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Whole blood mostly consist of ____________. - ANSWER-water
Rationale - whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells. Whole
blood is 55-60% plasma and 40-45% cells. Plasma is about 92% wate
Which type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating
blood? - ANSWER-Red blood cells
Rationale - Red blood cells (erythrocytes) transport oxygen and help
transport Carbon Dioxide.
Professional negligence is also called: - ANSWER-malpractice
Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in
mind during their daily routine in medical settings? - ANSWER-
Confidentiality
Rationale - Patient confidentiality is the most important part of the health
care industry.
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens?
- ANSWER-Urinanalysis
Rationale - The urinalysis department performs chemical screening on
urine specimens as part of a urinalysis test
Which department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANSWER-coagulation
,Rationale - Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the
prothrombin time test which is performed in the coagulation department
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? -
ANSWER-WBC
Rationale - Leukocytes (white blood cells) are responsible for defense and
immunity
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is called: -
ANSWER-Serum
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents
to remove blood, mucous, etc. called? - ANSWER-Sanitization
Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes
and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc
________________ involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the
activity of disease-causing organisms. - ANSWER-Disinfection
Rationale - Disinfecting is the process that destroys microorganisms
What is the process used for supplies that will come in contact with internal
body tissue or an open wound? It involves the use of heat (steam) and an
autoclave. - ANSWER-Sterilization
Rationale - Sterilization is the process that destroys microorganisms and
includes either heat or cold water
Which blood test includes WBC, RBS, hemoglobin, and hematocrit? -
ANSWER-CBC
Rationale - A CBC includes a WBC, RBC's, platelets, hemoglobin and
hematocrit
, The most common blood type is: - ANSWER-O
Rationale - 45% of the population have type O blood
What are small red spots on a patient's skin due to a blood clotting
abnormalities referred to as? - ANSWER-Petechiae
A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells
and larger molecules is referred to as: - ANSWER-hemoconcentration
If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the
following analytes will most likely become falsely elevated? - ANSWER-
potassium
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following
means? - ANSWER-Patient's Chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following
areas?The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the
following areas? - ANSWER-The antecubital area of the arm
Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for: - ANSWER-Geriatric patients
What effect does warming the site have on venipuncture? - ANSWER-
Increases localized blood flow
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is
part of which medical specialty? - ANSWER-Rheumatology
The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known
as the: - ANSWER-Cardiac Output
Rationale - the amount of blood ejected by either ventricle per minute is the
cardiac output
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