MLPAO Review Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
A profile is:
a. A general screening test
b. A quantitative laboratory test
c. A number of related laboratory tests
d. Dorsal view of the patient - Correct answer-c. A number of related laboratory
tests
A specimen is:
a. The removal of blood from the antecubital veins
b. A small representative of body sample
c. The surgical removal and examination of tissue
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,d. The clinical analysis of a urine sample - Correct answer-b. A small
representative of body sample
The purpose of cleansing the site selected for venipuncture is:
a. To cause the veins to be more prominent
b. To allow blood flow to the area
c. To decrease circulation in the arteries
d. To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site - Correct answer-d. To
carry microorganisms away from the puncture site
The following may cause a hematoma;
a. Pressure applied to the puncture site after the needle is removed
b. Removing the tourniquet before the needle is removed
c. Using proper venipuncture technique
d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite side. - Correct
answer-d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite side.
Whole blood is obtained;
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,a. By using a tube containing an anticoagulant
b. By centrifuging a clotted specimen
c. By using a red- stoppered tube
d. By using an SST tube - Correct answer-a. By using a tube containing an
anticoagulant
Venipuncture needles should be discarded:
a. Directly into the garbage
b. They are actually recycled, not discarded
c. Directly into an autoclave bag
d. Directly into a Sharps container - Correct answer-d. Directly into a Sharps
container
If a vein feels lumpy or ropey when palpated it is probably:
a. Flabby
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, b. Deep
c. Tortuous
d. Superficial - Correct answer-Tortuous
To convert Farenheit to Celcius:
a. 5/9 (F-32)
b. 9/5 + 32 (C)
c. 5/9 - 32 (F)
d. 9/5 (C + 32) - Correct answer-a. 5/9 (F-32)
Which term means death of the heart muscle?
a. Myocardial infarction
b. Angina pectoris
c. Cardiomyopathy
d. Myocardial angina - Correct answer-a. Myocardial infarction
Glassware used to measure 24 hour urine is a (an)
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and Answers
A profile is:
a. A general screening test
b. A quantitative laboratory test
c. A number of related laboratory tests
d. Dorsal view of the patient - Correct answer-c. A number of related laboratory
tests
A specimen is:
a. The removal of blood from the antecubital veins
b. A small representative of body sample
c. The surgical removal and examination of tissue
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,d. The clinical analysis of a urine sample - Correct answer-b. A small
representative of body sample
The purpose of cleansing the site selected for venipuncture is:
a. To cause the veins to be more prominent
b. To allow blood flow to the area
c. To decrease circulation in the arteries
d. To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site - Correct answer-d. To
carry microorganisms away from the puncture site
The following may cause a hematoma;
a. Pressure applied to the puncture site after the needle is removed
b. Removing the tourniquet before the needle is removed
c. Using proper venipuncture technique
d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite side. - Correct
answer-d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite side.
Whole blood is obtained;
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,a. By using a tube containing an anticoagulant
b. By centrifuging a clotted specimen
c. By using a red- stoppered tube
d. By using an SST tube - Correct answer-a. By using a tube containing an
anticoagulant
Venipuncture needles should be discarded:
a. Directly into the garbage
b. They are actually recycled, not discarded
c. Directly into an autoclave bag
d. Directly into a Sharps container - Correct answer-d. Directly into a Sharps
container
If a vein feels lumpy or ropey when palpated it is probably:
a. Flabby
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, b. Deep
c. Tortuous
d. Superficial - Correct answer-Tortuous
To convert Farenheit to Celcius:
a. 5/9 (F-32)
b. 9/5 + 32 (C)
c. 5/9 - 32 (F)
d. 9/5 (C + 32) - Correct answer-a. 5/9 (F-32)
Which term means death of the heart muscle?
a. Myocardial infarction
b. Angina pectoris
c. Cardiomyopathy
d. Myocardial angina - Correct answer-a. Myocardial infarction
Glassware used to measure 24 hour urine is a (an)
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