Question 1

Phlebotomists who are not immune to chickenpox may be infected by patients with:

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple sclerosis. 
B)  cerebral palsy. 
C)  neurofibromatosis. 
D)  shingles. 
A)  multiple sclerosis. 
B)  cerebral palsy. 
C)  neurofibromatosis. 
D)  shingles.

Question 2

A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  protein and glucose levels. 
B)  cell counts. 
C)  cultures. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  protein and glucose levels. 
B)  cell counts. 
C)  cultures. 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

The main organ(s) of the integumentary system is(are) the:

Accepted Answer

A)  nails. 
B)  hair. 
C)  skin. 
D)  sweat glands. 
A)  nails. 
B)  hair. 
C)  skin. 
D)  sweat glands.

Question 4

Inflammation of the joints caused by uric acid crystals is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lyme disease. 
B)  osteomalacia. 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  gout. 
A)  Lyme disease. 
B)  osteomalacia. 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  gout.

Question 5

Increased production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly. 
B)  Cushing disease. 
C)  gigantism. 
D)  myxedema. 
A)  acromegaly. 
B)  Cushing disease. 
C)  gigantism. 
D)  myxedema.

Question 6

The function of the reproductive system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  regulation of body water. 
B)  transport of electrolytes to cells. 
C)  disposal of waste products. 
D)  sperm production and ovulation. 
A)  regulation of body water. 
B)  transport of electrolytes to cells. 
C)  disposal of waste products. 
D)  sperm production and ovulation.

Question 7

Bone-forming cells are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoblasts. 
B)  osteoclasts. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  osteomalacia. 
A)  osteoblasts. 
B)  osteoclasts. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  osteomalacia.

Question 8

A hard protein substance found in hair and nails is:

Accepted Answer

A)  melanin. 
B)  keratin. 
C)  sebum. 
D)  sweat. 
A)  melanin. 
B)  keratin. 
C)  sebum. 
D)  sweat.

Question 9

The breakdown of food is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  digestion. 
B)  absorption. 
C)  elimination. 
D)  peristalsis. 
A)  digestion. 
B)  absorption. 
C)  elimination. 
D)  peristalsis.

Question 10

Congestive heart failure may produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  pleurisy. 
B)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
C)  infant respiratory distress syndrome. 
D)  pulmonary edema. 
A)  pleurisy. 
B)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
C)  infant respiratory distress syndrome. 
D)  pulmonary edema.

Question 11

Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  enteritis. 
B)  gastritis. 
C)  gastroenteritis. 
D)  peritonitis. 
A)  enteritis. 
B)  gastritis. 
C)  gastroenteritis. 
D)  peritonitis.

Question 12

All of the following are true regarding the lymphatic system except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the lymphatic system is not connected to the circulatory system. 
B)  the lymphatic system drains excess fluid from the tissue spaces back to the blood stream. 
C)  the lymphatic system stores lymphocytes and monocytes. 
D)  the lymphatic system provides a defense mechanism against disease. 
A)  the lymphatic system is not connected to the circulatory system. 
B)  the lymphatic system drains excess fluid from the tissue spaces back to the blood stream. 
C)  the lymphatic system stores lymphocytes and monocytes. 
D)  the lymphatic system provides a defense mechanism against disease.

Question 13

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  nose. 
B)  pharynx. 
C)  trachea. 
D)  lungs. 
A)  nose. 
B)  pharynx. 
C)  trachea. 
D)  lungs.

Question 14

The outermost layer of skin is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis. 
B)  dermis. 
C)  subcutaneous. 
D)  follicle. 
A)  epidermis. 
B)  dermis. 
C)  subcutaneous. 
D)  follicle.

Question 15

A laboratory procedure used to test for AIDS is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  complete blood count (CB
C) . 
B)  Western blot. 
C)  Monospot. 
D)  Creatine kinase (CK) or creatine phosphokinase (CPK) 
A)  complete blood count (CB
C) . 
B)  Western blot. 
C)  Monospot. 
D)  Creatine kinase (CK) or creatine phosphokinase (CPK)

Question 16

Tests for myocardial muscle damage help the clinician to determine the extent of damage to the patient's:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac muscle. 
B)  cardiac nerves. 
C)  skeletal nerves. 
D)  skeletal muscle. 
A)  cardiac muscle. 
B)  cardiac nerves. 
C)  skeletal nerves. 
D)  skeletal muscle.

Question 17

The body fluid obtained from the abdominal cavity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pericardial fluid. 
B)  peritoneal fluid. 
C)  pleural fluid. 
D)  synovial fluid. 
A)  pericardial fluid. 
B)  peritoneal fluid. 
C)  pleural fluid. 
D)  synovial fluid.

Question 18

The protective shock-absorbent coating covering the central nervous system is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  axon. 
B)  dendrite. 
C)  meninges. 
D)  myelin sheath. 
A)  axon. 
B)  dendrite. 
C)  meninges. 
D)  myelin sheath.

Question 19

The arm bones belong to which type of bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irregular bones 
B)  Flat bones 
C)  Short bones 
D)  Long bones 
A)  Irregular bones 
B)  Flat bones 
C)  Short bones 
D)  Long bones

Phlebotomists who are not immune to chickenpox may be infected by patients with:

A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis may include:

The main organ(s) of the integumentary system is(are) the:

Inflammation of the joints caused by uric acid crystals is called:

Increased production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is associated with:

The function of the reproductive system is:

Bone-forming cells are called:

A hard protein substance found in hair and nails is:

The breakdown of food is called:

Congestive heart failure may produce:

Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract is called:

All of the following are true regarding the lymphatic system except:

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the:

The outermost layer of skin is the:

A laboratory procedure used to test for AIDS is the:

Tests for myocardial muscle damage help the clinician to determine the extent of damage to the patient's:

The body fluid obtained from the abdominal cavity is:

The protective shock-absorbent coating covering the central nervous system is the:

The arm bones belong to which type of bone?

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Exam 6: Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Phlebotomists who are not immune to chickenpox may be infected by patients with:

A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis may include:

The main organ(s) of the integumentary system is(are) the:

Inflammation of the joints caused by uric acid crystals is called:

Increased production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is associated with:

The function of the reproductive system is:

Bone-forming cells are called:

A hard protein substance found in hair and nails is:

The breakdown of food is called:

Congestive heart failure may produce:

Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract is called:

All of the following are true regarding the lymphatic system except:

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the:

The outermost layer of skin is the:

A laboratory procedure used to test for AIDS is the:

Tests for myocardial muscle damage help the clinician to determine the extent of damage to the patient's:

The body fluid obtained from the abdominal cavity is:

The protective shock-absorbent coating covering the central nervous system is the:

The arm bones belong to which type of bone?

Phlebotomy and the Health-Care Delivery System

The Clinical Laboratory

Regulatory, Ethical, and Legal Issues

Safety and Infection Control

Basic Medical Terminology

Circulatory System

Venipuncture Equipment

Routine Venipuncture

Venipuncture Complications and Preexamination Variables

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Quality Assessment and Management in Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Collection

Point-Of-Care Testing

Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist

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