True or False: medical terminology is based on an understanding of a few basic elements primarily
derived from Greek and Latin words. Answer: True
true or false: gestation is another term for dysmenorrheal Answer: False
true or false: epicardium is the thin outer layer of the heart continuous with the lining of the
pericardium Answer: True
true or false: an example of anisocytosis is a microcyte. Answer: True
true or false: if two combining forms are present the least important comes first. Answer: True
Which of the following is a protein that contains iron and is the main component of erythrocytes?
Answer: Hemoglobin
The red, white and platelet cells are known as? Answer: Formed elements
A blood test that measures creatine kinase (CK) can identify? Answer: Heart Disease
,The protein involved in clotting is? Answer: Fibrinogen
An enlarged heart is referred to as? Answer: Megalocardia
Which of the following are non-granular leukocytes that produce antibodies to combat specific
pathogens? Answer: Lymphocytes
Which of the following are granular leukocytes that produce the chemical histamine and aid the body in
controlling allergic reactions and other exaggerated immunologic responses? Answer: Eosinophils
A bulge in an artery caused by a wakening of its wall is called? Answer: Aneurysm
A common communication between two vessels, either end to end or by means of a connecting channel
is referred to as? Answer: Anastomosis
During hemostasis, hair-like molecules of protein form this protein? Answer: Fibrin
Crenate means? Answer: Notched rbcs
An immature neutorphil w/ a non-segmented nucleus is called? Answer: Band Cell
Diarrhea in which blood, mucus or both may be present w/ feces is referred to as? Answer:
Dysentery
what is the ACT used to determine? Answer: Monitoring Heparin Therapy
, a retractable sheath is part of a? Answer: Multiple Draw Needle
What is the special Wing needle set that can be left in a patient's room for up to 48 hours and is used to
administer medication and draw blood? Answer: Heparin Lock
what is the name of the small metal bar that is inserted into the tube after collection of a capillary blood
gas specimen used to Aid and mixing the anticoagulant by means of a magnet? Answer: Flea
What is the Allen test used to determine? Answer: The presence on circulation
In arterial blood gas procedure for adults which of the following anticoagulant is added to coat the
syringe Barrel? Answer: Heparin
for an ABG collection what is the required amount of sample? Answer: 1 mL
what is the best angle for needle insertion during venipuncture? Answer: 15°
Why does blood separate into three layers when centrifuged?5 Answer: Their various densities
Hemoguard is a type of? Answer: Sheath
Needles are color coded according to? Answer: Gauge
The most common skin test performed is? Answer: PPD
a prolonged bleeding time is indicated of low? Answer: Platelet Count
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