ASPT ASPT Anatomy & Physiology for Phlebotomy

Question 1

Which vein is the preferred first-choice site for venipuncture in the antecubital fossa?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Basilic vein

Answer

Radial vein

Question 2

What is the function of erythrocytes in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

Answer

Fight infection

Answer

Promote clotting

Answer

Produce antibodies

Question 3

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves relevant to venipuncture depth?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Answer

Epidermis

Answer

Subcutaneous tissue

Answer

Hypodermis

Question 4

The antecubital fossa is located at which anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Inner aspect of the elbow

Answer

Back of the knee

Answer

Inner wrist

Answer

Back of the hand

Question 5

Which blood component is primarily responsible for hemostasis and forming a platelet plug?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytes

Answer

Erythrocytes

Answer

Leukocytes

Answer

Plasma proteins

Question 6

What is the normal adult range for hemoglobin in a male patient?

Accepted Answer

13.5–17.5 g/dL

Answer

8–10 g/dL

Answer

12–14 g/dL

Answer

18–22 g/dL