CPT UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
This is an anticoagulant generally used in coagulation testing and preparing citrated plasma
ANSWER
Sodium Citrate
Question 2.
A skin puncture collects _________.
ANSWER
capillary blood
Question 3.
A patient may bend their elbow after a venipuncture is performed.
ANSWER
FALSE
Question 4.
Using a lancet over 2.5mm to 3mm is acceptable when:
ANSWER
the patient has callused fingers
Question 5.
CBC stands for:
ANSWER
Complete Blood Count
Question 6.
Larger tubes create:
ANSWER
a strong vacuum that might be too strong for some patients
1
, Question 7.
Inverting plain glass tubes can lead to hemolysis.
ANSWER
TRUE
Question 8.
These anticoagulant tubes offer whole blood and plasma for testing.
ANSWER
EDTA
Question 9.
What test provides information about the patient's acid-base balance and respiratory system?
ANSWER
Arterial Blood Gasses
Question 10.
Using the finger, pinky, or thumb when performing a finger stick could result in injury to an
artery.
ANSWER
TRUE
Question 11.
What test is specially coordinated between the lab, pharmacy, and nursing?
ANSWER
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Question 12.
One drop of blood can contain how many diseases?
ANSWER
60
Question 13.
A virus transmitted through saliva, usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
ANSWER
mononucleosis
2
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
This is an anticoagulant generally used in coagulation testing and preparing citrated plasma
ANSWER
Sodium Citrate
Question 2.
A skin puncture collects _________.
ANSWER
capillary blood
Question 3.
A patient may bend their elbow after a venipuncture is performed.
ANSWER
FALSE
Question 4.
Using a lancet over 2.5mm to 3mm is acceptable when:
ANSWER
the patient has callused fingers
Question 5.
CBC stands for:
ANSWER
Complete Blood Count
Question 6.
Larger tubes create:
ANSWER
a strong vacuum that might be too strong for some patients
1
, Question 7.
Inverting plain glass tubes can lead to hemolysis.
ANSWER
TRUE
Question 8.
These anticoagulant tubes offer whole blood and plasma for testing.
ANSWER
EDTA
Question 9.
What test provides information about the patient's acid-base balance and respiratory system?
ANSWER
Arterial Blood Gasses
Question 10.
Using the finger, pinky, or thumb when performing a finger stick could result in injury to an
artery.
ANSWER
TRUE
Question 11.
What test is specially coordinated between the lab, pharmacy, and nursing?
ANSWER
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Question 12.
One drop of blood can contain how many diseases?
ANSWER
60
Question 13.
A virus transmitted through saliva, usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
ANSWER
mononucleosis
2
