ASCP phlebotomy practice questions with correct Answers

sodium fluoride keeps ______________ molecules intact for 3 days - ANSWER-glucose An average adult weighing 150-160 lbs has how many liters of blood - ANSWER-4-6 55% of blood is ______________ - ANSWER-plasma there are ______________ types of WBC in the human blood - ANSWER-5 an abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow or tubular organ and the body surface, or between two hollow or tubular organs. - ANSWER-fistula What color tube does an electrolyte panel go in? - ANSWER-green a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels - ANSWER-hematoma The rupturing of red blood cells and the release of their contents into surrounding fluid - ANSWER-hemolysis blood in urine - ANSWER-hematuria liquid component of blood that normally holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension. - ANSWER-plasma The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms - ANSWER-medical asepsis Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets make up what percent of blood volume: - ANSWER-45% A toxic chemical that affects the body by being absorbed into the blood is: - ANSWER-blood agent Serum is: a. Neither a red or white blood cell b. Plasma with the clotting proteins removed c. A liquid that separates out when blood coagulates d. All of the above - ANSWER-D What is septicemia? - ANSWER-blood poisoning caused by bacteria How long does it take for the body to replace 500ml of blood? - ANSWER-6-8 weeks XDP stands for: - ANSWER-serum cross linked fibrin Blood accounts for how much of your total body weight? - ANSWER-7-8% What tube contains Thrombin for STAT serum testing? - ANSWER-orange or gray/yellow tiger top Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) samples need to be run within how long of collecting? - ANSWER-15 minutes What do you call an inanimate object that can transmit infectious agents from individual to another? - ANSWER-fomite Which color tubes are used for trace metal analysis? - ANSWER-dark blue PSA stands for: - ANSWER-prostate specific antigen What are small red or purple spots on the body, caused by a minor hemorrhage? - ANSWER-petechiae Lipemic blood refers to a condition where: - ANSWER-the serum is milky white What color tube contains sodium polyanethol sulfonate (SPS)? - ANSWER-yellow How long does it take for blood to circulate your body? - ANSWER-60 seconds BT stands for - ANSWER-bleeding time What tubes contain coagulents? - ANSWER-gold, red, orange grey tubes contain - ANSWER-fluoride and oxalate Swelling caused by fluid retention - ANSWER-edema What is the maximum amount of blood a person should donate in one session? - ANSWER-500 mL What test is done before a patient donates blood? - ANSWER-Hematocrit Which of the following is a test used to monitor heparin levels? A. SST B. ACT C. POCT D. H&H - ANSWER-B Which of the following is the deepest layer of the epidermis? A. Stratum spinosum B. Stratum corneum C. Stratum granulosum D. Stratum basale - ANSWER-D According to the Zone of Comfort, if you are standing 3 feet from a person you are within ____. A. Public Distance B. Social Distance C. Personal Distance D. Intimate Distance - ANSWER-C Phase of hemostasis where there is injury to the blood vessel. - ANSWER-First phase, the vascular phase Phase of hemostasis where platelets adhere to the endothelial lining and the plug process takes place. - ANSWER-Second phase, the platelet phase Phase of hemostasis where a cascade occurs converting the plug to a fibrin clot. - ANSWER-Third phase, the coagulation phase Phase of hemostasis where there is a breakdown and removal of the clot. - ANSWER-Fourth phase, fibrinolysis To reduce the risk of transmission of a bloodbourne pathogen, you should cleanse the wound with ___________ - ANSWER-soap and water A specific type of fire extinguisher should be used for each class of fire except for class ___________ fires, which are ______________________. - ANSWER-D, combustible metals ___________ tubes are more frequently associated with carryover contamination than any other types of additives, while ___________ is associated with the least amount of interference. - ANSWER-EDTA, heparin According to the alternate syringe order of draw, ___________ specimen are first, while the ___________ top and ___________ tubes are last. - ANSWER-Sterile, red, SST If an antecubital vein cannot be found on either arm, a ___________ may be considered provided the test can be performed this way. - ANSWER-capillary puncture Because ___________ specimen are not obtained during the basal state, normal values may differ slightly from those of ___________. - ANSWER-outpatient, inpatient All of the following affect blood specimen composition except.... Body position temperature and humidity fasting stress - ANSWER-fasting The ___________ or ______________________ surface of the heel is the preferred site for capillary puncture. - ANSWER-medial or lateral plantar Therapeutic phlebotomy is the withdrawal of ______________________ and may be used as treatment for certain conditions such as ___________ or ___________. It is NOT used for toxicology, or the study of toxins or poisons. - ANSWER-large volumes of blood, polycythemia, hemochromatosis During ETOH (blood alcohol) testing, ___________ may be used to clean the site if an alternative to 70% isopropyl alcohol is not available. - ANSWER-soap and water A lack of vitamin D in the diet can cause ___________. - ANSWER-Rickets ___________ is a form of arthritis affecting the joints of the feet caused by increased ___________ levels in the blood. - ANSWER-Gout, uric acid The C & S test is used to diagnose ___________ - ANSWER-cystitis FBS stands for - ANSWER-fasting blood sugar Should an implanted port attached to an indwelling line be covered with a bandage? - ANSWER-No A heparin lock can be left in the patient's vein for up to ___________ - ANSWER-48 hours The normal hematocrit for a newborn is within the range of ___________ - ANSWER-51-61% The normal hematocrit for an adult male is within the range of ___________ - ANSWER-42-52% The normal hematocrit for an adult female is within the range of ___________ - ANSWER-36-48% The normal hematocrit for a 6-year-old child is within ___________ - ANSWER-34-42% A patient;s blood glucose level is normally elevated after ingestion of a ___________ meal, glucose levels return to normal within ___________ after ingestion. - ANSWER-high carbohydrate, 2 hours Normal blood glucose levels for a healthy adult should range from ___________ mg/dL - ANSWER-65-110 what is the most plentiful electrolyte in serum or plasma? - ANSWER-sodium Both ___________ and ___________ play a role in maintaining osmotic pressure and acid-base balance. - ANSWER-sodium and potassium ___________ is important in maintaining muscle function and cardiac output - ANSWER-potassium ___________ is used to measure renal function - ANSWER-Blood Urea Nitrogen Which characteristics of a urine sample is indicative of a pathological condition? - ANSWER-White or pigmented yellow foam A positive ___________ test in conjunction with a positive ___________ test is indicative of a UTI, as well as a urine culture positive for ___________ - ANSWER-Nitrite, leukocyte, blood ___________ in the urine may be indicative of diabetes mellitus - ANSWER-Glucose Trough levels are collected hen the serum concentration of the drug is at its ___________ level, usually just prior to the administration of the next dose. - ANSWER-lowest. There are a total of ___________ muscles in the body - ANSWER-656 The white matter of the brain is composed of the ___________. Nonmyelinated axons are not covered by the myelin sheath and are known as the ___________. ___________ are a fatty substance that composes the myelin sheath. ___________ are areas between neurons over which impulses jump to transmit messages. - ANSWER-myelin sheath, gray matter, Shwann cells, synapses The PNS is composed of the ___________, ___________, and ___________. The spinal cord and brain are part of the ___________. - ANSWER-cranial nerves, spinal nerves, autonomic nervous system, CNS ___________ is an increased volume of CSF in the brain at birth and is characterized by an enlargement of the infant's head. - ANSWER-Hydrocephalus Headache, stiff neck, and fever are symptoms of ___________ - ANSWER-meningitis A shuffling gait, muscular rigidity, and tremor are characteristics of ___________ - ANSWER-parkinson disease Nerve pain is a characteristic of ___________ - ANSWER-neuralgia ___________ is a condition marked by protrusion of the stomach through a weak area of the diaphragm - ANSWER-hiatal hernia ___________ is an acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach lining - ANSWER-gastritis a ___________ is an erosion of the stomach lining - ANSWER-peptic ulcer ___________ is a relaxation of the lower sphincter muscle that allows the contents of the stomach to move up the esophagus - ANSWER-Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Dwarfism is caused by hypo functioning of the ___________ in childhood - ANSWER-pituitary gland Cushing syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the ___________ hormone - ANSWER-glucocorticoid Diabetes is caused by reduced secretion of insulin from the ___________ - ANSWER-pancreas The throat is also known as the ___________. The ___________ is known as the voice box. The ___________ is known as the windpipe. The ___________ is a covering of the opening of the larynx that causes food to pass down the esophagus rather than the trachea - ANSWER-pharynx, larynx, trachea, epiglottis ___________ is caused by obstruction of the airway due to inflammation - ANSWER-Asthma Bronchitis is caused by inflammation of the ___________ - ANSWER-bronchial tubes Hyperventilation is characterized by rapid breathing resulting in a loss of ___________ - ANSWER-carbon dioxide ___________ is caused by oxygen deficiency - ANSWER-hypoxia Approximately 92% of plasma is composed of ___________; the remained is composed of ___________. - ANSWER-water, solutes fibrinogen is a ___________ p