AMT/RPT Practice Exam Newest 2026 Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What is proper collection of sputum specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-mucus is
coughed up from deep in the lung and expel sputum into sterile cup
testing for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) assesses the status of -
CORRECT ANSWER-pregnancy in women
what is POCT? - CORRECT ANSWER-point of care testing
term used to describe a portion of a specimen used for testing, usually prepared
by transferring some of the specimen into other tubes with same id info? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Aliquot
Leaving tubes filled with blood in a rack without mixing will cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER-clotting
procedure during which a sterile plastic tube is inserted to provide urinary
drainage? - CORRECT ANSWER-catheterization
,The standard urine value for protein is - CORRECT ANSWER-negative
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
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What is proper collection of sputum specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-mucus is
coughed up from deep in the lung and expel sputum into sterile cup
testing for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) assesses the status of -
CORRECT ANSWER-pregnancy in women
what is POCT? - CORRECT ANSWER-point of care testing
term used to describe a portion of a specimen used for testing, usually prepared
by transferring some of the specimen into other tubes with same id info? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Aliquot
Leaving tubes filled with blood in a rack without mixing will cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER-clotting
procedure during which a sterile plastic tube is inserted to provide urinary
drainage? - CORRECT ANSWER-catheterization
,The standard urine value for protein is - CORRECT ANSWER-negative
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
