NCPT review
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the - answer median cubital.
The smallest veins in the human body are known as - answer venules.
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even
smaller divisions called - answer arterioles.
Characteristics of capillaries include - answer having thin wall, forming microscopic
pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules.
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include - answer releasing oxygen, binding
carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste.
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ________ system. - answer
cardiovascular
The suffix -uria at the end of a medical term refers to what body fluid? - answerurine
The study of blood is known as - answerhematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the _________ system. -
answerdigestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is - answeridentifying
the patient properly.
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the _________ system. -
answerurinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ____________ system. -
answerrespiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin, hair and nails are in the __________ system. -
answerintegumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the _____________ system.
- answerendocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of -
answerwhite blood cells
, The common name for the thrombocyte is the - answerplatelet
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as - answerplasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a - answersphygmomanometer.
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be - answerpulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by - answercapillary or skin puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to - answervenous access
devices
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the -
answersmaller the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ______________ finger(s). -
answerthird and fourth (middle and ring)
A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to - answerseparate liquid from cells
in blood
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of - answerdiabetes
Use a ___________-topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for a CBC test. -
answerLavender
Use a ___________-topped evacuation tube for collection of blood for electrolyte
testing. - answerred
Use a ____________-topped tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing. -
answerred
Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it protects -
answerclotting factors
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to - answerwipe
away the first drop of blood
The purpose of doing blood cultures is to detect - answersepticemia
Anticoagulants are used to - answerprevent blood from clotting
White blood cells help the body by - answerdefending against foreign invaders
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the - answer median cubital.
The smallest veins in the human body are known as - answer venules.
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even
smaller divisions called - answer arterioles.
Characteristics of capillaries include - answer having thin wall, forming microscopic
pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules.
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include - answer releasing oxygen, binding
carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste.
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ________ system. - answer
cardiovascular
The suffix -uria at the end of a medical term refers to what body fluid? - answerurine
The study of blood is known as - answerhematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the _________ system. -
answerdigestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is - answeridentifying
the patient properly.
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the _________ system. -
answerurinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ____________ system. -
answerrespiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin, hair and nails are in the __________ system. -
answerintegumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the _____________ system.
- answerendocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of -
answerwhite blood cells
, The common name for the thrombocyte is the - answerplatelet
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as - answerplasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a - answersphygmomanometer.
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be - answerpulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by - answercapillary or skin puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to - answervenous access
devices
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the -
answersmaller the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ______________ finger(s). -
answerthird and fourth (middle and ring)
A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to - answerseparate liquid from cells
in blood
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of - answerdiabetes
Use a ___________-topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for a CBC test. -
answerLavender
Use a ___________-topped evacuation tube for collection of blood for electrolyte
testing. - answerred
Use a ____________-topped tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing. -
answerred
Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it protects -
answerclotting factors
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to - answerwipe
away the first drop of blood
The purpose of doing blood cultures is to detect - answersepticemia
Anticoagulants are used to - answerprevent blood from clotting
White blood cells help the body by - answerdefending against foreign invaders
