NCCT
- 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.
Villi
- B.
Bronchioles
- C.
Venules
- D.
Lymph glands
Correct Answer
C. Venules -
- 3.
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller divisions called?
- A.
Capillaries
- B.
Arterioles
- C.
Venules
- D.
Lymph glands
Correct Answer
B. Arterioles -
- 4.
Characteristics of capillaries include...
- A.
Having thin walls
- B.
Forming microscopic pathways
- C.
Connecting with arterioles 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.
Eiminating waste
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 6.
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in what system?
- A.
Respiratory
- B.
Cardiovascular
- C.
Digestive
- D.
Urinary
Correct Answer
B. Cardiovascular -
- 7.
The suffix -URIA aat the end of a medical term refers to what body location?
- A.
Blood stream
- B.
Urine
- C.
Kidney
- D.
Synovial fluid
Correct Answer
B. Urine -
- 8.
The study of blood is known as?
- A.
Hematology
- B.
Hematoxylin
- C.
Hemaglobin
- D.
Hemolysis
Correct Answer
A. Hematology -
- 9.
The liver, stomach, mouth, and pancreas are in what system?
- A.
Reproductive
- B.
Sensory
- C.
Digestive
- D.
Muscular
Correct Answer
C. Digestive -
- 10.
The most inportant step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is...
- A.
Recording 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 what system?
- A.
Urinary
- B.
Reproductive
- C.
Respiratory
- D.
Muscular
Correct Answer
A. Urinary -
- 12.
Thetrachea, lungs, nose, and pharynx are in what system?
- A.
Skeletal
- B.
Respiratory
- C.
Nervous
- D.
Sensory
Correct Answer
B. Respiratory -
- 13.
The sebaceous glands, skin, hair, and nails are in what system?
- A.
Nervous
- B.
Cardiovascular
- C.
Sensory
- D.
Integumentary
Correct Answer
D. Integumentary -
- 14.
What is the body system that is primary regulator of hormones?
- A.
Reproductive
- B.
Endocrine
- C.
Integumentary
- D.
Cardiovascular
Correct Answer
B. Endocrine -
- 15.
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes are types of what?
- A.
Red blood cells
- B.
Coagulation factors
- C.
Anticoagulants
- D.
White blood cells
Correct Answer
D. White blood cells -
- 16.
The common name for the thrombocyte is what?
- A.
Red blood cell
- B.
White blood cell
- C.
Bone marrow
- D.
Platelet
Correct Answer
D. Platelet -
- 17.
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as?
- A.
Serum
- B.
Clot
- C.
Plasma
- D.
Hematocrit
Correct Answer
C. Plasma -
- 18.
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a?
- A.
Sphygmomanometer
- B.
Hydation barometer
- C.
Temperature probe
- D.
Co-oximeter
Correct Answer
A. Sphygmomanometer -
- 19.
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be...
- A.
Harder
- B.
Pulsating
- C.
A different color
- D.
Softer
Correct Answer
B. Pulsating -
- 20.
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by?
- A.
Venipuncture
- B.
Arterial puncture
- C.
Venous accession devices
- D.
Capillary or skin puncture
Correct Answer
D. Capillary or skin puncture -
- 21.
The abbrevation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to?
- A.
Venous anesthetic devices
- B.
Venous access devices
- C.
Various anesthetic devices
- D.
Variable antiseptic dilutions
Correct Answer
B. Venous access devices -
- 22.
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the...
- A.
Longer the needle length
- B.
Smaller the needle bore
- C.
Shorter the needle length
- D.
Larger the needle bore
Correct Answer
B. Smaller the needle bore -
- 23.
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of what finger/s?
- A.
Second/ index
- B.
Little/ fifth
- C.
Third and fourth/ middle and ring
- D.
Second and third/ index and middle
Correct Answer
C. Third and fourth/ middle and ring -
- 24.
A centrifuge is used in a clinical labratory setting to?
- A.
Sort tubes of different colors
- B.
Store tubes at correct temperatures
- C.
Measure blood oxygen levels
- D.
Seprate liquid from cells in blood
Correct Answer
D. Seprate liquid from cells in blood -
- 25.
The oral glucose tolerance is used for detection of?
- A.
Hepatitis
- B.
Diabetes
- C.
Mononucleosis
- D.
AIDS
Correct Answer
B. Diabetes -
- 26.
Use a ______-toppefor collection of blood fr a CBC test.ted tube d evacua
- A.
Black
- B.
Lavender
- C.
Red
- D.
Blue
Correct Answer
B. Lavender -
- 27.
Use a _____-topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for elecrolyte testing.
- A.
Yellow
- B.
Red
- C.
Blue
- D.
Lavender
Correct Answer
B. Red -
- 28.
Use a ____-topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing.
- A.
Red
- B.
Yellow
- C.
Blue
- D.
Lavender
Correct Answer
A. Red -
- 29.
Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it protects?
- A.
Clotting factors
- B.
Red blood cells
- C.
White blood cells
- D.
Enzyme inhibitors
Correct Answer
A. Clotting factors -
- 30.
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to?
- A.
Use plastic slides instead of glass
- B.
Make it as thick as possible
- C.
Wipe away the first drop of blood
- D.
Add sodium citrate to the blood
Correct Answer
C. Wipe away the first drop of blood -
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