FREE Certified Phlebotomy Technician(CPT): Basic Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which blood cell is in charge of carrying carbon dioxide and oxygen:

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Erythrocyte

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Platelets

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Leukocyte

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None of the above

Question 2

The blood veins that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body's tissues and have smooth muscle on their walls.

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Capillary blood vessels

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Venous blood vessels

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Arterial blood vessels

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None of the above

Question 3

The three arm veins that phlebotomists typically use:

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Cephalic, median cubital and basilic veins

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Median cubital, basalmic, and radial veins

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Antecubital, median cubital and basilic veins

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Antecubital fossa, median cubital and cephalic veins

Question 4

Where the antecubital fossa is located?

Accepted Answer

The bend of the elbow, the front of the arm

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The bend of the elbow, back of the arm

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The bend of the elbow, the outer side of the arm

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The bend of the elbow, the inner side of the arm

Question 5

The correct name of the blood cell type that protects the body from pathogens, parasites, bacteria, and allergens:

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Basophils

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Monocytes

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Eosinophils

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Neutrophils

Question 6

The organ that is both a component of the circulatory and digestive systems and is the largest filter in the human body:

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The liver

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The kidneys

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The lungs

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None of the above

Question 7

The system that monitors the body's internal and external environments, identifies changes, and then plans or coordinates a response:

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The nervous system

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The respiratory system

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The endocrine system

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The circulatory system

Question 8

The system that has cilia, which are hair-like structures that serve as microscopic filters and whose main purpose is air supply:

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Respiratory system

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Digestive system

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Circulatory system

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None of the above

Question 9

The fibrinogen is present in:

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Plasma

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Serum

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Whole blood

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None of the above

Question 10

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to take a blood sample from a patient when they see red and pinpoint-sized spots all over both of the patient's arms. The medical term for this occurrence:

Accepted Answer

Petechiae- indicating possible excessive bleeding after blood collection.

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Psoriasis- indicating a possible skin disorder and should be avoided as a potential venipuncture site.

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Measles- indicating possible infectious disease exposure.

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None of the above