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AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM VERSION 1 &2|| ACCURATE AND
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Injecting a TB antigen just under the skin is the most common way of admistering of
the TB test. - ANSWER: True
What should you do when performing phlebotomy on a young fearful child? - ANSWER:
Explain to the child in simple terms what will be done
_ uses heat, steam, and chemicals to prevent infecious diseases. - ANSWER:
sterilizing
What can happen when the tourniquet is left on for longer than one minute? - ANSWER:
Hemoconcentration
Which sample needs to be trasnported on ice? - ANSWER: Ammonia
If blood is drawn from the patients arm to quickly it could cause the vein to _. - ANSWER:
collapse
If a patient extends their arm for a blood draw, that is _. - ANSWER: implied consent
In a standard serum separator tube (SST) the blood should be allowed to clot for at least
_ minutes, no longer than _ hours. - ANSWER: In a standard serum separator tube (SST)
the blood should be allowed to clot for at least 30 Correct. minutes, no longer than 2
Correct. hours.
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Proper hand washing is the most important way to prevent cross-contamination of
micro-organisms from one patient to another. - ANSWER: True
A patient's _, states a patient has a right to refuse a medical procedure and to be
informed of all the consequences of doing so. - ANSWER: Bill of Rights
_ wrap should be used after a draw is complete on a patient that is taking blood
thinners. - ANSWER: Coban
Which of the following tubes will produce serum after being centrifuged? - ANSWER: d.
Red
_ would be the government agency responsible for regulating safety and health of
workers. - ANSWER: OSHA
The phlebotomist will place a needle in a puncture-resistant container after blood draw
is complete. - ANSWER: True
The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to
determine if they understand what is being said. - ANSWER: True
_ isolation would be a precaution that would require special handling and ventilation. -
ANSWER: airborne
If a _ starts to form and the patient says it hurts. The phlebotomist should _ the draw
immediately and apply pressure with a gauze pad and re-examine the patient to see if
it worsens. - ANSWER: Hematoma
Stop
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Hepatitis B (HBV) can remain on surfaces when not properly disinfected. - ANSWER: True
A doctor ordered a CBC (Lavender top), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (SST), PT (Light
Blue top), and a set of Blood Cultures (BC). The order of draw would be... - ANSWER: Bc
Light blue top
SST
CBC Lavender top
Where is the tourniquet applied during a routine venipunture? - ANSWER: 3 to 4 inches
above the venipuncture site
What is the preferred method of draw for a hand venipuncture? - ANSWER: 23 gauge
winged infusion set (Butterfly)
If a patient has cold hands or arms, the phlebotomist can place a _ compress on the
draw site to allow for better flow. - ANSWER: Warm
Whole blood mostly consists of the following? - ANSWER: Water
What type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? -
ANSWER: red blood cells
Professional Negligence is also called which of the following? - ANSWER:
Malpractice
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Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during
their daily routine in medical settings? - ANSWER: Confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? - ANSWER:
urinalysis
Which department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANSWER: coagulation
What type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - ANSWER:
white blood cells
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is known as which of
the following terms? - ANSWER: serum
What is the order of draw for the following tubes:
Light blue, Red, Blood Culture, and Lavender - ANSWER: Blood Culture, red, light blue,
lavander
is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluid contamination. -
ANSWER: Sodium Hypochlorite
Invasive surgery procedures require - ANSWER: informed consent
Which tube would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test? - ANSWER: Red
What vein is preferred when performing a routine venipuncture? - ANSWER:
median cubital vein
AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM VERSION 1 &2|| ACCURATE AND
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Injecting a TB antigen just under the skin is the most common way of admistering of
the TB test. - ANSWER: True
What should you do when performing phlebotomy on a young fearful child? - ANSWER:
Explain to the child in simple terms what will be done
_ uses heat, steam, and chemicals to prevent infecious diseases. - ANSWER:
sterilizing
What can happen when the tourniquet is left on for longer than one minute? - ANSWER:
Hemoconcentration
Which sample needs to be trasnported on ice? - ANSWER: Ammonia
If blood is drawn from the patients arm to quickly it could cause the vein to _. - ANSWER:
collapse
If a patient extends their arm for a blood draw, that is _. - ANSWER: implied consent
In a standard serum separator tube (SST) the blood should be allowed to clot for at least
_ minutes, no longer than _ hours. - ANSWER: In a standard serum separator tube (SST)
the blood should be allowed to clot for at least 30 Correct. minutes, no longer than 2
Correct. hours.
,2|Page
Proper hand washing is the most important way to prevent cross-contamination of
micro-organisms from one patient to another. - ANSWER: True
A patient's _, states a patient has a right to refuse a medical procedure and to be
informed of all the consequences of doing so. - ANSWER: Bill of Rights
_ wrap should be used after a draw is complete on a patient that is taking blood
thinners. - ANSWER: Coban
Which of the following tubes will produce serum after being centrifuged? - ANSWER: d.
Red
_ would be the government agency responsible for regulating safety and health of
workers. - ANSWER: OSHA
The phlebotomist will place a needle in a puncture-resistant container after blood draw
is complete. - ANSWER: True
The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to
determine if they understand what is being said. - ANSWER: True
_ isolation would be a precaution that would require special handling and ventilation. -
ANSWER: airborne
If a _ starts to form and the patient says it hurts. The phlebotomist should _ the draw
immediately and apply pressure with a gauze pad and re-examine the patient to see if
it worsens. - ANSWER: Hematoma
Stop
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Hepatitis B (HBV) can remain on surfaces when not properly disinfected. - ANSWER: True
A doctor ordered a CBC (Lavender top), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (SST), PT (Light
Blue top), and a set of Blood Cultures (BC). The order of draw would be... - ANSWER: Bc
Light blue top
SST
CBC Lavender top
Where is the tourniquet applied during a routine venipunture? - ANSWER: 3 to 4 inches
above the venipuncture site
What is the preferred method of draw for a hand venipuncture? - ANSWER: 23 gauge
winged infusion set (Butterfly)
If a patient has cold hands or arms, the phlebotomist can place a _ compress on the
draw site to allow for better flow. - ANSWER: Warm
Whole blood mostly consists of the following? - ANSWER: Water
What type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? -
ANSWER: red blood cells
Professional Negligence is also called which of the following? - ANSWER:
Malpractice
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Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during
their daily routine in medical settings? - ANSWER: Confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? - ANSWER:
urinalysis
Which department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANSWER: coagulation
What type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - ANSWER:
white blood cells
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is known as which of
the following terms? - ANSWER: serum
What is the order of draw for the following tubes:
Light blue, Red, Blood Culture, and Lavender - ANSWER: Blood Culture, red, light blue,
lavander
is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluid contamination. -
ANSWER: Sodium Hypochlorite
Invasive surgery procedures require - ANSWER: informed consent
Which tube would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test? - ANSWER: Red
What vein is preferred when performing a routine venipuncture? - ANSWER:
median cubital vein
