COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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◍ Which of the following veins is the most common second choice,
after the median cubital vein, when drawing a blood sample?
Answer:Cephalic
◍ Which is the largest bore opening on a needle? Answer:14 gauge
◍ The correct term for "decrease in the number of circulating red blood
cells" is Answer:Anemia
◍ What is the most common chemistry test performed by means of
POCT? Answer:Glucose
◍ The correct term that refers to the destruction of blood cells is:
Answer:Hemolysis
, ◍ The correct term for "white blood cells" is Answer:Leukocytes
◍ To protect blood constituents that are light sensitive, the phlebotomist
should: Answer:Wrap the tube in aluminum foil after collection.
◍ All the following are true statements about collecting blood for legal
alcohol levels except: Answer:The site must be cleaned with alcohol.
◍ What is the functional unit of the nervous system? Answer:Neuron
◍ Hepatitis involves which organ? Answer:Liver
◍ How many liters of blood does an average adult have? Answer:5-6
◍ Plasma consists of what percentage of total blood volume?
Answer:55%
◍ At what angle should a venipuncture needle puncture the skin?
Answer:15 to 30 degrees
◍ What is the maximum amount of time an infant heel warming device
should be applied for? Answer:3-5 minutes