PMLS 2 - FINALS

Question 1

Which of the following is collected using
syringe and needle?

Answer 1

-pleural fluid
-amniotic fluid
-synovial fluid

Question 2

Which of the following is an infectious
waste?

Answer 2

gauze pad with blood

Question 3

Ana, a 20-year-old student, has met all the
criteria for blood donation except low
hematocrit level. Ana will be:

Answer 3

temporarily deferred

Question 4

Lawsuits can be avoided if the phlebotomist
strictly adheres to accepted procedures and
practices.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

If the patient faints during venipuncture, call
for an ambulance immediately

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The phlebotomist failed to extract blood
from the patient because the needle was
inserted beside the vein not inside the vein.
What is the primary cause of this?

Answer 6

the vein was not properly anchored

Question 7

Who will be temporarily deferred from
donating blood?

Answer 7

-A person with fever during donor screening
-A person with anemia

Question 8

Who may be allowed to donate blood based
on age requirement?

Answer 8

-Neither (answer)
-A 15-year-old student with consent from
her parents
-A 16- year-old student without consent
from the parents of guardian

Question 9

Which of the following is the preferred urine
specimen in routine urinalysis?

Answer 9

first morning

Question 10

Unbalanced tubes in the centrifuge may
cause breakage of the specimen tubes

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Which of the following results during
physical examination is acceptable for blood
donation?

Answer 11

-blood pressure of 160/60, hematocrit of 120
g/L

Question 12

Specimens should be covered during
centrifugation.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

During blood donor phlebotomy using a
blood unit with 450 mL capacity, the blood
flow stopped with only 100 ml of blood
collected. The phlebotomist should continue
collection in another arm using the same
unit

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Which of the following is included in the
laboratory requisition form?

Answer 14

-date and time of collection
-medications taken by the patient

Question 15

Loss of consciousness because of
insufficiency of blood flow to brain is
called:

Answer 15

Vasovagal syncope

Question 16

If the vein has the tendency to collapse, the
method of venipuncture to use should be

Answer 16

butterfly, butterfly and syringe

Question 17

Double-voided urine is used in:

Answer 17

glucose monitoring

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a proper
way of using the telephone?

Answer 18

Say “Who are you?”

Question 19

Urine specimen for routine analysis should
be examined within:

Answer 19

2 hours

Question 20

Which of the following should be done by
the donor after blood donation?

Answer 20

drink a lot of fluids

Question 21

Which of the following is the preferred urine
specimen in quantitative creatinine
determination?

Answer 21

24 hour urine

Question 22

Which of the following tests in urine is NOT
part of routine urinalysis?

Answer 22

Odor

Question 23

In Modified Allen’s Test, it is safe to
perform an arterial puncture if the

Answer 23

blood returns to the hand in 10 minutes

Question 24

Which of the following should be
autoclaved first before washing?

Answer 24

petri dishes used in blood culture

Question 25

Oropharyngel swab is useful in the diagnosis of:

Answer 25

both COVID-19 and streptococcal infection

Question 26

The buccal swab is used in:

Answer 26

DNA analysis

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a function of a laboratory assistant?

Answer 27

performs quality control during testing

Question 28

Veins collapse easily if the gauge of the needle used is small.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Which of the following is a correct procedure during blood donor phlebotomy?

Answer 29

Use a blood collection unit attached to a 16- gauge needle.

Question 30

Modified Allen’s Test is performed before:

Answer 30

arterial puncture

Question 31

Urine specimen which cannot be examined immediately should be preserved by:

Answer 31

refrigeration

Question 32

Which of the following can cause legal action in phlebotomy?

Answer 32

-damage to nerves -careless probing -collecting blood without an informed consent

Question 33

Which of the following is hazardous chemical?

Answer 33

-flammable chemical -toxic chemical -corrosive

Question 34

Which of the following is elevated in sweat of patients with cystic fibrosis?

Answer 34

chloride

Question 35

A phlebotomist damaged the vein of a patient during venipuncture, and because of this, the employer was sued for negligence. This is an example of:

Answer 35

Respondeat superior

Question 36

Which of the following is the proper order in drawing blood using evacuated tube system?

Answer 36

citrate tube before tube with clot activator

Question 37

Serum specimens in aliquot tubes which cannot be examined immediately should be stored:

Answer 37

in the refrigerator

Question 38

The phlebotomist who failed to practice “due care” during phlebotomy may face a charge of

Answer 38

negligence

Question 39

The steps in washing the glassware used in Chemistry section include the following: rinse with water, wash with soap, rinse with distilled water, rinse with tap water, dry, store in the cabinet

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Safety showers, eyewashes, fire extinguishers, and electrical control boxes should be easily reached and strategically placed in the laboratory.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

What is the anticoagulant present in the donor collection unit with CPD additive?

Answer 41

citrate

Question 42

Which of the following tests requires chilling of the specimen during transport?

Answer 42

Blood gases

Question 43

A voluntary donor donates blood without monetary compensation but may accept an item or a gift which could be considered a substitute for money.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

Corrosive chemicals should be placed in a metal container

Answer 44

False

Question 45

Delay in mixing the tube with additive will result to:

Answer 45

microclots

Question 46

Mixing is not done when collecting blood using which tube?

Answer 46

red, glass, tube

Question 47

Which of the following is used by the laboratory aides as a daily cleaning agent in the laboratory?

Answer 47

1% sodium hypochlorite solution

Question 48

A phlebotomist who collects blood from a sleeping patient can face a charge of:

Answer 48

Assault and battery

Question 49

When a laboratory receptionist answers the phone, he should listen carefully to the caller but refrain from taking notes because it wastes time

Answer 49

False

Question 50

Which of the following tests DOES NOT require chain of custody (COC) form or documentation?

Answer 50

coagulation test

Question 51

Which of the following equipment/apparatus is needed during blood donation?

Answer 51

-weighing scale -blood pressure apparatus -donor couch or bed

Question 52

Which test requires that the specimen be transported to the laboratory in heat blocks?

Answer 52

Cryoglobulin

Question 53

In phlebotomy, the correct blood to additive ratio is important, especially in which blood test?

Answer 53

coagulation studies

Question 54

What should a phlebotomist do to avoid lawsuit?

Answer 54

-Acquire informed consent before collecting specimens. -Respect a patient’s right to confidentiality. -Follow the accepted procedures and practices in phlebotomy

Question 55

From the time of collection, the maximum time limit to separate serum or plasma from the cells is:

Answer 55

2 hours

Question 56

Smears should be prepared from blood collected in an EDTA tube within:

Answer 56

1 hour

Question 57

When you hear a quick hissing sound, then a spurt of blood enters the tube before blood flow stops, this means that:

Answer 57

the vacuum is in the ETS tube is lost

Question 58

A phlebotomist should behave in a warm and friendly manner and display a calm, confident, and caring attitude when collecting blood from:

Answer 58

-pediatric patients -geriatric patients

Question 59

What is the most common complication of venipuncture?

Answer 59

hematoma

Question 60

Which of the following number of fasting hours is acceptable for fasting blood sugar determination?

Answer 60

9 hours

Question 61

Which of the following is true about laboratory waste management?

Answer 61

-Laboratory Wastes should be placed in a secondary container. -Incompatible wastes should not be placed in one container.

Question 62

Which blood sample will be accepted by a laboratory receptionist?

Answer 62

Clotted blood in a red, plastic tube

Question 63

Which of the following pairs of waste and color of the bin is correctly matched?

Answer 63

sharps: red

Question 64

What is the method of treating pharmaceutical waste before disposal?

Answer 64

Inertization

Question 65

Urine specimens are disposed immediately after analysis

Answer 65

False

Question 66

The plastic wrapper of syringe should be disposed in what color of trash bin?

Answer 66

black

Question 67

Which of the following is true about the pneumatic tube system?

Answer 67

a method of transporting specimen to the laboratory

Question 68

What will happen if the blood in the red, glass tube is mixed?

Answer 68

hemolysis of red blood cells

Question 69

Which of the following is true about blood specimens collected in an orange tube with thrombin?

Answer 69

the specimen clots in 5 minutes

Question 70

The fluid that surrounds the fetus is called:

Answer 70

amniotic fluid

Question 71

Which of the following blood components can be stored in the freezer for 1 year?

Answer 71

Fresh frozen plasma

Question 72

Prolonged application of tourniquet may result to:

Answer 72

hemoconcentratio

Question 73

How long do you have to put pressure on the venipuncture site of a patient on anticoagulant therapy?

Answer 73

5 minutes

Question 74

What is the correct order in blood donation process?

Answer 74

-donor screening, medical history, donor interview, blood collection, blood processing

Question 75

Which of the following body fluids is examined if the patient has painful knee?

Answer 75

synovial fluid

Question 76

Which of the following is arranged correctly from the first to the last priority during analysis?

Answer 76

Stat, ASAP, Routine

Question 77

One of the duties of a laboratory receptionist is to check the integrity of the specimen before acceptance or rejection

Answer 77

True

Question 78

What is the most frequently analyzed non-blood specimen?

Answer 78

urine

Question 79

Who will be permanently deferred from donating blood?

Answer 79

-neither (answer) -A person with major surgery -A person with tattoo

Question 80

Which of the following specimens is normally viscous?

Answer 80

synovial fluid

Question 81

The peak level of cortisol is in the evening

Answer 81

False

Question 82

Which of the following is NOT detected by the reagent strip used in routine urinalysis?

Answer 82

drugs

Question 83

The following are methods of treating infectious waste before disposal, EXCEPT

Answer 83

encapsulation

Question 84

Which of the following urine specimens is used in bacterial culture?

Answer 84

midstream, clean-catch

Question 85

Which of the following wastes is placed in the yellow trash bin?

Answer 85

infectious waste

Question 86

Which of the following is a method of disposing pathologic waste?

Answer 86

-cremation -safe burial

Question 87

Which of the following is used in final rinsing of the laboratory glassware before drying?

Answer 87

-distilled water -deionized water

Question 88

Which of the following sections in the laboratory analyzes CSF specimen collected in tube 2?

Answer 88

Microbiology

Question 89

Donor deferral means that an individual is not eligible to donate based on the criteria used by the blood transfusion services, this is to protect the health and safety of:

Answer 89

-the blood donor -the transfusion recipient

Question 90

Veins of these patients collapse easily.

Answer 90

geriatric patients

Question 91

The process for collecting blood from donors is similar to that used for blood sampling, so 70% isopropyl alcohol is the recommended antiseptic during blood donor phlebotomy.

Answer 91

False

Question 92

Who may be accepted as a donor to donate whole blood?

Answer 92

Liza, who had a tattoo done 2 years ago

Question 93

Autologous transfusion means an individual donates blood to another person.

Answer 93

False

Question 94

Which tube are you going to use when you need serum specimen?

Answer 94

gold tube

Question 95

Which of the following is an abdominal fluid?

Answer 95

peritoneal

Question 96

A vein which is obstructed, hard and cordlike, and lacks resiliency is

Answer 96

sclerosed

Question 97

Laboratory glassware is dried using which method?

Answer 97

-air dry -drying oven

Question 98

Which of the following is a correct procedure in routine urinalysis?

Answer 98

-the urine should be well mixed before dipping the strip

Question 99

Specimen collected to confirm cancer of the blood like leukemia.

Answer 99

bone marrow aspirate

Question 100

In order to collect an appropriate specimen from infants and toddlers, the patient must be properly immobilized

Answer 100

True

Question 101

Which of the following is used in removing grease from the laboratory glassware?

Answer 101

-acetone -sodium carbonate

Question 102

In the preparation of culture media, the autoclave is set at 100 degrees Celsius at 10 psi.

Answer 102

False