Question 1

Gout is identified by which of type of blood test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uric acid
B)   Potassium
C)   Glucose
D)   Total cholesterol
E)   Lactate dehydrogenaseF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Which method of drawing blood would you use on a patient with small or fragile veins?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evacuation system
B)   Capillary puncture
C)   Automatic puncturing device
D)   Blood culture system
E)   Butterfly systemF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which blood collection device uses interchangeable collection tubes that are calibrated to collect the exact amount of blood required?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evacuation system
B)   Needle and syringe system
C)   Butterfly system
D)   Capillary puncture
E)   Blood culture systemF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is characteristic of capillary puncture?

Accepted Answer

A)   The blood is collected using a sterile needle and syringe.
B)   It is used on patients with small or fragile veins.
C)   The patient's non-dominant hand is used for this procedure.
D)   It releases a greater amount of blood, compared to venipuncture.
E)   The blood is collected into evacuated collection tubes.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 5

The non-automated erythrocyte ________ rate (ESR) test measures the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a blood sample.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The non-automated erythrocyte ________ rate (ESR) test...

Question 6

The best site for drawing blood from an infant is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the veins in the antecubital fossa
B)   the median cubital vein
C)   the heel
D)   the cephalic vein
E)   the brachial veinF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

The puncture of a vein performed with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood is called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The puncture of a vein performed with...

Question 8

The insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hematology
B)   phlebotomy
C)   morphology
D)   coagulation
E)   serologyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The physician has asked you to draw blood from Peter, a 24-year-old patient, for routine pre-employment testing. As you begin explaining the process, Peter starts to look very uncomfortable. Although he pretends nothing is wrong, you soon discover that he is afraid of needles. Which of the following suggestions might you make to help Peter?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Take rapid, shallow breaths while I insert the needle in your arm."
B)   "Tense the muscles in your arm so it won't hurt as much."
C)   "See the magazine in the rack on the wall? Focus on that while I draw the blood."
D)   "This will be painful, but I know you are brave enough to get through it."
E)   "If you do not let me draw your blood, the company won't hire you."F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which color stopper is used for a collection tube that contains no additive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yellow
B)   Green
C)   Lavender
D)   Red
E)   GrayF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The normal fasting blood glucose level is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   136 to 145 mEq/L
B)   37 to 92 mg/dL
C)   21 to 28 mEq/L
D)   74 to 120 mg/dL
E)   200 to 400 mg/dLF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A blood urea nitrogen (BUN)  test is used to identify ____

Accepted Answer

A)   anemia
B)   diabetes mellitus
C)   kidney disorders
D)   specific cancers
E)   peptic ulcersF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

A(n) blood collection tube with a ________ stopper contains heparin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) blood collection tube with a ________...

Question 14

Which of the following refers to the rupturing of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Capillary puncture
B)   Hemolysis
C)   Coagulation
D)   Venipuncture
E)   PhlebotomyF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is part of the preparation for a glucose tolerance test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Instruct the patient to eat a high-carbohydrate diet for 3 days before the procedure
B)   Offer the patient a high-carbohydrate snack immediately before drawing the blood
C)   Instruct the patient to refrain from eating after the initial blood and urine samples are taken
D)   Explain to the patient that only one blood and one urine sample will be taken
E)   Direct the patient to use a laxative the night before to cleanse the digestive systemF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

The study of the shape or form of objects is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of the shape or form...

Question 17

Blood tests for potassium and sodium identify ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   prostatic cancer
B)   hyperparathyroidism
C)   anemia
D)   fluid-electrolyte imbalances
E)   atherosclerosisF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which tests require the use of a collection tube with a green stopper?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood glucose tests
B)   Electrolyte studies
C)   Coagulation studies
D)   Blood cultures
E)   Hematology studiesF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which blood test can help identify coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Total cholesterol
B)   Uric acid
C)   Glucose
D)   Bilirubin
E)   Fasting glucoseF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Number 1 in the picture is the ________vein, a vein commonly used for venipuncture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 1 in the picture is the...

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Gout is identified by which of type of blood test?

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Which blood collection device uses interchangeable collection tubes that are calibrated to collect the exact amount of blood required?

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The best site for drawing blood from an infant is ____.

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Which method of drawing blood would you use on a patient with small or fragile veins?

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The study of the shape or form of objects is called ________.

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A(n) blood collection tube with a ________ stopper contains heparin.

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Number 1 in the picture is the ________vein, a vein commonly used for venipuncture.

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The puncture of a vein performed with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood is called _______.

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Blood tests for potassium and sodium identify ____.

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Which of the following is part of the preparation for a glucose tolerance test?

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The insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood is ____.

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Which of the following refers to the rupturing of red blood cells?

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Which color stopper is used for a collection tube that contains no additive?

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Which of the following is characteristic of capillary puncture?

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The non-automated erythrocyte ________ rate (ESR) test measures the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a blood sample.

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The normal fasting blood glucose level is ____.

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A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to identify ____

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Which tests require the use of a collection tube with a green stopper?

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Which blood test can help identify coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis?

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Exam 49: Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Gout is identified by which of type of blood test?

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Which blood collection device uses interchangeable collection tubes that are calibrated to collect the exact amount of blood required?

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The best site for drawing blood from an infant is ____.

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Which method of drawing blood would you use on a patient with small or fragile veins?

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The study of the shape or form of objects is called ________.

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A(n) blood collection tube with a ________ stopper contains heparin.

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Number 1 in the picture is the ________vein, a vein commonly used for venipuncture.

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The puncture of a vein performed with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood is called _______.

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Blood tests for potassium and sodium identify ____.

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Which of the following is part of the preparation for a glucose tolerance test?

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The insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood is ____.

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Which of the following refers to the rupturing of red blood cells?

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Which color stopper is used for a collection tube that contains no additive?

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Which of the following is characteristic of capillary puncture?

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The non-automated erythrocyte ________ rate (ESR) test measures the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a blood sample.

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The normal fasting blood glucose level is ____.

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A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to identify ____

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Which tests require the use of a collection tube with a green stopper?

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Which blood test can help identify coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis?

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