How can the WBC count be estimated when performing the microhematocrit test?

By measuring buffy coat thickness

hematopoietic anemia is a condition known as bone marrow depression anemia

False: correct answer (aplastic anemia)

Which of the following best describes an electrocardiogram?

Graphic representation of the heart's electrical activity

Which best describes when a syringe is most often used for venipuncture?

When collecting small amounts of blood from fragile veins

Which of the following best describes the cause of hemolysis?

Puncturing the skin before the alcohol is completely dry

What are the three categories of testing per CLIA '88?

waived tests, moderate-complexity test, high-complexity test

Which of the following is an important action when taking a radial pulse?

Press fingers gently over the area of the artery.

What is the effect of a blood pressure cuff that is too small for the patients arm?

The test will provide an arbitrarily high result

Which of the following is considered a personal protective equipment? (PPE)

Gown, goggles, gloves, face mask

evaluates heart structure coronary angioplasty and function

What is the purpose of CLIA '88?

Establishes regulations for laboratory testing

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1
Which condition is characterized by excessive destruction of circulating red blood cells?
pernicious anemia
hemolytic anemia
thalassemia
2
The artery commonly used for taking a patients pulse is the:
Carotid
Brachial
Popliteal
Radial
3
In emergencies which of the following arteries is used to take a pulse:
radial
popliteal
Carotid
brachial
4
Which of the following definitions match the syringe method?
Pull gently with plunger
Vacuum is created when plunger is pulled
This is used less often in venipuncture
All of the above
5
mitral valve prolapse is also known as "click-murmur syndrome"
False
True
6
Which of the following best describes how a tube with anticoagulants is identified?
Laboratory use
Test name on label
Tube stopper color
Size of the tube
7
Which of the following blood pressure results indicates hypotension?
140/90
120/80
90/60
8
A blood pressure cuff that is too big for a patients arm will:
Give an arbitrarily high result
Have no effect on the results
Give an arbitrarily low result
9
What is Plasma
The blood which the leukocytes, erythrocytes, are suspended
The watery, straw-colored, fluid portion of the lymph
All of the above
The blood which platelets are suspended
10
electrocardiogram records heart electrical activity
True
False
11
How can the WBC count be estimated when performing the microhematocrit test?
By measuring buffy coat thickness
Measured at the bottom of the tube
By the amount of plasma and platelets
Cannot be estimated
12
The lipid panel tests cholesterol levels
False
True
13
What is the main component of red blood cells consisting of iron and protein?
leukocyte
hematogenesis
erythrocyte
hemoglobin
14
Where does deoxygenated blood enter the heart?
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Right ventricle
Right atrium
15
When the "sed rate" increases, it detects what type of disease/condition?
Lupus
Acute stress
Inflammatory disease
All of these
16
fatty deposits building up within arterial walls is also called...
anastomosis
atherosclerosis
arteriosclerosis
17
Which of the following is NOT generally included in the complete blood count (CBC)?
Hemoglobin determination
Red blood cell (RBC) count
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Hematocrit determination
18
The danger of high low-density lipoprotein level is an higher risk for coronary artery disease.
True
false
19
What is another name for clot?
Lymph nodes
Thrombus
erythrocytes
Plasma
20
Fungi Lives in dead tissue
False
True
21
Atrial fibrillation is characterized as extremely rapid incomplete contractions
True
False
22
what happens if the metal tip of a lead wire becomes detached from an electrode?
Alternating current artifacts
Wandering baseline
Interrupted baseline
Muscle artifacts
23
Which of the following represents medical asepsis?
sanitization of equipment
sterilization of instruments
wearing gloves
washing hands
24
What type of panel tests liver functions?
Renal function panel
Electrolyte panel
Obstetric panel
Hepatic function panel
25
What is any disorder of lymph nodes or lymph vessels called?
lymphadenopathy
lymphocytosis
benign lymphoma
26
Which of the following definitions match the vacuum tube system
This has vacuum in the tubes
This uses a multi-draw needle
Do not need to use a blood transfer device
All of the above
27
hematopoietic anemia is a condition known as bone marrow depression anemia
True
False: correct answer (aplastic anemia)
False: None of these are correct
False: correct answer (pernicious anemia)
28
Which of the following best describes an electrocardiogram?
Graphic representation of the heart's electrical activity
All of the above
Performed on every adult patient over 40
Visualization of the heart's activity
29
when electrocardiograph is properly standardized, the standardization mark should be how high?
15 mm
10 mm
20 mm
5 mm
30
What is the term used to refer to an ECG reading that is within normal limits?
Normal sinus rhythm
Sinus arrhythmia
Baseline recording
31
Which best describes when a syringe is most often used for venipuncture?
When multiple tubes are needed
When large blood samples are needed
When a patient has a good vein in the antecubital area
When collecting small amounts of blood from fragile veins
32
Which of the following best describes the cause of hemolysis?
Using a needle that is too short
Inverting evacuation tubes gently
Separating serum at the wrong tim
Puncturing the skin before the alcohol is completely dry
33
What is the production of formed elements of blood called?
hemocytosis
hematogenesis
hemopoiesis
34
Which blood cell is responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
Leukocytes
Lymphocytes
35
What color test tube top is used for coagulation testing?
Red
yellow
Light blue
Lavender/ Prurple
36
A virus requires a living cell in order to reproduce.
False
True
37
What are the three categories of testing per CLIA '88?
low, moderate,high-complexity tests
waived tests, moderate-complexity test, high-complexity test
All of the above
urinalysis, blood draws, vital signs
38
What color test tube top is used for toxicology testing?
Lavender/ Purple
dark blue/royal blue top
Light blue
Red
39
Ventricular fibrillation is life threatening.
True
False
40
Which of the following is an important action when taking a radial pulse?
Count for 45 seconds.
Press fingers gently over the area of the artery.
Locate and count the pulse with the thumb.
Position patient with the arm elevated at shoulder level.
41
Which of the following blood pressure results indicates hypertension?
120/80
90/60
140/90
42
What is the effect of a blood pressure cuff that is too small for the patients arm?
The test will provide an arbitrarily high result
The test will provide an arbitrarily low result
This will only effect certain patients
There is no effect on the results
43
Which is NOT considered a characteristic of pulse to be documented in assessment?
Rhythm
Rate
Volume
Expansion
44
Which of the following is considered a personal protective equipment? (PPE)
Gown, goggles, gloves, face mask
Sharps container, trashcan, biohazard container
Sanitatizon, Sterilizaton, hand washing
Computer, Laptop, mouse, keyboard
45
What color test tube top is used for hematology(CBC) testing
Yellow
Lavender/purple
Green
Red/Black
46
Anastomosis is the surgical joining of 2 blood vessels
False
True
47
echocardiography
balloon procedure
continuous ECG
evaluates heart structure coronary angioplasty and function
Records heart activity
48
Which test measures the concentration of urea in the blood?
BUN
ABC
TB
PKU
49
Health specialist training & experience is concentrated in immunology is called an immunologist
True
False
50
Which is NOT OSHA's responsibility in the healthcare environment?
Both A and C
Maintain safe environment
Establish privacy guidelines
create guidelines for the handling of contaminated materials
51
What is the purpose of CLIA '88?
Establishes rules in handling used contaminated equipment
Establishes regulations for laboratory testing
Establishes guidelines to maintain patient's privacy
Establishes regulations for a safe environment
52
ECG: where do you place V1?
1st intercostal left of sternum
3rd intercostal right of sternum
4th intercostal space to right of the sternum
none of these
53
What color test tube top is used for chemistry testing?
Green
Lavender purple
Red
Yellow
54
What is the purpose of purkinje fibers?
evaluates heart structure coronary angioplasty and function
Spread electrical impulse to the ventricles
Balloon Procedure
55
Which of the following is the artery used in order to take blood pressure?
Radial
Brachial
Carotid
Popliteal
56
What is classic hemophilia also known as?
hemophilia A
von Willebrand's hemophilia
hemophilia B
57
Which of the following is the first step in performing a successful venipuncture?
Put the patient at ease.
Position the patient in a sitting position.
Use non-sterile disposable gloves.
Clean the site with an alcohol prep pad.
58
When a blood sample cannot be obtained, which of the following should be done?
Advance the needle slightly
Withdraw the needle slightly
Try another tube
All the above
59
ECG: where fo you place v3
before v4 directly between leads v2 & v4
None of these
before v4 5th intercostal space to left of sternum
After V4 directly between v2 & v4
60
How are augmented leads recorded?
After the bipolar leads
After the precordial leads
before the bipolar leads
Both A and C
61
What is a circulating clot called?
plaque
thrombus
embolus
62
The plasma and red blood cells are separated by what when using anticoagulated tubes?
Fibrinogen
Buffy coat
Serum
Platelets
63
What does CLIA stand for?
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1908
Classic Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 2008
Classic Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988
64
In order for a test to be categorized as a waived test it should require moderate knowledge.
True
False
65
Why should an electrolyte be used when running an ECG?
An electrolyte reduces the amount of dryness in the skin.
An electrolyte reduces the amount of dryness in the skin.
The skin is a poor conductor of electricity.
An electrolyte protects the patient from shocks
66
There are 6 steps to the infection cycle
False
True
67
small colorless disk-shaped cell w/o a nucleus, large numbers in blood & involved in clotting.
platelets
bilirubin
heme
68
An aerobic microorganism is one that requires air to survive and reproduce.
True
False
69
What heart muscle disease primarily affecting the pumping ability of the heart known as?
coronary artery disease
cardiac tamponade
Angina
cardiomyopathy
70
Medical term for an excessive and uncontrolled increase of immature white blood cells?
neutropenia
lymphoma
leukemia
71
Which of the following converts cardiac arrhythmia into normal sinus rhythm?
Cardiology
Ventricular fibrillation
Cardioversion
Noninvasive Holter monitor
72
What are pathogens?
Disease-producing microorganisms
Life-producing microorganisms
dead microorganisms
electrophoresis
73
ECG: where do you place v2 ?
1st intercostal to the right of heart
4th intercostal to left of sternum
2nd intercostal to the right of sternum
4th intercostal to the right of the sternum
74
Platelets or thrombocytes are involved in doing what in the blood?
Fighting infection
Coagulation
Carry oxygen
All of the above
75
Bacteria is a Unicellular microorganisms w/o a nucleus or membrane that lives in healthy tissue
True
False
76
Which plasma proteins function as antibodies in the immune system?
alpha globulins
beta globulins
gamma globulins
77
Which combination system that can be used with the syringe or the vacuum tube?
Hematology system
Butterfly collection system
Capillary puncture system
78
What is Christmas disease also known as?
hemophilia B
hemophilia A
von Willebrand's hemophilia
79
Which best describes electrocardiograph paper?
light sensitive
Chemical sensitive
Water sensitive
Heat sensitive
80
what anemia that is a deficiency of hemoglobin due to a lack of iron in the body.
aplastic
sickle cell
hemolytic
iron deficiency
81
What is a clot that forms and stays in place called?
embolus
thrombus
thrombosis
82
Which of the following is the most appropriate action when using a phlebotomy tray?
Keep away from patient examination room
Keep covered with a sterile cover
Label with an approved biohazard symbol
Use to transport blood specimens only
83
What is the medical term for a pulse greater than 100 BPM ?
Bradycardia
Cardiofastitis
Rapidcardia
Tachycardia
84
Which of the following terms describes difficult breathing?
tachypnea
dyspnea
bradypnea
orthopnea
85
Which lead records electrical activity between the right arm and the left leg?
Lead III
Lead I
AVF
Lead II
86
Which plasma protein helps maintain normal blood volume?
globulin
albumin
fibrinogen
87
abnormal condition of the blood characterized by red blood cells of variable and abnormal size
differentiation
seroconversion
agglutination
anisocytosis
88
ECG: where do you place V4
2nd intercostal space to the right of sternum
None of these
3rd intercostal space to the left of sternum
5th intercostal space midclavicular line
89
Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood?
Assist in food metabolism
Transport waste products to organs for elimination
Transport oxygen to tissues
Transport nutrients to all parts of the body
90
Where is the usual site for capillary puncture in adults?
Arm
Toe
Earlobe
Fingertip
91
PKU is an inherited condition where a baby cannot metabolize which of the following properly?
Protein
Vitamin D
Growth
Fats
92
Which of the following best describes a hematocrit test?
Ratio of the volume of packed red blood cells
Measures the total volume of WBCs
Requires filling one capillary tube
Requires a large amount of blood
93
Which of the following is in a mixture of blood obtained from capillary puncture specimens?
All of these
Interstitial fluid
Blood from arterioles
Blood from venules
94
What term that best describes the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces.
edema
tympanites
ascites
95
The lipid panel tests cholesterol levels
False
True
96
What helps reduce AC interference
Not allowing the power cord to go under the table
Both A and B
Using Wireless ECG machine
Placing the power cord away from the patient

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