American Allied Health Practice UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body structure? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Skeletal System
What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Facing upward
The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anemia
The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hemolysis
The correct term for "white blood cells" is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Leukocytes
For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 21g
Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Arterial blood gases
Phlebotomy skills would not include - CORRECT ANSWER - Handling patient
correspondence
What does CBC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Complete blood count
, What is the functional unit of the nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Neuron
What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Glucagon
One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hemophilia
At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -
15 to 30 degrees
Where should blood never be collected from a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - AV
shunt
What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly in children? -
CORRECT ANSWER - NP culture
The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Platelets
The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a dermal puncture in
adults. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is known as the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Midstream clean catch
HIPAA is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Designed to keep personal health information private
Which is not a laboratory test that assesses for muscle disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER -
C&S
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body structure? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Skeletal System
What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Facing upward
The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anemia
The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hemolysis
The correct term for "white blood cells" is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Leukocytes
For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 21g
Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Arterial blood gases
Phlebotomy skills would not include - CORRECT ANSWER - Handling patient
correspondence
What does CBC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Complete blood count
, What is the functional unit of the nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Neuron
What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Glucagon
One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hemophilia
At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -
15 to 30 degrees
Where should blood never be collected from a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - AV
shunt
What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly in children? -
CORRECT ANSWER - NP culture
The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Platelets
The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a dermal puncture in
adults. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is known as the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Midstream clean catch
HIPAA is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Designed to keep personal health information private
Which is not a laboratory test that assesses for muscle disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER -
C&S
