CERTIFICATION EXAM/43
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A+)
Acid Citrate Dextrose
(Special Use Anticoagulant) - =For immunohematology
test: DNA or Leukocyte antigen (HLA) Phenotyping,
which is used in paternity evaluation and to determine
transplant compatibility
-An abnormal reduction in the number of RBC'S in the
circulating blood is called: - =Anemia
-An leukocyte is? - =(WBC) White Blood Cells.
Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose
main fuction is to combat infection and remove
disintegrated tissue.
-Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what
type of patients? - =Newborn
Hours to a few days old.
-Donor Collection bags use what when collecting units of
blood for transfusion : - =Anticoagulant and perservative
CPD (citrate-phosphate-dextrose)
or acid citrate dextrose.
, -Flowcharts can be used to : - =Quality Improvement
-How manu chromosomes are there: - =46
-If arm veins cant be used for venipuncture, what other
locations cam be used: - =Dorsal side of hand or wrist
-In most cases, when should one determine the level of
meds in the blood? - =Just prior to next dose.
-Machine used to remove serum from clotted blood: -
=Centrifuge
-Mature RBC's have an approximate lifespan of - =120
Days
-Maximum time limit for separated specimen between
collection and delivery should not exceed: - =2 hours for
accurate results
-MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review -
=Collection of quiz style questions for study purposes
-Most common requested special: - =Glucose
-Normal range of Blood Ph: - =A steady range of 7.35 to
7.45.
-Pareto Charts are: - =Raw charts that show frequency
of problems
-Platelets are also called? - =Thrombocytes.