AMT/RPT Practice Exam Newest 2026 Questions
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what is preferred vein site for venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER-Medial
Cubital
most commonly used antiseptic used for routine venipuncture - CORRECT
ANSWER-70% isopropyl alcohol
what prevents rolling veins during venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Anchoring the vein while inserting the needle
What amount of residual urine is considered abnormal? - CORRECT ANSWER-
70cc
A specimen that requires chilling for transport to the lab should be placed in -
CORRECT ANSWER-container immersed in a slurry of crushed ice & water
A urine sample collected for GTT what additional info on label - CORRECT
ANSWER-time of collection
,A quality fasting urine specimen is collected - CORRECT ANSWER-8 hrs after
eating
If a vein feels hard and thready like when palpated, then this vein may be -
CORRECT ANSWER-sclerosed.
If the plunger on the syringe is pulled back too fast the specimen may be -
CORRECT ANSWER-hemolyzed
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.
what condition would most likely cause hemoconcentration? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dehydration.
What can cause hematoma formation? - CORRECT ANSWER-firmly anchoring
vein in needle insertion.
anticoagulant in green top tube - CORRECT ANSWER-sodium heprin
,what is preferred method for infant blood collection? - CORRECT ANSWER-
capillary
what tube is normally used to collect a serum sample? - CORRECT ANSWER-
red top
correct angle for the needle to be inserted into skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-30
degrees
why is it necessary to wipe first drop of blood away when performing a capillary
procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER-to reduce interstitial fluid contamination
Alcohol should be allowed to dry completely prior to skin puncture to -
CORRECT ANSWER-prevent lysis of red blood cells
the phlebotomist places blood specimen in circles on special filter paper, for what
test? - CORRECT ANSWER-PKU
A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if - CORRECT
ANSWER-the tube is only partially filled
, Following venipuncture, what should be applied to venipuncture site? -
CORRECT ANSWER-clean sterile gauze pad
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.
By bracing the hand while holding the needle assembly against the patients arm
you - CORRECT ANSWER-prevent excess needle movement
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
What instrument may be used when trying to visualize the veins during
venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER-Venoscope
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.
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what is preferred vein site for venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER-Medial
Cubital
most commonly used antiseptic used for routine venipuncture - CORRECT
ANSWER-70% isopropyl alcohol
what prevents rolling veins during venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Anchoring the vein while inserting the needle
What amount of residual urine is considered abnormal? - CORRECT ANSWER-
70cc
A specimen that requires chilling for transport to the lab should be placed in -
CORRECT ANSWER-container immersed in a slurry of crushed ice & water
A urine sample collected for GTT what additional info on label - CORRECT
ANSWER-time of collection
,A quality fasting urine specimen is collected - CORRECT ANSWER-8 hrs after
eating
If a vein feels hard and thready like when palpated, then this vein may be -
CORRECT ANSWER-sclerosed.
If the plunger on the syringe is pulled back too fast the specimen may be -
CORRECT ANSWER-hemolyzed
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.
what condition would most likely cause hemoconcentration? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dehydration.
What can cause hematoma formation? - CORRECT ANSWER-firmly anchoring
vein in needle insertion.
anticoagulant in green top tube - CORRECT ANSWER-sodium heprin
,what is preferred method for infant blood collection? - CORRECT ANSWER-
capillary
what tube is normally used to collect a serum sample? - CORRECT ANSWER-
red top
correct angle for the needle to be inserted into skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-30
degrees
why is it necessary to wipe first drop of blood away when performing a capillary
procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER-to reduce interstitial fluid contamination
Alcohol should be allowed to dry completely prior to skin puncture to -
CORRECT ANSWER-prevent lysis of red blood cells
the phlebotomist places blood specimen in circles on special filter paper, for what
test? - CORRECT ANSWER-PKU
A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if - CORRECT
ANSWER-the tube is only partially filled
, Following venipuncture, what should be applied to venipuncture site? -
CORRECT ANSWER-clean sterile gauze pad
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.
By bracing the hand while holding the needle assembly against the patients arm
you - CORRECT ANSWER-prevent excess needle movement
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
What instrument may be used when trying to visualize the veins during
venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER-Venoscope
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.
