MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review
Collection of quiz style questions for study purposes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What department studies disease?
Pathology<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the general blood volume for the average adult?
5 Liters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
55% plasma, 45% formed elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are erythrocytes?
(RBC) Red Blood Cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon dioxide away from the cells to the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An leukocyte is?
(WBC) White Blood Cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose main fuction is to combat infection and remove disintegrated tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Platelets are also called?
Thrombocytes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cellular elements that play a role in the coagulation process and are the smallest of the formed elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mature RBC’s have an approximate lifespan of
120 Days<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What iron-containing pigment enables RBC’S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide:
Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is:
Pre-Analytical<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients?
Newborn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hours to a few days old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels?
Pharmacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where are blood cells produced?
RBC’s are produced in the bone marrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WBC’s are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flowcharts can be used to :
Quality Improvement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quality Improvement for Specimen collection frequently involves everything except:
Frequency of hematoma’s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pareto Charts are:
Raw charts that show frequency of problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An abnormal reduction in the number of RBC’S in the circulating blood is called:
Anemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To avoid transfusion reaction what should be done prior:
Blood typing and cross matching.
Two blood group systems: ABO blood group system and the Rh factor system<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the percentage of formed elements in blood?
45%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What percentage of blood is plasma (pale-yellow fluid)?
55%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is separated from a clotted blood specimen?
Serum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Clear pale-yellow fluid, doesn’t contain fibrinogen, but is similar to plasma )<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Machine used to remove serum from clotted blood:
Centrifuge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The supine position is:
Lying in the back with the face up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RFID means:
Radio Frequency Identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Identification tag using silicone chips in a wireless receiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Normal range of Blood Ph:
A steady range of 7.35 to 7.45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which tubing is used for lead determinations?
Tan topped tube<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maximum time limit for separated specimen between collection and delivery should not exceed:
2 hours for accurate results<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donor Collection bags use what when collecting units of blood for transfusion :
Anticoagulant and perservative CPD (citrate-phosphate-dextrose)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
or acid citrate dextrose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acid Citrate Dextrose
(Special Use Anticoagulant)
For immunohematology test: DNA or Leukocyte antigen (HLA) Phenotyping, which is used in paternity evaluation and to determine transplant compatibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To avoid microclotting how many inversions should be done?
8 inversions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting gloves on in view of the patient prior to venipuncture, does what?
Reassures safety for patient and worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safest way to transport specimens:
Pneumatic tube system (PST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When testing for copper (Cu Level), Wilson disease or nephritic disease, which tubing is needed?
Royal Blue topped tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the most reliable way to avoid transcription errors?
Computerized labs using Barcodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If arm veins cant be used for venipuncture, what other locations cam be used:
Dorsal side of hand or wrist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most common requested special:
Glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is it important to have correct blood values when collecting blood with Anticoagulant ?
Correct blood to additive ratio stops artificially prolonged clotting times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What specimen does not need to be transported on ice?
Blood Culture Specimen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When performing a fingerstick, it is important to?
Wipe away the 1st contaminated blood drop<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smearing during vlood collection should be done at wgzt angle
30 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where should you stick during a fingerstick Procedure
Across the fingerprint line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most cases, when should one determine the level of meds in the blood?
Just prior to next dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skin puncture is done:
To obtain small amounts of blood. (Neonate patients, anemic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How manu chromosomes are there:
46<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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