American Allied Health Practice exam questions | 2023/24

American Allied Health Practice exam questions | 2023/24 Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body structure? - Skeletal System What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein? - Facing upward The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is: - Anemia The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: - Hemolysis The correct term for "white blood cells" is: - Leukocytes For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. - 21g Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? - Arterial blood gases Phlebotomy skills would not include - Handling patient correspondence What does CBC stand for? - Complete blood count What is the functional unit of the nervous system? - Neuron What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? - Glucagon One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as: - Hemophilia At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? - 15 to 30 degrees Where should blood never be collected from a patient? - AV shunt What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly in children? - NP culture The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: - Platelets The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a dermal puncture in adults. - True The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is known as the: - Midstream clean catch HIPAA is: - Designed to keep personal health information private Which is not a laboratory test that assesses for muscle disorders? - C&S Hepatitis involves which organ? - Liver If you encounter a hazardous chemical that you need more information about, where can you quickly and accurately locate that information - Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Being free from contamination or germs is referred to as what term? - Asepsis Implied consent form a patient to draw blood would be obtained by which action? - The patient extends their arm. When collecting a sample to determine blood alcohol levels, what color tube should be used? - Gray. If a sample needs to be diluted, what should be added? - Diluent Potassium EDTA binds to what element in the blood? - Calcium. A failure to fast when ordered can impact a blood sample in which of the following ways? - Increasing its turbidity. If you notice that the name of a patient is spelled differently on the requisition and a patient's armband, what it the best course of action? - Visit with your manager to verify the information and have it corrected Anchoring a vein properly requires which of the following actions? - Placing the thumb of your free hand below the vein and stretching the skin. The most common cause of contamination in blood cultures is which of the following? - Improper site preparation. What is another name for a thrombocyte? - Platelet Inserting a needle at the point of divergence between veins can result in what? - An increased chance of a hematoma Approximately how many liters of blood is generally found in the adult human body? - 5 liters. A failure to allow alcohol to completely dry during site preparation can lead to what? - Hemolysis. The process of maintaining control of a specimen from the point of collection until testing is complete is referred to as what? - Chain of custody. Which of the following is not required on a correctly completed requisition? - Patient history Workplace safety in a lab is governed by which agency? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). What is the proper sequence for putting on PPE? - Gown, Mask, Gloves. When should a sharps container be disposed of? - When it is 3/4 full. The additive 3.2% sodium citrate results in what? - The prevention of clotting by binding calcium Prior to drawing from a sleeping patient, what should be done? - Gently wake them up, and when they are ready, request they provide verification of their identity. What type of draw is generally performed for patients in infancy? - Heel stick Which of the following would not be required for a finger stick? - Syringe Which of the following is a characteristic of capillaries? - They are found in every square inch of the human body What action can prevent bruises from forming due to a blood draw? - Applying firm pressure immediately after and keeping a bandage on for several hours. Which test order should be given the most priority? - STAT Which of the following is not a primary method of venipuncture? - Lancet. Why is blood drawn in a specific order? - To avoid cross-contamination of additives When a sample is rejected for QNS, what is the appropriate response? - Collect another sample with sufficient quantity What is the first step in dealing with a patient that appears nervous? - Assess their cause for concern and provide reassurance Which of the following can reduce your risk of infection after being exposed to a