Phlebotomy
Questions produced from the NHA Phlebotomy Study Guide
- 1.
The two circulations of the heart are _________and ___________.
- A.
Tricuspid and Bicuspid
- B.
Pulmonary and Systemic
- C.
Right Ventricle and Left Ventricle
- D.
Right Atrium and Left Atrium
Correct Answer
B. Pulmonary and Systemic -
- 2.
Pulmonary Circulation carries ___________________________.
- A.
Oxygenated blood throughout the body.
- B.
Deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood fromt he lungs.
- C.
Correct Answer
B. Deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood fromt he lungs. -
- 3.
What kind of valve is the tricuspid valve?
- A.
Atrioventricle
- B.
Semi-lunar
Correct Answer
A. Atrioventricle -
- 4.
The pulmonic valve is situated between ____________________.
- A.
Upper and lower heart chambers
- B.
Right atrium and right ventricle
- C.
Right ventricle and pulmonary artery
Correct Answer
C. Right ventricle and pulmonary artery -
- 5.
Endocardium is which layer of the heart.
- A.
Outer
- B.
Inner
- C.
Middle
Correct Answer
B. Inner -
- 6.
The myocardium is the layer of the heart that is made of ___________-.
- A.
Muscle
- B.
Cartilage
- C.
Endometrial tissue
Correct Answer
A. Muscle -
- 7.
Which layer of the heart is the eipcardium?
- A.
Inner
- B.
Middle
- C.
Outer
Correct Answer
C. Outer -
- 8.
What kind of blood do arteries and arterioles carry?
- A.
Oxygenated
- B.
Deoxygenated
Correct Answer
A. Oxygenated -
- 9.
What percentage of the blood is made up of formed elements?
- A.
35%
- B.
65%
- C.
45%
- D.
55%
Correct Answer
C. 45% -
- 10.
What percentage of formed elements is erythrocytes?
- A.
60%
- B.
55%
- C.
90%
- D.
10%
Correct Answer
C. 90% -
- 11.
What is the oxygen carrying protein in erythrocytes?
- A.
Hemoglobin
- B.
Reticulocytes
- C.
Plasma
- D.
Leukocytes
Correct Answer
A. Hemoglobin -
- 12.
Where do blood cells originate?
- A.
Heart
- B.
Lungs
- C.
Bone marrow
- D.
Capillaries
Correct Answer
C. Bone marrow -
- 13.
How many liters of blood does the average adult have?
- A.
5-6
- B.
3-4
- C.
7-8
- D.
9-10
Correct Answer
A. 5-6 -
- 14.
What is the normal life span of a RBC?
- A.
9-12 days
- B.
120 days
- C.
365 days
- D.
45 days
Correct Answer
B. 120 days -
- 15.
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
- A.
Plasma
- B.
Water
- C.
Formed elements
- D.
Serum
Correct Answer
A. Plasma -
- 16.
What is the function of a leukocyte?
- A.
Carry oxygen to cells
- B.
Protect from infection
- C.
Ais in clot formation
Correct Answer
B. Protect from infection -
- 17.
What is a condition that could cause leukopenia?
- A.
Chemotherapy
- B.
Leukemia
- C.
Low blood sugar
- D.
Coagulation
Correct Answer
B. Leukemia -
- 18.
How many types of leukocytes are in blood?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 5 -
- 19.
Which WBC comprises 40%-60% of the white blood cells?
- A.
Lymphocytes
- B.
Neutrophils
- C.
Monocytes
- D.
Basophils
Correct Answer
B. Neutrophils -
- 20.
20%-40% of WBC are comprised of _______________.
- A.
Lymphocytes
- B.
Neutrophils
- C.
Basophils
- D.
Eosinophils
Correct Answer
A. Lymphocytes -
- 21.
Which WBC carries histamine?
- A.
Monocytes
- B.
Basophils
- C.
Eosinophils
- D.
Neutrophils
Correct Answer
B. Basophils -
- 22.
Another name for thrombocytes is______________.
- A.
White blood cells
- B.
Red blood cells
- C.
Platelets
- D.
Monocytes
Correct Answer
C. Platelets -
- 23.
Hemostasis is defined as _______________.
- A.
Steady state
- B.
Stoppage of food
- C.
Basil state
- D.
Stoppage of blood
Correct Answer
D. Stoppage of blood -
- 24.
The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
- A.
Platelet phase
- B.
Vascular stage
- C.
Fibrinolysis
- D.
Coagulation stage
Correct Answer
B. Vascular stage -
- 25.
The test used to evaluate intrinsic pathway is called ____________.
- A.
PT
- B.
APTT
- C.
LMN
- D.
PX
Correct Answer
B. APTT -
- 26.
The break down and removal of a clot in the hemostasis process is ______________.
- A.
Coagulation
- B.
Fibrinolysis
- C.
Vascular
- D.
Aggregation
Correct Answer
B. Fibrinolysis -
- 27.
What is the preferred site for venipuncture?
- A.
Thrombotic vein
- B.
Antecubital fossa
- C.
Elbow
- D.
Ulnar vein
Correct Answer
B. Antecubital fossa -
- 28.
Sclerosed veins feel ______________.
- A.
Spongy
- B.
Cordlike
- C.
Movable
- D.
Square
Correct Answer
B. Cordlike -
- 29.
Crooked or winding veins are also called ___________________.
- A.
Bad
- B.
Tortuous
- C.
Thrombotic
- D.
Sclerosed
Correct Answer
B. Tortuous -
- 30.
What is the preferred antiseptic for venipuncture?
- A.
Betadine
- B.
Iodine
- C.
Isopropyl alcohol
- D.
Jack Daniels
Correct Answer
C. Isopropyl alcohol -
- 31.
What is the size (in inches) of the needle routinely used for venipuncture?
- A.
1-1.5
- B.
2-3
- C.
2.5-3
- D.
2-2.58
Correct Answer
A. 1-1.5 -
- 32.
What is another name for winged infusion sets?
- A.
Caterpillar
- B.
Dragonfly
- C.
Butterfly
- D.
Beetlebug
Correct Answer
C. Butterfly -
- 33.
Which is NOT a reason the tourniquet is used.
- A.
To prevent veinous flow of blood
- B.
To make veins bulge
- C.
To make veins blue
- D.
To aid in vein location
Correct Answer
C. To make veins blue -
- 34.
A pad used to correct the patient's clothing.
- A.
Flux
- B.
Chux
- C.
Tourniquet
- D.
Antiseptic
Correct Answer
B. Chux -
- 35.
The most common complication of phlebotomy.
- A.
Petechiae
- B.
Phlebitis
- C.
Hemoconcentration
- D.
Hematoma
Correct Answer
D. Hematoma -
- 36.
Leaving the tourniquet on too long may cause ________________.
- A.
Hemolysis
- B.
Hemoconcentration
- C.
Septicemia
- D.
Thromosis
Correct Answer
B. Hemoconcentration -
- 37.
Tiny red spots on the skin cause from the rupturing of capillaries are called _____________.
- A.
Phlebitis
- B.
Trauma
- C.
Petechiae
- D.
Pimples
Correct Answer
C. Petechiae -
- 38.
Accumulation of fluid in the tissues.
- A.
Lipids
- B.
Edema
- C.
Fistula
- D.
Trauma
Correct Answer
B. Edema -
- 39.
Permanent surgical connection between and artery and a vein.
- A.
Fistula
- B.
Fasting
- C.
Suture
- D.
Edema
Correct Answer
A. Fistula -
- 40.
Which would be considered a pre-analytical error?
- A.
Improper time of collection
- B.
Wrong order of draw
- C.
Faulty technique
- D.
Exposure to light
Correct Answer
A. Improper time of collection -
- 41.
Which would be considered a post-analytical error?
- A.
Improper site preparation
- B.
Medication interferance
- C.
Failure to invert tubes
- D.
Improper use of serum separator
Correct Answer
D. Improper use of serum separator -
- 42.
The most important step in a routine venipuncture.
- A.
Gathering equipment
- B.
Palpate veins
- C.
Identify patient
- D.
Tying the tourniquet
Correct Answer
C. Identify patient -
- 43.
How many inches above the site should the tourniquet be tied?
- A.
2-3
- B.
3-4
- C.
4-5
- D.
1-2
Correct Answer
B. 3-4 -
- 44.
If the patient continues to bleed after 8 minutes of pressure you should ______________.
- A.
Re-tie the tourniquet
- B.
Call the family member to hold pressure
- C.
Call for help
- D.
Wrap the area tightly with a towel
Correct Answer
C. Call for help -
- 45.
Which is not a reason for failure to collect blood?
- A.
Tube lost vacuum
- B.
Bevel of the needle against the vein side
- C.
Needle not fully in the vein
- D.
Patient drank too much liquid
Correct Answer
D. Patient drank too much liquid -
- 46.
Tubes may lose their vacuum due to ______________________.
- A.
Manufacturing defects
- B.
Expired tube
- C.
A fine crack in the tube
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 47.
If the needle passes completely through the vein you must pull it out of the arm and try another vein.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 48.
Using a butterfly may be necessary if the vein collapses with the evacuated tube system.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 49.
A person should sustain from eating for how many hours prior to a fasting blood test.
- A.
8
- B.
6
- C.
12
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 12 -
- 50.
To measure diurnal variation of cotisol hormone what kind of specimen would be required?
- A.
Timed
- B.
Fasting
- C.
Therapeutic
- D.
Blood culture
Correct Answer
A. Timed -
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