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AMT/RPT Practice Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+
AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician
(RPT) Practice Exam
1. Before drawing blood, the phlebotomist must verify patient identity by:
A. Asking the patient their birth date
B. Checking the ID band and asking the patient to confirm name and DOB
C. Looking at the room number
D. Asking the patient what test they are having
Answer: B. Checking the ID band and asking the patient to confirm name and DOB
Rationale: Proper patient identification reduces risk of specimen misidentification. American
Medical Technologists
2. The order of draw helps prevent:
A. Blood clotting
B. Tube contamination by additives
C. Faster collection
D. Needle pain
Answer: B. Tube contamination by additives
Rationale: Drawing tubes in correct order prevents additive carry-over that could affect test
results. American Medical Technologists
3. A phlebotomist must use sterile equipment because:
A. It looks professional
B. It prevents infection and contamination
C. It’s less expensive
D. It reduces time
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Answer: B. It prevents infection and contamination
Rationale: Sterile technique promotes patient safety and accurate results. American Medical
Technologists
4. When performing a heel stick on an infant, the recommended area is the:
A. Plantar surface of the heel
B. Calf muscle
C. Toes
D. Ankle
Answer: A. Plantar surface of the heel
Rationale: The lateral plantar surface minimizes risk of bone injury. American Medical
Technologists
5. If a patient faints during a draw, the first action is to:
A. Finish the draw quickly
B. Remove the needle and help the patient lie down
C. Tell the patient to breathe slowly
D. Call for the next patient
Answer: B. Remove the needle and help the patient lie down
Rationale: Safety and patient stabilization come first. American Medical Technologists
6. A “butterfly” needle is most useful for:
A. Difficult veins
B. Routine donor collection
C. Arterial sticks
D. Urine collection
Answer: A. Difficult veins
Rationale: Smaller gauge and flexible tubing make access easier in small or fragile veins.
American Medical Technologists
7. A tourniquet should be left on no more than:
A. 30 seconds
B. 1 minute
C. 2 minutes
D. 5 minutes
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Answer: B. 1 minute
Rationale: Prolonged application can hemoconcentrate blood and alter test results. American
Medical Technologists
8. Which tube additive prevents clotting by binding calcium?
A. EDTA
B. Clot activator
C. Heparin
D. Thrombin
Answer: A. EDTA
Rationale: EDTA chelates calcium to prevent clot formation. American Medical Technologists
9. The test for glucose monitoring is usually done from:
A. Venous blood
B. Arterial blood
C. Capillary blood
D. Urine sample
Answer: C. Capillary blood
Rationale: Glucose monitoring for point-of-care is typically via capillary fingerstick. American
Medical Technologists
10. The purpose of a fasting blood glucose test is to:
A. Check for infection
B. Measure blood glucose levels after fasting
C. Monitor cholesterol
D. Test for anemia
Answer: B. Measure blood glucose levels after fasting
Rationale: Fasting levels provide baseline glucose for diabetes diagnosis. American Medical
Technologists
11. A phlebotomist should avoid drawing from an arm with:
A. Tattoos
B. IV infusion
C. Small veins
D. Hairy skin
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Answer: B. IV infusion
Rationale: IV fluids may dilute or alter specimen results. American Medical Technologists
12. The first tube drawn for blood culture helps:
A. Speed collection
B. Reduce contamination
C. Prevent clotting
D. Improve patient comfort
Answer: B. Reduce contamination
Rationale: Cultures must be collected first to avoid contamination from additives. American
Medical Technologists
13. When performing venipuncture, the angle of needle insertion should be:
A. 5–10°
B. 15–30°
C. 45–60°
D. 90°
Answer: B. 15–30°
Rationale: This angle accesses the vein while minimizing trauma. American Medical
Technologists
14. A patient complains of pain and swelling at the site during draw — the phlebotomist
should:
A. Proceed slowly
B. Stop and remove the needle
C. Reposition needle deeper
D. Ignore the complaint
Answer: B. Stop and remove the needle
Rationale: Pain and swelling can indicate a complication; stop immediately. American Medical
Technologists
15. Before performing a blood draw, gloves must be:
A. Optional
B. Worn
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AMT/RPT Practice Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+
AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician
(RPT) Practice Exam
1. Before drawing blood, the phlebotomist must verify patient identity by:
A. Asking the patient their birth date
B. Checking the ID band and asking the patient to confirm name and DOB
C. Looking at the room number
D. Asking the patient what test they are having
Answer: B. Checking the ID band and asking the patient to confirm name and DOB
Rationale: Proper patient identification reduces risk of specimen misidentification. American
Medical Technologists
2. The order of draw helps prevent:
A. Blood clotting
B. Tube contamination by additives
C. Faster collection
D. Needle pain
Answer: B. Tube contamination by additives
Rationale: Drawing tubes in correct order prevents additive carry-over that could affect test
results. American Medical Technologists
3. A phlebotomist must use sterile equipment because:
A. It looks professional
B. It prevents infection and contamination
C. It’s less expensive
D. It reduces time
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Answer: B. It prevents infection and contamination
Rationale: Sterile technique promotes patient safety and accurate results. American Medical
Technologists
4. When performing a heel stick on an infant, the recommended area is the:
A. Plantar surface of the heel
B. Calf muscle
C. Toes
D. Ankle
Answer: A. Plantar surface of the heel
Rationale: The lateral plantar surface minimizes risk of bone injury. American Medical
Technologists
5. If a patient faints during a draw, the first action is to:
A. Finish the draw quickly
B. Remove the needle and help the patient lie down
C. Tell the patient to breathe slowly
D. Call for the next patient
Answer: B. Remove the needle and help the patient lie down
Rationale: Safety and patient stabilization come first. American Medical Technologists
6. A “butterfly” needle is most useful for:
A. Difficult veins
B. Routine donor collection
C. Arterial sticks
D. Urine collection
Answer: A. Difficult veins
Rationale: Smaller gauge and flexible tubing make access easier in small or fragile veins.
American Medical Technologists
7. A tourniquet should be left on no more than:
A. 30 seconds
B. 1 minute
C. 2 minutes
D. 5 minutes
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Answer: B. 1 minute
Rationale: Prolonged application can hemoconcentrate blood and alter test results. American
Medical Technologists
8. Which tube additive prevents clotting by binding calcium?
A. EDTA
B. Clot activator
C. Heparin
D. Thrombin
Answer: A. EDTA
Rationale: EDTA chelates calcium to prevent clot formation. American Medical Technologists
9. The test for glucose monitoring is usually done from:
A. Venous blood
B. Arterial blood
C. Capillary blood
D. Urine sample
Answer: C. Capillary blood
Rationale: Glucose monitoring for point-of-care is typically via capillary fingerstick. American
Medical Technologists
10. The purpose of a fasting blood glucose test is to:
A. Check for infection
B. Measure blood glucose levels after fasting
C. Monitor cholesterol
D. Test for anemia
Answer: B. Measure blood glucose levels after fasting
Rationale: Fasting levels provide baseline glucose for diabetes diagnosis. American Medical
Technologists
11. A phlebotomist should avoid drawing from an arm with:
A. Tattoos
B. IV infusion
C. Small veins
D. Hairy skin
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Answer: B. IV infusion
Rationale: IV fluids may dilute or alter specimen results. American Medical Technologists
12. The first tube drawn for blood culture helps:
A. Speed collection
B. Reduce contamination
C. Prevent clotting
D. Improve patient comfort
Answer: B. Reduce contamination
Rationale: Cultures must be collected first to avoid contamination from additives. American
Medical Technologists
13. When performing venipuncture, the angle of needle insertion should be:
A. 5–10°
B. 15–30°
C. 45–60°
D. 90°
Answer: B. 15–30°
Rationale: This angle accesses the vein while minimizing trauma. American Medical
Technologists
14. A patient complains of pain and swelling at the site during draw — the phlebotomist
should:
A. Proceed slowly
B. Stop and remove the needle
C. Reposition needle deeper
D. Ignore the complaint
Answer: B. Stop and remove the needle
Rationale: Pain and swelling can indicate a complication; stop immediately. American Medical
Technologists
15. Before performing a blood draw, gloves must be:
A. Optional
B. Worn
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