AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM | 100
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body
structure? Answer - Skeletal System
What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein?
Answer - Facing upward
The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is:
Answer - Anemia
The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: Answer -
Hemolysis
The correct term for "white blood cells" is: Answer - Leukocytes
For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. Answer -
21g
Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? Answer - Arterial
blood gases
, Phlebotomy skills would not include Answer - Handling patient
correspondence
What does CBC stand for? Answer - Complete blood count
What is the functional unit of the nervous system? Answer - Neuron
What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? Answer -
Glucagon
One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known
as: Answer - Hemophilia
At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? Answer - 15 to
30 degrees
Where should blood never be collected from a patient? Answer - AV shunt
What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly
in children? Answer - NP culture
The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: Answer -
Platelets
The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a
dermal puncture in adults. Answer - True
The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is
known as the: Answer - Midstream clean catch
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body
structure? Answer - Skeletal System
What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein?
Answer - Facing upward
The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is:
Answer - Anemia
The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: Answer -
Hemolysis
The correct term for "white blood cells" is: Answer - Leukocytes
For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. Answer -
21g
Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? Answer - Arterial
blood gases
, Phlebotomy skills would not include Answer - Handling patient
correspondence
What does CBC stand for? Answer - Complete blood count
What is the functional unit of the nervous system? Answer - Neuron
What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? Answer -
Glucagon
One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known
as: Answer - Hemophilia
At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? Answer - 15 to
30 degrees
Where should blood never be collected from a patient? Answer - AV shunt
What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly
in children? Answer - NP culture
The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: Answer -
Platelets
The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a
dermal puncture in adults. Answer - True
The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is
known as the: Answer - Midstream clean catch
