FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT PRACTICE EXAM EXAM

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT PRACTICE EXAM EXAM

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Question 1: If EDTA tube contamination occurred, which test would be affected?

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Potassium level Question 2: Which of the following devices answers calls for you and separates requests into categories so you can answer them efficiently?

Answer:

automated menu

Question 3: Hemolyzed

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The condition of serum plasma that contains hemoglobin from broken RBCs.Question 4: What antiseptic should the phlebotomy technician use to collect a blood culture?

Answer:

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Question 5: How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be wrapped around the arm

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• to 4 inches

Question 6: Which of the following is the most critically affected analyte in a hemolyzed specimen

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Potassium

Question 7: Leaving tubes filled with blood in a rack without mixing will cause

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clotting.Question 8: What is the most common type of urine sample that may be obtained at any time of the day?

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random urine specimen Question 9: Of the following, which is the least desirable, vein to use for venipuncture?

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basilic vein.Question 10: The reaction resulting from a slowed heart rate and lowered blood pressure causing decreased blood flow to the brain is

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syncope.Question 11: Which of the following would be the very first step in performing a routine venipuncture on a patient?

Answer:

Identify yourself

Question 12: Hematoma

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A swelling or mass of blood that is caused by blood leaking from a blood vessel during or following procedure.Question 13: Leaving tubes filled with blood in a rack without mixing will cause

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clotting

Question 14: The prefix endo- means

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within

Question 15: During venipuncture, a hematoma may result from what?

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Needle bevel is partially inserted into a vein

Question 16: Older patients are more prone to hematoma formation because

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their veins have decreased elasticity.Question 17: If blood begins to flow and then stops when an evacuated tube is pushed into the needle the most likely cause is the

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bevel of the needle resting against the vein wall.Question 18: What charge can be brought against a phlebotomist who attempts to collect a blood specimen without the patient's consent?

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Battery

Question 19: The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood specimen is called

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Serum

Question 20: Blood specimens should be drawn according to standards of the

Answer:

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)

Question 21: Remove the tourniquet within one minute to avoid?

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Hemoconcentration Question 22: A physician must be consulted prior to performing a venipuncture or capillary puncture on

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a prior mastectomy patient Question 23: Arterial blood collected in a plastic syringe for arterial blood gas (ABG) testing that

may be delayed in testing should be transported to the laboratory:

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in an ice slurry.Question 24: What is the document called in which a patient names someone to make decisions regarding medical care in the event he or she is unable to do so?

Answer:

durable power of attorney

Question 25: DOT (Department of Transportation)

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Helps collectors and collection site managers appreciate their role in the integrity and security of the urine drug screening at their workplace.Question 26: Exposure to light decreases concentrates in certain specimens. These specimens must be protected from light to prevent analytical errors.

Answer:

Ammonia and Beta-carotene