Official NCCT Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review

121 Questions | By DTarver | Last updated: Apr 25, 2014 | Total Attempts: 665

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This is a review that can be purchased from the official NCCT website, and I decided to try and help out some fellow students by posting it on here. I hope it is helpful.

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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.
  
  Villi
- B.
  
  Bronchioles
- C.
  
  Venules
- D.
  
  Lymph glands
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
4.

Characteristics of capillaries include ____________.
- A.
  
  Having thin walls
- B.
  
  Forming microscopic pathways
- C.
  
  Connecting arterioles with venules
- 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
6.

The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the __________ system.
- A.
  
  Respiratory
- B.
  
  Cardiovascular
- C.
  
  Digestive
- D.
  
  Urinary
7.

The suffix --URIA at the end of a medical term refers to what body location?
- A.
  
  Blood stream
- B.
  
  Urine
- C.
  
  Kidney
- 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.
  
  Sensory
- C.
  
  Digestive
- D.
  
  Muscular
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.

The trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in the __________ system.
- A.
  
  Skeletal
- B.
  
  Respiratory
- C.
  
  Nervous
- D.
  
  Sensory
13.

The sebaceous glands, skin, hair, and nails are in the ________ system.
- A.
  
  Nervous
- B.
  
  Cardiovascular
- C.
  
  Sensory
- D.
  
  Integumentary
14.

The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the __________ system.
- A.
  
  Reproductive
- B.
  
  Endocrine
- C.
  
  Integumentary
- D.
  
  Cardiovascular
15.

Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes are types of ___________.
- A.
  
  Red blood cells
- B.
  
  Coagulation factors
- C.
  
  Anticoagulants
- D.
  
  White blood cells
16.

The common name for the thrombocyte is the ____________.
- A.
  
  Red blood cell
- B.
  
  White blood cell
- C.
  
  Bone marrow
- D.
  
  Platelet
17.

The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as ___________.
- A.
  
  Serum
- B.
  
  Clot
- C.
  
  Plasma
- D.
  
  Hematocrit
18.

The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a ______________.
- A.
  
  Sphygmomonometer
- B.
  
  Hydration barometer
- C.
  
  Temperature probe
- D.
  
  Co-oximeter
19.

An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be __________.
- A.
  
  Harder
- B.
  
  Pulsating
- C.
  
  A different color
- D.
  
  Softer
20.

Lancets are used to collect blood samples by ______________.
- A.
  
  Venipuncture
- B.
  
  Arterial puncture
- C.
  
  Venous accession devices
- D.
  
  Capillary or skin puncture
21.

The abbreviation 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
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.
  
  Smaller the needle length
- D.
  
  Larger the needle bore
23.

Adult capillary punctures most often involve the use of the ______________ finger(s).
- A.
  
  Second (index)
- B.
  
  Little (fifth)
- C.
  
  Third and fourth (middle and ring)
- D.
  
  Second and third (index and middle)
24.

A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to __________________.
- A.
  
  Sort tubes of different colors
- B.
  
  Store tubes at correct temperatures
- C.
  
  Measure blood oxygen levels
- D.
  
  Separate liquid from cells in blood
25.

The oral glucose tolerance test is used for the detection of _________________.
- A.
  
  Hepatitis
- B.
  
  Diabetes
- C.
  
  Mononucleosis
- D.
  
  AIDS