma starts to form while drawing blood, ignore it until you fill all tubes needed.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
112Tubes should be labeled after the blood is drawn.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
113Order of tube draw is not important.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
114Anchoring a vein prevents it from rolling.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
115A thrombosed vein is often chosen for venipuncture.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
116Keeping the tourniquet on for too short a time causes hemoconcentration.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
117The color of normal serum is usually straw to yellow.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
118When should a phlebotomist follow universal precautions?
1. AWhen a patient is known to be infectious
2. BWhile working in a hospital laboratory
3. CWhenever a phlebotomy procedure is performed
4. DNone of the above
119What type of protection must a phlebotomist use?
1. ALab coat
2. BGloves
3. CFace shield
4. DAll of the above
120The proper way to dispose of a needle is to ____.
1. Aput it in the sharps container
2. Bthrow it into a biohazard bag
3. Cactivate the safety feature and put it in the sharps container
4. Dcollect all needles in a cup and dispose of them later
121The proper way to dispose of a needle is to ____.
1. Aput it in the sharps container
2. Bthrow it into a biohazard bag
3. Cactivate the safety feature and put it in the sharps container
4. Dcollect all needles in a cup and dispose of them later
122What should a phlebotomist do first when a patient has a fainting episode while having their blood drawn?
1. AApply a cold compress
2. BRemove the needle
3. CRemove the tourniquet
4. DUse an ammonia inhalant
123Wheat is the correct ending procedure?
1. ARemove needle, apply pressure
2. BRemove tourniquet, remove needle, apply pressure
3. CRemove tourniquet, remove tube, remove needle
4. DRemove tourniquet, remove tube, remove needle, apply pressure
124This OSHA regulation requires that all healthcare personnel receive vaccinations for ________.
1. Ahepatitis A
2. Bhepatitis B
3. Chepatitis C
4. Dhepatitis Delta
125A specimen may be rejected by the lab if ______.
1. Athe tube is not full
2. Bthe specimen hemolyzed
3. Cthe tube was not transported properly
4. DAll of the above
126The best way to locate a vein is to _______.
1. Aask the patient where their best veins are
2. Bmemorize the diagram of arm veins
3. Cpalpate (feel) the antecubital space with your finger
4. DNone of the above
127When labeling tubes, the following information should be included, except _______.
1. Apatient name and birth date
2. Btime of collection
3. Cdiagnosis
4. Dphlebotomist's initials
128When identifying a patient, the phlebotomist must _____.
1. Aask the patients name and date of birth
2. Bjust draw the patient - no questions
3. Ccheck paperwork or chart
4. DBoth ask the patients name and date of birth and check paperwork or chart
129As written in the patient bill of rights, s patient has the right to _____.
1. Aconfidentiality
2. Binformed consent
3. Cknow the name of the phlebotomist
4. DAll of the above
130Inspecting the bevel prior to drawing, the phlebotomist looks to see if ______.
1. Athere are defects
2. Bthere are burrs
3. Cthe bevel is facing upward
4. DAll of the above
131If a phlebotomist is accidentally stuck with a needle, they should ______.
1. Aput a bandage on it
2. Btell their supervisor
3. Crinse with water
4. Dlick their finger clean
132If a patient has an IV in their arm, the phlebotomist should _____.
1. Adraw blood from the IV line
2. Bask the nurse to remove the IV
3. Cdraw blood from below the IV line
4. Ddraw blood from above the IV line
133Tourniquets should remain in place for _______.
1. Aat least 3 minutes
2. Bthe entire time of the draw
3. Cno longer than 1 minute
4. DNone of the above
134Which of these specimens is normally sterile?
1. AThroat swab
2. BStool specimen
3. CBlood specimen
4. DWound swab
135If a tube breaks while centrifuging, what action would be best?
1. AEvacuate room, open lid, remove tube with forceps
2. BOpen lid, stop centrifuge, remove tubes wearing gloves
3. CLet centrifuge stop, open lid, remove tube with forceps
4. DTip centrifuge over and shake tubes out
136Drawing areas and the lab are decontaminated with what percentage bleach?
1. A1:15
2. B1:10
3. C1:20
4. D1:100
137Which is a common disinfectant used for collecting blood cultures?
1. AChlorhexidine
2. BMethanol
3. CAlcohol
4. DLidocaine
138The rubber sleeve on an evacuated tube needle makes it possible for use with _____.
1. Amultiple tubes
2. Bsterile techniques
3. Cintravenous drips
4. DNone of the above
139A possible tube breakage during centrifugation might be due to _______.
1. Atoo much blood in the tube
2. Ban unbalanced centrifuge
3. Cnot enough blood in the tube
4. Dcentrifuging for too long
140Which national organization that establishes standards for phlebotomy procedures recently changed its name to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)?
1. AOSHA
2. BJCAHO
3. CNCCLS
4. DTQM
141HIPAA requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish national standards for _________.
1. Acontinued access of health insurance
2. Belectronic health care transactions
3. CMedicare and Medicaid
4. Dimproving clinical laboratories
142The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid regulate all laboratory testing that is performed in the US through _____.
1. ACLIA (Clinical Lab Improvement Amendment)
2. BHIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
3. CASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
4. DJCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation Healthcare Organization)
143Which globally recognized, voluntary organization develops and distributes standards and guidelines to improve medical testing?
1. AJCAHO
2. BASCP
3. CNCCLS
4. DNAACLS
144In order to monitor therapeutic drug levels, the lab needs to know the ______.
1. Apharmacy name and number
2. Bnumber of pills left to take
3. Ctime of last dose taken
4. Dtime of next dose to be taken
145What initial patient preparation is required for a glucose tolerance test (GTT)?
1. AMake sure the patient has eaten at least 2 hours before
2. BAsk the patient whether insulin has been taken yet
3. CMake sure patient has been fasting fro 10-12 hours
4. DMake sure to collect a first morning urine specimen
146Which of the following has the highest incidence among healthcare workers?
1. ATB
2. BHepatitis B
3. CHIV/AIDS
4. DHepatitis C
147To confirm diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia, what test would be ordered?
1. APostprandial sucrose test
2. BLactose intolerance test
3. CHemoglobin A1C test
4. DGlucose tolerance test
148Which of these is considered a time-dependent test?
1. AHemogram
2. BGlucose tolerance
3. CDirect bilirubin
4. DPlatelet count
149A glucose meter is an important way to monitor the medical condition of patients with ________.
1. Asystemic lupus erythematous
2. Bdiabetes mellitus
3. Ciron deficiency anemia
4. Dchronic leukemia
150Whenever a glucose meter is cleaned or its batteries are changed, it is crucial to ______.
1. Acall clinical support for assistance
2. Brecheck monitor with controls
3. Cnotify the manufacturer for QC instructions
4. Ddouble-check the next couple of patient tests
151One possible cause for finding fibrin strands in serum tubes after centrifugation might be _____.
1. Acentrifuging for too long
2. Bcentrifuging before the tube has formed a clot
3. Ccentrifuging at too high of a speed
4. Dcentrifuging after a long delay
152If samples collected for urinalysis and blood testing are accidentally lost for 2 weeks, can they still be used?
1. ANo.
2. BYes, if the tops have not been opened.
3. CYes, if tested in the next 24 hours.
4. DYes, if they are refrigerated until tested.
153Why do phlebotomists use a tourniquet?
1. ATo elevate blood pressure
2. BTo dull the pain at the needle site
3. CTo help locate veins in the antecubital area
4. DTo distract the patient while drawing
154Two samples are sent to the lab in the same bag. Both tubes have the same patient name written on them but two different requisitions. What is the best action to take?
1. ACall the physician to ask if it's okay to run the samples.
2. BAsk the patients if they can identify their sample.
3. CArrange to recollect both samples.
4. DJust guess which tube matches which paperwork.
155Which of these is not an example of parenteral transmission of an infection?
1. AInfection through a hangnail
2. BEye/hand contamination
3. CNeedle stick injury
4. DDrinking contaminated water
156Which lab test evaluates extrinsic coagulation function?
1. AProthrombin time (PT)
2. BExtracorpeal circulation workup (ECC)
3. CLupus anticoagulation test (LAT)
4. DActivated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)
157A cholesterol panel provides the most useful information to the physician if it is drawn _____.
1. Awithout a tourniquet
2. Balong with electrolytes
3. Cright after a fatty meal
4. Dwhile the patient is fasting
158Which of the following tests should be kept warm after collection and delivered to the lab as soon as possible?
1. AHemogram
2. BType and crossmatch
3. CUrinalysis
4. DCold agglutinins
159OSHA requires training and educational information be given to phlebotomists on all but which of the following topics?
1. ABlood-borne pathogens
2. BPreventing identification errors
3. CNeedle safety and handling
4. DGlass and sharps disposal
160According the the College of American Pathologists (CAP), phlebotomists are involved primarily in which phase of lab testing?
1. APre-analytical
2. BAnalytical
3. CPost-analytical
4. DNone are correct
161The National Fire Protection Association labels would use which color and number to indicate that a chemical is easily dispersed in air and will burn readily?
1. ARed, 4
2. BWhite, 2
3. CRed, 1
4. DYellow 3
162The abbreviation QNS would be written on a requisition for redraw because ______.
1. Athe patient was combative
2. Bthe test was cancelled earlier
3. Cthere wasn't enough specimen to run tests
4. Dthe patient was an easy draw
163The right to know law requires chemical manufacturers to supply what information along with their products?
1. AFree fire extinguishers
2. BDisposable containers
3. CMaterial Safety Data sheets
4. DRadioactive warning signs
164Ensuring that services and results compare with accepted standards is the foundation for ______.
1. Aquality assurance
2. Bstandard deviation
3. Cstatistical analysis
4. Dcoefficient of variation
165Healthcare workers can demonstrate an awareness of safety in hospital corridors by ______.
1. Aturning corners carefully to avoid collisions
2. Bquickly reporting items that require clean up
3. Cgranting right-of-way to patients and emergencies
4. DAll of the above
166Why is it important to keep a record of all patient specimens collected and tested?
1. AFor pre-analytical quality control
2. BFor analytical quality control
3. CFor post-analytical quality control
4. DTo meet AMA guidelines
167Which of these diseases is caused by a blood-borne pathogen?
1. ACystitis
2. BChicken pox
3. CInfluenza
4. DMalaria
168Communications between physicians and patients are considered privileged, which means that medical records are ______.
1. Aconfidential in nature and protected
2. Bnot open to the patients themselves
3. Cfreely open to anyone
4. Daccessible to any healthcare worker
169When mailing blood specimens to a reference lab, the outside label should clearly show ______.
1. Abiohazard warning sign
2. B"In case of breakage, send to CDC"
3. Cfull name and address of lab
4. DAll of the above
170Which of these is not part of the Patient Bill of Rights?
1. ARight of refusal of treatment
2. BRight to select preferred caregivers
3. CRight to informed consent of care
4. DRight to accurate information about care
171Medical ethics defines conduct within the medical profession that is deemed to be _____.
1. Amoral or immoral
2. Bnegligent
3. Cright or wrong
4. Drelated to malpractice
172As part of the quality assurance process that ensures accuracy in lab test results, healthcare workers who collect and perform lab testing must demonstrate ongoing ______.
1. Acompetency
2. Bempathy
3. Ccompliance
4. Dintelligence
173AIDS stands for ______.
1. Aautoimmune deficiency symptoms
2. Bacquired immune deficiency syndrome
3. Cacquired infectious disease state
4. Daccidental inflammation disease state
174The federal government requires that specimens be transported or shipped in what type of container?
1. APlastic
2. BWater-tight
3. CMetal-rimmed
4. DEgg crate
175Containers used to dispose of sharps must have all these characteristics except being ______.
1. Amold-resistant
2. Bspill-proof
3. Ctamper-proof
4. Dpuncture-resistant
176The purpose of quality control is to ______.
1. Acheck machinery
2. Blist all mistakes made
3. Censure that patient care is provided
4. DAll of the above
177If a patient becomes combative while having his/her blood drawn, the phlebotomist should _____.
1. Aforce patient to stay still
2. Btransfer control to [of?] patient
3. Cignore patient and refuse to draw them
4. Dreport patient to security
178The primary methods of performing a venipuncture include ______.
1. Asyringe
2. Bbutterfly (winged infusion set)
3. Cevacuated tube
4. DAll of the above
179The preferred method used for cleaning a venipuncture site is _____.
1. Asoap and water
2. B10% alcohol
3. C70% alcohol
4. Dbetadine
180The proper method of locating a vein is _____.
1. Apalpating
2. Bapplying cold water
3. Cmemorizing a diagram of the arm veins
4. Dusing a blood pressure cuff
181The average depth of skin puncture is _____.
1. A4.0 mm
2. B1.5 mm
3. C2.0 mm
4. D3.4 mm
182The evacuated tube used for coagulation tests is _________.
1. Ared top
2. Blavender top
3. Cyellow top
4. Dlight blue top
183The preferred finger when performing skin puncture is the _____.
1. Aindex finger
2. Bthumb
3. Clittle finger
4. Dthird or fourth finger
184The evacuated tube used for blood (typing) banks is ______.
1. Ayellow top
2. Bred top
3. Cgreen top
4. Dmarble top
185The evacuated tube used for chemistry is ______.
1. Alight blue top
2. Bred or marble top
3. Clavender top
4. Dyellow top
186Serum is collected from what color tube?
1. ALavender top
2. BRed top
3. CMarble top
4. DBoth red and marble top
187Plasma is collected from what color tube?
1. ARed top
2. BGreen top
3. CLavender top
4. DBoth green and lavender top
188The tube of choice for hematology is _______.
1. Alavender top
2. Blight blue top
3. Cred top
4. Dgrey top
189The vein most often used for venipuncture is the _______.
1. Aantecubital
2. Bbasilic
3. Cmedian cubital
4. Dradial artery
190What is the additive in lavender top tubes?
1. AEDTA
2. BACD
3. CSodium citrate
4. DSPS
191What is the additive in green top tubes?
1. ALithium heparin
2. BPotassium oxalate
3. CSodium fluoride
4. DSPS
192What is the additive in grey top tubes?
1. ALithium heparin
2. BSodium heparin
3. CPotassium oxalate
4. DEDTA
193What is the additive in light blue top tubes?
1. ASodium heparin
2. BSodium citrate
3. CSodium fluoride
4. DEDTA
194What is the additive in red top tubes?
1. AEDTA
2. BSodium heparin
3. CClot activator gel
4. DNo additive
195Which needle has the smallest gauge?
1. A23
2. B18
3. C21
4. D16
196What is the correct order of draw?
1. ALavender, red, light blue, yellow, green
2. BYellow, red, light blue, lavender, green
3. CRed, light blue, yellow, lavender, green
4. DYellow, light blue, red, green, lavender
197Tourniquets should remain on the arm for how long?
1. A3 minutes
2. BEntire time of draw
3. C1 minute
4. DAs long as you want
198Excessive milking of a skin puncture ______.
1. Acan cause the blood sample to be hemolyzed
2. Bshould be avoided
3. Ccan cause dilution with tissue fluid
4. DAll of the above
199Patients with diarrhea/gastroenteritis bacteria are placed in _____.
1. Aenteric isolation
2. Brespiratory isolation
3. Creverse isolation
4. Dstrict isolation
200When a patient is highly contagious, they are placed in ______.
1. Aenteric isolation
2. Brespiratory isolation
3. Creverse isolation
4. Dstrict isolation
201When should a phlebotomist follow universal precautions?
1. AWhen a patient is known to be infectious
2. BWhile working in a hospital
3. CWhenever a phlebotomy procedure is performed
4. DNone of the above
202The proper way to dispose of a needle is to ______.
1. Aput it in a sharps container
2. Bthrow it out in a biohazard bag
3. Cactivate the safety feature and put it in a sharps container
4. Dcollect a bunch in a cup and dispose of them later
203Microorganisms that cause a disease are _____.
1. Apathogens or pathogenic
2. Bnormal flora
3. Cnon pathogenic
4. DNone of the above
204When a tourniquet is placed on too tightly, what can happen?
1. AA rash
2. BPain
3. CA nevus
4. DPetechiae
205The tourniquet is placed how far above the draw site?
1. A5-7 inches
2. B4-6 inches
3. C3-4 inches
4. D1-2 inches
206Factors to consider in site selection when drawing are ________.
1. Ascars or burns
2. Bedema
3. Cmastectomy
4. DAll of the above
207Veins that are hard and cord like are called ______.
1. Ahematoma
2. Bsclerosed
3. Ccollapsed
4. Dtorturous
208Collection tubes with additives need to be inverted ______.
1. A1 time
2. B5-10 times
3. C0 times
4. Das many times as desired
209When a tourniquet is left on the arm too long, _______ can happen.
1. Ahemolysis
2. Bpetechiae
3. Chemoconcentration
4. Da collapsed vein
210What is the most common complication for phlebotomy?
1. AConvulsions
2. BShort draw
3. CHypovolemia
4. DHematoma
211Which of the following means thrombocytopenia?
1. ALow white blood count
2. BLow platelet count
3. CLow red blood count
4. DLow blood level
212Thrombophlebitis means _____.
1. Aa blood clot in the heart
2. Ba hard blood draw
3. Cinflammation of a vein with a clot
4. Dinflammation of the thyroid gland
213Proper technique for collecting capillary blood is to _______.
1. Ause the thumb because it is the largest
2. Bpuncture more than once to get more blood
3. Csqueeze hard to get blood quickly
4. Dwipe away the first drop of blood
214If a patient has an IV in their arm, the phlebotomist should _____.
1. Adraw from the IV line
2. Bask a nurse to remove the line
3. Cdraw from below the IV line
4. Dnot draw blood
215Which is not proper venipuncture technique?
1. AClean arm with alcohol
2. BApply pressure when done drawing
3. CRelease tourniquet before removing the needle
4. DLabel tubes before drawing the patient
216The most important step in performing venipuncture is ______.
1. Aselecting needle size
2. Bcollecting enough blood
3. Cidentifying the patient
4. Dpositioning the patient
217Sharps containers must have all characteristics except being _____.
1. Aodor proof
2. Bspill proof
3. Ctamper proof
4. Dpuncture proof
218Which is a possible route of infection during venipuncture?
1. ASkin contact
2. BAirborn
3. CIngestion
4. DAll of the above
219The process by which an object or area becomes unclean is _____.
1. Acontaimination
2. Binfection
3. Csepsis
4. Dpollution
220Clots in additive tubes can be caused by ______.
1. Ainsufficient mixing
2. Bcentrifuging too slowly
3. Cinadequate amount of blood
4. Dtraumatized platelets
221Within the capillaries, blood cells _____.
1. Agive away oxygen
2. Bpick up carbon dioxide
3. Cpick up waste products
4. DAll of the above
222Characteristics of capillaries include _______.
1. Abeing thin walled in structure
2. Bforming microscopic pathways
3. Cconnecting arterioles with venules
4. DAll of the above
223Blood cultures require sample collection in ______.
1. Aanaerobic and aerobic bottles
2. BCO2 and sterile saline bottles
3. Canaerobic and CO2 bottles
4. Daerobic and sterile saline bottles
224Which of the following is most likely to cause contamination during blood culture collection?
1. ALetting the betadine dry between steps
2. BCleansing the bottle tops as well as the draw site
3. CRe-palpating the draw site with a prepped finger
4. DRushing the drying process
225Which of these additives is commonly found in blood culture tubes?
1. ASPS
2. BEDTA
3. CSodium citrate
4. DSodium oxalate
226A hemogram includes all of the following except _____.
1. Ared blood count
2. Bwhite blood count
3. Cplatelet count
4. Dblood sugar level
227Blood specimens are centrifuged in order to ____.
1. Aseparate the cells from the serum or plasma
2. Bseparate platelets from white blood cells
3. Cremove interfering substances
4. Dseparate red blood cells from white blood cells
228Signs of syncope may include ____.
1. Anausea
2. Bsweating
3. Cturning pale
4. DAll of the above
229All of the following can cause a hematoma except ______.
1. Aexcessive probing of the needle
2. Bremoving the tourniquet before the needle
3. Cplacing the needle only partially in the vein
4. Dplacing the needle all the way through the vein
230The average adult has approximately how much blood?
1. A.05 liters
2. B5 liters
3. C.5 liters
4. D15 liters
231Red blood cells are also called ______.
1. Aerythrocytes
2. Bthrombocytes
3. Cleukocytes
4. Dphagocytes
232Aspirin may have an effect on which patient test?
1. ACBC
2. BBlood culture
3. CBleeding time
4. DGlucose level
233The outer-most layer of the heart wall is called the ______.
1. Aepicardium
2. Bmyocardium
3. Cendocardium
4. Dmesocardium
234Veins carry ____.
1. Aoxygen-poor blood away from the heart
2. Boxygen-poor blood back to the heart
3. Coxygen-rich blood back to the heart
4. Doxygen-rich blood away from the heart
235Which gland is called the master gland?
1. AThyroid
2. BPituitary
3. CBrain
4. DThalamus
236When drawing for therapeutic drug levels _____.
1. Atrough level is drawn after dose is given
2. Btrough level is drawn before dose is given
3. Cpeak level is drawn before dose is given
4. DNot important to know
237Accumulation of extra fluid under the skin is called ________.
1. Aedema
2. Bhematoma
3. Cthrombus
4. Dsynovial
238Which chamber of the heart has the thickest myocardium?
1. AThe right atrium
2. BThe left atrium
3. CThe right ventricle
4. DThe left ventricle
239Which artery in the wrist is used for blood gases?
1. AJugular
2. BRadial
3. CPopliteal
4. DFemoral
240A hemogram is collected in which tube?
1. ALight blue top
2. BLavender top
3. CRed top
4. DBlack top
241The smallest veins in the body are known as ____.
1. Acapillaries
2. Barteries
3. Cvenules
4. Darterioles
242When unclotted blood is centrifuged, what is on top?
1. ASerum
2. BCells
3. CPlasma
4. DPlatelets
243Which lab test evaluates extrinsic coagulation?
1. AProtime PT
2. BRapid plasma reagiin
3. CLupus anticoagulant
4. DActivated partial thromboplastin (APPT)
244Speed of centrifuge in RPMs can be checked using a ______.
1. Aspectrophotometer
2. BpH meter
3. Cwater purity meter
4. Dtachometer
245When making a blood smear, the spreader slide is made of _____.
1. Ametal
2. Bquartz
3. Cplastic
4. Dglass
246What does the lab need to know in order to monitor therapeutic levels?
1. ANumber of pills taken
2. BPharmacy
3. CTime of last dose
4. DIf eaten with food
247A bed patient in a hospital is called a(n) ______.
1. Ainpatient
2. Bconsumer
3. Cresident
4. Doutpatient
248Negligence by a professional is called ______.
1. Ainvasion of privacy
2. Bslander
3. Cmalpractice
4. Dtort
249Lack of physical or mental fitness is called _____.
1. Amalpractice
2. Bobesity
3. Cnegligence
4. Dincompetence

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