Question 1

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 system 
A)  Evacuation system 
B)  Capillary puncture 
C)  Automatic puncturing device 
D)  Blood culture system 
E)  Butterfly system

Question 2

The hemoglobin A1c test reflects blood glucose levels over what period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year 
B)  6 months 
C)  3 months 
D)  1 month 
E)  2 weeks 
A)  1 year 
B)  6 months 
C)  3 months 
D)  1 month 
E)  2 weeks

Question 3

The medical term hemophilia is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the rupturing of red blood cells, which releases hemoglobin that can cause kidney failure 
B)  the study of blood 
C)  a disorder in which the blood does not coagulate at a wound or puncture site 
D)  the insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood 
E)  a disorder in which the blood is thicker than normal, resulting in slow collection times 
A)  the rupturing of red blood cells, which releases hemoglobin that can cause kidney failure 
B)  the study of blood 
C)  a disorder in which the blood does not coagulate at a wound or puncture site 
D)  the insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood 
E)  a disorder in which the blood is thicker than normal, resulting in slow collection times

Question 4

A butterfly collection system generally uses a ____-gauge needle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A butterfly collection system generally uses a...

Question 5

In tests for which the use of alcohol may result in inaccurate test results, which of the following chemicals may be used to prepare the skin before venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Povidone-iodine 
B)  Hibiclens 
C)  Soap and water 
D)  Hydrogen peroxide 
E)  Sodium chloride 
A)  Povidone-iodine 
B)  Hibiclens 
C)  Soap and water 
D)  Hydrogen peroxide 
E)  Sodium chloride

Question 6

Kaiden is a 32-year-old businessman who is being seen in the office because he has been feeling fatigued all of the time. He says he is having difficulty concentrating at work, and his appetite is off. The physician has ordered several blood tests. When you explain the procedure to Kaiden, he smiles and says, "Oh, sure, I've been through this many times before. Do what you have to do!" A few seconds after you withdraw the needle, Kaiden suddenly goes limp. You realize that he has fainted and is beginning to slip out of the chair. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrust his head down between his legs 
B)  Leave the room immediately to call for help 
C)  Release the tourniquet, but leave the needle in his arm until the physician arrives 
D)  Wipe his face with a towel soaked with cool water 
E)  Gently lower him to the floor while protecting his head 
A)  Thrust his head down between his legs 
B)  Leave the room immediately to call for help 
C)  Release the tourniquet, but leave the needle in his arm until the physician arrives 
D)  Wipe his face with a towel soaked with cool water 
E)  Gently lower him to the floor while protecting his head

Question 7

Which of the following tests requires the use of a blood collection tube with a gray stopper?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coagulation studies 
B)  Blood glucose tests 
C)  Viral studies 
D)  Arterial blood gases 
E)  Blood cultures 
A)  Coagulation studies 
B)  Blood glucose tests 
C)  Viral studies 
D)  Arterial blood gases 
E)  Blood cultures

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Capillary puncture 
B)  Hemolysis 
C)  Coagulation 
D)  Venipuncture 
E)  Phlebotomy 
A)  Capillary puncture 
B)  Hemolysis 
C)  Coagulation 
D)  Venipuncture 
E)  Phlebotomy

Question 9

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 ulcers 
A)  anemia 
B)  diabetes mellitus 
C)  kidney disorders 
D)  specific cancers 
E)  peptic ulcers

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Yellow 
B)  Green 
C)  Lavender 
D)  Red 
E)  Gray 
A)  Yellow 
B)  Green 
C)  Lavender 
D)  Red 
E)  Gray

Question 12

Melanie is a 46-year-old unemployed patient who is being seen in the medical office because of a pain in her abdomen that has persisted for three weeks. The physician orders a urinalysis and several blood tests. When you begin preparing to draw her blood, Melanie says, "No! I don't want you to draw my blood. I just want to know what is causing the pain in my stomach. You don't need blood for that! I can't afford all these extra tests." You explain that the blood tests are needed to help diagnose the stomach pain, but Melanie continues to refuse to allow you to draw her blood. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inform Melanie that you must draw the blood because the physician ordered it 
B)  Report her refusal to your supervisor or the physician and make a note in her chart 
C)  Offer to draw the blood free of charge, since Melanie is unemployed 
D)  Assure Melanie that insurance will cover the cost of the tests 
E)  Ask colleagues in the office to assist you in drawing Melanie's blood 
A)  Inform Melanie that you must draw the blood because the physician ordered it 
B)  Report her refusal to your supervisor or the physician and make a note in her chart 
C)  Offer to draw the blood free of charge, since Melanie is unemployed 
D)  Assure Melanie that insurance will cover the cost of the tests 
E)  Ask colleagues in the office to assist you in drawing Melanie's blood

Question 13

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/dL 
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/dL

Question 14

After how many unsuccessful attempts at obtaining a good blood sample should you seek assistance from your supervisor or the doctor?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 15

-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...

Question 16

When blood leaks out of the vein around the puncture site during venipuncture and collects under the skin, it forms a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When blood leaks out of the vein...

Question 17

A(n) ________ puncture is a superficial puncture of the skin with a sharp point, releasing a smaller amount of blood than venipuncture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ puncture is a superficial puncture...

Question 18

Which of the following refers to the study of the shape or form of objects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phagocytosis 
B)  Morphology 
C)  Coagulation 
D)  Phlebotomy 
E)  Differential 
A)  Phagocytosis 
B)  Morphology 
C)  Coagulation 
D)  Phlebotomy 
E)  Differential

Question 19

Which of the following identifies how much of the volume of a sample is made up of red blood cells after the sample has been spun in a centrifuge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemoglobin determination 
B)  Platelet count 
C)  Hematocrit determination 
D)  Differential white blood cell count 
E)  Red blood cell count 
A)  Hemoglobin determination 
B)  Platelet count 
C)  Hematocrit determination 
D)  Differential white blood cell count 
E)  Red blood cell count

Question 20

-A blood collection tube with a yellow stopper is used to obtain blood ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-A blood collection tube with a...

Exam 48: Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

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

The hemoglobin A1c test reflects blood glucose levels over what period of time?

The medical term hemophilia is ____.

A butterfly collection system generally uses a ____-gauge needle.

In tests for which the use of alcohol may result in inaccurate test results, which of the following chemicals may be used to prepare the skin before venipuncture?

Which of the following tests requires the use of a blood collection tube with a gray stopper?

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

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

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

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

The normal fasting blood glucose level is ____.

After how many unsuccessful attempts at obtaining a good blood sample should you seek assistance from your supervisor or the doctor?

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

When blood leaks out of the vein around the puncture site during venipuncture and collects under the skin, it forms a(n) ________.

A(n) ________ puncture is a superficial puncture of the skin with a sharp point, releasing a smaller amount of blood than venipuncture.

Which of the following refers to the study of the shape or form of objects?

Which of the following identifies how much of the volume of a sample is made up of red blood cells after the sample has been spun in a centrifuge?

-A blood collection tube with a yellow stopper is used to obtain blood ________.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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