NHCO phlebotomy Practice Exam 3
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2026 Top Rated
William Harvey
blood circulation through the body
Joseph Lister
cause of infection related to cleanliness (microorganisms)
protected health information (PHI)
patient information under HIPPA
lab tests, medical orders/diagnoses/procedures, medications, test results,
appointment time and places, patient demographics
endocardium
innermost layer of the heart, single layer of endothelial cells that lines the
chamber and valves
myocardium
middle layer of the heart, muscular that is made up of contractile tissue and
creates pressure to pump blood
epicardium
outer layer of the heart, covers and protects
whole blood
plasma + RBCs + WBCs + platelets [blood that circulates through the body]
plasma
liquid portion of ANTICOAGULATED blood
serum
liquid portion of COAGULATED blood
erythrocytes
[RBCs] contain hemoglobin
anemia
too few RBCs
polycythemia vera
too many RBCs
hemochromatosis
body absorbs too much iron
leukocytes
[WBCs] protect the body from infection
leukopenia
too few WBCs
, leukocytosis
too many WBCs (may indicated leukemia when excessive)
thrombocytes
[platelets] vital function of blood coagulation; wound healing and repairing
damaged blood vessels
median cubital vein
first choice for venipunture bc it is securely anchored in surrounding tissue
cephalic vein
on thumb side, easier to palpate in obese patients
basilic vein
pinky side, least securely anchored, risk of puncturing brachial artery and
nearby nerves
antigen
triggers immune response
antibody
protein substances that help defend the body
requirements for blood donation
18-67yrs, at least 110 lbs, Hgb level at least 12.5g/dL. Hct level no less
than 38%
quality control (QC)
steps/procedures performed as part of a quality assurance program (helps
prevent errors and assists in maintaining the accuracy of testing
procedures)
quality assurance (QA)
establish policies and guidelines defining safe practices and documentation
procedures
clinical laboratory standards institute (CLSI)
global laboratory committed to QA through establishing standards and
guidelines for lab professionals
clinical laboratory improvement amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88)
federal regulations that establish consistent standards for laboratory
practices [tests that are simple/low-risk and have a low margin of error are
"CLIA-waived"]
occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
federal agency responsible for establishing safety regulations across every
workplace [inspection types: complaint, fatality/accident, programmed,
imminent danger, referral]
national institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH)
Questions and Answers Latest Versions
2026 Top Rated
William Harvey
blood circulation through the body
Joseph Lister
cause of infection related to cleanliness (microorganisms)
protected health information (PHI)
patient information under HIPPA
lab tests, medical orders/diagnoses/procedures, medications, test results,
appointment time and places, patient demographics
endocardium
innermost layer of the heart, single layer of endothelial cells that lines the
chamber and valves
myocardium
middle layer of the heart, muscular that is made up of contractile tissue and
creates pressure to pump blood
epicardium
outer layer of the heart, covers and protects
whole blood
plasma + RBCs + WBCs + platelets [blood that circulates through the body]
plasma
liquid portion of ANTICOAGULATED blood
serum
liquid portion of COAGULATED blood
erythrocytes
[RBCs] contain hemoglobin
anemia
too few RBCs
polycythemia vera
too many RBCs
hemochromatosis
body absorbs too much iron
leukocytes
[WBCs] protect the body from infection
leukopenia
too few WBCs
, leukocytosis
too many WBCs (may indicated leukemia when excessive)
thrombocytes
[platelets] vital function of blood coagulation; wound healing and repairing
damaged blood vessels
median cubital vein
first choice for venipunture bc it is securely anchored in surrounding tissue
cephalic vein
on thumb side, easier to palpate in obese patients
basilic vein
pinky side, least securely anchored, risk of puncturing brachial artery and
nearby nerves
antigen
triggers immune response
antibody
protein substances that help defend the body
requirements for blood donation
18-67yrs, at least 110 lbs, Hgb level at least 12.5g/dL. Hct level no less
than 38%
quality control (QC)
steps/procedures performed as part of a quality assurance program (helps
prevent errors and assists in maintaining the accuracy of testing
procedures)
quality assurance (QA)
establish policies and guidelines defining safe practices and documentation
procedures
clinical laboratory standards institute (CLSI)
global laboratory committed to QA through establishing standards and
guidelines for lab professionals
clinical laboratory improvement amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88)
federal regulations that establish consistent standards for laboratory
practices [tests that are simple/low-risk and have a low margin of error are
"CLIA-waived"]
occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
federal agency responsible for establishing safety regulations across every
workplace [inspection types: complaint, fatality/accident, programmed,
imminent danger, referral]
national institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH)
