FREE ASCP Phlebotomy MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

What other name would you give a thrombocyte?

Accepted Answer

Platelet.

Answer

White blood cell.

Answer

Plasma.

Answer

Thrombus.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

An increased chance of a hematoma.

Answer

Nothing. This is an ideal spot for venipuncture.

Answer

Nerve damage.

Answer

Failed venipuncture.

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential capillary sampling complication?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Scarring.

Answer

Collapse of veins.

Answer

Nerve Damage.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

5 liters.

Answer

10 liters.

Answer

3 liters.

Answer

2 liters.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Insufficient quantity.

Answer

Improper specimen (serum, blood, plasma)

Answer

Incomplete chain of custody documentation.

Question 6

What can happen if alcohol isn't given enough time to thoroughly dry during site preparation?

Accepted Answer

Hemolysis.

Answer

Hematoma.

Answer

There is impact if the alcohol fails to completely dry.

Answer

Hemoconcentration.

Question 7

What is the procedure for keeping a specimen under control from the time it is collected until the testing is finished?

Accepted Answer

Chain of custody.

Answer

Patient control.

Answer

Specimen tracking.

Answer

None of the above.