American Allied Health Practice Exam (100 Questions) With
100% Correct And Verified Answers
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
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).
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