Question 1

The clear, yellow liquid in which the formed elements of blood are suspended is called _______.

Accepted Answer

plasma

Question 2

After explaining the process, you are drawing blood on 82-year-old Mrs. Green using an evacuated tube system. As you insert the third tube into the holder, the Mrs. Green begins to cry. You ask if she is in pain and she says, "No, but I am so scared! Why do they need this much blood? I must have a terrible disease!" Which of the following is your best response?

Accepted Answer

A)   "If you have a terrible disease, wouldn't you rather know about it?"
B)   "We don't really need this much blood-we always draw a couple of extra tubes."
C)   "Drawing blood does not necessarily mean you are ill; blood tests are one of the best ways to get an overall picture of your health."
D)   "I am drawing several tubes of blood because, at your age, there are many different tests that we have to run."
E)   "Don't worry; I'm sure everything will be fine."F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The total volume of plasma and formed elements is called ________ blood.

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Question 4

-A(n) blood collection tube with a ________ stopper contains heparin.

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-A(n) blood collection tube with a ________...

Question 5

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 6

Which blood test can help identify coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Total cholesterol
B)   Uric acid
C)   Glucose
D)   Bilirubin
E)   Fasting glucoseF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

A laboratory _______ form must be filled out when sending blood specimens to a reference laboratory for testing.

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Question 8

A small, disposable instrument with a sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a shallow incision is called a(n) ________.

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Question 9

An erythrocyte (RBC)  count is used to identify ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   an infection
B)   anemia
C)   fluid and electrolyte imbalance
D)   leukemia
E)   viral hepatitisF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is the term for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets?

Accepted Answer

A)   Whole blood
B)   Serum
C)   Monocyte
D)   Formed elements
E)   HemoglobinF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) D

Question 11

Which of the following is used in the capillary puncture technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lancet
B)   Retracting needle
C)   Syringe
D)   Evacuation tube
E)   Butterfly needleF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 12

A vein commonly used for venipuncture and indicated by number 2 in the figure is the ________ vein.

Accepted Answer

basilic

Question 13

Which of the following would you include when performing venipuncture using an evacuation system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bunch up the patient's skin above and below the insertion site
B)   Insert the needle at a 45º angle with the bevel side down
C)   Penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch
D)   Leave the tourniquet on until after you withdraw the needle from the vein
E)   Be careful not to invert collection tubes that have additives in themF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

In addition to using appropriate engineered safety devices, NIOSH recommends that health-care workers ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   recap needles before transporting them to the sharps container
B)   throw sharps into the wastebasket
C)   attend bloodborne pathogen training every three years
D)   avoid using needles with hinged shields
E)   use needles only if no safe alternatives are availableF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

A blood test that measures creatine kinase (CK)  can identify ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   gout
B)   heart disease
C)   leukemia
D)   diabetes mellitus
E)   sickle cell anemiaF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

When blood is centrifuged, the heavier red blood cells move to one end of the tube, lighter plasma moves to the other end, and the ________ ________ that contains the white blood cells and platelets is between the two.

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Question 17

The rupturing of red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin, is called ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Julia is a pretty, 16-year-old patient who has come to the office for her annual physical. The physician has asked you to draw blood for routine blood tests. When she realizes that you are going to draw her blood, she frowns and backs away. She tells you that when "they" drew her blood last year, it left a huge, ugly bruise that took weeks to go away. Which of the following would be your best response?

Accepted Answer

A)   "They probably didn't draw the blood correctly last time."
B)   "Don't worry, I promise I will not cause a bruise on your arm."
C)   "If you get a bruise, you can wear long-sleeve shirts for a few weeks."
D)   "Some bruising is possible, but I will do everything possible to minimize it."
E)   "Bruising is just one of the side effects of having your blood drawn."F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The addition of a(n) ________ to a blood collection tube causes the blood to remain in a liquid state.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The addition of a(n) ________ to a...

Question 20

Which procedure for obtaining a blood sample is usually performed on the middle finger or the ring finger?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evacuation system
B)   Capillary puncture
C)   Needle and syringe system
D)   Butterfly system
E)   Blood culture systemF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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The clear, yellow liquid in which the formed elements of blood are suspended is called _______.

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The total volume of plasma and formed elements is called ________ blood.

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-A(n) blood collection tube with a ________ stopper contains heparin.

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

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Which blood test can help identify coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis?

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A laboratory _______ form must be filled out when sending blood specimens to a reference laboratory for testing.

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A small, disposable instrument with a sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a shallow incision is called a(n) ________.

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An erythrocyte (RBC) count is used to identify ____.

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A vein commonly used for venipuncture and indicated by number 2 in the figure is the ________ vein.

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In addition to using appropriate engineered safety devices, NIOSH recommends that health-care workers ____.

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A blood test that measures creatine kinase (CK) can identify ____.

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When blood is centrifuged, the heavier red blood cells move to one end of the tube, lighter plasma moves to the other end, and the that contains the white blood cells and platelets is between the two.

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The rupturing of red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin, is called ________.

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The addition of a(n) ________ to a blood collection tube causes the blood to remain in a liquid state.

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Which blood test can help identify coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis?

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