Phlebotomy NCCT Practice Questions& Answers
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - ANSWER:Median Cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - ANSWER:Venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller divisions
called? - ANSWER:Arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include: - ANSWER:Having Thin-walls
Forming Microscopic pathways
Connecting arterioles with venules
Within the capillaries, blood cell function includes: - ANSWER:Releasing oxygen
Binding Carbon Dioxide
Eliminating waste
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are all in what system? - ANSWER:Cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers to what body fluid? - ANSWER:Urine
The study of blood is known as - ANSWER:Hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas and in what system? - ANSWER:Digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? - ANSWER:Identifying the patient
properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in what system? - ANSWER:Urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in what system? - ANSWER:Respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin, hair and nails are in what system? - ANSWER:Integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is what system? - ANSWER:Endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of what? - ANSWER:White
Blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is what? - ANSWER:Platelet
The liquid portion of an anti coagulated blood sample is known as? - ANSWER:Plasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called what? - ANSWER:Sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be what? - ANSWER:Pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - ANSWER:Capillary or skin puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to what? - ANSWER:Venous access devices
, To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the what? - ANSWER:Smaller
the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve the use of the ___________ fingers. - ANSWER:Third and
fourth (middle and ring)
A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to what? - ANSWER:Separate liquid from cells in blood
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of what? - ANSWER:Diabetes
What color-topped evacuated tube do you use for collection of blood for a CBC test? - ANSWER:Lavender
What color evacuated tube do you use for collection of blood for electrolyte testing? - ANSWER:Yellow
What color evacuated tube do you use for collection of blood for cholesterol testing? - ANSWER:Red
Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulant studies because it prevents what? -
ANSWER:Clotting Factors
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to what? - ANSWER:Wipe away
the first drop of blood
First - ANSWER:Blood culture tube
Second - ANSWER:Coagulation Tube (blue)
Third - ANSWER:Serum tubes (red) with or without clot activator or gel
Fourth - ANSWER:Heparin tube with or without gel plasma separator (green)
Fifth - ANSWER:EDTA (lavender)
Sixth - ANSWER:Glycolytic inhibitor (gray)
Greet and Identify the patient - ANSWER:1st
Insert the needle - ANSWER:6th
Cleanse the venipuncture site - ANSWER:4th
Explain the procedure to the patient - ANSWER:2nd
Anchor the vein - ANSWER:5th
Collect blood in vacuum tubes - ANSWER:7th
Label tubes - ANSWER:10th
Dispose of needle - ANSWER:9th
Remove tourniquet - ANSWER:8th
Assemble equipment - ANSWER:3rd
The purpose of doing blood cultures is to detect what? - ANSWER:Septicemia
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - ANSWER:Median Cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - ANSWER:Venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller divisions
called? - ANSWER:Arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include: - ANSWER:Having Thin-walls
Forming Microscopic pathways
Connecting arterioles with venules
Within the capillaries, blood cell function includes: - ANSWER:Releasing oxygen
Binding Carbon Dioxide
Eliminating waste
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are all in what system? - ANSWER:Cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers to what body fluid? - ANSWER:Urine
The study of blood is known as - ANSWER:Hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas and in what system? - ANSWER:Digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? - ANSWER:Identifying the patient
properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in what system? - ANSWER:Urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in what system? - ANSWER:Respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin, hair and nails are in what system? - ANSWER:Integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is what system? - ANSWER:Endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of what? - ANSWER:White
Blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is what? - ANSWER:Platelet
The liquid portion of an anti coagulated blood sample is known as? - ANSWER:Plasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called what? - ANSWER:Sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be what? - ANSWER:Pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - ANSWER:Capillary or skin puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to what? - ANSWER:Venous access devices
, To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the what? - ANSWER:Smaller
the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve the use of the ___________ fingers. - ANSWER:Third and
fourth (middle and ring)
A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to what? - ANSWER:Separate liquid from cells in blood
The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of what? - ANSWER:Diabetes
What color-topped evacuated tube do you use for collection of blood for a CBC test? - ANSWER:Lavender
What color evacuated tube do you use for collection of blood for electrolyte testing? - ANSWER:Yellow
What color evacuated tube do you use for collection of blood for cholesterol testing? - ANSWER:Red
Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulant studies because it prevents what? -
ANSWER:Clotting Factors
When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to what? - ANSWER:Wipe away
the first drop of blood
First - ANSWER:Blood culture tube
Second - ANSWER:Coagulation Tube (blue)
Third - ANSWER:Serum tubes (red) with or without clot activator or gel
Fourth - ANSWER:Heparin tube with or without gel plasma separator (green)
Fifth - ANSWER:EDTA (lavender)
Sixth - ANSWER:Glycolytic inhibitor (gray)
Greet and Identify the patient - ANSWER:1st
Insert the needle - ANSWER:6th
Cleanse the venipuncture site - ANSWER:4th
Explain the procedure to the patient - ANSWER:2nd
Anchor the vein - ANSWER:5th
Collect blood in vacuum tubes - ANSWER:7th
Label tubes - ANSWER:10th
Dispose of needle - ANSWER:9th
Remove tourniquet - ANSWER:8th
Assemble equipment - ANSWER:3rd
The purpose of doing blood cultures is to detect what? - ANSWER:Septicemia
