AUMT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What are desired traits of a phlebotomist?
a. respect, service, and growth
b. punctual, nice, and clean
c. quick, efficient, and dependable
d. there are no desired traits - ANSWER-a. respect, service, and growth
Which of the following is NOT considered a serum tube?
a. red
b. tiger top
c. orange
d. light yellow - ANSWER-d. light yellow
How do physicians utilize laboratory test results?
a. detect problems
b. monitor patients
c. determine if treatment is having the desired effect
d. all the above - ANSWER-d. all the above
What is the most common needle gauge and length used for venipuncture?
a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
b. 18 gauge and 1 inch
c. 16 gauge and 1.5 inches
d. 21 gauge and 2 inches - ANSWER-a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
the ___________ top tube is normally used for blood bank. - ANSWER-pink
the __________ top tube must be filled completely up to the indicated line. - ANSWER-
light blue
How many times do you invert your tubes?
a. 8-10
b. 10-20
c. 4-5
d. 20 - ANSWER-a. 8-10
, What is the purpose of the "order of draw"?
a. to make sure blood draws are organized
b. to prevent contaminating the blood collection site
c. to reduce the effects of "carry over"
d. to ensure the additives mix properly with the blood samples - ANSWER-c. to reduce
the effect of "carry over"
"mistakes and errors happen, but when you intentionally harm someone it is against
ethical standards" - ANSWER-TRUE
what tube is responsible for coagulation studies? - ANSWER-light blue
which of the following test requires whole blood?
a. gray
b. green
c. light blue
d. lavender - ANSWER-d. lavender
how many inches above the venipuncture site do you apply the tourniquet?
a. 3-4
b. 5-6
c. 1-2
d. 2-3 - ANSWER-a. 3-4
"the evacuated tubes are vacuumed sealed" - ANSWER-TRUE
What tube(s) is used for trace element levels? - ANSWER-royal blue
what are the three main veins in the antecubital fossa? - ANSWER-cephalic, median
cubital, and the basilic vein
how long does a serum tube need to clot before it can be centrifuged? - ANSWER-30
mins
What is the best way to identify your patients in a hospital setting? - ANSWER-ask them
their first, last name, DOB and check the wrist band
"phlebotomy students should always let the patient know that they are students" -
ANSWER-TRUE
what does HIPAA stand for? - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What are desired traits of a phlebotomist?
a. respect, service, and growth
b. punctual, nice, and clean
c. quick, efficient, and dependable
d. there are no desired traits - ANSWER-a. respect, service, and growth
Which of the following is NOT considered a serum tube?
a. red
b. tiger top
c. orange
d. light yellow - ANSWER-d. light yellow
How do physicians utilize laboratory test results?
a. detect problems
b. monitor patients
c. determine if treatment is having the desired effect
d. all the above - ANSWER-d. all the above
What is the most common needle gauge and length used for venipuncture?
a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
b. 18 gauge and 1 inch
c. 16 gauge and 1.5 inches
d. 21 gauge and 2 inches - ANSWER-a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
the ___________ top tube is normally used for blood bank. - ANSWER-pink
the __________ top tube must be filled completely up to the indicated line. - ANSWER-
light blue
How many times do you invert your tubes?
a. 8-10
b. 10-20
c. 4-5
d. 20 - ANSWER-a. 8-10
, What is the purpose of the "order of draw"?
a. to make sure blood draws are organized
b. to prevent contaminating the blood collection site
c. to reduce the effects of "carry over"
d. to ensure the additives mix properly with the blood samples - ANSWER-c. to reduce
the effect of "carry over"
"mistakes and errors happen, but when you intentionally harm someone it is against
ethical standards" - ANSWER-TRUE
what tube is responsible for coagulation studies? - ANSWER-light blue
which of the following test requires whole blood?
a. gray
b. green
c. light blue
d. lavender - ANSWER-d. lavender
how many inches above the venipuncture site do you apply the tourniquet?
a. 3-4
b. 5-6
c. 1-2
d. 2-3 - ANSWER-a. 3-4
"the evacuated tubes are vacuumed sealed" - ANSWER-TRUE
What tube(s) is used for trace element levels? - ANSWER-royal blue
what are the three main veins in the antecubital fossa? - ANSWER-cephalic, median
cubital, and the basilic vein
how long does a serum tube need to clot before it can be centrifuged? - ANSWER-30
mins
What is the best way to identify your patients in a hospital setting? - ANSWER-ask them
their first, last name, DOB and check the wrist band
"phlebotomy students should always let the patient know that they are students" -
ANSWER-TRUE
what does HIPAA stand for? - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act
