WorksheetsPBS 2.1.4 Quiz Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
The most common blood vessel phlebotomists draw blood from (in adults) is the
carotid artery
median cubital vein
radial vein
cardiac vein
Which of the following may be indicated by a low hematocrit?
body is currently fighting infection
low blood iron levels (anemia)
dehydration
blood loss
Which set of conditions is bad for overall heart health and can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis)?
Low LDL levels and high HDL levels
Low LDL levels and low HDL levels
High LDL levels and low HDL levels
High LDL levels and high HDL levels
Which of the following may indicate leukemia in a patient?
High white blood cell count
High red blood cell count
Abnormal white blood cells
Low platelet count
Electrolytes such as sodium, calcium, potassium and chloride are primarily examined to indicate
proper kidney functioning.
risk for diabetes.
water balance in the body.
brain and heart health.
The normal range for glucose in the blood is 65 - 99 mg/dL. A patient's blood test reveals that his blood glucose levels are 178 mg/dL. This may indicate that the patient
is healthy, and there is nothing to be concerned about.
is severely dehydrated.
is going through a heart attack.
may be at risk for diabetes.
Signals in the blood that may indicate risk for disease or the presence of disease or injury such as a recent heart attack that can be examined in a blood test are called
leukocytes.
electrolytes.
biomarkers.
risk factors.
A patient's HDL cholesterol levels in the blood is 38 mg/dL (optimal range is > 60 mg/dL). What does this indicate about the patient's diet?
The patient's diet is high in saturated fats: processed meats, butter, fried foods.
The patient's diet is high in unsaturated fats: plants oils, nuts, seeds, avocados.
The patient's diet is low in unsaturated fats: plants oils, nuts, seeds, avocados.
The patient's diet is low in saturated fats: processed meats, butter, fried foods.
What is the structure labeled D in the figure?
erythrocytes
plasma
thrombocytes
leukocytes
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
plasma
erythrocytes
thrombocytes
leukocytes
Which of the following would decrease LDL levels in the blood?
eating more fatty meats
eating less olive oil
eating more butter
eating more avocados, nuts and seeds
Anemia is a condition that is characterized by
a high platelet count.
a high glucose count.
a low red blood cell count.
a low HDL count.
Which of the following should be done before drawing blood?
Greet and identify the patient
Remove the tourniquet
Apply the cotton to the injection site
Assemble all necessary equipment
To palpate for a vein means to
pump
tie tightly
feel using light touch
draw blood
Generally, to draw blood, the bevel of the needle should
be inserted at a 90 degree angle.
be inserted at a 15-30 degree angle.
be pointing up.
be pointing down.
