AMCA Phlebotomy Certification Prep
Exam Questions + Verified Answers
100% correct, Update 2026
When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse,
what should be the next step to take? -
correct answer ✅advise supervisor privately
The principle reason for requiring feedback when communicating
with patients is to determine weather they ______________. -
correct answer ✅have understood what is being said
Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires
_____________. -
correct answer ✅the patient extends their arm to you
How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle after drawing
blood from a patient? -
correct answer ✅close safety and dispose in a puncture resistant
container (sharps container)
The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies -
correct answer ✅Central Supply
,AMCA Phlebotomy Certification Prep
Exam Questions + Verified Answers
100% correct, Update 2026
The reason a test if ordered timed is to ______________. -
correct answer ✅Draw it at the best time for accurate results
The patient's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that
the patient ___________. -
correct answer ✅Has not fasted
Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" -
correct answer ✅NPO
The government agency responsible for regulating the safety and
health of workers -
correct answer ✅Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
To prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient
to another, OSHA standards require ____________. -
correct answer ✅Barrier protection equipment (PPE personal
protective equipment)
, AMCA Phlebotomy Certification Prep
Exam Questions + Verified Answers
100% correct, Update 2026
The balanced or "steady state" of the body is called: -
correct answer ✅Homeostasis
The blood vessel that only carries blood away from the heart is
_________. -
correct answer ✅artery
What laboratory document describes in detail the steps to follow
for specimen collection? -
correct answer ✅Procedure manual
Which type of specimen may require collection of a discarded tube
before the test specimen is collected? -
correct answer ✅blood culture specimen
What is the additive in a green top tube? -
correct answer ✅sodium heparin
What item is donned first when wearing full PPE? -
correct answer ✅gown tied at neck and waist
Exam Questions + Verified Answers
100% correct, Update 2026
When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse,
what should be the next step to take? -
correct answer ✅advise supervisor privately
The principle reason for requiring feedback when communicating
with patients is to determine weather they ______________. -
correct answer ✅have understood what is being said
Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires
_____________. -
correct answer ✅the patient extends their arm to you
How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle after drawing
blood from a patient? -
correct answer ✅close safety and dispose in a puncture resistant
container (sharps container)
The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies -
correct answer ✅Central Supply
,AMCA Phlebotomy Certification Prep
Exam Questions + Verified Answers
100% correct, Update 2026
The reason a test if ordered timed is to ______________. -
correct answer ✅Draw it at the best time for accurate results
The patient's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that
the patient ___________. -
correct answer ✅Has not fasted
Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" -
correct answer ✅NPO
The government agency responsible for regulating the safety and
health of workers -
correct answer ✅Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
To prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient
to another, OSHA standards require ____________. -
correct answer ✅Barrier protection equipment (PPE personal
protective equipment)
, AMCA Phlebotomy Certification Prep
Exam Questions + Verified Answers
100% correct, Update 2026
The balanced or "steady state" of the body is called: -
correct answer ✅Homeostasis
The blood vessel that only carries blood away from the heart is
_________. -
correct answer ✅artery
What laboratory document describes in detail the steps to follow
for specimen collection? -
correct answer ✅Procedure manual
Which type of specimen may require collection of a discarded tube
before the test specimen is collected? -
correct answer ✅blood culture specimen
What is the additive in a green top tube? -
correct answer ✅sodium heparin
What item is donned first when wearing full PPE? -
correct answer ✅gown tied at neck and waist
