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Chapter 1 Flashcards

-Chapter 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy -Chapter 2: Fundamentals of the Medical Laboratory -Chapter 5: Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

1
Q 
The smallest-diameter blood vessels are:
	 A. Venules	
	 B. Capillaries	
	 C. Arteries	
	 D. Arterioles
A

B. Capillaries

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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
A

D. Nonfeasance

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3
Q 
Blood differential measures the percentage of which of the following?
	 A. WBCs	
	 B. RBCs	
	 C. PCV	
	 D. Hb
A

A. WBCs

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Q 
The popliteal vein is located in the:
	 A. Skull	
	 B. Arm	
	 C. Pelvis	
	 D. Leg
A

D. Leg

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5
Q 
Coagulation studies include all of the following, except:
	 A. INR	
	 B. CRP	
	 C. PT	
	 D. PTT
A

B. CRP

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6
Q 
Blood pressure is calculated by multiplying peripheral resistance by:
	 A. Cardiac output	
	 B. Vasoconstriction vein	
	 C. Pulmonary circuit	
	 D. Systemic circuit
A

A. Cardiac output

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7
Q 
The largest vein is the:
	 A. Saphenous	
	 B. Pulmonary	
	 C. Vena cava	
	 D. Aorta
A

C. Vena cava

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8
Q

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

A. From state to state

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9
Q 
Most adults' blood volume is approximately:
	 A. 3 liter	
	 B. 5 liter	
	 C. 7 liter	
	 D. 8 liter
A

B. 5 liter

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Arteries carry relatively high pressure blood from the heart to which of the following?
	 A. Arterioles	
	 B. Capillaries	
	 C. Venules	
	 D. Veins
A

A. Arterioles

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11
Q

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

A. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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12
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Which of the following is the oxygen-carrying compound of red blood cells?
	 A. WBCs	
	 B. Hematocrit	
	 C. Prothrombin	
	 D. Hemoglobin
A

D. Hemoglobin

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13
Q 
Record keeping for medical laboratories are maintained for a minimum of:
	 A. Several weeks	
	 B. Several months	
	 C. Several years	
	 D. Forever
A

C. Several years

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14
Q 
In phlebotomy, most cases involve malpractice and what else?
	 A. Crimes	
	 B. Negligence	
	 C. Reckless endangerment	
	 D. Burden of proof
A

B. Negligence

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15
Q 
Which of the following tests may assist diagnosis of septicemia?
	 A. Blood culture	
	 B. Occult blood	
	 C. Gram stain	
	 D. Urine culture
A

A. Blood culture

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Q 
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

A. Lungs and heart

17
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a component of the “Chem 8”?
	 A. Blood urea nitrogen	
	 B. Cholesterol	
	 C. Serum potassium	
	 D. Glucose
A

B. Cholesterol

18
Q 
The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test is used to diagnose which of the following?
	 A. Rheumatoid arthritis	
	 B. Atypical pneumonia	
	 C. Tularemia	
	 D. Syphilis
A

D. Syphilis

19
Q 
What was phlebotomy called when Hippocrates was alive?
	 A. Bloodletting	
	 B. Bleeding	
	 C. Draining	
	 D. Venesection
A

D. Venesection

20
Q 
Hospitals are accredited by the Joint Commission for how long?
	 A. 1 year	
	 B. 2 years	
	 C. 3 years	
	 D. 4 years
A

C. 3 years

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