MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review - ANSWER Collection of quiz style ques-
tions for study purposes
What department studies disease? - ANSWER Pathology
What is the general blood volume for the average adult? - ANSWER 5 Liters.
55% plasma, 45% formed elements
What are erythrocytes? - ANSWER (RBC) Red Blood Cells.
Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon diox-
ide away from the cells to the lungs.
An leukocyte is? - ANSWER (WBC) White Blood Cells.
Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose main fuction is to combat infection
and remove disintegrated tissue.
Platelets are also called? - ANSWER Thrombocytes.
Cellular elements that play a role in the coagulation process and are the smallest of the
formed elements.
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, Mature RBC's have an approximate lifespan of - ANSWER 120 Days
What iron-containing pigment enables RBC'S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide: - AN-
SWER Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC)
The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is: - ANSWER Pre-Analytical
Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients? - AN-
SWER Newborn
Hours to a few days old.
Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels? - AN-
SWER Pharmacy
Where are blood cells produced? - ANSWER RBC's are produced in the bone marrow.
WBC's are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system.
Flowcharts can be used to : - ANSWER Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement for Specimen collection frequently involves everything except: - AN-
SWER Frequency of hematoma's
Pareto Charts are: - ANSWER Raw charts that show frequency of problems
An abnormal reduction in the number of RBC'S in the circulating blood is called: - AN-
SWER Anemia
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tions for study purposes
What department studies disease? - ANSWER Pathology
What is the general blood volume for the average adult? - ANSWER 5 Liters.
55% plasma, 45% formed elements
What are erythrocytes? - ANSWER (RBC) Red Blood Cells.
Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon diox-
ide away from the cells to the lungs.
An leukocyte is? - ANSWER (WBC) White Blood Cells.
Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose main fuction is to combat infection
and remove disintegrated tissue.
Platelets are also called? - ANSWER Thrombocytes.
Cellular elements that play a role in the coagulation process and are the smallest of the
formed elements.
1
, Mature RBC's have an approximate lifespan of - ANSWER 120 Days
What iron-containing pigment enables RBC'S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide: - AN-
SWER Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC)
The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is: - ANSWER Pre-Analytical
Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients? - AN-
SWER Newborn
Hours to a few days old.
Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels? - AN-
SWER Pharmacy
Where are blood cells produced? - ANSWER RBC's are produced in the bone marrow.
WBC's are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system.
Flowcharts can be used to : - ANSWER Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement for Specimen collection frequently involves everything except: - AN-
SWER Frequency of hematoma's
Pareto Charts are: - ANSWER Raw charts that show frequency of problems
An abnormal reduction in the number of RBC'S in the circulating blood is called: - AN-
SWER Anemia
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