UCLA Phlebotomy Exam 1 Questions
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serum - CORRECT ANSWER --liquid portion of clotted blood
-has same constituents as plasma except clotting factors which are used during clot formation
butterfly system - CORRECT ANSWER --used for difficult veins
-needle is smaller and thinner tubing
-also called winged-infusion set
gauge - CORRECT ANSWER --refers to the size(diameter) of the internal bore of a needle
-the smaller the number the larger the opening
Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER --localized leakage of blood into tissues
-most common complication(bruising)
occluded vein - CORRECT ANSWER -Closed or constricted vein
,Sclerosed Veins - CORRECT ANSWER --vein that has become hardened
-example: fatty deposits
bacteremia - CORRECT ANSWER -presence of bacteria in blood
blood culture - CORRECT ANSWER --test to identify bacterial infection in blood
-aseptic technique to avoid contamination
chain of infection (medical) - CORRECT ANSWER -process by which infections are transmitted
culture and sensitivity (C&S) - CORRECT ANSWER -test to identify the microorganism and the
antibiotic most effective for treatment
disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER -chemical used to kill pathogenic microorganisms
O&P - CORRECT ANSWER -ova and parasites
-stool sample
septicemia - CORRECT ANSWER -presence of bacterial toxins in blood
, acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER -condition when blood pH is below 7.35
Alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWER -condition when blood pH is above 7.45
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) - CORRECT ANSWER -test to determine amount of urea in blood
-kidney function
hormones - CORRECT ANSWER -- Substances secreted from glands that assist in growth
development, fluid and electrolyte balance, energy balance
insulin - CORRECT ANSWER --Hormone produced by pancreas that regulates glucose levels
lipemic - CORRECT ANSWER -Cloudy/milky appearance of serum due to excessive lipid content
Post Prandial Glucose test - CORRECT ANSWER -A glucose test performed after ingestion of a
meal
and Correct Answers 2026 /2027
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serum - CORRECT ANSWER --liquid portion of clotted blood
-has same constituents as plasma except clotting factors which are used during clot formation
butterfly system - CORRECT ANSWER --used for difficult veins
-needle is smaller and thinner tubing
-also called winged-infusion set
gauge - CORRECT ANSWER --refers to the size(diameter) of the internal bore of a needle
-the smaller the number the larger the opening
Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER --localized leakage of blood into tissues
-most common complication(bruising)
occluded vein - CORRECT ANSWER -Closed or constricted vein
,Sclerosed Veins - CORRECT ANSWER --vein that has become hardened
-example: fatty deposits
bacteremia - CORRECT ANSWER -presence of bacteria in blood
blood culture - CORRECT ANSWER --test to identify bacterial infection in blood
-aseptic technique to avoid contamination
chain of infection (medical) - CORRECT ANSWER -process by which infections are transmitted
culture and sensitivity (C&S) - CORRECT ANSWER -test to identify the microorganism and the
antibiotic most effective for treatment
disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER -chemical used to kill pathogenic microorganisms
O&P - CORRECT ANSWER -ova and parasites
-stool sample
septicemia - CORRECT ANSWER -presence of bacterial toxins in blood
, acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER -condition when blood pH is below 7.35
Alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWER -condition when blood pH is above 7.45
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) - CORRECT ANSWER -test to determine amount of urea in blood
-kidney function
hormones - CORRECT ANSWER -- Substances secreted from glands that assist in growth
development, fluid and electrolyte balance, energy balance
insulin - CORRECT ANSWER --Hormone produced by pancreas that regulates glucose levels
lipemic - CORRECT ANSWER -Cloudy/milky appearance of serum due to excessive lipid content
Post Prandial Glucose test - CORRECT ANSWER -A glucose test performed after ingestion of a
meal
