AMT/RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) Exam Preparation – Updated Practice Questions, Study Guide, and Comprehensive Review for Healthcare Professionals

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AMT/RPT Practice Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
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If a vein feels hard and thready like when palpated, then this vein may be -
CORRECT ANSWER sclerosed.


QUESTION :If the plunger on the syringe is pulled back too fast the specimen
may be - CORRECT ANSWER hemolyzed


QUESTION :When performing a heel puncture on an infant, proper technique
includes - CORRECT ANSWER placing lancet flat against the skin on the
medial or lateral plantar surface of heel.


QUESTION :what condition would most likely cause hemoconcentration? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dehydration.


QUESTION :What can cause hematoma formation? - CORRECT ANSWER
firmly anchoring vein in needle insertion.


QUESTION :anticoagulant in green top tube - CORRECT ANSWER
sodium heprin




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QUESTION :what is preferred method for infant blood collection? - CORRECT
ANSWER capillary


QUESTION :what tube is normally used to collect a serum sample? -
CORRECT ANSWER red top


QUESTION :correct angle for the needle to be inserted into skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER 30 degrees


QUESTION :why is it necessary to wipe first drop of blood away when
performing a capillary procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER to reduce
interstitial fluid contamination


QUESTION :Alcohol should be allowed to dry completely prior to skin puncture
to - CORRECT ANSWER prevent lysis of red blood cells


QUESTION :the phlebotomist places blood specimen in circles on special filter
paper, for what test? - CORRECT ANSWER PKU


QUESTION :A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if -
CORRECT ANSWER the tube is only partially filled


QUESTION :Following venipuncture, what should be applied to venipuncture
site? - CORRECT ANSWER clean sterile gauze pad




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QUESTION :When is a phlebotomist allowed to perform a venipuncture on an
ankle vein? - CORRECT ANSWER When all other options have been
exhausted and the physician has given approval.


QUESTION :By bracing the hand while holding the needle assembly against the
patients arm you - CORRECT ANSWER prevent excess needle
movement


QUESTION :When performing a capillary blood collection, the first drop of blood
is wiped away because - CORRECT ANSWER the first drop typically has
more tissue fluid


QUESTION :What instrument may be used when trying to visualize the veins
during venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER Venoscope


QUESTION :What is correct procedure when performing blood smear for
leukocyte alkaline phosphate (LAP)? - CORRECT ANSWER Perform skin
puncture, wipe away the first drop of blood & then touch slide to the next drop
of blood.


QUESTION :How long should a tourniquet be placed around a patients arm? -
CORRECT ANSWER no more than one minute


QUESTION :Hemoconcentration of a specimen can be avoided by? -
CORRECT ANSWER Removing the tourniquet within one minute.




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