Phleb. Tech., Lab. & Blood Collection Proc., Chapt. 4, Quiz 2

The normal blood glucose level is

• A. 136 - 145 mEq/L

• B. 37-92 mg/dl

• C. 21 - 28 mEq/L

• D. 74 - 120 mg/dl

Which blood test identifies coronary artery disease and atheroschlerosis?

• A. total cholesterol

• B. uric acid

• C. glucose

• D. bilirubin

Gout is identified by which type of blood test?

• A. uric acid

• B. potassium

• C. glucose

• D. cholesterol

A puncture resistant, leak-proof container used to dispose of needles, lancets and other sharp objects is called a

• A. shaft container

• B. trash container

• C. sharps container

• D. storage container

Which of the following factors result in failure to draw blood during venipuncture?

• A. losing the vacuum in the tube

• B. veins are schlerosed

• C. needle inserted through the vein

• D. all of the choices

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot tests are used to confirm which of the following disorders?

• A. diabetes mellitus

• B. HIV infection

• C. gout

• D. coronary artery disease

A substance that when present on the surface of red blood cells causes the formation of antibodies that interact specifically with it are called:

• A. Rh Antigens

• B. Antigens

• C. Immunoglobulins

• D. none of the above

Which of the following is a special piece of equipment that allows one to count blood cells by examining a diluted blood sample under a microscope?

• A. micropipette

• B. capillary puncture

• C. venipuncture

• D. hemocytometer

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?

• A. hemoglobin determination

• B. platelet count

• C. hematocrit determination

• D. differential white blood cell count

To evaluate the endocrine system, one would

• A. test spinal fluid

• B. analyze hormone levels

• C. do a blood gas analysis

• D. do a urine culture