MLPAO REVIEW SET FULL SOLUTION SOLVED
QUESTIONS 2026 GRADED A+.
◍ A specimen is:
a. The removal of blood from the antecubital veins
b. A small representative of body sample
c. The surgical removal and examination of tissue
d. The clinical analysis of a urine sample. Answer: b. A small
representative of body sample
◍ The purpose of cleansing the site selected for venipuncture is:
a. To cause the veins to be more prominent
b. To allow blood flow to the area
c. To decrease circulation in the arteries
d. To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site. Answer: d.
To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site
◍ The following may cause a hematoma;
a. Pressure applied to the puncture site after the needle is removed
b. Removing the tourniquet before the needle is removed
c. Using proper venipuncture technique
,d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite
side.. Answer: d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing
the opposite side.
◍ Whole blood is obtained;
a. By using a tube containing an anticoagulant
b. By centrifuging a clotted specimen
c. By using a red- stoppered tube
d. By using an SST tube. Answer: a. By using a tube containing an
anticoagulant
◍ Venipuncture needles should be discarded:
a. Directly into the garbage
b. They are actually recycled, not discarded
c. Directly into an autoclave bag
d. Directly into a Sharps container. Answer: d. Directly into a Sharps
container
◍ If a vein feels lumpy or ropey when palpated it is probably:
a. Flabby
b. Deep
c. Tortuous
,d. Superficial. Answer: Tortuous
◍ To convert Farenheit to Celcius:
a. 5/9 (F-32)
b. 9/5 + 32 (C)
c. 5/9 - 32 (F)
d. 9/5 (C + 32). Answer: a. 5/9 (F-32)
◍ Which term means death of the heart muscle?
a. Myocardial infarction
b. Angina pectoris
c. Cardiomyopathy
d. Myocardial angina. Answer: a. Myocardial infarction
◍ Glassware used to measure 24 hour urine is a (an)
a. Volumetric flask
b. Beaker
c. Erlenmeyer cylinder
d. Graduated cylinder
e. Safety bulb. Answer: d. Graduated cylinder
, ◍ Glassware used to make 100 mls. of a 12% solution is a (an):
a. Volumetric flask
b. Beaker
c. Erlenmeyer cylinder
d. Graduated cylinder
e. Safety bulb. Answer: a. Volumetric flask
◍ A suction device used to draw up liquids is a (an)
a. Volumetric flask
b. Beaker
c. Erlenmeyer cylinder
d. Graduated cylinder
e. Safety bulb. Answer: e. Safety bulb
◍ The pipette with a bulged out portion in the middle is a (an):
a. Mohr pipette
b. Pasteur pipette
c. serological pipette
d. Volumetric pipette
e. Micro-pipette. Answer: d. Volumetric pipette
QUESTIONS 2026 GRADED A+.
◍ A specimen is:
a. The removal of blood from the antecubital veins
b. A small representative of body sample
c. The surgical removal and examination of tissue
d. The clinical analysis of a urine sample. Answer: b. A small
representative of body sample
◍ The purpose of cleansing the site selected for venipuncture is:
a. To cause the veins to be more prominent
b. To allow blood flow to the area
c. To decrease circulation in the arteries
d. To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site. Answer: d.
To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site
◍ The following may cause a hematoma;
a. Pressure applied to the puncture site after the needle is removed
b. Removing the tourniquet before the needle is removed
c. Using proper venipuncture technique
,d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite
side.. Answer: d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing
the opposite side.
◍ Whole blood is obtained;
a. By using a tube containing an anticoagulant
b. By centrifuging a clotted specimen
c. By using a red- stoppered tube
d. By using an SST tube. Answer: a. By using a tube containing an
anticoagulant
◍ Venipuncture needles should be discarded:
a. Directly into the garbage
b. They are actually recycled, not discarded
c. Directly into an autoclave bag
d. Directly into a Sharps container. Answer: d. Directly into a Sharps
container
◍ If a vein feels lumpy or ropey when palpated it is probably:
a. Flabby
b. Deep
c. Tortuous
,d. Superficial. Answer: Tortuous
◍ To convert Farenheit to Celcius:
a. 5/9 (F-32)
b. 9/5 + 32 (C)
c. 5/9 - 32 (F)
d. 9/5 (C + 32). Answer: a. 5/9 (F-32)
◍ Which term means death of the heart muscle?
a. Myocardial infarction
b. Angina pectoris
c. Cardiomyopathy
d. Myocardial angina. Answer: a. Myocardial infarction
◍ Glassware used to measure 24 hour urine is a (an)
a. Volumetric flask
b. Beaker
c. Erlenmeyer cylinder
d. Graduated cylinder
e. Safety bulb. Answer: d. Graduated cylinder
, ◍ Glassware used to make 100 mls. of a 12% solution is a (an):
a. Volumetric flask
b. Beaker
c. Erlenmeyer cylinder
d. Graduated cylinder
e. Safety bulb. Answer: a. Volumetric flask
◍ A suction device used to draw up liquids is a (an)
a. Volumetric flask
b. Beaker
c. Erlenmeyer cylinder
d. Graduated cylinder
e. Safety bulb. Answer: e. Safety bulb
◍ The pipette with a bulged out portion in the middle is a (an):
a. Mohr pipette
b. Pasteur pipette
c. serological pipette
d. Volumetric pipette
e. Micro-pipette. Answer: d. Volumetric pipette
