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
Correct Answer
A. Median cubital -
- 2.
The smallest veins in the human body are known as?
- A.
Venules
- B.
Villi
- C.
Bronchioles
- D.
Lymph glands
Correct Answer
A. Venules -
- 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
Correct Answer
D. Arterioles -
- 4.
Characteristics of capillaries include?
- A.
Having thin-walls
- B.
Forming microscopic pathways
- C.
Connecting arterioles with venules
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 5.
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include?
- A.
Releasing oxygen
- B.
Binding carbon dioxide
- C.
Eliminating waste
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 6.
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body fluid?
- A.
Blood
- B.
CSF
- C.
Urine
- D.
Synovial fluid
Correct Answer
C. Urine -
- 7.
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the _________________system.
- A.
Respiratory
- B.
Cardiovascular
- C.
Digestive
- D.
Urinary
Correct Answer
B. Cardiovascular -
- 8.
The study of blood is known as?
- A.
Hematology
- B.
Hematoxylin
- C.
Hemoglobin
- D.
Hemolysis
Correct Answer
A. Hematology -
- 9.
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ___________________system.
- A.
Reproductive
- B.
Digestive
- C.
Muscular
- D.
Sensory
Correct Answer
B. Digestive -
- 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
Correct Answer
D. Identifying the patient properly -
- 11.
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the _____________system.
- A.
Urinary
- B.
Reproductive
- C.
Respiratory
- D.
Muscular
Correct Answer
A. Urinary -
- 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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. Second durable watertight container -
- 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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
A. Quality assurance -
- 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
Correct Answer
B. Watertight 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
Correct Answer
A. Complexity of laboratory tests performed -
- 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
Correct Answer
A. Waived tests -
- 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
Correct Answer
B. Sterlize -
- 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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. At no cost to them -
- 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
Correct Answer
C. Hepatitis B -
- 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
Correct Answer
C. Puncture-resistant -
- 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
Correct Answer
C. Mechanical means (broom/dustpan) -
- 26.
____________are contaminate objects that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to needles, scapels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and exposed ends of dental wires.
- A.
Infectious waste materials
- B.
Disposable devices
- C.
Contaminated Sharps
- D.
Dangerous incisors
Correct Answer
C. Contaminated Sharps -
- 27.
Reasonable possibility of skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee's regular duties is termed?
- A.
Occupational exposure
- B.
Bioharzardous probability
- C.
Job-related infestation
- D.
Professional acquisition
Correct Answer
A. Occupational exposure -
- 28.
All of the following are examples of "Personal Protective Equipment" except_______.
- A.
Uniforms
- B.
Gloves
- C.
Aprons
- D.
Masks
Correct Answer
A. Uniforms -
- 29.
A patient in reverse isolation has been so places because s/he _________________,
- A.
Needs protection from others carrying infection
- B.
Has tuberculosis or a similar respiratory disease
- C.
Needs to keep all blood and body fluids away from staff
- D.
Has no infection in a wound or atop the skin
Correct Answer
A. Needs protection from others carrying infection -
- 30.
A phase of laboratory testing that refers to test orders, test collection and test sample preparation are all part of the ________________phase.
- A.
Exponential
- B.
Pre-analytical
- C.
Testing
- D.
Post-prandial
Correct Answer
B. Pre-analytical -
- 31.
If blood does not appear in an evacuated tube upon venipuncture, a phlebotomist's first course of action should be to?
- A.
Pop the tourniquet and tie it tighter
- B.
Pull the needle out and start over
- C.
Slightly reposition the needle
- D.
Push the needle further up the lumen
Correct Answer
C. Slightly reposition the needle -
- 32.
The study of all aspects of disease in the body is known as?
- A.
Phlebotomy
- B.
Hematology
- C.
Histology
- D.
Pathology
Correct Answer
D. Pathology -
- 33.
The artery located in the groin, lateral to the femur bone, which is used as an alternative site for arterial blood gas collections is the?
- A.
Radial
- B.
Ulnar
- C.
Carotid
- D.
Femoral
Correct Answer
D. Femoral -
- 34.
The federal law that was expanded in 2000 to protect the confidentiality of electronically stored health information is abbrediated as?
- A.
CLIA
- B.
EPA
- C.
HIPAA
- D.
OSHA
Correct Answer
C. HIPAA -
- 35.
A 24-hour urine specimen must be kept_______.
- A.
At room temperature
- B.
Warm
- C.
Refrigerated
- D.
Frozen
Correct Answer
C. Refrigerated -
- 36.
A chronic disease in which the pancreas fails to secrete enough insulin is called?
- A.
Diabetes mellitus
- B.
High blood pressure
- C.
Renal disease
- D.
AIDS
Correct Answer
A. Diabetes mellitus -
- 37.
The purpose of the bleeding time test is to assess___________.
- A.
Platelet plug formation in the capillaries
- B.
The pressure of the blood vessesl
- C.
Elasticity in the major blood vessels
- D.
The amount of blockage in the veins
Correct Answer
A. Platelet plug formation in the capillaries -
- 38.
Diurnal rhythms refer to variations in the body's functions or fluids that occur during_____________.
- A.
Nighttime
- B.
Every 24 hours
- C.
Cyclically once per month
- D.
Sleep
Correct Answer
B. Every 24 hours -
- 39.
EMLA is an emulsion of lidocaine and prilocaine that can be used to ___________.
- A.
Sterlize a venipuncture site
- B.
Anticoagulate whole blood
- C.
Topically anestetize a draw site
- D.
Put a phlebotomy patient under
Correct Answer
C. Topically anestetize a draw site -
- 40.
Some suggested methods for controlling on the job stress during phlebotomy might include?
- A.
Reading the newspaper while working
- B.
Drinking lots of coffee
- C.
Taking deep breaths if anxious
- D.
Screaming to rid oneself of anger
Correct Answer
C. Taking deep breaths if anxious -
- 41.
Another name for red blood cells is?
- A.
Platelets
- B.
Leukocytes
- C.
Bone marrow
- D.
Erythrocytes
Correct Answer
D. Erythrocytes -
- 42.
In performing phlebotomy on children, it is best to?
- A.
Talk softly and gently
- B.
Enlist the help of parents
- C.
Tell the truth if asked
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 43.
An appropriate means of communicating with a patient who is profoundly hearing impaired might include.
- A.
Trying to speak a little louder
- B.
Talking only to a hearing relative
- C.
Using written communication
- D.
Ignoring the patient entirely
Correct Answer
C. Using written communication -
- 44.
In approaching an elderly patient, it is appropriate to call the patient by name using?
- A.
Miss, Mrs, or Mr.
- B.
His/her first name
- C.
His/her nick name
- D.
Something like "honey"
Correct Answer
A. Miss, Mrs, or Mr. -
- 45.
A patient who is making a fist and frowing is exhibiting ____________ body language.
- A.
Positive
- B.
Compliant
- C.
Excited
- D.
Uncooperative
Correct Answer
D. Uncooperative -
- 46.
A rubber or plastic tube used to drain or inject flui through a body opening is called?
- A.
Injection
- B.
Venipuncture
- C.
Catheter
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Catheter -
- 47.
Each and every patient is entitled to _______________ as a part of his/her patient rights.
- A.
Respect and complete care
- B.
What he can afford
- C.
How much insurance he has
- D.
What his family can afford
Correct Answer
A. Respect and complete care -
- 48.
The branch of study of moral issues, questions, and problems arising in the practice of medicine and biomedical research is called?
- A.
Bioethics
- B.
Litigation
- C.
Biocommunication
- D.
Privileged communication
Correct Answer
A. Bioethics -
- 49.
Conduct, courtesy, and manners, customary in the medical profession, is called?
- A.
Ethics
- B.
Judgment
- C.
Tort
- D.
Medical etiquette
Correct Answer
D. Medical etiquette -
- 50.
Forcing venipuncture on a patient who has refused it would be considered?
- A.
Assault
- B.
Battery
- C.
Slander
- D.
Contributory negligence
Correct Answer
B. Battery -
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