AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2025/2026 REAL EXAM WITH EXPERT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE GRADED A.

AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2025/2026 REAL EXAM WITH EXPERT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE GRADED A. Whole blood consists mostly of which of the following? Select one: -CORRECT --Water Which type of blood cell is responsible for gas exchange in the circulating blood? Select one: -CORRECT --Red blood cells Professional negligence is also called: Select one: -CORRECT --Malpractice Which of the following items is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings? Select one: -CORRECT --Confidentiality Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? Select one: -CORRECT --Urinalysis Which department monitors warfarin therapy? Select one: -CORRECT --Coagulation Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? Select one: -CORRECT --White blood cells The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is called: Select one: -CORRECT --Serum This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc. Select one: -CORRECT --Sanitization This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of diseasecausing organisms. Select one: -CORRECT --Disinfection The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. Select one: -CORRECT --Sterilization Which blood test includes WBC and RBS counts, hemoglobin and hematocrit? Select one: -CORRECT --CBC The most common blood type is: Select one: -CORRECT --O Small red spots on a patient's skin due to a blood clotting abnormality is referred to as: Select one: -CORRECT --Petechiae A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules is referred to as: Select one: -CORRECT --Hemoconcentration If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following analytes will most likely become falsely elevated? Select one: -CORRECT --Potassium A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means? Select one: -CORRECT --Patient's chart The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas? Select one: -CORRECT --The antecubital area of the arm Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for: Select one: -CORRECT --Geriatric patients What effect does warming the site have on venipuncture? Select one: -CORRECT --increases localized blood flow Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of which medical specialty? Select one: -CORRECT --Rheumatology The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as the: Select one: -CORRECT --Cardiac output Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of: Select one: -CORRECT --Fraud Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is called: Select one: -CORRECT --Thrombophlebitis Which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood? Select one: -CORRECT --Bacteria Which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications? -CORRECT --Injection A pre-filled syringe is also known as a (n): Select one: -CORRECT --Cartridge Which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections in the infant? Select one: -CORRECT --Vastus lateralis What is the function of hemoglobin? Select one: -CORRECT --Carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs Guides used to monitor all aspects of patient care are called: Select one: -CORRECT --QA indicators Performing one's duties in the same manner as any other reasonable and prudent person with the same experience and training is referred to as: Select one: -CORRECT --Standard of care A single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as: Select one: -CORRECT --STAT order A very busy phlebotomist misidentifies the patient when collecting a specimen for transfusion preparation. The possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the patient's death. If the phlebotomist's action results in injury, the wrongful act is called: Select one: -CORRECT --Negligence Which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure? -CORRECT --Checking needles for blunt tips and small barbs Which of the following tests is most likely used to test for inflammation, infectious disease, and malignant neoplasms? Select one: -CORRECT --ESR Which of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for transportation to an off-site lab? Select one: -CORRECT --Seal the tubes in plastic bags An example of negligence is when the phlebotomist: Select one: -CORRECT --Fails to report significant changes in a patient's condition