NCCT Phlebotomy Certification/ 144 Q&A/ A+ Score Solution. Terms like:
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - Answer: a. median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - Answer: c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries...
NCCT Phlebotomy Certification/ 144 Q&A/ A+
Score Solution.
The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - Answer: a.
median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - Answer: c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into
even smaller divisions called? - Answer: b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include? - Answer: d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with
venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? - Answer: d. all of the above
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,(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system. - Answer: b.
cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location? - Answer:
b. urine
The study of blood is known as? - Answer: a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system. - Answer: c. digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is? - Answer: d.
identifying the patient properly
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the ? system. - Answer: a. urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the ? system. - Answer: b. respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the ? system. - Answer: d.
integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the ? system. -
Answer: b. endocrine
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, Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of? -
Answer: d. white blood cells
The common name for the thrombocyte is the? - Answer: d. platelet
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as? - Answer: c.
plasma
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a? - Answer: a.
sphygmomanometer
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? - Answer: b.
pulsating
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - Answer: d. capillary or skin
puncture
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? - Answer: b.
venous access devices
To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the? -
Answer: b. smaller the needle bore
Adult capillary punctures most often involve use of the ? finger(s). - Answer: c.
third and fourth (middle and ring)
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