MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review - correct answer Collection of quiz style questions for study purposes
What department studies disease? - cor
... [Show More] rect answer Pathology
What is the general blood volume for the average adult? - correct answer 5 Liters.
55% plasma, 45% formed elements
What are erythrocytes? - correct answer (RBC) Red Blood Cells.
Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon dioxide away from the cells to the lungs.
An leukocyte is? - correct answer (WBC) White Blood Cells.
Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose main fuction is to combat infection and remove disintegrated tissue.
Platelets are also called? - correct answer Thrombocytes.
Cellular elements that play a role in the coagulation process and are the smallest of the formed elements.
Mature RBC's have an approximate lifespan of - correct answer 120 Days
What iron-containing pigment enables RBC'S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide: - correct answer Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC)
The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is: - correct answer Pre-Analytical
Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients? - correct answer Newborn
Hours to a few days old.
Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels? - correct answer Pharmacy
Where are blood cells produced? - correct answer RBC's are produced in the bone marrow.
WBC's are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system.
Flowcharts can be used to : - correct answer Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement for Specimen collection frequently involves everything except: - correct answer Frequency of hematoma's
Pareto Charts are: - correct answer Raw charts that show frequency of problems
An abnormal reduction in the number of RBC'S in the circulating blood is called: - correct answer Anemia
To avoid transfusion reaction what should be done prior: - correct answer Blood typing and cross matching.
Two blood group systems: ABO blood group system and the Rh factor system
What is the percentage of formed elements in blood? - correct answer 45% [Show Less]