ASCP BOC PRACTICE TESTS EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Arterial blood leaves the heart through the - ANS Aorta
The liquid portion of the blood is - ANS Plasma
The best place for a dermal puncture on an adult - ANS Third or Fourth finger
Low & high controls are required for a glucose meter. These are run - ANS exactly the same
as patient samples are run.
Urine begins forming in the _______ where the blood is _______ - ANS Kidneys; Filtered
The length & width of lancet blades assure adequate flow of blood and - ANS prevent injury
to the bone
Blood Culture collection sites are swabbed with iodine, which is left on for at least - ANS 20
seconds
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, A tourniquet is applied above the venipuncture site to - ANS slow the flow of venous blood
to the heart
Arterial walls have thick layers of - ANS Muscle
A _________ is a normal finding in a plasma specimen - ANS Light yellow color
After a meal- - ANS Postprandial
A blood specimen for a 2-hr postprandial Glucose Test is collected - ANS After the patient
eats a meal
If you have to take blood from the same arm as the IV the venipunctures must be done -
ANS Below the IV in a Different vein
Peak specimens are collected - ANS 30-60 minutes after the dose is administered
Trough specimens are collected - ANS 30 minutes before a dose
how do you preserve a blood ammonia test - ANS In a cup of ice water
The performance & speed of a centrifuge should be checked - ANS Every 3 months
The preferred depth of incision for a skin puncture of a preemie is - ANS 0.85mm
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The arteries used for arterial punctures (in order of preference) are - ANS Radial, Brachial,
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Femoral
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Arterial blood leaves the heart through the - ANS Aorta
The liquid portion of the blood is - ANS Plasma
The best place for a dermal puncture on an adult - ANS Third or Fourth finger
Low & high controls are required for a glucose meter. These are run - ANS exactly the same
as patient samples are run.
Urine begins forming in the _______ where the blood is _______ - ANS Kidneys; Filtered
The length & width of lancet blades assure adequate flow of blood and - ANS prevent injury
to the bone
Blood Culture collection sites are swabbed with iodine, which is left on for at least - ANS 20
seconds
1
Page
@COPYRIGHT SIRJOEL 2025/2026
, A tourniquet is applied above the venipuncture site to - ANS slow the flow of venous blood
to the heart
Arterial walls have thick layers of - ANS Muscle
A _________ is a normal finding in a plasma specimen - ANS Light yellow color
After a meal- - ANS Postprandial
A blood specimen for a 2-hr postprandial Glucose Test is collected - ANS After the patient
eats a meal
If you have to take blood from the same arm as the IV the venipunctures must be done -
ANS Below the IV in a Different vein
Peak specimens are collected - ANS 30-60 minutes after the dose is administered
Trough specimens are collected - ANS 30 minutes before a dose
how do you preserve a blood ammonia test - ANS In a cup of ice water
The performance & speed of a centrifuge should be checked - ANS Every 3 months
The preferred depth of incision for a skin puncture of a preemie is - ANS 0.85mm
2
The arteries used for arterial punctures (in order of preference) are - ANS Radial, Brachial,
Page
Femoral
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