Question 1

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 anemia 
A)  gout 
B)  heart disease 
C)  leukemia 
D)  diabetes mellitus 
E)  sickle cell anemia B

Question 2

Normal prothrombin time (PT) is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 to 15 seconds 
B)  30 50 60 seconds 
C)  2 to 7 minutes 
D)  8 to 10 minutes 
E)  30 to 45 minutes 
A)  11 to 15 seconds 
B)  30 50 60 seconds 
C)  2 to 7 minutes 
D)  8 to 10 minutes 
E)  30 to 45 minutes A

Question 3

The normal range for potassium in the blood is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL 
B)  136 to 145 mEq/L 
C)  3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L 
D)  6 to 20 mg/dL 
E)  21 to 28 mEq/L 
A)  8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL 
B)  136 to 145 mEq/L 
C)  3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L 
D)  6 to 20 mg/dL 
E)  21 to 28 mEq/L C

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rupturing of red blood cells, releasing...

Question 5

Which of the following are included in steps for collection of a blood specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the patient the process will not be painful 
B)  Identify the patient correctly 
C)  Ask the patient what test he needs 
D)  Use the same tubes for chemistry and hematology tests 
E)  Apply the tourniquet to the patient's lower arm 
A)  Tell the patient the process will not be painful 
B)  Identify the patient correctly 
C)  Ask the patient what test he needs 
D)  Use the same tubes for chemistry and hematology tests 
E)  Apply the tourniquet to the patient's lower arm

Question 6

Which of the following would you include when preparing a venipuncture site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevate the chosen arm for the venipuncture site 
B)  Apply the tourniquet tight enough to stop the flow of blood 
C)  Palpate the proposed venipuncture site with your thumb 
D)  Cleanse the venipuncture site using a circular motion starting at the center and working outward 
E)  Use sterile gauze to dry the venipuncture site after cleansing it 
A)  Elevate the chosen arm for the venipuncture site 
B)  Apply the tourniquet tight enough to stop the flow of blood 
C)  Palpate the proposed venipuncture site with your thumb 
D)  Cleanse the venipuncture site using a circular motion starting at the center and working outward 
E)  Use sterile gauze to dry the venipuncture site after cleansing it

Question 7

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." 
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."

Question 8

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

Question 10

When blood is centrifuged, the red layer below the buffy coat consists of ________ red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When blood is centrifuged, the red layer...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The clear, yellow liquid in which the...

Question 12

Which of the following is most commonly used to cleanse the skin before drawing blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Soap and water 
C)  Hibiclens 
D)  Hydrogen peroxide 
E)  10% bleach 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Soap and water 
C)  Hibiclens 
D)  Hydrogen peroxide 
E)  10% bleach

Question 13

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

Question 14

Which of the following is characteristic of lancets?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are used when a large amount of blood is required for a specific procedure. 
B)  They puncture a vein for the purpose of drawing blood. 
C)  They require the use of a tourniquet and a syringe with a needle. 
D)  They are disposable instruments with sharp points used to puncture the skin. 
E)  They eliminate the need for an engineered safety device. 
A)  They are used when a large amount of blood is required for a specific procedure. 
B)  They puncture a vein for the purpose of drawing blood. 
C)  They require the use of a tourniquet and a syringe with a needle. 
D)  They are disposable instruments with sharp points used to puncture the skin. 
E)  They eliminate the need for an engineered safety device.

Question 15

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 available 
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 available

Question 16

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 17

The insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The insertion of a needle or cannula...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The total volume of plasma and formed...

Question 19

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 insert the needle and begin drawing the first tube of blood, 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 20

A(n) ________ is a small, calibrated glass tube that holds a precise volume of fluid.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 49: Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

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

Normal prothrombin time (PT) is ____.

The normal range for potassium in the blood is ____.

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

Which of the following are included in steps for collection of a blood specimen?

Which of the following would you include when preparing a venipuncture site?

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

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

When blood is centrifuged, the red layer below the buffy coat consists of ________ red blood cells.

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

Which of the following is most commonly used to cleanse the skin before drawing blood?

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

Which of the following is characteristic of lancets?

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

The insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood is called ________.

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

A(n) ________ is a small, calibrated glass tube that holds a precise volume of fluid.

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

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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

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