AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body structure? -
ANSWER- Skeletal System
What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein? - ANSWER-
Facing upward
The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is: -
ANSWER- Anemia
The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: - ANSWER- Hemolysis
The correct term for "white blood cells" is: - ANSWER- Leukocytes
For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. - ANSWER- 21g
Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? - ANSWER- Arterial blood
gases
Phlebotomy skills would not include - ANSWER- Handling patient correspondence
What does CBC stand for? - ANSWER- Complete blood count
What is the functional unit of the nervous system? - ANSWER- Neuron
What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? - ANSWER- Glucagon
One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as: -
ANSWER- Hemophilia
At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? - ANSWER- 15 to 30
degrees
Where should blood never be collected from a patient? - ANSWER- AV shunt
What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly in
children? - ANSWER- NP culture
, The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: - ANSWER-
Platelets
The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a dermal
puncture in adults. - ANSWER- True
The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is known as
the: - ANSWER- Midstream clean catch
HIPAA is: - ANSWER- Designed to keep personal health information private
Which is not a laboratory test that assesses for muscle disorders? - ANSWER- C&S
Hepatitis involves which organ? - ANSWER- Liver
If you encounter a hazardous chemical that you need more information about, where
can you quickly and accurately locate that information - ANSWER- Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
Being free from contamination or germs is referred to as what term? - ANSWER-
Asepsis
Implied consent form a patient to draw blood would be obtained by which action? -
ANSWER- The patient extends their arm.
When collecting a sample to determine blood alcohol levels, what color tube should be
used? - ANSWER- Gray.
If a sample needs to be diluted, what should be added? - ANSWER- Diluent
Potassium EDTA binds to what element in the blood? - ANSWER- Calcium.
A failure to fast when ordered can impact a blood sample in which of the following
ways? - ANSWER- Increasing its turbidity.
If you notice that the name of a patient is spelled differently on the requisition and a
patient's armband, what it the best course of action? - ANSWER- Visit with your
manager to verify the information and have it corrected
Anchoring a vein properly requires which of the following actions? - ANSWER- Placing
the thumb of your free hand below the vein and stretching the skin.
The most common cause of contamination in blood cultures is which of the following? -
ANSWER- Improper site preparation.
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Which of the following body systems protects vital organs and gives body structure? -
ANSWER- Skeletal System
What position should the bevel of the needle be in before entering a vein? - ANSWER-
Facing upward
The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells" is: -
ANSWER- Anemia
The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is: - ANSWER- Hemolysis
The correct term for "white blood cells" is: - ANSWER- Leukocytes
For blood gas collections which gage needles are most often used. - ANSWER- 21g
Which specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab? - ANSWER- Arterial blood
gases
Phlebotomy skills would not include - ANSWER- Handling patient correspondence
What does CBC stand for? - ANSWER- Complete blood count
What is the functional unit of the nervous system? - ANSWER- Neuron
What promotes the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose? - ANSWER- Glucagon
One group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as: -
ANSWER- Hemophilia
At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin? - ANSWER- 15 to 30
degrees
Where should blood never be collected from a patient? - ANSWER- AV shunt
What test is used to diagnose whooping cough, croup, and pneumonia mainly in
children? - ANSWER- NP culture
, The correct term for "a cell that aids in the blood clotting process" is: - ANSWER-
Platelets
The middle and ring fingers are the most common digits used to obtain a dermal
puncture in adults. - ANSWER- True
The most common procedure for collecting many types of urine specimens is known as
the: - ANSWER- Midstream clean catch
HIPAA is: - ANSWER- Designed to keep personal health information private
Which is not a laboratory test that assesses for muscle disorders? - ANSWER- C&S
Hepatitis involves which organ? - ANSWER- Liver
If you encounter a hazardous chemical that you need more information about, where
can you quickly and accurately locate that information - ANSWER- Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
Being free from contamination or germs is referred to as what term? - ANSWER-
Asepsis
Implied consent form a patient to draw blood would be obtained by which action? -
ANSWER- The patient extends their arm.
When collecting a sample to determine blood alcohol levels, what color tube should be
used? - ANSWER- Gray.
If a sample needs to be diluted, what should be added? - ANSWER- Diluent
Potassium EDTA binds to what element in the blood? - ANSWER- Calcium.
A failure to fast when ordered can impact a blood sample in which of the following
ways? - ANSWER- Increasing its turbidity.
If you notice that the name of a patient is spelled differently on the requisition and a
patient's armband, what it the best course of action? - ANSWER- Visit with your
manager to verify the information and have it corrected
Anchoring a vein properly requires which of the following actions? - ANSWER- Placing
the thumb of your free hand below the vein and stretching the skin.
The most common cause of contamination in blood cultures is which of the following? -
ANSWER- Improper site preparation.
