Which of the following are basic functions of the circulatory system?
A.Delivering blood with oxygen to the body
B.Controlling urine output
C.Regulating blood sugar
D.All of the above
A.Delivering blood with oxygen to the body
The three components of the circulatory system are the:
A.heart, the blood vessels, and the pancreas
B. blood, the arteries, and the kidneys
C.blood vessels, the heart, and the blood
D.thyroid gland, the aorta, and the heart
C.blood vessels, the heart, and the blood
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
A.Regulating the production of hormones
B.Delivering carbon dioxide to the lungs
C.Primary control of urine output
D.Metabolizing drugs
B.Delivering carbon dioxide to the lungs
The amount of blood pumped by the heart:
A.depends on a persons age
B.is determined by the composition of the blood
C.can be estimated by counting the pulse
D.depends on the metabolic needs of the body
D.depends on the metabolic needs of the body
Which of the following lists all three of the major types of blood vessels?
A.Arteries, arterioles, and platelets
B.Veins, capillaries, and arterioles
C.Arteries, veins, and capillaries
D.Venules, leukocytes, and erythrocytes
C.Arteries, veins, and capillaries
The capillaries are the blood vessels where:
A.oxygen diffuses into the tissues
B.carbon dioxide is carried back to the heart
C.blood is delivered from the ventricles to the lungs
D.blood pressure is primarily controlled
A.oxygen diffuses into the tissues
The protein in RBCs that carries oxygen is:
A.hematocrit
B.hemoglobin
C.leukocyte
D.albumin
B.hemoglobin
White blood cells are responsible for:
A.carrying oxygen
B.eliminating urea
C.controlling coagulation
D.fighting infection
D.fighting infection
Platelets are involved in:
A.the coagulation process
B.controlling blood pressure
C.fighting infection
D.carrying oxygen
A.the coagulation process
Blood coagulation depends on:
A.WBCs
B.hemoglobin
C.blood vessels, platelets, and clotting factors
D.RBCs
C.blood vessels, platelets, and clotting factors
The first step in the patient care process is:
A.assessment
B.planning
C.information sorting
D.follow-up
A.assessment
Assessing medical conditions determines if the patient has:
A.respiratory or renal problems that would affect phlebotomy
B.circulatory or coagulation problems that would affect phlebotomy
C.endocrine or cardiac problems that would affect phlebotomy
D.immu
B.circulatory or coagulation problems that would affect phlebotomy
Always check to see if the patient has a/an:
A.illness and takes penicillin
B.immune system dysfunction or takes codeine
C.pulmonary syste, dysfunction or takes acetaminophen
D.bleeding disorder or takes aspirin
D.bleeding disorder or takes aspirin
You dont need to ask a patient about HIV status because:
A.HIV is not transmitted by blood
B.HIV is transmitted only if the patient has AIDS too
C.standard precautions prevent HIV transmission
D.you could be arrested
C.standard precautions prevent HIV transmission
According to the text, a professional:
A.does not need strong external motivators or supervision
B.is polite and courteous
C.must be closely supervised
D.is not able to work extra hours
A.does not need strong external motivators or supervision
The first principle of phlebotomy or any medical procedure is to:
A.correctly identify the ptient
B.identify yourself to the patient
C.explain the risks of the procedure
D.maintain patient safety
D.maintain patient safety
An emergency directly associated with phlebotomy is:
A.infection
B.pain
C.syncope
D.hematoma
C.syncope
The best way to stop minor bleeding is by using:
A. a tourniquet
B. direct pressure
C. a clamp
D. elevation
B. direct pressure
Accuracy in phlebotomy is important because:
A.treatment decisions are often based on blood tests.
B.it establishes trust with the patient
C.it establishes your credibility as a professional
D.it will determine what other laboratory tests are needed
A.treatment decisions are often based on blood tests.
Phlebotomy is defined as:
A.puncturing a blood vessel and removing blood
B.analyzing blood samples
C.obtaining blood for therapeutic purposes
D.checking a patients blood volume
A.puncturing a blood vessel and removing blood
Professional conduct is behavior that:
A.follows the rules of the workplace
B.inspires trust and confidence
C.keeps the patient safe
D.prevents medical complications
B.inspires trust and confidence
In order to properly identify a patient, you must:
A.ask the patient where he lives and check the wristband
B.compare the wristband to the laboratory order sheet
C.ask the patient to state his or her name and date of birth
D.see whether or not the patient
C.ask the patient to state his or her name and date of birth
You should never perform a venipuncture if the patient:
A.refuses to have it done
B.seems anxious
C.is less than 12 years old
D.has small veins
A.refuses to have it done
You should never perform a venipuncture if the patient:
A.is taking warfarin
B.is not accompanied by someone
C.has a latex allergy
D.is confused or disoriented
D.is confused or disoriented
Needles used for venipuncture are:
A.sterile and re-usable
B.sterile and should never be reused
C.nonsterile and re-usable
D.nonsterile and should never be reused
B.sterile and should never be reused
The first choice for a venipuncture would be a vein in the:
A.foot
B.hand
C.fold of the elbow
D.wrist
C.fold of the elbow
The site of a venipuncture must be cleaned to:
A.make the patient feel comfortable w
B.comply with workplace guidelines
C.make the vein easier to see
D.prevent an infection
D.prevent an infection
Complications of phlebotomy include:
A.hematoma and infection
B.embolism and excessive bleeding
C.petechiae and skin rash
D.pain and scarring
A.hematoma and infection
If you suffer a needle stick injury, you should:
A.notify a physician or infectious disease specialist as soon as possible
B.place an adhesive bandage over the injury
C.wash the area and wear a disposable glove for the rest of your shift
D.check the patie
A.notify a physician or infectious disease specialist as soon as possible
Why was Mrs. Smith at risk for fainting?
A.she was actively bleeding
B.the ambient temperature was very hot
C.she had a heart attack
D.she is a thin woman of small stature
D.she is a thin woman of small stature
What other factor directly contributed to this episode of fainting?
A.lack of communication
B.high level of stress
C.improper venipuncture technique
D.the time of day
B.high level of stress
The average woman typically has a blood pressure that:
A.is lower that the blood pressure of the average man
B.is higher that the blood pressure of the average man
C.is no different that the blood pressure of the average man
D.fluctuates more than the blo
A.is lower that the blood pressure of the average man
What part of the patient care process did the technician fail to preform?
A.standard precautions
B.identifying the patient
C.patient assessment
D.the venipuncture procedure
C.patient assessment
What could the technician have done to predict the risk of fainting?
A.He could have used vebal and non-verbal communication
B.He could have allowed the patient more time before the venipunctures
C.He could have told the patient he had many years of exper
A.He could have used vebal and non-verbal communication
In order to properly identify a patient, a phlebotomy technician must ask the patient:
A.to state his/her name
B.if the date of birth on the chart is correct
C.the name o fhis/her physician
D.if he is scheduled for an INR and a PT
A.to state his/her name
Another method for properly idenifying a patient is:
A.asking the patient to state his/her telephone number
B.checking the patients wristband
C.asking another phlebotomy technician if he remembers the patient
D.checking this patient to see if he has a dia
B.checking the patients wristband
Knowing the patient had a stroke and seeing he is anolder adult, the technician should:
A.speak very loudly and clearly
B.check the patients blood pressure
C.ask the patient if he needs assistance with walking
D.assume the patient will be confused
C.ask the patient if he needs assistance with walking
If a patient is taking aspirin and warfarin
A.the technician should not put pressure on the venipuncture
B.an extra gauze pad should be placed on the venipuncture site
C.the technician should leave the tourniquet on during the entire procedure
D.pressure
D.pressure on the venipuncture site should be applied for longer than usual
If a patient is taking any drug that decreases the ability of the blood to clot, the patient should:
A.not exercise for 24 hours after the venipuncture
B.be advised to return if there is excessive bruising
C.be advised to skip the next dose of medication
B.be advised to return if there is excessive bruising
Standard precautions involve:
A.handwashing for the phlebotomist and the patient
B.treating all body fluids as if they were infected
C.asking the patient if he/she has any infectious diseases
D.wearing a disposable mask
B.treating all body fluids as if they were infected
Povidine iodine should be used for blood specimen collection:
A.when collecting blood cultures
B.if the patient is infected with HIV
C.if more than fourcollection tubes will be needed
D.when the patient is less than 16 years of age
A.when collecting blood cultures
Handwashing should be done before performing venipuntures:
A.if the patient has an infectious disease
B.if the phlebotomist has an infectious disease
C.in every situation
D.in conjunction with the use of a mask and gown
C.in every situation
It is important to correctly perform the order of draw because:
A.the correct order of the draw is more comfortable for the patient
B.an incorrect order of the draw requires a greater volume of blood
C.the correct order of the draw can be performed more q
D.an incorrect order of the draw can affect the accuracy of the tests.
Phlebotomy technicians should not ask about a patients HIV status because:
A.the information isnt needed to perform care/prevent disease transmission
B.asking a patient might make them uncomfortable
C.this information should only be discussed with a physi
A.the information isnt needed to perform care/prevent disease transmission
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