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1
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In the laboratory, which of the following is
commonly used as an antiseptic?

A

70% isopropyl alcohol

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Which of the following vein is proximal to
an artery?

A

Basilic

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Which of the following is true about
Prothrombin Time?

A

It is a coagulation test

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The commonly analyzed specimen in
Hematology section

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whole blood

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The following are method/s of preventing
transmission of infection in the laboratory,
EXCEPT

A

using fabric face mask

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Which of the following is also known as the
bad cholesterol?

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Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL)

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In case of fire, the first thing that you have
to do is:

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rescue a person who is in danger

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What do you call the process where the
fibrin is dissolve?

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Fibrinolysis

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Presence of increased eosinophils in the
blood smear correlates with:

A

Parasitic infestation

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Reagent bottle with number 2 in the blue
quadrant of fire diamond indicates that the
chemical is

A

Hazardous

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According to Hippocrates, the four humors
in the human body are blood, black bile,
green bile, phlegm.

A

False

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The blood agglutinates with both anti A &
anti B reagents, but does not agglutinate
with anti D reagent. What is the blood type
of the patient?

A

AB-

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Alcohol, acetone, and other volatile
materials that can burn easily should never
be used near

A

an open flame

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All the following are safe to do when
removing the source of electric shock
except:

A

Pulling the person away from the
instrument

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Which of the following safety equipment
should always be available in the
laboratory?

A

both eyewash and fire extinguisher

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Which of the following refers to antisepsis?

A

destruction or inhibition of microorganisms
in living tissue

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Which of the following additive prevents
glycolysis?

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Sodium Fluoride

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Which of the following is recommended in
cleaning surfaces in the specimen collection
and processing area?

A

sodium hypochlorite

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Lavender top tubes are most commonly used
to collect blood for

A

Hematology tests

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Antecubital fossa is also called as?

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Elbow pit

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In laboratory safety, the acronym RACE
means:

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Rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish

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What factor is missing in Hemophilia A?

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Factor 8

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What do you call the tubes with thin walls
that carry deoxygenated blood from tissues
to the heart?

A

Veins

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The most frequently occurring laboratoryacquired infection is:

A

Hepatitis B

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A class ABC fire extinguisher contains
dry chemicals
26
Which of the following refers to sterilization?
elimination of all recognized pathogenic microorganisms
27
What factor is missing in Hemophilia B?
Factor 9
28
The type of fire that can be extinguished by pressurized water.
A
29
In microsampling, which tube should be filled up first?
Lavender top
30
ALL BUT ONE chelates or precipitates Calcium as their action being an anticoagulant
Heparin
31
Of the following tubes or containers, which should be filled last in the recommended order of draw?
Green top
32
ALL BUT ONE prevents and inhibits growth of microorganism in living tissues.
Sodium Hypochlorite
33
Which of the following are performed in serology or immunology department in the laboratory?
antinuclear antibody testing, hepatitis B surface antigen
34
Which of the following tests is NOT included in CBC?
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
35
Which of the following is true about glycosylated hemoglobin?
it is elevated in diabetes mellitus
36
Which of the following is done in the Histopathology section of the laboratory?
Pap's smear
37
What causes evacuated tubes to fill with blood automatically?
Premeasured tube vacuum
38
A good quality of a phlebotomist is dexterity which means:
skill and ease in using the hands
39
Which of the following is true about Gram stain?
This is a test to detect bacteria
40
The patient who stays in the hospital for 8 hours is categorized as:
Ambulatory
41
Which of the following is a possible cause of Class C fire?
wirings of a microscope
42
What dilution of household bleach will be used if a table in the laboratory is contaminated by large amount of blood?
1:10
43
In the fire diamond, the blue quadrant indicates which of the following information about the reagent?
Health hazards
44
Which of the following is true about serum?
It is the specimen used in glucose measurement
45
A factor that contributes to the phlebotomist’s professional image is:
attitude
46
Early equipment used for bloodletting:
both lancet and fleams
47
What do you call the thick-walled blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body?
Arteries
48
Which statement best describes Phlebotomy carts used by the phlebotomist?
This is used when many patients in the hospital needs laboratory works.
49
It is defined as the internal space of the needle.
Lumen
50
The type of infection which appears in a patient under medical care in the hospital or other health care facility which was absent at the time of admission.
nosocomial
51
Which of the following is not a diagnostic test for Hemostatic disorders?
Trop I
52
A yellow stopper tube that contains Acid Citrate Dextrose is used for?
HLA typing
53
If you think there is something wrong with the electrical equipment you are using, you should immediately
stop and turn it off
54
What antibody/antibodies is/are seen on a patient with a blood type O?
Anti-A and Anti-B
55
Which of the following is the correct sequence in the removal of personal protective equipment?
Gloves, gown, goggles, mask
56
A 75 year old Mrs. Rabor went to the laboratory to have blood collected from her for coagulation studies, hematology test, and some chemistry tests that require 15 ml of blood sample. Which of the following is the best method to use for blood collection?
Butterfly infusion method
57
The phlebotomist waited patiently until the patient is ready for blood extraction. This is an example of:
Chronemics
58
In hand washing, which of the following is the last step during rubbing of hands?
Rub tips of fingers in circular motion
59
Mr. Vargas will be collecting blood from Mr. Adarve that will be used for Coagulation studies. How many times should Mr. Vargas invert the tube that he’ll be going to use?
3-4 x
60
A royal blue stopper tube contains what additive and is used for?
Sodium Heparin, Trace Elements
61
KOH smear is prepared to examine the presence of:
Fungi
62
Which of the following is TRUE about Evacuated Tubes?
-Evacuated tubes are indicated by color of the rubber stopper. -It has expiration date written on the body of the tube. -It has vacuum inside that is predetermined to draw exact volume of blood.
63
A butterfly infusion method is typically used for:
Difficult and hand veins
64
Which of the following needles has the largest diameter?
18 gauge
65
When the blood vessel is damaged, what is the first step of repair that happens?
Vascular spasm
66
In conventional CPR using chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing, the recommended ratio of compressions-to-breaths is 100:1.
FALSE
67
In most times, what is the most prominent vein seen in the antecubital fossa of obese patients?
Cephalic
68
The following are roles of a phlebotomist today, EXCEPT:
Analyze specimen in the Clinical Chemistry section
69
What factor is missing in Hemophilia C?
Factor 11
70
Blood vessels are made out of what type of muscle?
Smooth muscle
71
The acronym PASS refers to
operation of a fire extinguisher
72
Distance, time, and shielding are principles of:
radiation safety
73
Which of the following is the correct sequence in the chain of infection?
-Infectious agent – reservoir – portal of exit – mode of transmission- portal of entry – host
74
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic test for heart disorders?
Platelet count
75
The blood indices like MCV, MCH and MCHC are performed in which section of the laboratory?
Hematology
76
Mr. Santos, a 40 year old male, was diagnosed to have liver disease due to alcohol intake. which of the following laboratory results is expected to elevate in Mr Santos’ blood?
gamma glutamyl transferase
77
Which of the following is a cardiac marker?
Troponin 1
78
A thixotropic polymer gel present on a serum separator tube has a specific gravity of
1.04
79
Which of the following tubes can be used to collect a serum specimen?
Orange top
80
The mode of transmitting infection wherein the microogranism is transmitted through coughing or sneezing when the host inhales material from the reservoir (patient or the specimen). The materials with the microorganisms fall to the ground within a few feet, so this type of transmission requires close proximity
Droplets
81
This equipment of blood collection is used to transfer specimen from the collection area to the laboratory
Biohazard Bags
82
Complete blood count is performed in which of the following sections in the laboratory?
Hematology
83
ALL BUT ONE will be used for Syringe method of blood collection.
Tube holder
84
Extrinsic and Intrinsic pathways are under what cascade?
Clotting cascade
85
Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE about multi sample needle?
The longer portion connects with the tube and the shorter portion connects with the vein.
86
Which of the following is an example of proxemics?
Zone of comfort
87
The following supplies were gathered for a routine venipuncture. Which item is incorrect?
Iodine swab
88
Which of the following blood laboratory results correlates with liver disease?
Decreased total protein and albumin
89
The doctor orders tests requiring a lavender stopper tube, a light blue stopper tube for coagulation studies, a white stopper tube, a gold stopper tube and a set of blood cultures. What is the correct order of draw?
Blood cultures, light blue, gold, white, lavender
90
Which of the following is CORRECTLY matched?
21 gauge-green

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