Module 1

Question 1

Pheblo means

Answer 1

Veins

Question 2

Tomy means

Answer 2

Incision

Question 3

Disease involving the overproduction of red blood cells

Answer 3

Polycythemia

Question 4

This department performs laboratory test that identify diseases associated with blood and blood forming tissues. CBC is the most common test

Answer 4

Hematology department

Question 5

Hematology only accepts what tubes?

Answer 5

Lavender

Question 6

This department studies the ability of blood to form and dissolve clots. Prothrombin time is a common test

Answer 6

Coagulation department

Question 7

Coagulation department accepts what tube?

Answer 7

Light blue

Question 8

This department performs the majority of laboratory tests. Most common specimen is serum

Answer 8

Chemistry department

Question 9

Chemistry department accepts what tubes?

Answer 9

SST and red tops

Question 10

This department analyzes body fluids and tissues for the presence of microorganisms (pathogens that cause disease)

Answer 10

Microbiology department

Question 11

This department analyzes urine manually or using automated instruments

Answer 11

Urinalysis department

Question 12

Urine specimen collected any time

Answer 12

Random

Question 13

Urine specimen is usually collected immediately upon awakening in the morning after approx. 8 hours of sleep

Answer 13

First morning

Question 14

Collected to check urine, collection of all urine during a 24 hour period is critical. Keep refrigerated or chilled

Answer 14

24 hour urine

Question 15

Urine is collected when the patient sanitizes the urethra with a wipe

Answer 15

Clean catch

Question 16

Blood transfusion in which the patient donates their own blood for personal use in future blood loss procedures

Answer 16

Autologous transfusion

Question 17

These tubes are always sent to blood bank

Answer 17

Pink top

Question 18

Most numerous cells in the blood. Their main function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells blood stream

Answer 18

Erythrocytes (RBCs)

Question 19

Formed in the bone marrow. Their main function is to fight infection and destroy pathogens

Answer 19

Leukocytes (WBCs)

Question 20

Smallest formed cells. Essential to coagulation, first cell on the scene when an injury occurs

Answer 20

Thrombocytes (platelets)

Question 21

Support
Protection for softer tissues
Movement and leverage
Blood cell formation in bone marrow
Mineral storage

Answer 21

Skeletal system

Question 22

Nose
Pharynx
RBCs transport O2 and CO2 via hemoglobin

Answer 22

Respiratory system

Question 23

Regulates water, electrolytes (homeostasis)
Eliminates urine
Maintains acid-base balance

Answer 23

Urinary system

Question 24

Carry blood to the heart

Answer 24

Veins

Question 25

1st choice to perform venipuncture

Answer 25

Median vein

Question 26

2nd choice to perform venipuncture

Answer 26

Cephalic vein

Question 27

3rd choice to perform venipuncture

Answer 27

Basilic vein

Question 28

Carry blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body

Answer 28

Arteries