MedCA Final Exam with correct Answers
Therapeutic phlebotomy can be used to treat what condition? - Answer -
Hemochromatosis
What is NOT one of the four major groups which the phlebotomist's work duties are
categorized? - Answer -Infection Control
Expiration dates should be include in quality control records (true or false). - Answer -
True
A phlebotomy technician may work in which of the following settings? - Answer -All of
the above- Blood banks, pharmaceutical firm, research firm
The chain of infection includes all of the following except- - Answer -The head nurse
What is the first thing you should do if you are accidentally stuck by a used needle? -
Answer -Wash the site with soap and water
All of the following can influence blood pressure at various places int he body except: -
Answer -A person's age
Unless otherwise specified, blood pressure is measured at the________ - Answer -
Inside of the elbow
Why should your thumb not be used to measure pulse? - Answer -It has a pulse of its
own
Bradycardia is when the pulse- - Answer -Drops below 60bpm
Where in the body is blood made? - Answer -Bone marrow
The pH range of blood is: - Answer -7.35-7.45
Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus (T or F) - Answer -True
In the average adult, blood makes up about ________ of the body weight. - Answer -8%
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