PMLS 2 Comprehensive Practice Test

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• Bleeding time test assesses the efficiency of which aspect of hemostasis?
• If a patient strongly demands a new phlebotomist after a failed first attempt, what is the appropriate action?
• The direct Coombs test detects what on patient red cells?
• What does the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test determine?
• Which statement most accurately describes capillary blood?
• What is the best site for collecting blood samples from patients younger than 1 year?
• Which areas are included in the phlebotomist's routine duties for cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking?
• What is the meaning of the root word in the term hyperglycemia?
• What is the proper angle of needle insertion for phlebotomy?
• Which parasite is associated with the whipworm infection?
• Which antigen is checked to determine Rh compatibility?
• What is considered the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection in phlebotomy?
• Which statement about EDTA usage in hematology versus molecular testing is correct?
• Which chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
• Which statement best describes hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)?
• Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the ABO blood system?
• Which medium is used to isolate Neisseria species and suppress normal flora?
• Gram stain, occult blood, and blood culture are tests performed in which section of the laboratory?
• Which chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
• Mannitol Salt Agar is selective for which genus?
• Which staining technique is used to visualize malaria parasites in blood smears?
• What biosafety level is recommended for handling Mycobacterium tuberculosis in routine labs?
• Gram-positive cocci arranged in clusters on Gram stain are most consistent with which genus?
• Which patient variable characteristically decreases eosinophil count during testing?
• Which test is commonly used to screen for proteinuria quickly at the point of care?
• HbA1c can be used as an alternative to fasting plasma glucose for diabetes screening.
• Which test is commonly used to screen for diabetes mellitus?
• Which heart layer is the muscular middle layer?
• In the same sampling sequence, which item is drawn second?
• Which needle gauge has the largest bore among the following options?
• During PCR, which step involves primers binding to the DNA template?
• What is the urinary finding characteristic of nephrotic syndrome?
• Which analyte shows a higher reference value in capillary specimens relative to venous specimens?
• Which pigment is detected in the chemical urinalysis test as a sign of liver dysfunction?
• Which staining technique is used to identify Mycobacteria such as M. tuberculosis?
• Which safety hazard in the chemistry laboratory requires PPE and a fume hood?
• What change in technique would improve smears which are too long but thin?
• Which of the following may cause hemolysis in a dermal puncture procedure?
• Which structure is the thin fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart?
• Which parasite causes hydatid disease in humans?
• Gram-positive cocci arranged in clusters are which genus?
• What is the importance of warming the site before performing a skin puncture?
• Which statement about serum is true?
• When encountering an unruly, hyperactive child as a patient, the most ideal course of action to secure samples is to:
• Iron deficiency anemia typically shows decreases in which red blood cell indices?
• In iron deficiency anemia, which changes are typically observed in red blood cell indices?
• What is the purpose of using a biosafety cabinet in microbiology?
• Which structure is NOT part of the heart's conduction system?
• Which term describes a low platelet count?
• In the dermal puncture sampling sequence, which item is drawn first?
• Reticulocyte count reflects activity of which system?
• How often must the working trays in the phlebotomy area be disinfected?
• A positive nitrite result in urinalysis indicates infection with what type of organisms?
• Which feature on a smear is described as 'rainbow edge'?
• Which medium is classically used to isolate Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
• In Gram staining, what color do Gram-positive bacteria appear after applying the crystal violet stain?
• Statement 1: In routine dermal puncture, capillary tube is sealed on the opposite end. Statement 2: In Capillary blood gas collection, capillary should be sealed on both ends.
• The violation of the patient's right to be left alone and right to be free from unwanted exposure to public view is termed as which of the following?
• In capillary puncture, the first drop of blood must be wiped away. Which is the best reason why?
• STAT comes from the Latin word statim. What does this translate to in clinical practice?
• What safety practice helps prevent needle-stick injuries in the phlebotomy room?
• A platelet count of 148,000 per microliter would be categorized as what?
• Which of the following is the correct order of draw for collecting multiple samples from a dermal puncture?
• Gray-top tubes are generally used for glucose measurements. What anticoagulant do they contain?
• Capillary tubes are typically used for which hematology test?
• The concentration of potassium (K) is _________ in blood obtained by dermal puncture compared to venous blood.
• What is the correct length range for microhematocrit tubes used in hematocrit testing?
• Which statement best describes obtaining capillary blood for glucose testing?
• Which activity is NOT typically part of a phlebotomist's duties?
• Which chamber receives blood from the systemic circulation?
• Capillary tubes are typically used for which laboratory test?
• Which structure of the heart delivers oxygen-rich blood to the ascending aorta?
• Which finding does a direct Coombs test in a newborn most directly indicate?
• In aseptic technique, why is the loop sterilized before and after use?
• Which of the following is the most common reason for a thick peripheral blood smear?
• Which event describes systolic pressure?
• A sandwich immunoassay format uses which two primary antibody components?
• What is the standard gauge for routine venipuncture?
• A person with AB blood would have which antibodies in the plasma?
• Why is the direct Coombs test performed on newborns?
• Which color bin is designated for sharps waste?
• Which lipid parameter is most strongly associated with atherosclerotic risk?
• What type of hemolysis on blood agar is indicated by a clear zone around colonies?
• Which test detects antibodies or complement bound to red cells directly?
• Which antiseptic should be used when measuring a legal blood alcohol level?
• A person with AB blood can safely receive blood from which type(s)?
• The primary purpose of a crossmatch is to prevent which transfusion complication?
• Which tube color is used for hematocrit testing from capillary blood in this protocol?
• The maximum length of a puncture device used on the heel is:
• What is the name of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle?
• Which heart structure is the pacemaker of the heart?
• Which blood type is commonly referred to as the universal donor for red blood cell transfusions?
• What is the most common complication encountered in phlebotomy?
• A platelet count of 160,000 per microliter would be categorized as which?
• Which test is used to detect antibodies in patient serum that could react with donor red cells?
• In lipid risk assessment, which parameter is most strongly associated with atherosclerotic risk?
• A prolonged aPTT with a normal PT suggests deficiency or inhibition of which factors?
• What is the standard method for malaria diagnosis in the clinical lab?
• If a blood smear is too short, what should the phlebotomist do?
• Microtainer tubes are designed to hold approximately how many microliters of blood?
• Indirect antiglobulin test detects what antibodies?
• Which of the following is not a POCT analyzer?
• Which method is used to measure bilirubin by colorimetric method that involves both total and direct bilirubin?
• In routine dermal puncture, the capillary tube is sealed on which end?
• Which statement about microhematocrit tubes is true?
• How is arterialization of capillary blood performed?
• An elevated reticulocyte count most directly indicates increased activity of which process?
• For confirming the hematocrit value of a machine reading, which color-coded tube should be used when transferring a sample from EDTA for manual microhematocrit?
• Which of the following collection tubes is not considered a plasma separator tube?
• Acid-fast staining is used to identify which group of bacteria?
• Which specimen type is preferred for coagulation testing?
• The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifies DNA by cycling through which three steps?
• Which of the following is NOT a section of the Clinical Pathology Lab?
• Which ABO type lacks A and B antigens on red blood cells?
• Which phlebotomy technique is best used when collecting samples for blood culture?
• Which anticoagulant is used for complete blood count testing in hematology?
• Which Plasmodium species is most often associated with severe malaria?
• What term describes the heart's contracting phase?
• Which statement is true about Microtainer tubes?
• Which of the following situations is dermal puncture least likely required?
• When sealing a microhematocrit tube, what is the correct length and location of the sealant?
• Which blood type is the universal donor for packed red cells?
• Which department would most likely perform the test on a specimen collected in an SPS tube?
• The medical term 'myalgia' means what?
• In transfusion medicine, what is HDFN?
• Which parasite is associated with the football-shaped eggs with polar plugs?
• In cholestatic liver disease, which enzyme tends to be elevated?
• Which test does not require special patient instructions or preparation?
• On a Wright-Giemsa stained smear, which leukocyte is characterized by a bilobed nucleus and reddish granules?
• Mannitol Salt Agar is selective for which genus?
• Which antibodies are found in the plasma of a person with type A blood?
• What is the meaning of the root word 'vas'?
• Which statement best describes the two claims about EDTA tubes and their common uses?
• In waste segregation, which bin color is used for wet, infectious waste?
• Which device feature is most effective in preventing needlestick injuries during sample collection?
• What anticoagulant is used in the plasma sample for coagulation studies?
• K2 EDTA is also known as what?
• What is the recommended order of draw when using an evacuated tube system?
• Which complication is characterized by a black to bluish discoloration due to blood leaking into tissues?
• Thayer-Martin medium is used to isolate which organism?
• In a microhematocrit tube with a blue ring, what anticoagulant is present?
• The order of draw for a bilirubin, blood smear, and CBC by dermal puncture is:
• In hepatocellular injury testing, which enzyme is most specific?
• Which term describes a large cell?
• In capillary blood gas collection, a capillary should be sealed on both ends.
• Which root word means 'vessel'?
• Indirect bilirubin corresponds to which bilirubin form?
• Which test determines the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics through disk diffusion?
• Which of the following word parts are prefixes?
• Which statement about EDTA tubes is most accurate?
• The tourniquet should be placed approximately how far above the puncture site?
• When selecting a dermal puncture device, the most critical consideration is the:
• Which tube would be used for testing that may not involve EDTA and is NOT an example of a plasma separator tube?
• The force exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels is called:
• What is the recommended depth of the wound in a dermal puncture?
• All the following tubes may contain EDTA as an anticoagulant, EXCEPT:
• Which area is NOT listed as part of routine disinfection duties for a phlebotomist?
• Which Westgard rule flags a process when a single control value exceeds 2 standard deviations from the mean?
• Who is responsible for the overall technical and administrative management of the laboratory, including staffing and budgeting?
• Which of the following tubes is not considered a plasma separator tube?
• Tourniquets should be applied at what distance above the puncture site and for how long?
• Which term means 'large cell'?
• Which transfusion pairing would most likely produce a severe hemolytic transfusion reaction?
• Capillary tube is usually used for what specific test in the laboratory?
• What is the most important step in phlebotomy to ensure patient safety?
• Which enzyme is the most specific indicator of hepatocellular injury?
• Which statement is true about AB blood type?
• When would be the most ideal time to collect blood for Newborn Screening?
• Which of the following are unacceptable areas of dermal puncture?
• Which device is used for point-of-care coagulation testing?
• Which of the following is NOT a section of the Clinical Pathology Lab?
• What is the effect of a hemolyzed specimen on potassium measurement?
• In ABO blood typing, forward typing detects antigens on red blood cells. Reverse typing detects what?
• The bleeding time test is done to assess the efficiency of a patient's:
• Which stool parasite produces oocysts detectable by microscopy that can cause diarrhea in immunocompromised patients?
• Tubes for coagulation testing must be filled to maintain what anticoagulant-to-blood ratio?
• Which staining approach is used to visualize eosinophils on a Wright-Giemsa stained smear?
• Jendrassik-Gaussia method is used to measure what compound?
• What is the main use of troponin I in clinical practice?
• Which statement correctly describes antigen presence on red blood cells for ABO types?
• For CBC testing, EDTA is typically supplied as which salt form?
• Which antibodies are present in the plasma of a type O individual?
• Which test is typically performed in the Microbiology section?
• Which chamber pumps oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation?
• Prothrombin time (PT) assesses which coagulation pathway?
• Which platelet count category defines thrombocytopenia?
• Which ABO type would typically have no anti-A or anti-B antibodies in plasma?
• What term describes one complete contraction and relaxation of the heart?
• Which statement about serum is incorrect?
• A properly prepared blood smear must not have which feature?