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MEDCA National Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Serum should be transported to the laboratory for testing and separated from blood cells? - Answer-2 hours The last step in any phlebotomy procedure including skin puncture - Answer-Check that the bleeding has stopped and thank the patient f...

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MEDCA National Exam Questions
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Serum should be transported to the laboratory for testing and separated from blood
cells? - Answer-2 hours

The last step in any phlebotomy procedure including skin puncture - Answer-Check that
the bleeding has stopped and thank the patient for cooperating

Quality control records includes: - Answer-1. expiration dates
2. stability information
3. storage information
4.proper use
5. precision of testing supplies/ reagents
6. accuracy of testing supplies/ reagents

What variable represents a preanalytical variable that might affect laboratory testing
results - Answer-1. exercise
2. hemolysis
3. transport
4. sample collection

- Answer-

Werum should be transported to the laboratory within what time frame? - Answer-within
2 hours

- Answer-

Once they enter the bloodstream mature red blood cells live for approximately? -
Answer-120 days

If the phlebotomist collects blood in the neonatology department what type of patient is
he or she performing on? - Answer-hours to a few days old

If a blood specimen has a seperation device how many times should it be centrifuged -
Answer-1 time

The primary purpose of infection control is to _____________ - Answer-prevent the
spread of infection within a hospital or other health facility

, When collecting blood in an evacuated tube with an anticoagulant what is the
importance of having the tubes remain upright - Answer-it prevents hemolysis

Cultural sensitivity for phlebotomists involves learning about: - Answer-1. beliefs
2. traditions and practices
3. values

Butterfly needle - Answer-Another term for a winged infusion set.

in most cases when should blood be collected to determine blood levels of medications
- Answer-30 minutes after the medication is administered
Before performing venipuncture a pair of gloves should be put on in front of patient
because ____ - Answer-it is a reassuring safety conscious gesture for both the patient
and the worker

When drawing blood the vein that is most preferred is _____ - Answer-Median cubital

Monoject monoletter is _____ - Answer-Safety device for collecting capillary blood

Blood for lead levels are collected in - Answer-light blue

If blood pressure is 120/80 120 is? - Answer-systolic

supine position - Answer-lying on back, facing upward

The process of determining if a person will react after a transfusion is called - Answer-
type and cross match

components in a chain of infection - Answer-1. a susceptible host
2. the source
3. poor isolation technique

one of the safest and most efficient methods of specimen transport is a ______ -
Answer-pneumatic tube system

red topped tube - Answer-cytogenetic analysis requires whole blood collection in a
_____

best angle for spreading a blood smear by using 2 glass slides is _______ degrees -
Answer-30 degrees

what causes pooling of blood in veins? - Answer-tourniquet

For newborns, the penetration depth of safety lancets for blood collection must be: -
Answer-2.0 mm

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