NCCT Phlebotomy
Certification/144 Questions
and Correct
Solutions/Updated 2024
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is
the? - -a. median cubital
-The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - -c.
venules
-The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries,
which in turn branch into even smaller divisions called? - -b.
arterioles
-Characteristics of capillaries include? - -d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and
connecting arterioles with venules)
-Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? - -d. all of
the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating
waste)
-The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ?
system. - -b. cardiovascular
-The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what
body location? - -b. urine
-The study of blood is known as? - -a. hematology
-The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system.
- -c. digestive
-The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample
collection is? - -d. identifying the patient properly
, -The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ?
system. - -a. urinary
-The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. - -
b. respiratory
-The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ?
system. - -d. integumentary
-The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is
the ? system. - -b. endocrine
-Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and
monocytes are types of? - -d. white blood cells
-The common name for the thrombocyte is the? - -d. platelet
-The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is
known as? - -c. plasma
-The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? - -
a. sphygmomanometer
-An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an
artery will be? - -b. pulsating
-Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - -d. capillary
or skin puncture
-The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer
to? - -b. venous access devices
-To determine the size of the needle, remember that the
higher the gauge, the? - -b. smaller the needle bore
-Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ?
finger(s). - -c. third and fourth (middle and ring)
-A centrifuge is used n a clinical laboratory setting to? - -d.
seperate liquid from cells in blood
Certification/144 Questions
and Correct
Solutions/Updated 2024
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is
the? - -a. median cubital
-The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - -c.
venules
-The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries,
which in turn branch into even smaller divisions called? - -b.
arterioles
-Characteristics of capillaries include? - -d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and
connecting arterioles with venules)
-Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? - -d. all of
the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating
waste)
-The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ?
system. - -b. cardiovascular
-The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what
body location? - -b. urine
-The study of blood is known as? - -a. hematology
-The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system.
- -c. digestive
-The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample
collection is? - -d. identifying the patient properly
, -The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ?
system. - -a. urinary
-The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. - -
b. respiratory
-The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ?
system. - -d. integumentary
-The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is
the ? system. - -b. endocrine
-Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and
monocytes are types of? - -d. white blood cells
-The common name for the thrombocyte is the? - -d. platelet
-The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is
known as? - -c. plasma
-The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? - -
a. sphygmomanometer
-An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an
artery will be? - -b. pulsating
-Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - -d. capillary
or skin puncture
-The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer
to? - -b. venous access devices
-To determine the size of the needle, remember that the
higher the gauge, the? - -b. smaller the needle bore
-Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ?
finger(s). - -c. third and fourth (middle and ring)
-A centrifuge is used n a clinical laboratory setting to? - -d.
seperate liquid from cells in blood
