RPT Practice Test (AMT Certification) | 200 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated & Verified | 30 Pages

The process by which complex substances are broken down into simple substances is called - Catabolism When a patient develops syncope during a venipuncture, the phlebotomist should first: - remove the tourniquet and needle and then call for help. Which substance has a higher concentration in capillary blood than in venous blood? - Glucose is normally higher in capillary blood compared to venous blood and Potassium, Calcium and Total Protein are normally lower If a patient is critical or an antibiotic needs to be given right away, and two blood culture sets are collected - When more than one set of blood cultures are ordered to be collected at the same time, the second set should be obtained from a separately prepared site on the opposite arm if possible When performing a capillary blood collection, the first blood drop is wiped away because - the first drop typically has more tissue fluid Why is it necessary to wipe the first drop of blood away when performing a capillary procedure? - to eliminate excess tissue fluid;To reduce interstitial fluid contamination