NCCT PHLEBOTOMY EXAM CERTIFICATION PREP –
2025 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE & STUDY GUIDE A+
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The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the?
a. median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as?
c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even
smaller divisions called?
b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include?
d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with
venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include?
d. all of the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
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The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system.
b. cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location?
b. urine
The study of blood is known as?
a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system.
c. digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is?
d. identifying the patient properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ? system.
a. urinary
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The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system.
b. respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ? system.
d. integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the ? system.
b. endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of?
d. white blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is the?
d. platelet
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as?
c. plasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a?
a. sphygmomanometer
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