NCCT Phlebotomy Certification || QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? correct answers a. median
cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? correct answers c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller
divisions called? correct answers b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include? correct answers d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? correct answers d. all of the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system. correct answers b.
cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location? correct answers b.
urine
The study of blood is known as? correct answers a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system. correct answers c. digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? correct answers d.
identifying the patient properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ? system. correct answers a. urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. correct answers b. respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ? system. correct answers d. integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the ? system. correct answers b.
endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of? correct answers d.
white blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is the? correct answers d. platelet
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as? correct answers c. plasma
, The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? correct answers a. sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? correct answers b.
pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? correct answers d. capillary or skin puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? correct answers b. venous
access devices
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the? correct answers b.
smaller the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ? finger(s). correct answers c. third and
fourth (middle and ring)
A centrifuge is used n a clinical laboratory setting to? correct answers d. seperate liquid from
cells in blood
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of? correct answers b. diabetes
Use a ? -topped evacuated tube for collectin of blood for a CBC test. correct answers b. lavender
Use a ? -topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for electrolyte testing. correct answers b.
red
Use a ? -topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing. correct answers a.
red
Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it prevents? correct
answers a. clotting factors
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to? correct answers c.
wipe away the first drop of blood
The order of draw recommended by the CLSI (2007) for these tubes is?
First correct answers e. blood culture tube
Second correct answers c. coagulation tube (blue)
Third correct answers d. serum tubes (red) w/ or w/o clot activator or gel
Fourth correct answers f. herapin tube w/ or w/o gel plasma seperator (green)
Fifth correct answers g. EDTA (lavender)
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? correct answers a. median
cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? correct answers c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller
divisions called? correct answers b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include? correct answers d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? correct answers d. all of the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system. correct answers b.
cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location? correct answers b.
urine
The study of blood is known as? correct answers a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system. correct answers c. digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? correct answers d.
identifying the patient properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ? system. correct answers a. urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. correct answers b. respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ? system. correct answers d. integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the ? system. correct answers b.
endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of? correct answers d.
white blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is the? correct answers d. platelet
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as? correct answers c. plasma
, The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? correct answers a. sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? correct answers b.
pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? correct answers d. capillary or skin puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? correct answers b. venous
access devices
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the? correct answers b.
smaller the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ? finger(s). correct answers c. third and
fourth (middle and ring)
A centrifuge is used n a clinical laboratory setting to? correct answers d. seperate liquid from
cells in blood
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of? correct answers b. diabetes
Use a ? -topped evacuated tube for collectin of blood for a CBC test. correct answers b. lavender
Use a ? -topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for electrolyte testing. correct answers b.
red
Use a ? -topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing. correct answers a.
red
Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it prevents? correct
answers a. clotting factors
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to? correct answers c.
wipe away the first drop of blood
The order of draw recommended by the CLSI (2007) for these tubes is?
First correct answers e. blood culture tube
Second correct answers c. coagulation tube (blue)
Third correct answers d. serum tubes (red) w/ or w/o clot activator or gel
Fourth correct answers f. herapin tube w/ or w/o gel plasma seperator (green)
Fifth correct answers g. EDTA (lavender)
