Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Anatomy and Physiology 2

Question 1

The cephalic vein runs along which side of the forearm and is considered the second choice for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Lateral (outer/thumb) side

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Medial (inner/pinky) side

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Posterior (back) side

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Anterior midline only

Question 2

What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

Accepted Answer

Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Fighting bacterial infections

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Initiating blood clot formation

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Producing clotting factors

Question 3

Which artery is the preferred site for arterial blood gas (ABG) collection due to good collateral circulation?

Accepted Answer

Radial artery

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Brachial artery

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Femoral artery

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Ulnar artery

Question 4

Which blood component is primarily responsible for hemostasis by forming a platelet plug at the site of vessel injury?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytes (platelets)

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Erythrocytes

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Leukocytes

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Albumin

Question 5

What is the normal adult male reference range for red blood cell (RBC) count?

Accepted Answer

4.5–5.5 million/µL

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2.5–3.5 million/µL

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3.5–4.5 million/µL

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5.5–6.5 million/µL

Question 6

The basilic vein is the third choice for routine venipuncture and is located on which side of the arm?

Accepted Answer

Medial (inner/pinky) side

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Lateral (outer/thumb) side

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Posterior (back) side

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Dorsal wrist only

Question 7

What is the primary function of leukocytes (white blood cells)?

Accepted Answer

Immune defense against pathogens and foreign substances

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Oxygen transport throughout the body

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Blood clot initiation and repair

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Nutrient delivery to peripheral tissues