Pre-Medical Studies Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Pre-Medical Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for admission to medical school and other health-related professional schools. The course covers foundational subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, while integrating coursework in human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and psychology. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of scientific principles relevant to medicine. Students also gain exposure to ethical issues in healthcare, communication skills, and opportunities for clinical experience, laying a comprehensive groundwork for pursuing advanced studies and careers in the medical field.
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Blood Collection A Short Course 3rd Edition by Marjorie Schaub Di Lorenzo
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Blood Collection
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Q1) Needle safety devices should be activated using both hands.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Samples should remain covered during processing and storage before actual testing to:
A) allow better fit in the centrifuge buckets.
B) reduce the chances of splashing,contamination,and evaporation.
C) reduce interference with the centrifuge's tachometer.
D) reduce the introduction of examination variables.
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following are necessary when operating the centrifuge?
A) Firmly securing the lid before operating
B) Making a final check of balancing before closing the lid
C) Checking for excessive vibration before walking away
D) All of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Venipuncture Equipment
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Q1) Tubes containing soybean trypsin inhibitor and thrombin are used to collect samples for:
A) glucose.
B) fibrin degradation products.
C) blood alcohol levels.
D) paternity tests.
Answer: B
Q2) When using a winged blood collection set,a light blue stopper tube should be collected first.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Which of the following tubes must always be completely filled?
A) Gray
B) Light blue
C) Red
D) Pink
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Venipuncture Techniques
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Q1) A blood collector can interrupt a physician-patient visit:
A) when the physician is not examining the patient.
B) if the collection is a timed sample.
C) if the patient has visitors present.
D) when the patient is scheduled for routine phlebotomy rounds.
Answer: B
Q2) Collection of samples from feet veins is not recommended in which of the following?
A) Cardiac patients
B) Diabetic patients
C) Patients with coagulation disorders
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Q3) To transfer blood from a syringe to an evacuated tube:
A) puncture the evacuated tube stopper.
B) make sure all of the blood in the syringe enters the evacuated tube.
C) hold the tube in your hand while puncturing the evacuated tube stopper.
D) use a blood transfer device attached to the syringe.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture
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Q1) Forcing blood from a syringe into an evacuated tube may:
A) increase potassium values.
B) decrease glucose values.
C) produce lipemic serum.
D) contaminate a blood culture.
Q2) Hemolysis can be present in a sample even though the plasma does not appear pink.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A patient who presents with petechiae prior to tourniquet application may require:
A) additional reassurance.
B) use of a blood pressure cuff.
C) blood to be drawn from a hand vein.
D) additional pressure following needle removal.
Q4) A patient who appears pale and has cold,damp skin may develop:
A) coagulation problems.
B) septicemia.
C) sclerosis.
D) syncope.
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Chapter 5: Special Blood Collection
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Q1) Blood collector training in the performance of arterial punctures should include which of the following?
A) Safety precautions
B) Possible complications
C) Supervised practice
D) All of the above
Q2) After the artery has been entered,the syringe plunger:
A) will be pushed back by the blood.
B) should be rapidly pulled back.
C) must be rotated.
D) should be moved back and forth.
Q3) Which of the following arterial puncture complications would cause a patient to lose consciousness rapidly?
A) Arteriospasm
B) Nerve damage
C) Vasovagal reaction
D) Hemorrhage
Q4) When performing a modified Allen test,pressure is released on the radial artery.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Dermal Puncture
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Q1) Warming the site of a dermal puncture will:
A) increase the flow of venous blood to the site.
B) increase the flow of arterial blood to the site.
C) increase the possibility of hemolysis.
D) produce excess tissue fluid contamination.
Q2) The presence of air bubbles will most seriously affect a:
A) bilirubin collected in a Caraway pipette.
B) complete blood count (CBC) collected in a microcollection tube.
C) hematocrit collected in a microhematocrit tube.
D) blood gas collected in a micropipette.
Q3) The maximum safe length of lancets used for heel puncture is:
A) 1.5 mm.
B) 2.0 mm.
C) 2.75 mm.
D) 3.4 mm.
Q4) The calcaneus is located at the:
A) posterior of the heel.
B) arch of the foot.
C) plantar surface of the heel.
D) lateral curvature of the heel.
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Chapter 7: Point-Of-Care Testing
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Q1) One of the main advantages of point-of-care testing (POCT) is:
A) faster turnaround time of test results.
B) no quality control is necessary.
C) training is not necessary.
D) the dilutional effect on operators.
Q2) When performing point-of-care testing (POCT),an operator must be sure to document results of:
A) patient tests.
B) quality control.
C) electronic controls.
D) All of the above
Q3) Proficiency testing is required for which levels of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) complexity?
A) Provider-performed microscopy procedures (PPMP)
B) Moderate
C) High
D) All of the above
Q4) Operators must memorize all test procedures for point-of-care testing (POCT).
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices
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Q1) Implanted ports are used only for administration of chemotherapy and cannot be used for blood collection.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When collecting a blood culture,complete blood count (CBC),and prothrombin time (PT) from a central venous catheter (CVC),how many syringes must be used?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Five
Q3) Flushing peripheral IVs and central venous catheters (CVCs) is performed to maintain patency of the catheter.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When blood is collected from an IV line:
A) this information should be noted on the requisition form.
B) the physician should be notified.
C) the IV fluid should not be restarted.
D) a winged blood collection set should be used.
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