MDA 180 final

Question 1

White

Answer 1

Blood cultures

Question 2

Light blue

Answer 2

Sodium Citrate

Question 3

Red

Answer 3

Clot Activator

Question 4

Gold or tiger top

Answer 4

SST - Serum separator tube

Question 5

Light green

Answer 5

Lithium Heparin

Question 6

Dark green

Answer 6

Sodium Heparin

Question 7

Lavender

Answer 7

EDTA

Question 8

Gray

Answer 8

Sodium Fluoride

Question 9

What is the vein order when choosing a vein?

Answer 9

Median cubital, cephalic, and basilic

Question 10

What color bags are used for biohazardous waste?

Answer 10

Red

Question 11

Which of the following routine tests are most often performed at the physician’s office laboratory (POL)?

Answer 11

RBS - Glucose

Question 12

This chemically coated strip used in blood glucose monitoring is an example of a

Answer 12

Reagent strip

Question 13

Which of the following is used in preparing a blood smear slide?

Answer 13

Spreader slide

Question 14

What is an advantage to using a needle and syringe system to collect blood?

Answer 14

Collection is faster

Question 15

What part of the blood smear is used to perform the differential blood cell count?

Answer 15

Feathered edges of the smear

Question 16

This blood collection system keeps inserted needle completely undisturbed while the collection device is manipulated:

Answer 16

Butterfly

Question 17

These veins can be found in the hand:

Answer 17

Dorsal

Question 18

What was the impact of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 on physician’s office laboratories:

Answer 18

They caused many doctors to close their laboratories

Question 19

This test is done to confirm a positive HIV test:

Answer 19

Western blot

Question 20

Which of the following tests is used to retrieve information about the blood glucosecontrol over the past three months?

Answer 20

Hemoglobin A1c

Question 21

The anticoagulant EDTA (lavender top tube) is most appropriate for a blood specimen that has been collected for:

Answer 21

Complete blood cell counts

Question 22

What is the purpose of control samples that are run in the POL?

Answer 22

They serve as a check on the accuracy of the test

Question 23

What is the most common method for maintaining the integrity of a sample?

Answer 23

Refrigeration

Question 24

This tube contains sodium heparin. What color tube is this?

Answer 24

Green/ dark green

Question 25

This WBC will be elevated in allergic reactions:

Answer 25

Eosinophil

Question 26

A blood collection system using interchangeable collection tubes calibrated to collect the exact amount of blood req:

Answer 26

Evacuation system

Question 27

Choose the correct spelling of the following terms:

Answer 27

Hemolysis

Question 28

This test measure the red packed cell percentage:

Answer 28

Hematacrit

Question 29

Which of the following terms means "fainting"?

Answer 29

Syncope

Question 30

Which of the following solutions should be used to clean a surface contaminated with blood, blood products/ body fluids:

Answer 30

10% Bleach

Question 31

Which of the following are patient's fears and concerns when collecting blood?

Answer 31

Contracting a disease from the procedure, pain, needles (All of the above)

Question 32

This is liquid portion of blood:

Answer 32

Plasma

Question 33

Causes of anemia include:

Answer 33

Lack of intrinsic factor, which hinders vitamin B12 absorption

Question 34

Another term for blood coagulation is:

Answer 34

Clot

Question 35

What is a hereditary disorder of clotting factors?

Answer 35

Hemophilia

Question 36

The medical term hemophilia is

Answer 36

A disorder in which the blood does not coagulate properly

Question 37

Which of the following devices might be used to collect blood from fragile veins?

Answer 37

Butterfly

Question 38

What is advantage using a needle and syringe system to collect blood?

Answer 38

Puts less pressure on the vein

Question 39

A device used to collect a RBS

Answer 39

Glucometer

Question 40

This is used to measure hemoglobin after a capillary collection:

Answer 40

Hemoglobinometer

Question 41

What can Erythrocyte sedimentation rate be used to test for?

Answer 41

Determine sickle cell

Question 42

Which of the following is a test used for diabetes mellitus?

Answer 42

HgBA1c

Question 43

A differential WBC count can be ordered to assist in monitoring which WBC's in AIDS patients?

Answer 43

T lymph

Question 44

What is the term for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets?

Answer 44

Formed elements

Question 45

Which of the following is included in the guidelines for Standard Precautions?

Answer 45

Wear eye protection/face masks when there is a risk that droplets or spray

Question 46

The following tests are all part of a complete blood count (CBC) panel, except

Answer 46

PT

Question 47

These cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the cells and tissue:

Answer 47

Erythrocytes

Question 48

The normal fasting blood glucose (FBS) level is: (text book purpose)

Answer 48

74 - 124

Question 49

All of the following are serology rapid screening tests, except

Answer 49

HDL

Question 50

Which test can be performed in a POL as waived tests?

Answer 50

Hemoglobin and glucose

Question 51

Which of these is a type of anemia?

Answer 51

Sickle cell, iron deficiency, pernicious (All of the above)

Question 52

How long should you leave a tourniquet on for?

Answer 52

60 seconds

Question 53

Name the additive in the Gray tube?

Answer 53

Potassium Oxalate

Question 54

Which tube color tests for PT/PTT:

Answer 54

Light blue

Question 55

Which tube color tests for Electrolytes

Answer 55

Green

Question 56

Define SST

Answer 56

Serum Separator tube

Question 57

Capillary punctures on babies are performed on

Answer 57

Heel