Therapeutic phlebotomy can be used to treat what condition? - correct answer Hemochromatosis
What is NOT one of the four major groups which the
... [Show More] phlebotomist's work duties are categorized? - correct answer Infection Control
Expiration dates should be include in quality control records (true or false). - correct answer True
A phlebotomy technician may work in which of the following settings? - correct answer All of the above- Blood banks, pharmaceutical firm, research firm
The chain of infection includes all of the following except- - correct answer The head nurse
What is the first thing you should do if you are accidentally stuck by a used needle? - correct answer Wash the site with soap and water
All of the following can influence blood pressure at various places int he body except: - correct answer A person's age
Unless otherwise specified, blood pressure is measured at the________ - correct answer Inside of the elbow
Why should your thumb not be used to measure pulse? - correct answer It has a pulse of its own
Bradycardia is when the pulse- - correct answer Drops below 60bpm
Where in the body is blood made? - correct answer Bone marrow
The pH range of blood is: - correct answer 7.35-7.45
Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus (T or F) - correct answer True
In the average adult, blood makes up about of the body weight. - correct answer 8%
Erythrocytes are - correct answer Red blood cells
The life span of red blood cells is. - correct answer 100-120 days
Red blood cells are the body's major way of delivering to the body's tissues. - correct answer Oxygen
What is the process of the removal of old and defective red blood cells called? - correct answer Eryptosis
Leukocytes are white blood ___ production. - correct answer White blood cells
White blood cells are the main cells of the - correct answer Immune system
Which of the following is the type of white blood cells that are responsible for allergic reactions? - correct answer Basophils
Thrombocytes are - correct answer Platelets
The function of platelets is to: - correct answer Stop blood loss due to wounds
Reserve platelets are stored in the - correct answer Spleen
Platelets secrete chemicals to urge into a wound. - correct answer Fibroblasts [Show Less]