ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Sharps containers must be all of the following EXCEPT:
A) recyclable
B) clearly marked "biohazard"
C) disposable
D) puncture resistant - CORRECT ANSWER - A) recyclable
The normal composition of blood is approximately:
A) 10% plasma, 90% formed elements
B) 30% plasma, 70% formed elements
C) 55% plasma, 45% formed elements
D) 90% plasma, 10% formed elements - CORRECT ANSWER - C) 55% plasma, 45% formed
elements
The tip of the needle that is cut several times at a slant is called the:
A) Hub
B) Bevel
C) Gauge
D) Lumen - CORRECT ANSWER - B) Bevel
Which needle gauge has the largest lumen?
, A) 18
B) 20
C) 21
D) 22 - CORRECT ANSWER - A) 18
This part of the ETS holder is designed to assist in removing the tube smoothly:
A) Barrel
B) Flange
C) Hub
D) Sleeve - CORRECT ANSWER - B) Flange
Gloves are worn to:
A) Prevent contamination of hands when handling blood or body fluids
B) Reduce the chance of transmitting microorganisms on the hands of personnel to patients
during invasive procedures
C) Minimize the possibility of transmitting infectious microorganisms from one patient to
another
D) For all of the above reasons - CORRECT ANSWER - D) For all of the above reasons
The use of gloves during venipuncture is required by:
A) OSHA
B) CDC
C) FDA
D) Both OSHA and CDC - CORRECT ANSWER - D) Both OSHA and CDC