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What are erythrocytes commonly known as?
What are erythrocytes commonly known as?
What do leukocytes refer to in the human body?
What do leukocytes refer to in the human body?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting?
Approximately how much blood does an adult human body contain?
Approximately how much blood does an adult human body contain?
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How long do mature red blood cells live in the bloodstream?
How long do mature red blood cells live in the bloodstream?
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What is the lifespan of mature red blood cells in the bloodstream?
What is the lifespan of mature red blood cells in the bloodstream?
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What is the main iron-containing pigment found in red blood cells?
What is the main iron-containing pigment found in red blood cells?
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What age group do phlebotomists typically collect blood from in the neonatology department?
What age group do phlebotomists typically collect blood from in the neonatology department?
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What type of patients do phlebotomists typically work with in the neonatology department?
What type of patients do phlebotomists typically work with in the neonatology department?
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What term is used to describe white blood cells?
What term is used to describe white blood cells?
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Which department should a primary consultant on the timing for collecting blood for a diagnostic test be from?
Which department should a primary consultant on the timing for collecting blood for a diagnostic test be from?
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In what part of the body do blood cells begin their formation?
In what part of the body do blood cells begin their formation?
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What is the primary purpose of flowcharts in quality improvement methodologies?
What is the primary purpose of flowcharts in quality improvement methodologies?
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What does quality improvement for specimen collection NOT frequently involve?
What does quality improvement for specimen collection NOT frequently involve?
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What is the purpose of Pareto charts in quality improvement methodologies?
What is the purpose of Pareto charts in quality improvement methodologies?
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A person with low hemoglobin or a decreased number of red blood cells is described as:
A person with low hemoglobin or a decreased number of red blood cells is described as:
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What are the components of blood that remain after it clots called?
What are the components of blood that remain after it clots called?
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What is the process of determining if a person will reject a blood transfusion?
What is the process of determining if a person will reject a blood transfusion?
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What percentage of the total blood volume do the formed elements of the blood make up?
What percentage of the total blood volume do the formed elements of the blood make up?
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Which device is essential for separating serum from whole blood quickly?
Which device is essential for separating serum from whole blood quickly?
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What is indicated by the supine position in a medical context?
What is indicated by the supine position in a medical context?
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What is the typical blood pH range considered normal?
What is the typical blood pH range considered normal?
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Which anticoagulant is commonly used during blood donations?
Which anticoagulant is commonly used during blood donations?
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What is the purpose of wearing clean gloves during a venipuncture?
What is the purpose of wearing clean gloves during a venipuncture?
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Which type of tube is required for measuring blood copper levels?
Which type of tube is required for measuring blood copper levels?
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What should be done to avoid micro-clotting in a blood collection tube?
What should be done to avoid micro-clotting in a blood collection tube?
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What is the preferred alternative site for venipuncture if arm veins cannot be used?
What is the preferred alternative site for venipuncture if arm veins cannot be used?
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What is the most reliable labeling method to avoid transcription errors?
What is the most reliable labeling method to avoid transcription errors?
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Which assay does not require a chilled specimen?
Which assay does not require a chilled specimen?
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What is the primary component of interstitial fluid?
What is the primary component of interstitial fluid?
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Which condition is commonly treated with therapeutic phlebotomy?
Which condition is commonly treated with therapeutic phlebotomy?
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In which patients are fragile veins most commonly found?
In which patients are fragile veins most commonly found?
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What should be done with the first drop of blood after a finger stick?
What should be done with the first drop of blood after a finger stick?
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What does the term 'occluded' refer to when discussing veins?
What does the term 'occluded' refer to when discussing veins?
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Skin puncture blood is primarily derived from which source?
Skin puncture blood is primarily derived from which source?
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Which of the following actions is the last step in any phlebotomy procedure?
Which of the following actions is the last step in any phlebotomy procedure?
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How long should alcohol be allowed to dry before performing venipuncture?
How long should alcohol be allowed to dry before performing venipuncture?
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What is the recommended angle for spreading a blood smear?
What is the recommended angle for spreading a blood smear?
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For which test are skin puncture samples typically not used?
For which test are skin puncture samples typically not used?
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What is the most effective method for decontaminating visibly dirty hands after blood collection?
What is the most effective method for decontaminating visibly dirty hands after blood collection?
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When should blood be collected to accurately determine medication levels?
When should blood be collected to accurately determine medication levels?
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What does glycolytic action refer to?
What does glycolytic action refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a use for bar codes in phlebotomy applications?
Which of the following is NOT a use for bar codes in phlebotomy applications?
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In which tube is lithium heparin typically found?
In which tube is lithium heparin typically found?
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What is the preferred anticoagulant for STAT whole blood collections in clinical chemistry?
What is the preferred anticoagulant for STAT whole blood collections in clinical chemistry?
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Which statement is true regarding the collection of alkaline phosphatase?
Which statement is true regarding the collection of alkaline phosphatase?
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Skin puncture techniques are most suitable when:
Skin puncture techniques are most suitable when:
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One of the key functions of blood is to transport:
One of the key functions of blood is to transport:
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Therapeutic phlebotomy is primarily used to treat:
Therapeutic phlebotomy is primarily used to treat:
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The term 'occluded' when referring to veins indicates that they are:
The term 'occluded' when referring to veins indicates that they are:
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Which finger typically has a detectable pulse?
Which finger typically has a detectable pulse?
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The final step in any phlebotomy procedure, including skin puncture, is to:
The final step in any phlebotomy procedure, including skin puncture, is to:
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What commonly causes blood pooling in veins?
What commonly causes blood pooling in veins?
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If a phlebotomist's hands are visibly dirty, the most effective method of cleaning them is:
If a phlebotomist's hands are visibly dirty, the most effective method of cleaning them is:
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What is the best angle for inserting the needle into the skin during venipuncture?
What is the best angle for inserting the needle into the skin during venipuncture?
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What should the phlebotomist do after the needle is inserted and blood begins to flow?
What should the phlebotomist do after the needle is inserted and blood begins to flow?
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What does the term 'butterfly' refer to in venipuncture terminology?
What does the term 'butterfly' refer to in venipuncture terminology?
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Which direction should the bevel be oriented when inserting the needle?
Which direction should the bevel be oriented when inserting the needle?
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Where is the antecubital area located?
Where is the antecubital area located?
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What is the main reason for practicing hand-hygiene techniques?
What is the main reason for practicing hand-hygiene techniques?
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Why should microbiological culture specimens be transported to the lab quickly?
Why should microbiological culture specimens be transported to the lab quickly?
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Quality control records do NOT include which of the following?
Quality control records do NOT include which of the following?
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