Phlebotomy Quiz #1 Review

What portion of a blood specimen collected in a gold tube top will be used for testing after centrifugation?

• Albumin

• Serum

• Anticoagulant

• Tube

Answer explanation

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Chapter 7

This is the term for the accumulation of interstitial fluid in tissues due to a blocked lymphatic vessel

• cellular immunity

• Lymphoma

• Coagulation

• Lymphedema

Answer explanation

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Chapter 7

What is the medical term for reduced blood supply to heart tissue causing damage to the heart muscle?

• Ischemia

• Swelling

• Gout

• Gastroenterology

Answer explanation

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Chapter 7

What is another term for white blood cells (WBC's)?

• Protectors

• The Cool Blood Cells!

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

Answer explanation

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Chapter 7

What is the medical term for a budge in an artery caused by a weakening of the wall or hypertension?

• Hemorrhoids

• Aneurysm

• Stroke

• Bacterial Infection

Answer explanation

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Chapter 7

The process by which blood vessels repair after an injury is called_______?

• Hemostasis

• Blood Disorder

• Healing

• Fibrinolysis

Answer explanation

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Chapter 7

What does the term "Phlebotomy" actually mean?

• Draw blood

• Bloodletting

• Incision of the vein

• Being brave

Answer explanation

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Chapter 1

The process of ensuring a patient understands and agrees to having their blood drawn is called _________?

• Approval

• Informed Consent

• Intake Paperwork

• Uninformed Consent

Answer explanation

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Chapter 1

The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 regulates_________?

• Privacy of Health Information

• Healthcare Reviews

• Blood Sugar

• Protected Health Information

Answer explanation

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Chapter 1

Which of the following is an appropriate action for a Phlebotomist to take if a patient refuses to have their blood drawn?

• Argue with the patient

• Convince the patient to have their blood drawn

• Tell the patient they have to reschedule their appointment

• Notify the patient's physician according to institution policies