NCCT Phlebotomy Certification Exam
Questions With Correct Complete
Solutions
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - ANS -a. median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - ANS -c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller
divisions called? - ANS -b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include? - ANS -d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? - ANS -d. all of the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system. - ANS -b. cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location? - ANS -b. urine
The study of blood is known as? - ANS -a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system. - ANS -c. digestive
, The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? - ANS -d. identifying the
patient properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ? system. - ANS -a. urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. - ANS -b. respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ? system. - ANS -d. integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the ? system. - ANS -b. endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of? - ANS -d. white
blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is the? - ANS -d. platelet
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as? - ANS -c. plasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? - ANS -a. sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? - ANS -b. pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - ANS -d. capillary or skin puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? - ANS -b. venous access
devices
Questions With Correct Complete
Solutions
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - ANS -a. median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - ANS -c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller
divisions called? - ANS -b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include? - ANS -d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? - ANS -d. all of the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system. - ANS -b. cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location? - ANS -b. urine
The study of blood is known as? - ANS -a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system. - ANS -c. digestive
, The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? - ANS -d. identifying the
patient properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ? system. - ANS -a. urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. - ANS -b. respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ? system. - ANS -d. integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the ? system. - ANS -b. endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of? - ANS -d. white
blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is the? - ANS -d. platelet
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as? - ANS -c. plasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? - ANS -a. sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? - ANS -b. pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - ANS -d. capillary or skin puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? - ANS -b. venous access
devices
