Chapter 1 Flashcards
-Chapter 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy -Chapter 2: Fundamentals of the Medical Laboratory -Chapter 5: Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
The smallest-diameter blood vessels are: A. Venules B. Capillaries C. Arteries D. Arterioles
B. Capillaries
The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called which of the following? A. Misfeasance B. Liability C. Negligence D. Nonfeasance
D. Nonfeasance
Blood differential measures the percentage of which of the following? A. WBCs B. RBCs C. PCV D. Hb
A. WBCs
The popliteal vein is located in the: A. Skull B. Arm C. Pelvis D. Leg
D. Leg
Coagulation studies include all of the following, except: A. INR B. CRP C. PT D. PTT
B. CRP
Blood pressure is calculated by multiplying peripheral resistance by: A. Cardiac output B. Vasoconstriction vein C. Pulmonary circuit D. Systemic circuit
A. Cardiac output
The largest vein is the: A. Saphenous B. Pulmonary C. Vena cava D. Aorta
C. Vena cava
Phlebotomy licensure varies in what manner?
A. From state to state
B. In that some people can be under 18 to become licensed
C. In length of time it is valid
D. In laws and ethics
A. From state to state
Most adults' blood volume is approximately: A. 3 liter B. 5 liter C. 7 liter D. 8 liter
B. 5 liter
Arteries carry relatively high pressure blood from the heart to which of the following? A. Arterioles B. Capillaries C. Venules D. Veins
A. Arterioles
What does NAACLS stand for?
A. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
B. National Association Acting for Certified Laboratory Scientists
C. North American Agency for Certified Laboratory Scientists
D. North American Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services
A. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Which of the following is the oxygen-carrying compound of red blood cells? A. WBCs B. Hematocrit C. Prothrombin D. Hemoglobin
D. Hemoglobin
Record keeping for medical laboratories are maintained for a minimum of: A. Several weeks B. Several months C. Several years D. Forever
C. Several years
In phlebotomy, most cases involve malpractice and what else? A. Crimes B. Negligence C. Reckless endangerment D. Burden of proof
B. Negligence
Which of the following tests may assist diagnosis of septicemia? A. Blood culture B. Occult blood C. Gram stain D. Urine culture
A. Blood culture
The veins from all parts of the body empty into the superior and inferior venae cavae, except for the veins from where? A. Lungs and heart B. Adrenal glands C. Subclavian and internal jugular D. Spleen and liver
A. Lungs and heart
Which of the following is NOT a component of the “Chem 8”? A. Blood urea nitrogen B. Cholesterol C. Serum potassium D. Glucose
B. Cholesterol
The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test is used to diagnose which of the following? A. Rheumatoid arthritis B. Atypical pneumonia C. Tularemia D. Syphilis
D. Syphilis
What was phlebotomy called when Hippocrates was alive? A. Bloodletting B. Bleeding C. Draining D. Venesection
D. Venesection
Hospitals are accredited by the Joint Commission for how long? A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years
C. 3 years