AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH
PRACTICE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body structure? -
ANS Skeletal System
What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein? - ANS Facing
upward
The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is: - ANS Anemia
The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: - ANS Hemolysis
The correct term for "white blood cells" is: - ANS Leukocytes
For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. - ANS 21g
Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? - ANS Arterial blood gases
Phlebotomy skills would not include - ANS Handling patient correspondence
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, What does CBC stand for? - ANS Complete blood count
What is the functional unit of the nervous system? - ANS Neuron
What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? - ANS Glucagon
One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as: -
ANS Hemophilia
At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? - ANS 15 to 30 degrees
Where should blood never be collected from a patient? - ANS AV shunt
What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly in children? -
ANS NP culture
The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: - ANS Platelets
The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a dermal puncture in
adults. - ANS True
The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is known as the: -
ANS Midstream clean catch
HIPAA is: - ANS Designed to keep personal health information private
Which is not a laboratory test that assesses for muscle disorders? - ANS C&S
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PRACTICE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body structure? -
ANS Skeletal System
What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein? - ANS Facing
upward
The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is: - ANS Anemia
The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: - ANS Hemolysis
The correct term for "white blood cells" is: - ANS Leukocytes
For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. - ANS 21g
Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? - ANS Arterial blood gases
Phlebotomy skills would not include - ANS Handling patient correspondence
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, What does CBC stand for? - ANS Complete blood count
What is the functional unit of the nervous system? - ANS Neuron
What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? - ANS Glucagon
One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as: -
ANS Hemophilia
At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? - ANS 15 to 30 degrees
Where should blood never be collected from a patient? - ANS AV shunt
What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly in children? -
ANS NP culture
The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: - ANS Platelets
The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a dermal puncture in
adults. - ANS True
The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is known as the: -
ANS Midstream clean catch
HIPAA is: - ANS Designed to keep personal health information private
Which is not a laboratory test that assesses for muscle disorders? - ANS C&S
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