In therapeutic blood monitoring, the trough levels are tested ______________.

30 minutes before the scheduled dose

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1
Test for this dept. are usually collected in a light blue tube.
Chemistry
Hematology
Coagulation
Microbiology
2
How many hrs before a blood test should a pt stop use of meds known to interfere w/blood tests?
24-36
1-4
48-72
4-24
3
Where is blood collected, stored and prepared for transfusions?
Hematology
Blood Bank
Immunology
Chemistry
4
To measure diurnal variation of cotisol hormone what kind of specimen would be required?
Blood culture
Therapeutic
Timed
Fasting
5
Taking aspirin is most likely going to effect a BT test.
True
False
6
Capillary puncture reference ranges are higher for this analyte.
Protein
Calcium
Glucose
Phosphorus
7
Which tube can be used to collect blood for a type and crossmatch?
Serum seperator tube
Pink top EDTA
Royal Blue top
ETS Gray top
8
The chamber of the heart that receives blood from the systemic circulation?
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Right atrium
9
Veins have thinner walls than arteries.
False
True
10
Ammonia Chemical Test would be done with a _______ tube?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
11
The two circulations of the heart are _________and ___________.
Right atrium and Left atrium
Tricuspid and Bicuspid
Pulmonary and Systemic
Right ventricle and Left ventricle
12
A green top tube usually contains?
Citrate
Heparin
EDTA
Oxalate
13
Hemostasis is defined as _______________.
Steady state
Stoppage of blood
Stoppage of food
Basil state
14
Which tube is used for PTT?
Red
Green
Light blue
Gray
15
Which is not a PPE?
Masks
Gloves
Goggles
Room dividers
16
There is a 9 to 1 ratio nof blood to anticoagulant in a light blue tube.
True
False
17
Permanent surgical connection between and artery and a vein.
Suture
Fistula
Edema
Fasting
18
Blood cultures are used to diagnose ________________.
FAQ
PT
FOU
Diabetes
19
The OGTT test diagnoses ______________.
Cholesterol
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Hemoglobin
20
Which of the following veins in the arm are most subjected to venipuncture?
Brachial
Basilic
Cephalic
Median Cubital
21
Which layer of the heart is the eipcardium?
Inner
Middle
Outer
22
Which test requires a 24 hour urine specimen?
Creatnine Clearance
Glucose tolerance test
Fibrin Split
Culture and Sensitivity
23
How many minutes does normal coagulation take in a red topped tube?
5-10
60-90
15-20
30-60
24
Which element prevents glycolysis?
Heparin
Potassium oxalate
EDTA
Sodium fluoride
25
Serum is depleted of fibrogen.
False
True
26
What is the preferred site for venipuncture?
Antecubital fossa
Thrombotic vein
Ulnar vein
Elbow
27
What special handling does a cold agglutinins test require?
Chilling
Pre-warmed tubes
Ice bath
Sitz bath
28
What organ would a doctor be intested in if he ordered an ALP, AST, ALT, GTT and bilirubin?
Heart
Liver
Spleen
Kidney
29
The left ventricle delivers oxygenated blood to the aorta.
False
True
30
Which is NOT a reason the tourniquet is used?
To prevent veinous flow of blood
To make veins blue
To aid in vein location
To make veins bulge
31
A clean catch test is collected in a:
Sterile cup
Yellow tube
Red tube
Royal blue tube
32
POC testing is done _____________.
In a medical lab
At the patient's bed
With a larger needle
By a respiratory therapist only
33
When someone is in shock you should keep them cool.
True
False
34
Invert a tiger top tube ___ times.
4
5
8
0
35
20%-40% of WBC are comprised of _______________.
Lymphocytes
Basophils
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
36
Which laboratory section performs blood pregnancy tests?
Blood bank
Hematology
Chemistry
Serology
37
The hormone detected in a positive pregnancy test is?
ACTH
TSH
HCG
GH
38
Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
True
False
39
The order of draw for venipuncture is: BC, blue, serum, green, EDTA, gray.
True
False
40
A group of tests collected as one unit:
STAT
Group
Profile
Bunch
41
Which is the best tube for collecting an ethanol specimen?
Sodium fluoride
EDTA
Sodium citrate
Heparin
42
Another name for RBC's:
Phagocytes
Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
Leukocytes
43
The following were collected for a routine venipuncture. Which item is incorrect?
Tubes
Iodine swab
Safety needles
Touniquet
44
In the order of draw for capillary specimens should you draw tubes with or w/o additives first?
With
Without
45
Which of the following specimens are least likely to require special handling?
Homocystine and renin
Bilirubin and Folate
Cholesterol and Uric Acid
Gastrin and Lactic Acid
46
What is another name for winged infusion sets?
Caterpillar
Dragonfly
Butterfly
Beetlebug
47
In therapeutic blood monitoring, the trough levels are tested ______________.
2 hours postprandial
30 minutes after the scheduled dose
30 minutes before the scheduled dose
2 hours diurnal
48
Which WBC carries histamine?
Basophils
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes
49
Collecting urine by aspiration through the bladder wall:
Amnio
Catheter
Suprapubic
Pediatric
50
The hollow part of the needle is called the lumen.
True
False
51
A red top tube is usualy drawn for which lab department?
Hematology
Chemistry
Blood Bank
Serotology
52
What kind of valve is the tricuspid valve?
Atrioventricle
Semi-lunar
53
The first tube in the order of draw for cap specimens are lavender.
False
True
54
Medical Asepsis is the destruction of pathogens outside the body.
False
True
55
Sodium Citrate is the additive in which tube?
Light blue
Red
Gray
Green
56
Accumulation of fluid in the tissues.
Lipids
Fistula
Edema
Trauma
57
Veins are located deeper than arteries.
False
True
58
If the patient continues to bleed after 8 minutes of pressure you should ______________.
Re-tie the tourniquet
Wrap the area tightly with a towel
Call for help
Call the family member to hold pressure
59
Which tube does not contain EDTA?
Mottled green and gray topped tubes
Pink plastic top tubes w/special blood bank patient ID label
Pearl top tubes with thixotropic gel separator
Lavender tube tops
60
The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
Vascular stage
Coagulation stage
Fibrinolysis
Platelet Stage
61
Which tube is used for a sickle cell screen?
Red
Green
Lavender
Blue
62
What percentage of formed elements is erythrocytes?
60%
10%
55%
90%
63
Latex sensitivity is an allergic reaction.
True
False
64
How many times should a light-blue tube be inverted?
3-4
2-3
5
8
65
Another name for blood in the urine:
Hematuria
PKU
Proteinuria
Bacteriuria
66
Direct contact transmission is defined as ___________.
Skin to object
Blood to blood
Skin to skin
Body fluid to blood
67
A urine C & S is ordered to detect?
Presence of a UTI
Glucose overload
Abnormal urine ph
Kidney damage
68
Capillary puncture blood most closely resembles ____________.
Venous blood
Arterial blood
69
What is the first link in the chain of infection?
Suseptible host
Portal of exit
Agent
70
What part of the infant is a PKU test performed on?
Forehead
Toe
Finger
Heel
71
Lipemic bloodserum appears:
Purple
Bluish
Milky
Thick
72
The first drop of blood in a capillary puncture is the best for analysis.
False
True
73
What is the size (in inches) of the needle routinely used for venipuncture?
1-1.5
2-3
2.5-3
2-2.58
74
What causes vacuum tubes to fill with blood?
Patient fist pumping
Tourniquet pressure
Arterial blood pressure
Tube vacuum
75
The relaxing phase of the cardiac cycle is:bradycardia?
Infarction
Systole
Diastole
Bradycardia
76
How many types of leukocytes are in blood?
2
4
6
5
77
The test used to evaluate intrinsic pathway is called ____________.
PT
PX
APTT
LMN
78
Arteries have valves that prevent the blood from flowing back.
False
True
79
Lymph originates from?
Joint fluid
Plasma
Serum
Tissue fluid
80
The heart disorder characterized by fluid buildup in the lungs?
Aortic stenosis
Myocardial infarction
Congestive heart failure
Bacterial endocarditis
81
Which would be considered a post-analytical error?
Medication interferance
Improper site preparation
Failure to invert tubes
Improper use of serum separator
82
Another name for thrombocytes is______________.
Platelets
White blood cells
Monocytes
Red blood cells
83
What is the normal life span of a RBC?
9-12 days
120 days
45 days
365 days
84
What kind of blood do arteries and arterioles carry?
Deoxygenated
Oxygenated
85
Which is NOT a common symptom of shock?
Shallow breathing
Clammy skin
Weak pulse
Blinking eyes
86
Serum contains the same chemical make up as plasma.
True
False
87
What gauge multi-sample needle is considered to be standard?
21
23
18
20
88
Cortisol peaks late in the afternoon.
True
False
89
Endocardium is which layer of the heart.
Inner
Outer
Middle
90
This organization develops standards for specimen handling and processing?
CLSI
CDC
FDA
CLIA
91
Oxygen-poor blood enters the heart througfh the right atrium.
True
False
92
Touching someone without permission is called____________.
Invasion of privacy
Sneaky
Sexual harrassment
Battery
93
The most common complication of phlebotomy.
Phlebitis
Hemoconcentration
Petechiae
Hematoma
94
Leaving the tourniquet on too long may cause ________________.
Hemolysis
Thromosis
Septicemia
Hemoconcentration
95
A patient in the Oncology Dept. is probably being treated for _______________.
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Cancer
Phlebitis
96
What percentage of the blood is made up of formed elements?
55%
35%
45%
65%
97
Which test may require a chain of custody?
Drug screen
Blood culture
TDM
Crossmatch
98
Which is used for PT and PTT?
Light blue top
Green top
Red top
Gray top
99
The most common source of carry over problems is EDTA.
True
False
100
Blood cultures are collected in a ___________ tube.
Green
Yellow
Blue
Red
101
What tube is used for a WCB differential?
Red
Blue
Lavender
Green
102
If a needle passes completely thru the vein you must pull it out of the arm & try another vein.
True
False
103
Which needle has the largest gauge?
22
16
23
21
104
Microorganism cultures are collected in _____________tubes.
Light blue
Green
Yellow
Royal blue
105
Which WBC comprises 40%-60% of the white blood cells?
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
106
When you explain venipunc procedure to the pt and they agree to the test it's called _______.
HIPAA
Informed consent
Constant talking
Getting the blood
107
Which is not true off WBCs?
They are a defense mechanism
They are also called leukocytes
They are formed in bone marrow and lymph tissues
They are all the same size and shape
108
Which test must be performed on whole blood?
CPK
CBC
BUN
PTT
109
What are the 3 components of a urinalysis?
Blood, protein and glucose exams
Gravity, clarity and color exams
Hear, see and taste exam
Physical, chemical, microscopic exams
110
In a routine venipuncture the lavender tube should be drawn before the red tube.
False
True
111
Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of which of the following on RBCs.
Antibodies
Antigens
Hormones
Chemicals
112
Which of the following is the best definition of destruction of red blood cells?
Hemolysis
Hemoglobin
Hemostasis
Homeostasis
113
To check for trace elements a phebotomist would use a ______ tube.
Tiger top
Royal blue
Light blue
Yellow
114
What is the most important step in preventing infections?
Using tissues
Handwashing
Wearing gloves
Isolation
115
OSHA requires that health care professionals receive a vaccine for:
HAV
HCV
HPV
HBV
116
Light blue tubes must be ____ full.
1/2
3/4
2/3
Completely
117
Which represents the proper order of blood flow?
From capillaries to arterioles to arteries
From arterioles to capillaries to venules
From veins to venules to capillaries
From arteries to veins to capillaries
118
Blood culture tests can be done with a dermal puncture when venipuncture is not possible.
False
True
119
The following is a test of the respiratory system?
CSF
ETOH
UA
ABGs
120
The internal space of a blood vessel?
Septum
Valve
Lumen
Atrium
121
Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture.
Synovial
Pleural
Peritoneal
Cerebrospinal
122
The first tube collected with a butterfly will underfill due to air in the line.
True
False
123
An example of a nosocomial infection is?
Healthcare worker contracts HBV from a needlestick
Patient is admitted with chicken pox
Patient breaks out with measles one day after admission
Catheter site of ICU patient becomes infected
124
The myocardium is the layer of the heart that is made of ___________.
Endometrial Tissue
Cartilage
Muscle
125
How many times should a red top tube be inverted?
5
8
2
0
126
The proper order for doning PPE?
Gown, gloves, mask
Mask, gown, gloves
Gown, mask, gloves
Gloves, gown, mask
127
What tube is used for ESR?
Green
Red
Lavender
Yellow
128
Fluid aspirated from the peritoneal cavity.
Ascites
Synovial
Sputum
Gastric
129
The purpose of an antiglycolotic agent is?
Inhibit microbes
Prevent clotting
Enhance clotting
Preserve glucose
130
What is the oxygen carrying protein in erythrocytes?
Hemoglobin
Reticulocytes
Leukocytes
Plasma
131
Which body plane divides the body in equal portions?
Frontal
Midsaggital
Saggital
Transverse
132
A pad used to correct the patient's clothing?
Tourniquet
Flux
Antiseptic
Chux
133
Which vein in the antecubital fossa is usually easiest to palpate in an obese patient?
Median cubital
Ulnar
Cephalic
Basilic
134
Which blood vessel is NOT part of systemic circulation?
Cephalic vein
Pulmonary artery
Brachial artery
Vena cava
135
What is the function of a leukocyte?
Protect from infection
Carry oxygen to cells
Aids in clot formation
136
If an infant is screaming during a CBC test the?
Platelets may clump
Specimen may be hemoconcentrated
Specimen is more likely to hemolyze
WBC may be elevated
137
Which tube would you use to measure lactic acid?
Red
Gray
Blue
Tiger top
138
All patients are presumed to be infectious for ___________.
Blood borne pathogens
Flu
TB
Common code
139
A CBC would be sent to what lab section?
Hemotology
Serology
Chemistry
Microbiology
140
Which additive is usually in a lavender tube?
Heparin
Oxalate
Citrate
EDTA
141
If someone is cyanotic their skin may appear ____________.
Bluish
Flushed
Yellow/Orange
Clammy
142
Lavender, Yellow and Green tubes should all be inverted 8 times each.
True
False
143
Which should not be done during vein selection?
Palpating the antecubital
Placing a warm towel on the arm.
Lowering the patient's arm
Patient pumping fist
144
Good Samaritan Law lets healthcare workers to give care above their field w/o being sued.
False
True
145
According to CLSI which tube is filled last when using a syringe?
Heparin
EDTA
Citrate
Sterile SPS
146
Microorganisms that cause diseases?
Pathogenic
Hereditary
Nonpathogens
Normal flora
147
Which test is NOT a light sensitive test?
Bilirubin
Beta-carotene
Ammonia
Porphyrins
148
In a routine blolod draw the red tube is drawn before the green tube.
True
False
149
A drug known to interfere with urine tests should be discontinued 48-72 hrs prior to the test.
True
False
150
Failing to provide reasonable standards of care causing someone to suffer an injury __________.
Tort
Battery
Negligence
Trauma
151
Which tube is drawn last in a standard venipuncture procedure?
Lavender
Blood culture tube
Red
Light blue
152
When the body has adequate rest and no food for 12 hours it is said to be in the_________state.
Hemostasis
Steady
Basal
Homeostasis
153
Which would be considered a pre-analytical error?
Exposure to light
Faulty technique
Wrong order of draw
Improper time of collection
154
How many liters of blood does the average adult have?
9-10
7-8
5-6
3-4
155
What special handling does an ABG require?
Warming
Shaking
Pre-warmed tubes
Chilling
156
Which tube is sometimes called a serum separator tube?
Red/Gray
Green
Light Blue
Red
157
Always recap your needle before putting it into the sharps container.
Fasle
True
158
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
Water
Plasma
Serum
Formed elements
159
Sodium Fluoride preserves glucose for how many days?
2
3
4
1
160
Which is a test of the urinary system?
Creatinine clearance
Creatine kinase
Cholinesterase
Pleuracentesis
161
Contact, droplet and airborne are ____________.
Modes of transmission
Agents
Portals of exit
Portals of entry
162
The ability of the body to achieve "steady state".
Anabolism
Homeostasis
Catabolism
Hemostasis
163
Bacteria and parasites belong to which type of hazard?
Chemical
Allergic
Biologic
Physical
164
Sclerosed veins feel ______________.
Movable
Spongy
Square
Cordlike
165
How many inches above the site should the tourniquet be tied?
3-4
4-5
2-3
1-2

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1
Test for this dept. are usually collected in a light blue tube.
Chemistry
Hematology
Coagulation
Microbiology
2
How many hrs before a blood test should a pt stop use of meds known to interfere w/blood tests?
24-36
1-4
48-72
4-24
3
Where is blood collected, stored and prepared for transfusions?
Hematology
Blood Bank
Immunology
Chemistry
4
To measure diurnal variation of cotisol hormone what kind of specimen would be required?
Blood culture
Therapeutic
Timed
Fasting
5
Taking aspirin is most likely going to effect a BT test.
True
False
6
Capillary puncture reference ranges are higher for this analyte.
Protein
Calcium
Glucose
Phosphorus
7
Which tube can be used to collect blood for a type and crossmatch?
Serum seperator tube
Pink top EDTA
Royal Blue top
ETS Gray top
8
The chamber of the heart that receives blood from the systemic circulation?
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Right atrium
9
Veins have thinner walls than arteries.
False
True
10
Ammonia Chemical Test would be done with a _______ tube?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
11
The two circulations of the heart are _________and ___________.
Right atrium and Left atrium
Tricuspid and Bicuspid
Pulmonary and Systemic
Right ventricle and Left ventricle
12
A green top tube usually contains?
Citrate
Heparin
EDTA
Oxalate
13
Hemostasis is defined as _______________.
Steady state
Stoppage of blood
Stoppage of food
Basil state
14
Which tube is used for PTT?
Red
Green
Light blue
Gray
15
Which is not a PPE?
Masks
Gloves
Goggles
Room dividers
16
There is a 9 to 1 ratio nof blood to anticoagulant in a light blue tube.
True
False
17
Permanent surgical connection between and artery and a vein.
Suture
Fistula
Edema
Fasting
18
Blood cultures are used to diagnose ________________.
FAQ
PT
FOU
Diabetes
19
The OGTT test diagnoses ______________.
Cholesterol
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Hemoglobin
20
Which of the following veins in the arm are most subjected to venipuncture?
Brachial
Basilic
Cephalic
Median Cubital
21
Which layer of the heart is the eipcardium?
Inner
Middle
Outer
22
Which test requires a 24 hour urine specimen?
Creatnine Clearance
Glucose tolerance test
Fibrin Split
Culture and Sensitivity
23
How many minutes does normal coagulation take in a red topped tube?
5-10
60-90
15-20
30-60
24
Which element prevents glycolysis?
Heparin
Potassium oxalate
EDTA
Sodium fluoride
25
Serum is depleted of fibrogen.
False
True
26
What is the preferred site for venipuncture?
Antecubital fossa
Thrombotic vein
Ulnar vein
Elbow
27
What special handling does a cold agglutinins test require?
Chilling
Pre-warmed tubes
Ice bath
Sitz bath
28
What organ would a doctor be intested in if he ordered an ALP, AST, ALT, GTT and bilirubin?
Heart
Liver
Spleen
Kidney
29
The left ventricle delivers oxygenated blood to the aorta.
False
True
30
Which is NOT a reason the tourniquet is used?
To prevent veinous flow of blood
To make veins blue
To aid in vein location
To make veins bulge
31
A clean catch test is collected in a:
Sterile cup
Yellow tube
Red tube
Royal blue tube
32
POC testing is done _____________.
In a medical lab
At the patient's bed
With a larger needle
By a respiratory therapist only
33
When someone is in shock you should keep them cool.
True
False
34
Invert a tiger top tube ___ times.
4
5
8
0
35
20%-40% of WBC are comprised of _______________.
Lymphocytes
Basophils
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
36
Which laboratory section performs blood pregnancy tests?
Blood bank
Hematology
Chemistry
Serology
37
The hormone detected in a positive pregnancy test is?
ACTH
TSH
HCG
GH
38
Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
True
False
39
The order of draw for venipuncture is: BC, blue, serum, green, EDTA, gray.
True
False
40
A group of tests collected as one unit:
STAT
Group
Profile
Bunch
41
Which is the best tube for collecting an ethanol specimen?
Sodium fluoride
EDTA
Sodium citrate
Heparin
42
Another name for RBC's:
Phagocytes
Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
Leukocytes
43
The following were collected for a routine venipuncture. Which item is incorrect?
Tubes
Iodine swab
Safety needles
Touniquet
44
In the order of draw for capillary specimens should you draw tubes with or w/o additives first?
With
Without
45
Which of the following specimens are least likely to require special handling?
Homocystine and renin
Bilirubin and Folate
Cholesterol and Uric Acid
Gastrin and Lactic Acid
46
What is another name for winged infusion sets?
Caterpillar
Dragonfly
Butterfly
Beetlebug
47
In therapeutic blood monitoring, the trough levels are tested ______________.
2 hours postprandial
30 minutes after the scheduled dose
30 minutes before the scheduled dose
2 hours diurnal
48
Which WBC carries histamine?
Basophils
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes
49
Collecting urine by aspiration through the bladder wall:
Amnio
Catheter
Suprapubic
Pediatric
50
The hollow part of the needle is called the lumen.
True
False
51
A red top tube is usualy drawn for which lab department?
Hematology
Chemistry
Blood Bank
Serotology
52
What kind of valve is the tricuspid valve?
Atrioventricle
Semi-lunar
53
The first tube in the order of draw for cap specimens are lavender.
False
True
54
Medical Asepsis is the destruction of pathogens outside the body.
False
True
55
Sodium Citrate is the additive in which tube?
Light blue
Red
Gray
Green
56
Accumulation of fluid in the tissues.
Lipids
Fistula
Edema
Trauma
57
Veins are located deeper than arteries.
False
True
58
If the patient continues to bleed after 8 minutes of pressure you should ______________.
Re-tie the tourniquet
Wrap the area tightly with a towel
Call for help
Call the family member to hold pressure
59
Which tube does not contain EDTA?
Mottled green and gray topped tubes
Pink plastic top tubes w/special blood bank patient ID label
Pearl top tubes with thixotropic gel separator
Lavender tube tops
60
The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
Vascular stage
Coagulation stage
Fibrinolysis
Platelet Stage
61
Which tube is used for a sickle cell screen?
Red
Green
Lavender
Blue
62
What percentage of formed elements is erythrocytes?
60%
10%
55%
90%
63
Latex sensitivity is an allergic reaction.
True
False
64
How many times should a light-blue tube be inverted?
3-4
2-3
5
8
65
Another name for blood in the urine:
Hematuria
PKU
Proteinuria
Bacteriuria
66
Direct contact transmission is defined as ___________.
Skin to object
Blood to blood
Skin to skin
Body fluid to blood
67
A urine C & S is ordered to detect?
Presence of a UTI
Glucose overload
Abnormal urine ph
Kidney damage
68
Capillary puncture blood most closely resembles ____________.
Venous blood
Arterial blood
69
What is the first link in the chain of infection?
Suseptible host
Portal of exit
Agent
70
What part of the infant is a PKU test performed on?
Forehead
Toe
Finger
Heel
71
Lipemic bloodserum appears:
Purple
Bluish
Milky
Thick
72
The first drop of blood in a capillary puncture is the best for analysis.
False
True
73
What is the size (in inches) of the needle routinely used for venipuncture?
1-1.5
2-3
2.5-3
2-2.58
74
What causes vacuum tubes to fill with blood?
Patient fist pumping
Tourniquet pressure
Arterial blood pressure
Tube vacuum
75
The relaxing phase of the cardiac cycle is:bradycardia?
Infarction
Systole
Diastole
Bradycardia
76
How many types of leukocytes are in blood?
2
4
6
5
77
The test used to evaluate intrinsic pathway is called ____________.
PT
PX
APTT
LMN
78
Arteries have valves that prevent the blood from flowing back.
False
True
79
Lymph originates from?
Joint fluid
Plasma
Serum
Tissue fluid
80
The heart disorder characterized by fluid buildup in the lungs?
Aortic stenosis
Myocardial infarction
Congestive heart failure
Bacterial endocarditis
81
Which would be considered a post-analytical error?
Medication interferance
Improper site preparation
Failure to invert tubes
Improper use of serum separator
82
Another name for thrombocytes is______________.
Platelets
White blood cells
Monocytes
Red blood cells
83
What is the normal life span of a RBC?
9-12 days
120 days
45 days
365 days
84
What kind of blood do arteries and arterioles carry?
Deoxygenated
Oxygenated
85
Which is NOT a common symptom of shock?
Shallow breathing
Clammy skin
Weak pulse
Blinking eyes
86
Serum contains the same chemical make up as plasma.
True
False
87
What gauge multi-sample needle is considered to be standard?
21
23
18
20
88
Cortisol peaks late in the afternoon.
True
False
89
Endocardium is which layer of the heart.
Inner
Outer
Middle
90
This organization develops standards for specimen handling and processing?
CLSI
CDC
FDA
CLIA
91
Oxygen-poor blood enters the heart througfh the right atrium.
True
False
92
Touching someone without permission is called____________.
Invasion of privacy
Sneaky
Sexual harrassment
Battery
93
The most common complication of phlebotomy.
Phlebitis
Hemoconcentration
Petechiae
Hematoma
94
Leaving the tourniquet on too long may cause ________________.
Hemolysis
Thromosis
Septicemia
Hemoconcentration
95
A patient in the Oncology Dept. is probably being treated for _______________.
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Cancer
Phlebitis
96
What percentage of the blood is made up of formed elements?
55%
35%
45%
65%
97
Which test may require a chain of custody?
Drug screen
Blood culture
TDM
Crossmatch
98
Which is used for PT and PTT?
Light blue top
Green top
Red top
Gray top
99
The most common source of carry over problems is EDTA.
True
False
100
Blood cultures are collected in a ___________ tube.
Green
Yellow
Blue
Red
101
What tube is used for a WCB differential?
Red
Blue
Lavender
Green
102
If a needle passes completely thru the vein you must pull it out of the arm & try another vein.
True
False
103
Which needle has the largest gauge?
22
16
23
21
104
Microorganism cultures are collected in _____________tubes.
Light blue
Green
Yellow
Royal blue
105
Which WBC comprises 40%-60% of the white blood cells?
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
106
When you explain venipunc procedure to the pt and they agree to the test it's called _______.
HIPAA
Informed consent
Constant talking
Getting the blood
107
Which is not true off WBCs?
They are a defense mechanism
They are also called leukocytes
They are formed in bone marrow and lymph tissues
They are all the same size and shape
108
Which test must be performed on whole blood?
CPK
CBC
BUN
PTT
109
What are the 3 components of a urinalysis?
Blood, protein and glucose exams
Gravity, clarity and color exams
Hear, see and taste exam
Physical, chemical, microscopic exams
110
In a routine venipuncture the lavender tube should be drawn before the red tube.
False
True
111
Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of which of the following on RBCs.
Antibodies
Antigens
Hormones
Chemicals
112
Which of the following is the best definition of destruction of red blood cells?
Hemolysis
Hemoglobin
Hemostasis
Homeostasis
113
To check for trace elements a phebotomist would use a ______ tube.
Tiger top
Royal blue
Light blue
Yellow
114
What is the most important step in preventing infections?
Using tissues
Handwashing
Wearing gloves
Isolation
115
OSHA requires that health care professionals receive a vaccine for:
HAV
HCV
HPV
HBV
116
Light blue tubes must be ____ full.
1/2
3/4
2/3
Completely
117
Which represents the proper order of blood flow?
From capillaries to arterioles to arteries
From arterioles to capillaries to venules
From veins to venules to capillaries
From arteries to veins to capillaries
118
Blood culture tests can be done with a dermal puncture when venipuncture is not possible.
False
True
119
The following is a test of the respiratory system?
CSF
ETOH
UA
ABGs
120
The internal space of a blood vessel?
Septum
Valve
Lumen
Atrium
121
Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture.
Synovial
Pleural
Peritoneal
Cerebrospinal
122
The first tube collected with a butterfly will underfill due to air in the line.
True
False
123
An example of a nosocomial infection is?
Healthcare worker contracts HBV from a needlestick
Patient is admitted with chicken pox
Patient breaks out with measles one day after admission
Catheter site of ICU patient becomes infected
124
The myocardium is the layer of the heart that is made of ___________.
Endometrial Tissue
Cartilage
Muscle
125
How many times should a red top tube be inverted?
5
8
2
0
126
The proper order for doning PPE?
Gown, gloves, mask
Mask, gown, gloves
Gown, mask, gloves
Gloves, gown, mask
127
What tube is used for ESR?
Green
Red
Lavender
Yellow
128
Fluid aspirated from the peritoneal cavity.
Ascites
Synovial
Sputum
Gastric
129
The purpose of an antiglycolotic agent is?
Inhibit microbes
Prevent clotting
Enhance clotting
Preserve glucose
130
What is the oxygen carrying protein in erythrocytes?
Hemoglobin
Reticulocytes
Leukocytes
Plasma
131
Which body plane divides the body in equal portions?
Frontal
Midsaggital
Saggital
Transverse
132
A pad used to correct the patient's clothing?
Tourniquet
Flux
Antiseptic
Chux
133
Which vein in the antecubital fossa is usually easiest to palpate in an obese patient?
Median cubital
Ulnar
Cephalic
Basilic
134
Which blood vessel is NOT part of systemic circulation?
Cephalic vein
Pulmonary artery
Brachial artery
Vena cava
135
What is the function of a leukocyte?
Protect from infection
Carry oxygen to cells
Aids in clot formation
136
If an infant is screaming during a CBC test the?
Platelets may clump
Specimen may be hemoconcentrated
Specimen is more likely to hemolyze
WBC may be elevated
137
Which tube would you use to measure lactic acid?
Red
Gray
Blue
Tiger top
138
All patients are presumed to be infectious for ___________.
Blood borne pathogens
Flu
TB
Common code
139
A CBC would be sent to what lab section?
Hemotology
Serology
Chemistry
Microbiology
140
Which additive is usually in a lavender tube?
Heparin
Oxalate
Citrate
EDTA
141
If someone is cyanotic their skin may appear ____________.
Bluish
Flushed
Yellow/Orange
Clammy
142
Lavender, Yellow and Green tubes should all be inverted 8 times each.
True
False
143
Which should not be done during vein selection?
Palpating the antecubital
Placing a warm towel on the arm.
Lowering the patient's arm
Patient pumping fist
144
Good Samaritan Law lets healthcare workers to give care above their field w/o being sued.
False
True
145
According to CLSI which tube is filled last when using a syringe?
Heparin
EDTA
Citrate
Sterile SPS
146
Microorganisms that cause diseases?
Pathogenic
Hereditary
Nonpathogens
Normal flora
147
Which test is NOT a light sensitive test?
Bilirubin
Beta-carotene
Ammonia
Porphyrins
148
In a routine blolod draw the red tube is drawn before the green tube.
True
False
149
A drug known to interfere with urine tests should be discontinued 48-72 hrs prior to the test.
True
False
150
Failing to provide reasonable standards of care causing someone to suffer an injury __________.
Tort
Battery
Negligence
Trauma
151
Which tube is drawn last in a standard venipuncture procedure?
Lavender
Blood culture tube
Red
Light blue
152
When the body has adequate rest and no food for 12 hours it is said to be in the_________state.
Hemostasis
Steady
Basal
Homeostasis
153
Which would be considered a pre-analytical error?
Exposure to light
Faulty technique
Wrong order of draw
Improper time of collection
154
How many liters of blood does the average adult have?
9-10
7-8
5-6
3-4
155
What special handling does an ABG require?
Warming
Shaking
Pre-warmed tubes
Chilling
156
Which tube is sometimes called a serum separator tube?
Red/Gray
Green
Light Blue
Red
157
Always recap your needle before putting it into the sharps container.
Fasle
True
158
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
Water
Plasma
Serum
Formed elements
159
Sodium Fluoride preserves glucose for how many days?
2
3
4
1
160
Which is a test of the urinary system?
Creatinine clearance
Creatine kinase
Cholinesterase
Pleuracentesis
161
Contact, droplet and airborne are ____________.
Modes of transmission
Agents
Portals of exit
Portals of entry
162
The ability of the body to achieve "steady state".
Anabolism
Homeostasis
Catabolism
Hemostasis
163
Bacteria and parasites belong to which type of hazard?
Chemical
Allergic
Biologic
Physical
164
Sclerosed veins feel ______________.
Movable
Spongy
Square
Cordlike
165
How many inches above the site should the tourniquet be tied?
3-4
4-5
2-3
1-2