NCCT Phlebotomy Certification
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The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - ANSWER-a.
median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - ANSWER-c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into
even smaller divisions called? - ANSWER-b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include? - ANSWER-d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with
venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? - ANSWER-d. all of the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system. - ANSWER-b.
cardiovascular
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,The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location? -
ANSWER-b. urine
The study of blood is known as? - ANSWER-a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system. - ANSWER-c.
digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? - ANSWER-d.
identifying the patient properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ? system. - ANSWER-a.
urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. - ANSWER-b.
respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ? system. - ANSWER-d.
integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the ? system. -
ANSWER-b. endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of? -
ANSWER-d. white blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is the? - ANSWER-d. platelet
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, The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as? - ANSWER-c.
plasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? - ANSWER-a.
sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? - ANSWER-
b. pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - ANSWER-d. capillary or skin
puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? - ANSWER-b.
venous access devices
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the? -
ANSWER-b. smaller the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ? finger(s). - ANSWER-c.
third and fourth (middle and ring)
A centrifuge is used n a clinical laboratory setting to? - ANSWER-d. seperate liquid
from cells in blood
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of? - ANSWER-b. diabetes
Use a ? -topped evacuated tube for collectin of blood for a CBC test. - ANSWER-
b. lavender
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Exam Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - ANSWER-a.
median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - ANSWER-c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into
even smaller divisions called? - ANSWER-b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include? - ANSWER-d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with
venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? - ANSWER-d. all of the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system. - ANSWER-b.
cardiovascular
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,The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location? -
ANSWER-b. urine
The study of blood is known as? - ANSWER-a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system. - ANSWER-c.
digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? - ANSWER-d.
identifying the patient properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ? system. - ANSWER-a.
urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. - ANSWER-b.
respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ? system. - ANSWER-d.
integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the ? system. -
ANSWER-b. endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of? -
ANSWER-d. white blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is the? - ANSWER-d. platelet
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, The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as? - ANSWER-c.
plasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? - ANSWER-a.
sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? - ANSWER-
b. pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - ANSWER-d. capillary or skin
puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? - ANSWER-b.
venous access devices
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the? -
ANSWER-b. smaller the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ? finger(s). - ANSWER-c.
third and fourth (middle and ring)
A centrifuge is used n a clinical laboratory setting to? - ANSWER-d. seperate liquid
from cells in blood
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of? - ANSWER-b. diabetes
Use a ? -topped evacuated tube for collectin of blood for a CBC test. - ANSWER-
b. lavender
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