Certification Test

Question 1

CBC is drawn in which of the following tubes ?

Answer 1

Lavender

Question 2

Ammonia test required which type of anticoagulant(generally)?

Answer 2

Heparin

Question 3

Panels,profiles, and enzymes test are generally drawn for which laboratory department?

Answer 3

Chemistry

Question 4

Glucose is generally drawn in which color tube ?

Answer 4

Gray

Question 5

When performing phlebotomy “SST” stands for

Answer 5

Serum separator tube

Question 6

The intrinsic pathway is associated with which anticoagulant therapy?

Answer 6

Heparin

Question 7

The extrinsic pathway is associated with with anticoagulant therapy?

Answer 7

Coumadin

Question 8

The “PT”(protime) is part of which Hempstead is stage?

Answer 8

The extrinsic pathway

Question 9

An anticoagulant tube that has been centrifuged has a buffy coat that is filled with ?

Answer 9

Platelets and wbc’s

Question 10

“Stat” electrolytes are performed on

Answer 10

Whole blood cells

Question 11

“Whole blood cells” tests re generally performed with

Answer 11

Red blood cells

Question 12

“Formed elements” relates to which of the following

Answer 12

White blood cells

Question 13

A mid-stream urine collection is also known as

Answer 13

Clean-catch

Question 14

The hollow portion of the vein is known as the

Answer 14

Lumen

Question 15

The vein has three layers the inner most layer of the vein is known as

Answer 15

Intima

Question 16

The vein has three layers. The middle part is known as

Answer 16

Median

Question 17

The vein has three layers. The out layer of the vein is known as

Answer 17

Adventitious

Question 18

Which of the following is the last vein of choice when performing a venipuncture?

Answer 18

Baslllic

Question 19

Which is the second vein of choice when performing a venipuncture?

Answer 19

Cephallic

Question 20

Which is the first vein of choice when performing a venipuncture ?

Answer 20

Median cubical

Question 21

The “Dominant pacemaker” of the heart is also known as the

Answer 21

Sinoatrial node

Question 22

Which of the following is the technical term for “ Heart Attack”

Answer 22

Myocardial infarct

Question 23

A heart murmur consists of a

Answer 23

Faulty valve

Question 24

Depolarization initiates which potential cellular reaction

Answer 24

Contraction

Question 25

The “P wave” of an ekg is activity in the

Answer 25

Atrium

Question 26

Carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen in the

Answer 26

Lung

Question 27

What is the name of the left exit valve that sends blood to the ststemic system?

Answer 27

Aortic semi-lunar

Question 28

The right atrioventricular clave is known as the

Answer 28

Tricuspid

Question 29

The left atrioventricular valve is known as

Answer 29

Bicuspid ( Mitro)

Question 30

The left ventricle revolves oxygenated blood via the pulmonary veins from the

Answer 30

Lungs

Question 31

Deoxygenated blood is the return to the heart via the superior and inferior vena caviar and enters the

Answer 31

Right atrium

Question 32

The most important means of preventing the spread of infection is

Answer 32

Hand washing

Question 33

Which of the following is most important when performing phlebotomy

Answer 33

Size and condition of veins

Question 34

While inserting a needle into a patients veins , a droplet of blood splatters onto the tourniquets. The phlebotomist must

Answer 34

Discard the tourniquet into a bio-hazardous waste

Question 35

How long can a tourniquet remain in place during a venipuncture

Answer 35

For no longer than one minute

Question 36

The recommended depth of an infant heel puncture should not exceed

Answer 36

2mm 4mm 6mm None of the above*

Question 37

Hypoglycemia is the medical term for

Answer 37

Low blood sugar

Question 38

Which of the following can occur when the tourniquet is too tight

Answer 38

Hemoconcentration

Question 39

Which is the vein of choice for phlebotomy

Answer 39

Medican cubical

Question 40

Which of the following PPE MUST be used when performing phlebotomy?

Answer 40

Gloves

Question 41

The additive in the green tube top is

Answer 41

Heparin

Question 42

Which is the vein of choice for obese patients

Answer 42

Cephallic

Question 43

Which needle has the smallest gauge?

Answer 43

``` The larger the number the smaller the gauge ex. 23 *25 21 15 ```

Question 44

Red blood cells are also called

Answer 44

Erythrocytes

Question 45

Which of the following is used for Pt/Ptt test ?

Answer 45

Blue tube

Question 46

How far above the draw site should you place the tourniquet ?

Answer 46

3-4 inches

Question 47

The erythocyte sedimentation rate is drab in which color tube ?

Answer 47

Red

Question 48

The term for destruction of red blood cells is

Answer 48

Hemolysis