Phlebotomy Certification Exam 144 Questions And Answers
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The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the?
a. median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as?
c. venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller divisions called?
b. arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include?
d. all of the above
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules)
(having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules)
Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include?
d. all of the above
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
(releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste)
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the ? system.
b. cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers what body location?
b. urine
The study of blood is known as?
a. hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the ? system.
c. digestive
The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is?
d. identifying the patient properly