Question 1

A blood collection tube with a gold stopper contains a silicone serum separator and is used for studies requiring blood ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 3

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

Which of the following is the liquid or fluid portion of the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma 
B)  Red blood cells 
C)  White blood cells 
D)  Platelets 
E)  Hemoglobin 
A)  Plasma 
B)  Red blood cells 
C)  White blood cells 
D)  Platelets 
E)  Hemoglobin

Question 5

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 6

A light blue-stoppered blood collection tube is selected for ________ studies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A light blue-stoppered blood collection tube is...

Question 7

The normal blood calcium level is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  8.6 to 10.0 mEq/L 
B)  98 to 108 mEq/L 
C)  136 to 145 mEq/L 
D)  3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L 
E)  27 to 29 mEq/L 
A)  8.6 to 10.0 mEq/L 
B)  98 to 108 mEq/L 
C)  136 to 145 mEq/L 
D)  3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L 
E)  27 to 29 mEq/L

Question 8

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 9

A(n) ________ is a calibrated glass tube that holds a small, precise volume of fluid and is used to collect capillary blood for some tests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a calibrated glass tube...

Question 10

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 11

The normal sodium blood level is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L 
B)  8.6 to 10.0 mEq/L 
C)  136 to 145 mEq/L 
D)  98 to 108 mEq/L 
E)  21 to 28 mEq/L 
A)  3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L 
B)  8.6 to 10.0 mEq/L 
C)  136 to 145 mEq/L 
D)  98 to 108 mEq/L 
E)  21 to 28 mEq/L

Question 12

The most common sites for venipuncture are the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  femoral and inguinal veins 
B)  median cubital and cephalic veins 
C)  great saphenous and superior vena cava veins 
D)  popliteal and posterior tibial veins 
E)  radial and ulnar veins 
A)  femoral and inguinal veins 
B)  median cubital and cephalic veins 
C)  great saphenous and superior vena cava veins 
D)  popliteal and posterior tibial veins 
E)  radial and ulnar veins

Question 13

Which of the following items forms the first line of defense during a phlebotomy procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Face mask 
B)  Eye goggles 
C)  Laboratory coat 
D)  Gown 
E)  Gloves 
A)  Face mask 
B)  Eye goggles 
C)  Laboratory coat 
D)  Gown 
E)  Gloves

Question 14

To make sure you identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  call the patient by name 
B)  Ask the patient what labs she will be having done 
C)  ask the patient to tell you her name 
D)  ask the patient to state her home address 
E)  verify the patient's name with the doctor 
A)  call the patient by name 
B)  Ask the patient what labs she will be having done 
C)  ask the patient to tell you her name 
D)  ask the patient to state her home address 
E)  verify the patient's name with the doctor

Question 15

The vein used for venipuncture and represented by number 3 in the picture is the ________ vein.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The vein used for venipuncture and represented...

Exam 49: Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

A blood collection tube with a gold stopper contains a silicone serum separator and is used for studies requiring blood ________.

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

Hemophilia is ____.

Which of the following is the liquid or fluid portion of the blood?

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

A light blue-stoppered blood collection tube is selected for ________ studies.

The normal blood calcium level is ____.

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

A(n) ________ is a calibrated glass tube that holds a small, precise volume of fluid and is used to collect capillary blood for some tests.

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?

The normal sodium blood level is ____.

The most common sites for venipuncture are the ____.

Which of the following items forms the first line of defense during a phlebotomy procedure?

To make sure you identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should ____.

The vein used for venipuncture and represented by number 3 in the picture is the ________ vein.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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