MLPAO Review Questions and Answers Already Passed

MLPAO Review Questions and Answers Already Passed A profile is: a. A general screening test b. A quantitative laboratory test c. A number of related laboratory tests d. Dorsal view of the patient c. A number of related laboratory tests A specimen is: a. The removal of blood from the antecubital veins b. A small representative of body sample c. The surgical removal and examination of tissue d. The clinical analysis of a urine sample b. A small representative of body sample The purpose of cleansing the site selected for venipuncture is: a. To cause the veins to be more prominent b. To allow blood flow to the area c. To decrease circulation in the arteries d. To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site d. To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site The following may cause a hematoma; a. Pressure applied to the puncture site after the needle is removed b. Removing the tourniquet before the needle is removed c. Using proper venipuncture technique d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite side. d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite side. Whole blood is obtained; a. By using a tube containing an anticoagulant b. By centrifuging a clotted specimen c. By using a red- stoppered tube d. By using an SST tube a. By using a tube containing an anticoagulant Venipuncture needles should be discarded: a. Directly into the garbage b. They are actually recycled, not discarded c. Directly into an autoclave bag d. Directly into a Sharps container d. Directly into a Sharps container If a vein feels lumpy or ropey when palpated it is probably: a. Flabby b. Deep c. Tortuous d. Superficial Tortuous To convert Farenheit to Celcius: a. 5/9 (F-32) b. 9/5 + 32 (C) c. 5/9 - 32 (F) d. 9/5 (C + 32) a. 5/9 (F-32) Which term means death of the heart muscle? a. Myocardial infarction b. Angina pectoris c. Cardiomyopathy d. Myocardial angina a. Myocardial infarction Glassware used to measure 24 hour urine is a (an) a. Volumetric flask b. Beaker c. Erlenmeyer cylinder d. Graduated