NCCT phlebotomy certification
examination review Questions and
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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 what? - ANSWER-having thin-walls, forming
microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules.
within capilliaries, blood cell functions include what? - ANSWER-releasing oxygen,
binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste.
the hearth, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in what system? - ANSWER-
cardiovascular
the suffix -uria at the end of a medical term refers to what body fluid? - ANSWER-
urine
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,the study of blood is known as what? - ANSWER-hematology
the liv er, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in what system? - ANSWER-digestive
the most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is what? -
ANSWER-identifying the patient properly
the bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in what system? - ANSWER-urinary
the trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in what system? - ANSWER-respiratory
the sebaceous glands, skin, hare, and nails are in what system? - ANSWER-
integumentary
the body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is what? - ANSWER-
endocrine
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils,lymphocytes and monocytes are types of what?
- ANSWER-white blood cells
t he common name for t he thrombocyte is what? - ANSWER-platelet
the liquid portion of fan anticoagulated blood sample is known as what? -
ANSWER-plasma
the instrument that measures blood pressure is called what? - ANSWER-
sphygmomanometer
an artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? - ANSWER-
pulsating
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, lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - ANSWER-capillary or skin
puncture
the abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? - ANSWER-
venous access devices
to determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the? -
ANSWER-smaller the needle bore
adult capillary punctures most often involve us of what fingers? - ANSWER-third
and fourth (middle and ring)
a centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to? - ANSWER-separate liquid
from cells in blood
the oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of what? - ANSWER-diabetes
what color topped evacuated tube is used for collection of blood for a CBC test? -
ANSWER-lavender
what color topped evacuated tube is used for collection of blood for electrolyte
testing? - ANSWER-red/sst
what color topped evacuated tube is used for collection of blood for cholesterol
testing? - ANSWER-red/sst
sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it
protects what? - ANSWER-clotting factors
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examination review Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
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 what? - ANSWER-having thin-walls, forming
microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules.
within capilliaries, blood cell functions include what? - ANSWER-releasing oxygen,
binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste.
the hearth, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in what system? - ANSWER-
cardiovascular
the suffix -uria at the end of a medical term refers to what body fluid? - ANSWER-
urine
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,the study of blood is known as what? - ANSWER-hematology
the liv er, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in what system? - ANSWER-digestive
the most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is what? -
ANSWER-identifying the patient properly
the bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in what system? - ANSWER-urinary
the trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in what system? - ANSWER-respiratory
the sebaceous glands, skin, hare, and nails are in what system? - ANSWER-
integumentary
the body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is what? - ANSWER-
endocrine
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils,lymphocytes and monocytes are types of what?
- ANSWER-white blood cells
t he common name for t he thrombocyte is what? - ANSWER-platelet
the liquid portion of fan anticoagulated blood sample is known as what? -
ANSWER-plasma
the instrument that measures blood pressure is called what? - ANSWER-
sphygmomanometer
an artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? - ANSWER-
pulsating
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, lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - ANSWER-capillary or skin
puncture
the abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? - ANSWER-
venous access devices
to determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the? -
ANSWER-smaller the needle bore
adult capillary punctures most often involve us of what fingers? - ANSWER-third
and fourth (middle and ring)
a centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to? - ANSWER-separate liquid
from cells in blood
the oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of what? - ANSWER-diabetes
what color topped evacuated tube is used for collection of blood for a CBC test? -
ANSWER-lavender
what color topped evacuated tube is used for collection of blood for electrolyte
testing? - ANSWER-red/sst
what color topped evacuated tube is used for collection of blood for cholesterol
testing? - ANSWER-red/sst
sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it
protects what? - ANSWER-clotting factors
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