, AMCA Phlebotomy Certification Prep
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!
When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse, what should be the
next step to take? - ANSWER advise supervisor privately
The principle reason for requiring feedback when communicating with patients is to
determine weather they ______________. - ANSWER have understood what is being
said
Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires _____________. - ANSWER
the patient extends their arm to you
How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle after drawing blood from a patient? -
ANSWER close safety and dispose in a puncture resistant container (sharps container)
The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies - ANSWER Central
Supply
The reason a test if ordered timed is to ______________. - ANSWER Draw it at the
best time for accurate results
The patient's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that the patient
___________. - ANSWER Has not fasted
Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" - ANSWER NPO
The government agency responsible for regulating the safety and health of workers -
ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
To prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient to another, OSHA
standards require ____________. - ANSWER Barrier protection equipment (PPE
personal protective equipment)
The balanced or "steady state" of the body is called: - ANSWER Homeostasis
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!
When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse, what should be the
next step to take? - ANSWER advise supervisor privately
The principle reason for requiring feedback when communicating with patients is to
determine weather they ______________. - ANSWER have understood what is being
said
Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires _____________. - ANSWER
the patient extends their arm to you
How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle after drawing blood from a patient? -
ANSWER close safety and dispose in a puncture resistant container (sharps container)
The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies - ANSWER Central
Supply
The reason a test if ordered timed is to ______________. - ANSWER Draw it at the
best time for accurate results
The patient's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that the patient
___________. - ANSWER Has not fasted
Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" - ANSWER NPO
The government agency responsible for regulating the safety and health of workers -
ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
To prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient to another, OSHA
standards require ____________. - ANSWER Barrier protection equipment (PPE
personal protective equipment)
The balanced or "steady state" of the body is called: - ANSWER Homeostasis
