AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM | 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
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
, AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM | 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
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.
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
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
, AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM | 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
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.
