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AMT/RPT Practice EXAM (LATEST 2026/2027) MOST
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why is it necessary to wipe first drop of blood away when
performing a capillary procedure? - Answer-to reduce
interstitial fluid contamination
Alcohol should be allowed to dry completely prior to skin
puncture to - Answer-prevent lysis of red blood cells
the phlebotomist places blood specimen in circles on
special filter paper, for what test? - Answer-PKU
A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if
- Answer-the tube is only partially filled
Following venipuncture, what should be applied to
venipuncture site? - Answer-clean sterile gauze pad
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When is a phlebotomist allowed to perform a venipuncture
on an ankle vein? - 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 - Answer-prevent excess
needle movement
When performing a capillary blood collection, the first drop
of blood is wiped away because - Answer-the first drop
typically has more tissue fluid
What instrument may be used when trying to visualize the
veins during venipuncture - Answer-Venoscope
What is correct procedure when performing blood smear
for leukocyte alkaline phosphate (LAP)? - Answer-Perform
skin puncture, wipe away the first drop of blood & then
touch slide to the next drop of blood.
How long should a tourniquet be placed around a patients
arm? - Answer-no more than one minute
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Hemoconcentration of a specimen can be avoided by? -
Answer-Removing the tourniquet within one minute.
A colllapsed vein will cause a - Answer-cessation of blood
flow.
Swelling caused from blood leaking from a blood vessel is
- Answer-hematoma
How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet
be wrapped around arm? - Answer-3 to 4 inches
What vein should be used when sample is needed from
dialysis patient? - Answer-hand vein
what is the most critically affected analyte in a hemolyzed
specimen? - Answer-Potassium
Partial penetration of the upper wall of a vein may -
Answer-allow blood to leak into subcutaneous tissue by
way of needle bevel
AMT/RPT Practice EXAM (LATEST 2026/2027) MOST
RECENT EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWEST EXAM!!!
why is it necessary to wipe first drop of blood away when
performing a capillary procedure? - Answer-to reduce
interstitial fluid contamination
Alcohol should be allowed to dry completely prior to skin
puncture to - Answer-prevent lysis of red blood cells
the phlebotomist places blood specimen in circles on
special filter paper, for what test? - Answer-PKU
A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if
- Answer-the tube is only partially filled
Following venipuncture, what should be applied to
venipuncture site? - Answer-clean sterile gauze pad
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When is a phlebotomist allowed to perform a venipuncture
on an ankle vein? - 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 - Answer-prevent excess
needle movement
When performing a capillary blood collection, the first drop
of blood is wiped away because - Answer-the first drop
typically has more tissue fluid
What instrument may be used when trying to visualize the
veins during venipuncture - Answer-Venoscope
What is correct procedure when performing blood smear
for leukocyte alkaline phosphate (LAP)? - Answer-Perform
skin puncture, wipe away the first drop of blood & then
touch slide to the next drop of blood.
How long should a tourniquet be placed around a patients
arm? - Answer-no more than one minute
, 3|Page
Hemoconcentration of a specimen can be avoided by? -
Answer-Removing the tourniquet within one minute.
A colllapsed vein will cause a - Answer-cessation of blood
flow.
Swelling caused from blood leaking from a blood vessel is
- Answer-hematoma
How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet
be wrapped around arm? - Answer-3 to 4 inches
What vein should be used when sample is needed from
dialysis patient? - Answer-hand vein
what is the most critically affected analyte in a hemolyzed
specimen? - Answer-Potassium
Partial penetration of the upper wall of a vein may -
Answer-allow blood to leak into subcutaneous tissue by
way of needle bevel
