MEDCA Exam Phlebotomy with
Complete Solutions
When blood is removed from the body, the blood clots and the liquid part is called -
ANS-Serum
If veins in the arms cannot be used for venipuncture, the alternative veins can be found
in the - ANS-Dorsal side of hands and wrists
The instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning the blood is called a -
ANS-Centrifuge
The iron containing pigment of the red blood cells is called - ANS-Hemoglobin
How long do mature red blood cells live once they have entered the blood stream? -
ANS-Approximately 120 days
Approximately how many liters of blood does the body contain? - ANS-Approximately 5
liters of blood
The study of the nature and cause of disease is called - ANS-Pathology
A specifically labeled puncture-resistant container for the disposal of needles, scalpels
and syringes is known as the. . - ANS-Sharps container
When drawing blood, which vein is most preferred? - ANS-The median cubital
If blood pressure is read 120/80, which is the systolic pressure? - ANS-120
What is systolic pressure? - ANS-The pressure when the heart is contracted.
A chemical substance that prevents the heart from clogging is called an... - ANS-
Anticoagulant
Steady-state condition is referred to as - ANS-Homeostasis
What cannot be converted into bar code symbols? - ANS-Handwritten information
What is interstitial fluid? - ANS-Tissue fluid
Fragile veins are most likely to be found in what kind of patient? - ANS-Geriatric patients
Complete Solutions
When blood is removed from the body, the blood clots and the liquid part is called -
ANS-Serum
If veins in the arms cannot be used for venipuncture, the alternative veins can be found
in the - ANS-Dorsal side of hands and wrists
The instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning the blood is called a -
ANS-Centrifuge
The iron containing pigment of the red blood cells is called - ANS-Hemoglobin
How long do mature red blood cells live once they have entered the blood stream? -
ANS-Approximately 120 days
Approximately how many liters of blood does the body contain? - ANS-Approximately 5
liters of blood
The study of the nature and cause of disease is called - ANS-Pathology
A specifically labeled puncture-resistant container for the disposal of needles, scalpels
and syringes is known as the. . - ANS-Sharps container
When drawing blood, which vein is most preferred? - ANS-The median cubital
If blood pressure is read 120/80, which is the systolic pressure? - ANS-120
What is systolic pressure? - ANS-The pressure when the heart is contracted.
A chemical substance that prevents the heart from clogging is called an... - ANS-
Anticoagulant
Steady-state condition is referred to as - ANS-Homeostasis
What cannot be converted into bar code symbols? - ANS-Handwritten information
What is interstitial fluid? - ANS-Tissue fluid
Fragile veins are most likely to be found in what kind of patient? - ANS-Geriatric patients
