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1. Why is it important to collect blood when the patient is in a basal state?



B.Laboratory tests are most reliable if the patient is in a basal state.

2. A physiological abnormallythat can cause hemolysis is:

C.sickle cell disease

3. If the blood is to be collected for a timed blood glucose level determination, the patient must fast for:


B.8-12 hours4. What is the most common cause of iron-deficiency anemia in women?

D.menstrual blood loss

5. What happens if a patient abstains from drinking water for 12-24 hours?

A.The patient will maintain a basal state.
B. The specimen will be somewhat diluted.
C. The patient may become dehydrated.
D. The glucose level would be elevated.

6. What effectdoes hyperventilation have on laboratory values?

A. increased blood glucose
B. acid-based imbalances
C. increases serum iron
D. increased cell counts

7. Which of thefollowing would most likely not be an explanation for turbid serum?

A. elevated triglyceride results
B. elevated cholesterol results
C. bacterial contamination
D. elevatedglucose results

8. If a patient is allergic to iodine and alcohol, what could be used to disinfect the puncture site?

A. chlorox
B. sanitizing cleanser
C. chlorhexidine
D.soap and distilled water

9. When hemoglobin is released and serum becomes tinged with pink or red, this condition is referred to as:

A. lymphocytosis
B. hemoconcentration
C.hemolysis
D. hemophilia

10. Emotional stress, such as anxiety or fear of blood collections, can lead to an increase in:

A. blood glucose
B. RBC count
C. WBC countD. Serum iron

11. How many adults in the United States are overweight?

A. less than 10 %
B. 20%
C. more than 50%
D. more than 90%

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