MEDCA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM
MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review - Answers- Collection of quiz style
questions for study purposes
What department studies disease? - Answers- Pathology
What is the general blood volume for the average adult? - Answers- 5 Liters.
55% plasma, 45% formed elements
What are erythrocytes? - Answers- (RBC) Red Blood Cells.
Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon
dioxide away from the cells to the lungs.
An leukocyte is? - Answers- (WBC) White Blood Cells.
Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose main fuction is to combat
infection and remove disintegrated tissue.
Platelets are also called? - Answers- Thrombocytes.
Cellular elements that play a role in the coagulation process and are the smallest of the
formed elements.
Mature RBC's have an approximate lifespan of - Answers- 120 Days
What iron-containing pigment enables RBC'S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide: -
Answers- Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC)
The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is: - Answers- Pre-Analytical
Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients? - Answers-
Newborn
Hours to a few days old.
Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels? - Answers-
Pharmacy
Where are blood cells produced? - Answers- RBC's are produced in the bone marrow.
WBC's are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system.
Flowcharts can be used to : - Answers- Quality Improvement
MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review - Answers- Collection of quiz style
questions for study purposes
What department studies disease? - Answers- Pathology
What is the general blood volume for the average adult? - Answers- 5 Liters.
55% plasma, 45% formed elements
What are erythrocytes? - Answers- (RBC) Red Blood Cells.
Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon
dioxide away from the cells to the lungs.
An leukocyte is? - Answers- (WBC) White Blood Cells.
Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose main fuction is to combat
infection and remove disintegrated tissue.
Platelets are also called? - Answers- Thrombocytes.
Cellular elements that play a role in the coagulation process and are the smallest of the
formed elements.
Mature RBC's have an approximate lifespan of - Answers- 120 Days
What iron-containing pigment enables RBC'S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide: -
Answers- Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC)
The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is: - Answers- Pre-Analytical
Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients? - Answers-
Newborn
Hours to a few days old.
Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels? - Answers-
Pharmacy
Where are blood cells produced? - Answers- RBC's are produced in the bone marrow.
WBC's are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system.
Flowcharts can be used to : - Answers- Quality Improvement
