NCCT Phlebotomy Technician

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1.

The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the?
- A.
  
  Median cubital
- B.
  
  Basilic
- C.
  
  Cephalic
- D.
  
  Radial
2.

The smallest veins in the human body are known as?
- A.
  
  Venules
- B.
  
  Villi
- C.
  
  Bronchioles
- D.
  
  Lymph glands
3.

The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller divisions called?
- A.
  
  Capillaries
- B.
  
  Venules
- C.
  
  Lymph glands
- D.
  
  Arterioles
4.

The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the _________________system.
- A.
  
  Respiratory
- B.
  
  Cardiovascular
- C.
  
  Digestive
- D.
  
  Urinary
5.

Characteristics of capillaries include?
- A.
  
  Having thin-walls
- B.
  
  Forming microscopic pathways
- C.
  
  Connecting arterioles with venules
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include?
- A.
  
  Releasing oxygen
- B.
  
  Binding carbon dioxide
- C.
  
  Eliminating waste
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body fluid?
- A.
  
  Blood
- B.
  
  CSF
- C.
  
  Urine
- D.
  
  Synovial fluid
8.

The study of blood is known as?
- A.
  
  Hematology
- B.
  
  Hematoxylin
- C.
  
  Hemoglobin
- D.
  
  Hemolysis
9.

The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ___________________system.
- A.
  
  Reproductive
- B.
  
  Digestive
- C.
  
  Muscular
- D.
  
  Sensory
10.

The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is?
- A.
  
  Recording the time accurately
- B.
  
  By always wearing gloves
- C.
  
  Keeping the patient supine
- D.
  
  Identifying the patient properly
11.

The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the _____________system.
- A.
  
  Urinary
- B.
  
  Reproductive
- C.
  
  Respiratory
- D.
  
  Muscular
12.

When you send specimens in the mail, the label should state?
- A.
  
  Biohazardous materials
- B.
  
  In case of breakage, send to CDC
- C.
  
  Address of lab
- D.
  
  All of the above
13.

When you send blood tubes by mail for analysis in a watertight container, they should be enclosed in?
- A.
  
  Secure certified mail envelope
- B.
  
  Overnight envelope
- C.
  
  Second durable watertight container
- D.
  
  Paper box
14.

Contaminated laundry should be_______________where it was soiled.
- A.
  
  Destroyed at the location
- B.
  
  Transported away from the location
- C.
  
  Disinfected or discarded at the location
- D.
  
  Bagged or containerized at the location
15.

A specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from the performance of an employees duties is called?
- A.
  
  Hazardous exposure
- B.
  
  Occupational hazard
- C.
  
  Unfortunate incident
- D.
  
  Exposure incident
16.

In the health care field when all evaluated services and the results compare with accepted standards, principles of _________________ have been used.
- A.
  
  Quality assurance
- B.
  
  Regulatory bodies
- C.
  
  Networking
- D.
  
  Management
17.

The federal government requires that specimens are transported or shipped in?
- A.
  
  Paper containers
- B.
  
  Watertight containers
- C.
  
  Cardboard containers
- D.
  
  Egg crate containers
18.

The classification the physician's office laboratory (POL) falls into will be determined by?
- A.
  
  Complexity of laboratory tests performed
- B.
  
  Number of employees warking there
- C.
  
  Ratio of male to female employees
- D.
  
  Length of time in operation
19.

Tests that basically pose insignificant risks to patients if errors occur in the test performance are called?
- A.
  
  Waived tests
- B.
  
  Level I laboratory tests
- C.
  
  Level II laboratory tests
- D.
  
  None of the above
20.

To use a physical-chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life including highly resistant bacterial endospores is to?
- A.
  
  Eradicate
- B.
  
  Sterlize
- C.
  
  Toxify
- D.
  
  Acid wash
21.

_______________is the single most important source of HIV and HBV in the workplace.
- A.
  
  Semen
- B.
  
  Saliva in dental procedures
- C.
  
  Pleural fluid
- D.
  
  Blood
22.

OSHA requires that training and educational infomation on bloodborne pathogens be provided to hospital or clinical employees___________.
- A.
  
  In large workplaces only
- B.
  
  If anyone has had an accident
- C.
  
  At no cost to them
- D.
  
  Only if they request it
23.

All workers whose jobs involve participation in tasks or activities with exposure to blood or other body fluids, to which universal percautions apply, should be vaccinated with a __________ vaccine.
- A.
  
  Human immunodeficiency
- B.
  
  Hepatitis C
- C.
  
  Hepatitis B
- D.
  
  Small pox
24.

After they are used, disposable syringes and needles, scalpel blades and other sharp items, should be placed in_______________containers for disposal.
- A.
  
  OSHA
- B.
  
  Sanitized
- C.
  
  Puncture-resistant
- D.
  
  Biodegradable
25.

Broken glassware that may be contaminated should be picked up by?
- A.
  
  An environmental control specialist
- B.
  
  Someone who's not afraid to do it
- C.
  
  Mechanical means (broom/dustpan)
- D.
  
  End of shift