MEDCA Study Guide Questions
and Answers
The _____is the pressure is the pressure when the heart is contracted. - Answer-
systolic pressure
A chemical substance that prevents the blood from clotting is called an
____. - Answer-anticoagulant
____ refers to the steady-state condition. - Answer-Homeostasis
_____ cannot be converted into bar code symbols. - Answer-Handwritten information
____ fluid is tissue fluid. - Answer-Interstitial
Fragile veins are most likely to be found in ___ patients. - Answer-geriatric (old)
After a finger stick is performed, the phlebotomist _____ with gauze. - Answer-should
wipe away the
first drop of blood
The best angle for spreading a blood smear is by using two glass slides at ____
degrees. - Answer-30
Skin puncture samples are often used for _____ - Answer-white blood cell differentials.
During a skin puncture procedure, the cut should be ____. - Answer-across the
fingerprint
lines
In most cases, blood collected to determine medication levels should be
collected ____ to be given. - Answer-just prior to the next dose of medication
In relation to veins, the term ___ means obstructed. - Answer-occluded
The ___ has a pulse. - Answer-thumb
The last step in any phlebotomy procedure, including skin puncture is
_____. - Answer-checking that the bleeding has stopped and thanking the patient for
cooperating
The best way to decontaminate a phlebotomist's hands if they are visibly
and Answers
The _____is the pressure is the pressure when the heart is contracted. - Answer-
systolic pressure
A chemical substance that prevents the blood from clotting is called an
____. - Answer-anticoagulant
____ refers to the steady-state condition. - Answer-Homeostasis
_____ cannot be converted into bar code symbols. - Answer-Handwritten information
____ fluid is tissue fluid. - Answer-Interstitial
Fragile veins are most likely to be found in ___ patients. - Answer-geriatric (old)
After a finger stick is performed, the phlebotomist _____ with gauze. - Answer-should
wipe away the
first drop of blood
The best angle for spreading a blood smear is by using two glass slides at ____
degrees. - Answer-30
Skin puncture samples are often used for _____ - Answer-white blood cell differentials.
During a skin puncture procedure, the cut should be ____. - Answer-across the
fingerprint
lines
In most cases, blood collected to determine medication levels should be
collected ____ to be given. - Answer-just prior to the next dose of medication
In relation to veins, the term ___ means obstructed. - Answer-occluded
The ___ has a pulse. - Answer-thumb
The last step in any phlebotomy procedure, including skin puncture is
_____. - Answer-checking that the bleeding has stopped and thanking the patient for
cooperating
The best way to decontaminate a phlebotomist's hands if they are visibly
