Lynn

Question 1

Examination of a witness before a trial is

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discovery

Question 2

Which medical specialist would only treat elderly patients

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Gerontologitst

Question 3

Which should not be done for a shock victim who seems to be not fully consious

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give fluids

Question 4

Which legal concept refers to the voluntary permission by pt to allow touching examination and or treatment by a healthcare worker

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informed consent

Question 5

If an accident such as a needlestick occurs the injured healthcare worker should

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cleanse the area for alcohol and apply adhesive bandage

Question 6

for most personal interactions among friends and many patient encounter the most comfortable distance is

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18 inches -4 feet

Question 7

What are the major principals of self protection from radiation exposure

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time distance and shielding

Question 8

receiving an emergency lab test request is an example of which phase of laboratory testing

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pre examination and pre analytical

Question 9

which of the following is a commonly identified causative agent of nosocomial infections in the nursery

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escherichia coli (e coli)

Question 10

When hemoglobin is released from RBC and serum becomes tinged a slight pink or red this condition is referred to as

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hemolysis

Question 11

Protection is the primary function of which of the following systems?

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Integumentary

Question 12

Finger stick procedures can not be performed when which test is ordered?

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blood cultures

Question 13

which of the following is a micro collection system

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BMP gluco check

Question 14

During the venipuncture what should the phlebotomist do after the needle is inserted and blood begins to flow?

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(release the tourniquet

Question 15

Which of the following veins is most commonly used for venipuncture?

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(a) median cubital

Question 16

Specimens maybe rejected for a variety of reason most which can be prevented by experienced professional phlebotomist identify one reason for specimen rejection that relates to uneccesary but excessive mixing of the specimen

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(B) specimen is hemolized

Question 17

Which of the following blood collection tubes is most appropriate for blood bank collections

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(a) pink tube

Question 18

Which of the following describes the term systole?

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(a) contraction of the heart

Question 19

which of the following occurs as the result of inflammation and disease of the interstitial compartments?

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(a) scolreosed vein

Question 20

The term ventral refers to which part of the body?

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(d) front

Question 21

Which of the following should stop the healthcare worker from collecting blood from a pts. arm vein?

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(c) masectomy on the same side

Question 22

In laboratory abbreviation PCV stands for?

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(b) packed cell volume

Question 23

Which of the following should a healthcare worker do before using reagent strips and or controls in point of care testing?

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(a) check the date that the bottle was ope
(b) ensure the reagants and or controls have been stored properly
(c) check the expiration date
(d) all of the above ANSWER is D

Question 24

The fluid collected from joint cavity is:

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(B) Synovial fluid

Question 25

Generally speaking what should the phlebotomist do with the 1st drop of blood after a finger stick is performed?

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(c) wipe it off w/guaze

Question 26

Which of the following is the minimum hematocrit value a blood donor must have to give blood donation?

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(c) 38%

Question 27

How long does it usually take for a serum specimen without additives to form a clot?

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(D) 30-60 minutes

Question 28

Which of the following is another name for Luekocytes?

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(b) white blood cells

Question 29

Select 1 step that should not be in the hand washing procedure?

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(d) turn off the water with your hands

Question 30

If a normal person breathes in the )2 travels through air passages to the lungs which of the following takes place?

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(a) O2 is exchanged for CO2

Question 31

Dermatitis is an inflammation of :

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(C) dermal layers of the skin

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Osteomyelitis is defined as

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(c) inflammation and infection of the bone

Question 33

Which of the following is a commonly identified pathogenic agent that affects the skin?

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(d) Herpes virus

Question 34

Arteries differ from veins in which of the following ways?

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(a) thicker vessel walls w/pulsating feel

Question 35

The terms veinasection or vein a section are synomous with which of the following?

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(c) phlebotomy

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Which of the following is another name for thrombocytes?

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(c) platelets

Question 37

Which of the following has recognized rights for the pts in healthcare organizations through healthcare partnership?

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(b) AHA American Hospital Association

Question 38

The color coding for needles indicates?

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(b) the guage

Question 39

Which of the following terms relates to the annunication or pitch of ones voice

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(b) tone

Question 40

A decrease in the plasma volume occuring with the increase concentration of cells and larger molecules like cholesterol is call what?

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(a) hemoconcentration

Question 41

The 1st step in controlling sever bleeding is to

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(c) direct pressure over the wound

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the blood ph determines wether the blood is

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(b) too acidic or to alkaline

Question 43

Blood spot testing for neonatal screening disorders should be performed before the newborn is

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(d) 72 hrs old

Question 44

High pitched voices are associated with

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(a) panic

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specimens other than blood maybe transported by health care workers using special handling procedures in the lab department these specimens may include

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(a) human or animal feces (b) body fluids (c) tissues (d) all of the above

Question 46

The sweat chloride test is performed on all infants with a positive

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(b) newborn screen

Question 47

Which is the preferred site for a heel stick?

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(b) medial/lateral section of the heel posterior curve

Question 48

The most common drug identified in neonataldrug screening is

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(b) cocaine

Question 49

To chill a blood specimen that is transported the health care worker should

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(c) use icy water or commercial ice packs

Question 50

Which of the following procedures requires 2-10 ml disposable sryingines filled with sterile normal saline and 2 disposable

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(d) blood collection through a central vascular catheter (CVC)