Flynn: Procedures in Phlebotomy, 3rd Edition
Chapter 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy
TRUE/FALSE
1. Phlebotomists must be certified to obtain employment in their field.
ANS: F
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following medical personnel may perform venipuncture?
a. Doctors
b. Medical assistants
c. Phlebotomists
d. All of the above
ANS: D
2. In the modern laboratory or medical setting, the phlebotomist must be aware of all of the
following EXCEPT:
a. the patient’s diet.
b. medications taken by the patient.
c. the patient’s previous medical/surgical history.
d. specimen requirements.
ANS: C
3. Which of the following is not a duty that may be performed by the routine phlebotomist?
a. Venipuncture
b. Intramuscular injections
c. Electrocardiographs
d. Point-of-care testing
ANS: B
SHORT ANSWER
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,Test Bank 2
1. List at least three medical settings in which a phlebotomist may be employed.
ANS:
physician’s office laboratories, blood collection centers, hospitals, commercial laboratories,
research institutions, veterinary offices
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Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The plane that divides the body into right and left sides is known as the _______________.
a. sagittal plane
b. frontal plane
c. coronal plane
d. none of the above
ANS: A
2. The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is called the _________.
a. sagittal plane
b. transverse plane
c. superior plane
d. coronal plane
ANS: D
3. The smallest, most basic unit of life is the _____________________.
a. organ
b. cell
c. system
d. tissue
ANS: B
4. The study of cells is known as:
a. biology.
b. physiology.
c. cytology.
d. histology.
ANS: C
5. __________________ forms the outer layer of skin and some internal organs and the inner
lining of blood vessels.
a. Epithelial tissue
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b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nerve tissue
ANS: A
6. _____________________ consists of fibers (cells), provides motion, and helps the body
maintain posture.
a. Epithelial tissue
b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nerve tissue
ANS: C
7. __________________ consists of complex, specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses to
tissues, glands, or other neurons throughout the body to help coordinate body activity.
a. Epithelial tissue
b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nerve tissue
ANS: D
8. _______________ supports and protects the body organs.
a. Epithelial tissue
b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nerve tissue
ANS: B
9. Body systems work together to maintain a state of internal balance known as_________.
a. hematopoiesis
b. hemostatsis
c. homeostasis
d. synchronicity
ANS: C
10. Which of the following is NOT a part of the integumentary system?
a. Sebaceous glands
b. Skin
c. Nails
d. Muscle
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy
TRUE/FALSE
1. Phlebotomists must be certified to obtain employment in their field.
ANS: F
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following medical personnel may perform venipuncture?
a. Doctors
b. Medical assistants
c. Phlebotomists
d. All of the above
ANS: D
2. In the modern laboratory or medical setting, the phlebotomist must be aware of all of the
following EXCEPT:
a. the patient’s diet.
b. medications taken by the patient.
c. the patient’s previous medical/surgical history.
d. specimen requirements.
ANS: C
3. Which of the following is not a duty that may be performed by the routine phlebotomist?
a. Venipuncture
b. Intramuscular injections
c. Electrocardiographs
d. Point-of-care testing
ANS: B
SHORT ANSWER
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,Test Bank 2
1. List at least three medical settings in which a phlebotomist may be employed.
ANS:
physician’s office laboratories, blood collection centers, hospitals, commercial laboratories,
research institutions, veterinary offices
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,Flynn: Procedures in Phlebotomy, 3rd Edition
Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The plane that divides the body into right and left sides is known as the _______________.
a. sagittal plane
b. frontal plane
c. coronal plane
d. none of the above
ANS: A
2. The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is called the _________.
a. sagittal plane
b. transverse plane
c. superior plane
d. coronal plane
ANS: D
3. The smallest, most basic unit of life is the _____________________.
a. organ
b. cell
c. system
d. tissue
ANS: B
4. The study of cells is known as:
a. biology.
b. physiology.
c. cytology.
d. histology.
ANS: C
5. __________________ forms the outer layer of skin and some internal organs and the inner
lining of blood vessels.
a. Epithelial tissue
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b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nerve tissue
ANS: A
6. _____________________ consists of fibers (cells), provides motion, and helps the body
maintain posture.
a. Epithelial tissue
b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nerve tissue
ANS: C
7. __________________ consists of complex, specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses to
tissues, glands, or other neurons throughout the body to help coordinate body activity.
a. Epithelial tissue
b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nerve tissue
ANS: D
8. _______________ supports and protects the body organs.
a. Epithelial tissue
b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nerve tissue
ANS: B
9. Body systems work together to maintain a state of internal balance known as_________.
a. hematopoiesis
b. hemostatsis
c. homeostasis
d. synchronicity
ANS: C
10. Which of the following is NOT a part of the integumentary system?
a. Sebaceous glands
b. Skin
c. Nails
d. Muscle
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