Question 1

Which of the following is the preferred site for blood collection for arterial blood gases?

Accepted Answer

A)   radial artery
B)   ulnar artery
C)   subclavian artery
D)   femoral artery A

Question 2

The purpose of the ________ is to test the efficiency of the body's insulin-releasing mechanism and glucose-disposing system.

Accepted Answer

GTT

Question 3

________ is a milk sugar that some people have difficulty in digesting.

Accepted Answer

Lactose

Question 4

Postprandial refers to "after a meal."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is used to help in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)   ABG analysis
B)   GTT
C)   PT
D)   TDM

Question 6

ABGs stands for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ABGs stands for ________....

Question 7

The ________ artery is located in the groin area and sometimes is used by the physician for ABGs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ artery is located in the...

Question 8

For the GTT, it is not recommended to exercise for ________ hours before the test procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the GTT, it is not recommended...

Question 9

Blood cultures are often collected from patients who have fevers of ________ origin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood cultures are often collected from patients...

Question 10

Postprandial refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   before eating
B)   after eating
C)   2-hour fasting
D)   12-hour fasting

Question 11

Which of the following medications has a shorter half-life and therefore requires exact timing in blood collection for its therapeutic level?

Accepted Answer

A)   gentamicin
B)   phenobarbital
C)   digoxin
D)   Tylenol

Question 12

Describe what therapeutic phlebotomy is and what diseases it is used to treat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe what therapeutic phlebotomy is and what...

Question 13

What is the rationale for performing the Allen test?

Accepted Answer

A)   to test for the possibility of edema
B)   to determine whether the patient has high blood pressure
C)   to determine that the radial and ulnar arteries are providing collateral circulation
D)   to determine whether the carbon dioxide concentration in the radial and ulnar arteries is elevated

Question 14

For the postprandial glucose test, a blood specimen is collected 2 hours after a meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order for a donor to give blood, his or her hemoglobin value must be no less than:

Accepted Answer

A)   15.5 g/dL
B)   14.5 g/dL
C)   13.5 g/dL
D)   12.5 g/dL

Question 16

Therapeutic phlebotomy is used in the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A)   megaloblastic anemia
B)   polycythemia
C)   chronic anemia
D)   iron-deficiency anemia

Question 17

Which of the following is the minimum hematocrit value a blood donor must have to give a blood donation?

Accepted Answer

A)   50 percent
B)   48 percent
C)   38 percent
D)   35 percent

Question 18

All donated blood is classified and labeled by type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the specimen of choice for testing acid-base balance and respiratory status of a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   arterial blood
B)   venous blood
C)   capillary blood
D)   heparinized plasma

Question 20

Which of the following blood collection vacuum tubes is preferred for the collection of arterial blood gas analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)   light blue-topped blood collection tube
B)   green-topped blood collection tube
C)   yellow-topped blood collection tube
D)   no blood collection tube

Exam 15: Arterial, Intravenous Iv, and Special Collection Procedures

Which of the following is the preferred site for blood collection for arterial blood gases?

The purpose of the ________ is to test the efficiency of the body's insulin-releasing mechanism and glucose-disposing system.

________ is a milk sugar that some people have difficulty in digesting.

Postprandial refers to "after a meal."

Which of the following is used to help in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

ABGs stands for ________.

The ________ artery is located in the groin area and sometimes is used by the physician for ABGs.

For the GTT, it is not recommended to exercise for ________ hours before the test procedure.

Blood cultures are often collected from patients who have fevers of ________ origin.

Postprandial refers to:

Which of the following medications has a shorter half-life and therefore requires exact timing in blood collection for its therapeutic level?

Describe what therapeutic phlebotomy is and what diseases it is used to treat.

What is the rationale for performing the Allen test?

For the postprandial glucose test, a blood specimen is collected 2 hours after a meal.

In order for a donor to give blood, his or her hemoglobin value must be no less than:

Therapeutic phlebotomy is used in the treatment of:

Which of the following is the minimum hematocrit value a blood donor must have to give a blood donation?

All donated blood is classified and labeled by type.

Which of the following is the specimen of choice for testing acid-base balance and respiratory status of a patient?

Which of the following blood collection vacuum tubes is preferred for the collection of arterial blood gas analysis?