FREE ASCP Phlebotomy MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

What other name would you give a thrombocyte?

Accepted Answer

Platelet.

Answer

A thrombocyte is also known as a platelet. They are the microscopic blood cells that assist in the formation of clots by your body to halt bleeding. A thrombus is another name for a clot.

Question 2

What can happen if a needle is inserted where two veins diverge?

Accepted Answer

An increased chance of a hematoma.

Answer

A hematoma is more likely to form when a needle is inserted in an area where veins divide. Insertion must take place in the specified vein's unbroken section.

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential capillary sampling complication?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Injuries from capillary sampling can result in scarring, localized or generalized necrosis, skin breakdown from repeated use of adhesive strips, osteomyelitis of the heel bone, nerve damage from puncturing a newborn's finger, hematoma, and loss of access to the venous branch.

Question 4

The average amount of blood in an adult human being is how many liters?

Accepted Answer

5 liters.

Answer

Blood is stored in the human body in amounts of 5-5.5 liters. Depending on the person's size, this might change.

Question 5

Which of the following would result in a specimen being rejected?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

A specimen can be rejected for a variety of reasons. These can include improperly labeled or inaccurate samples, the use of an inadequate preservative, collection in the wrong container, insufficient sample size for analysis, a lack of complete chain of custody paperwork, and an improper specimen for the needed analysis.

ASCP Phlebotomy Technician Exam Practice Test

ASCP Phlebotomy Technician Exam Practice Test

FREE ASCP Phlebotomy MCQ Questions and Answers