Phlebotomy State Practice Test #2

Sodium Flouride keeps ______ molecules intact for 3 days.

glucose

An average adult weighing between 150 to 160 pounds has how much blood in their body?

4-6 liters

HIV stands for:

human immunodeficiency virus

What is a multi-draw needle used for?

To draw multiple tubes of blood from the same patient during venipuncture

What is the order of draw?

The sequence which tubes are filled

What is the correct order of REMOVAL of PPE?

gloves, gown, mask

An indirect infection is an infection that is:

transmitted through no direct human contact

A hematocrit is:

the percentage by volume of packed red blood cells in a given sample

55% of blood is

plasma

A tourniquet is:

A constrictive band used for venipuncture and intravenous injections

How many types of white blood cells are there in the body?

5

A fistula is:

an artificial permanent surgical connection between an artery and vein

What color tube does an electrolyte panel go in?

green

A hematoma is defined as:

localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels

What is a pathogen?

A microorganism that causes disease

What is Hemolysis?

the rupture or destruction of red blood cells.

BBP stands for?

blood borne pathogen

What color tube does one use when drawing for a reticulocyte count?

lavender

Which of the following are types of cells found in blood?

RBCs, WBCs, and platelets

What is hematuria?

blood in the urine

What does ESR stand for?

erythrocyte sedimentation rates

In which direction should the bevel be facing upon entering the arm?

upwards

A group of blood test ordered is known as a:

Profile/panel

The release of medical records without a patients permission is:

an invasion of privacy

What is plasma?

liquid portion of blood

What is phlebitis

inflammation of a vein

What does ACD stand for?

Acid Citrate Dextrose

The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms is known as:

medical asepsis

Platelets are defined as:

Cells that circulate in blood and clot to keep us from bleeding

What does CK stand for?

creatine kinase

Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets make up what percent of blood volume:

45%

Infections that originate in hospitals are known as:

nosocomial infections

What does TSH stand for?

thyroid stimulating hormone

What tube contains the reversible anticoagulant citrate?

light blue

Serum is:

Referring to blood, the clear liquid portion of blood that separates out after clotting has taken place. Since clotting has occurred, the serum is fibrinogen deficient.

What tubes contain no additives?

red glass

A toxic chemical that affects the body by being absorbed into the blood is:

Blood agent

What is septicemia?

blood poisoning

What does PP stand for?

post prandial

An eosinophil count is a blood test that measures the number of:

white blood cells

An extremely small blood vessel located within the tissue of the body is known as a:

capillary

PLT stands for:

platelets

The cavity located in the elbow joint is known as:

antecubital fossa

How long does it take for the body to replace 500ml of blood?

6-8 weeks

XDP stands for:

Serum Crosslinked Fibrin

Blood accounts for how much of your total body weight?

7-8%

When a patient fasts and discontinues exercise for 12 hours it's known as a:

Basal state

When performing a phlebotomy procedure never perform the following:

- Recap needles

- Reach for a falling needle

- Put down an unsheathed needle

Hct stands for:

hematocrit

What color tube is used for blood banking?

pink

What tube contains Thrombin for STAT serum testing?

Orange or Grey/Yellow Tiger Top

GTT stands for:

glucose tolerance test

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) samples need to be run within how long of collecting?

15 minutes

LH stands for:

luteinizing hormone

Which of the following are light sensitive specimins?

- Bilirubin

- Carotene

- RBC folate

Capillary samples are generally taken from:

finger

What do you call an inanimate object that can transmit infectious agents from individual to another?

fomite

Which color tubes are used for trace metal analysis?

dark blue

A winged infusion set is:

- Known as a Butterfly

- Known as a scalp vein

- Used in phlebotomy.

POCT stands for:

Point of care testing

Which vein is often used to draw blood in an obese patient?

cephalic vein

PSA stands for:

prostate-specific antigen

What are small red or purple spots on the body, caused by a minor hemorrhage?

petechiae

What is a hemoglobin?

the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen

What color tube is used for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate?

lavender

QNS stands for:

Quantity not sufficient

Lipemic blood refers to a condition where:

the serum is milky white

What color tube contains sodium polyane

Light Yellow

How long does it take for blood to circulate your body?

60 seconds

What does ETS stand for?

Evacuated tube system

BT stands for:

bleeding time

What tubes contain coagulents?

Gold, red, orange

Grey tubes contain:

Flouride and oxalate

What is edema?

Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells

What does CBC stand for?

complete blood count

The proper way to insert a needle is with the bevel facing

up

Which needle has the largest gauge?

16

Failing to provide reasonable standards of care causing someone to suffer an injury is know as

negligence

Hemostasis is defined as

stoppage of blood

Which element prevents glycolysis?

potassium oxalate

What special handling does an ABG (Arterial Blood Gases) require ?

chilling

If an infant is screaming during a CBC test the

WBC may be elevated

Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?

Microbiology

The most critical aspect of blood culture collection is

skin antisepsis

What kind of valve is the tricuspid valve?

atrioventricle

Microorganisms that cause diseases

pathogenic

Touching someone without permission is called

battery

What is the first link in the chain of infection?

agent

Capillary puncture reference ranges are higher for this analyte.

glucose

Glass particle in serum seperator tubes

enhance clotting

How many hours before a blood test should a patient discontinue the use of medications known to interfere with blood tests?

4-24 hours

The proper order for doning PPE

gown, mask, gloves

How many minutes does normal coagulation take in a red topped tube?

30-60 minutes

Which test must be performed on whole blood?

CBC

How full should lavender tubes be

2/3 full

Which body plane divides the body in equal portions?

midsagittal

Which is not a reason for failure to collect blood?

Patient drank too much liquid

A group of tests collected as one unit:

Profile or Panel

Test for this dept. are usually collected in a light blue tube.

coagulation

Which tube would you use to measure lactic acid?

gray