PCT Test 3
- 1.
Spontaneous pacemaking ability resides in the?
- A.
Sinus node
- B.
AV node
- C.
Myocardial cells
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 2.
Normal electrical conduction through the heart pauses for a fraction of a second at whic of the follwing?
- A.
The purkinje fibers
- B.
The septal fascile of the left bundle branch
- C.
The left posterior fascile
- D.
The AV node
Correct Answer
D. The AV node -
- 3.
Electrolyte testing includes
- A.
Bilirubin, creatinine
- B.
BUN, cholestrol
- C.
Glucose, uric asid
- D.
Sodium, potassium
Correct Answer
D. Sodium, potassium -
- 4.
Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills required by some agencies to renew certification is called?
- A.
Accreditation
- B.
Continuing education units
- C.
Essentials
- D.
Reciprocity
Correct Answer
B. Continuing education units -
- 5.
Patients who can get to the lab or doctor's office on their own are called?
Correct Answer
Ambulatory - 6.
Which of the following would not violate a patient's rigt to confidentiality?
- A.
Indicating the nature of a patint's disease on the door
- B.
Keeping a list of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients posted in the laboratory
- C.
Posting a patient's laboratory results on a bulletin board in his or her room
- D.
Sharing collection site information on a difficult patient
Correct Answer
D. Sharing collection site information on a difficult patient -
- 7.
Which action will compromise the quality of a specimen?
- A.
Drawing an electrolytes specimen in an amber tube
- B.
Mixing a serum separator tube
- C.
Partially filling a EDTA tube
- D.
Placing a cold agglutinin in heat block
Correct Answer
C. Partially filling a EDTA tube -
- 8.
A specimen was mislabled on the floor. You are required to fill out an incident report form. What information would you not include?
- A.
Description of the consequence
- B.
Details of the corrective actions taken
- C.
Explanation of the problem
- D.
Suggestion for new guildlines
Correct Answer
D. Suggestion for new guildlines -
- 9.
An example of a QA indicator is?
- A.
All phlebotomists will follow universal precautions
- B.
No eating, drinking, or smoking allowed in laboratory work areas
- C.
The contamination rate for blood cultures will not exceed the national contamination rate
- D.
Wearing laboratory coats when on break
Correct Answer
C. The contamination rate for blood cultures will not exceed the national contamination rate -
- 10.
An example of employee screening for infection control is?
- A.
HBV vaccination
- B.
Measles vaccination
- C.
PPD testing
- D.
Shot of immune globulin
Correct Answer
C. PPD testing -
- 11.
The purpose of "protective" isolation is to?
- A.
Prevent airborne transmission of disese
- B.
Protect others from patients with transmissible dieases
- C.
Protect susceptible patients from outside contamination
- D.
Provide a safe enviroment from psychiatric patients
Correct Answer
B. Protect others from patients with transmissible dieases -
- 12.
What part of the term "osteochondritis" is the suffix?
- A.
Chondri
- B.
Osteo
- C.
Itis
- D.
Tis
Correct Answer
C. Itis -
- 13.
Which of the following terms means kidney inflammation?
- A.
Cystis
- B.
Hepatitis
- C.
Nephritis
- D.
Neuritis
Correct Answer
C. Nephritis -
- 14.
Which of the following term means muscle pain?
- A.
Atrophy
- B.
Myalgia
- C.
Osteomyelitis
- D.
Tendinitis
Correct Answer
B. Myalgia -
- 15.
A prefix
- A.
Adds information about a term
- B.
Modifies the meaning of a term
- C.
Precedes
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 16.
The terms "polycthemia" means
- A.
Few cell blood condition
- B.
Few white blood cells
- C.
Much blood loss
- D.
Many-cell blood condition
Correct Answer
D. Many-cell blood condition -
- 17.
Which of the following structure in the skin give rise to fingerprints?
- A.
Arrector pili
- B.
Hair follicles
- C.
Papillae
- D.
Sebaceous glands
Correct Answer
C. Papillae -
- 18.
Which of the following is a nervous system disorder?
- A.
Hepatitis
- B.
Multiple sclerous
- C.
Nephritis
- D.
Pruritus
Correct Answer
B. Multiple sclerous -
- 19.
The ability of the body to repair and maintain itself to achieve a "steady state" defines what term?
- A.
Anabolism
- B.
Catabolism
- C.
Hemostasis
- D.
Homeostasis
Correct Answer
D. Homeostasis -
- 20.
A dangerous condition in which a patient's PH decreases is known as ____________
Correct Answer
Acidisis - 21.
The study of the function of the body and it's organs is known as _______________
Correct Answer
Physiology - 22.
The receiving chambers of the heart are the?
- A.
Atria
- B.
Chordae tendineae
- C.
Vena cavae
- D.
Ventricles
Correct Answer
A. Atria -
- 23.
Which blood vessal is not part os the systemic circulation?
- A.
Brachial artery
- B.
Cephalic vein
- C.
Pulmonary artery
- D.
Vena cava
Correct Answer
C. Pulmonary artery -
- 24.
Which blood cell has the ability to pass through the bood vessel walls?
- A.
Erythrocyte
- B.
Leukocyte
- C.
Reticulocyte
- D.
Thrombocyte
Correct Answer
B. Leukocyte -
- 25.
Hemostasis refers to?
- A.
Broken red blood cells
- B.
Increased large molecules in the bloodstream
- C.
Keeping the body in equilibrium
- D.
The coagulation process
Correct Answer
D. The coagulation process -
- 26.
Which of the following veins is not an antecubital vein?
- A.
Basilic
- B.
Cephalic
- C.
Femoral
- D.
Median cubital
Correct Answer
C. Femoral -
- 27.
A major difference beteween arteries and veins is that veins?
- A.
Are thicker
- B.
Carry oxygen-rich blood
- C.
Connect with capillaries
- D.
Have valves
Correct Answer
D. Have valves -
- 28.
The third choice (last) vein for veinpuncture is the ______ vein.
Correct Answer
Basilic - 29.
A specium that has clotted and has been spun down yields ____________
Correct Answer
Serum - 30.
Blood that is flowing back to the heart is known as ____________
Correct Answer
Venous - 31.
The pulmonary artery provides oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 32.
Oxygen-poor blood enters through the right atrium.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 33.
The tests performed in the following department are collected in a tube with a light blue stopper.
- A.
Chemistry
- B.
Hematology
- C.
Coagulation
- D.
Microbiology
Correct Answer
C. Coagulation -
- 34.
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?
- A.
To enhance clotting
- B.
To inhibit electrolyte breakdown
- C.
To preserve glucose
- D.
To prevent clotting
Correct Answer
C. To preserve glucose -
- 35.
Glass particles present in serum separator tubes
- A.
Deter coagulation
- B.
Enhance clotting
- C.
Inhibit glycolysis
- D.
Prevent hemolysis
Correct Answer
B. Enhance clotting -
- 36.
A inhert synthetic substance that forms a physical barrier beteween the cells and serum or plasma of a specimen is known as __________________
Correct Answer
Athixotropicgal - 37.
A chemical substance that kills bacteria is known as a _______________
Correct Answer
Disinfectant - 38.
What is the most critical error a phlebotomist can made?
- A.
Collecting a timed specimen late
- B.
Failing to obtain a specimen from a patient
- C.
Giving a patint a hematoma
- D.
Misidentifing a patient specimen
Correct Answer
D. Misidentifing a patient specimen -
- 39.
The patient asks if the specimen you are about to draw is for a diabetes test. How do you answer?
- A.
If the test is for glucose, say, "Yes, it is"
- B.
Say, "No", even if the test is for diabetes
- C.
Say that you don't know
- D.
Tell the patient that it's best to discuss the test with his or her physician
Correct Answer
D. Tell the patient that it's best to discuss the test with his or her physician -
- 40.
Once the touniquet has been applied it should be removed within 2 minutes to avoid changes in blood chmistry?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 41.
It is important to mix anticoagulant tubes immediately so that they will clot.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 42.
Which instance may lead you to suspect that you have accidently punctured an artery?
- A.
A hematoma starts to form instantly
- B.
The blood obtained is dark red
- C.
The blood pulses into the tube
- D.
No way to tell
Correct Answer
C. The blood pulses into the tube -
- 43.
A blood smear made from a EDTA specimen should be made
- A.
Anytime after collection
- B.
Within 1 hour of collection
- C.
Within 4 hours of collection
- D.
Within 12 hours of collection
Correct Answer
B. Within 1 hour of collection -
- 44.
What is the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Insstitute (CLSI) recommended maximum dept of heel puncture?
- A.
1.0 mm
- B.
1.4 mm
- C.
2.0 mm
- D.
2.4 mm
Correct Answer
C. 2.0 mm -
- 45.
Which test require strick skin antisepsis procedures before specimen collection?
- A.
Blood culture
- B.
Blood urea nitogen
- C.
Complete blood count
- D.
Type and crossmatch
Correct Answer
A. Blood culture -
- 46.
Which of the following test specimen is collected from patient's with fever of unknown orgin (FUO) to rule out septicemia?
- A.
Blood culture
- B.
Nasopharyngeal cultures
- C.
Urine culture and sensitivity (C&S)
- D.
Wound culture
Correct Answer
A. Blood culture -
- 47.
Identify the condition in which a unit of blood is withdrawn from a patent as treatment.
- A.
ABO Rh incompatibility
- B.
Autologous donation
- C.
Hemochromatosis
- D.
Leukemia
Correct Answer
C. Hemochromatosis -
- 48.
The most critical aspect of blood culture collection is
- A.
Needle gauge
- B.
Skin antisepsis
- C.
Specimen handling
- D.
Volume of blood collected
Correct Answer
B. Skin antisepsis -
- 49.
This test requires a specimen with a 9:1 ratio of blood to anticoagulant
- A.
Ethanol
- B.
Glycohemoglobin
- C.
Prothrombin time
- D.
Zinc
Correct Answer
C. Prothrombin time -
- 50.
A patient who is suspected of having lead poisoning should have his or her lead test specimen drawn in a light blue tube?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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