AMT RPT EXAM | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
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The additive sodium fluoride is used when collecting a sample for a blood
glucose test because of its ability to inhibit glycolysis. What colored stopper
would be found on an evacuated blood collection tube used for this purpose?
Light gray
What is the indication for making a blood smear?
To look for malaria
Allowing alcohol to dry completely prior to skin puncture prevents
Hemolysis of red blood cells
What comes first in the sequence of performing a finger stick procedure?
Sanitize hands and put on gloves
A patient states that he or she has a needle-phobia, what should the
phlebotomist do?
Have the patient lie down during the procedure
When is a phlebotomist allowed to use ankle veins to draw blood?
With a physicians order
Following venipuncture, what should be applied to the venipuncture site?
Clean gauze pad or cotton ball
When a patient develops syncope during venipuncture, what should the
phlebotomist do first?
Remove tourniquet and needle and call for help
A blood sample is needed from a dialysis patient. What is the most acceptable
procedure?
Draw from a hand vein
What is the preferred method for infant blood collection?
Capillary
What is the most critical step in collecting a blood culture?
Cleansing the venipuncture site
What does the term calcaneus refer to?
The heel bone in the foot
If an individual comes in for an autologous donation, what is this person
coming to do?
Donate their own blood for their own use
Blood begins to flow and stops when an evacuated tube is pushed into the
needle. What is most likely the cause?
The bevel of the needle is against the vein wall
, What represents the correct sequential draw of Serum tube, EDTA tube, and
Heparin tube?
Serum tube, heparin tube, EDTA tube
Which of the following actions could cause the formation of a hematoma?
The needle penetrates all the way through the vein
Pre analytical errors are mistakes made
Before laboratory testing
What is the proper technique when performing a heel puncture on an infant?
Placing the lancet flat against the skin on the medial or lateral plantar surface of the
heel
For which of the following is collection of times samples indicated?
- Bleeding time
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Urine culture
Therapeutic drug monitoring
When is a postprandial specimen collected?
Two hours after a meal is consumes
What is an unnecessary action when collecting identification of a coherent
adult patient?
Asking the nurse to verify the identification
The most critical part of a blood culture collection is
Skin antisepsis of the collection site
What happens immediately after the last tube is filled?
The filled tube is removed from the holder
If a hematoma develops during blood collection, the phlebotomist should
Remove the needle and hold pressure for 2 minutes
What should be the very first step in performing a routine venipuncture on a
patient?
Identify yourself
What is NOT appropriate when greeting a patient for blood specimen
collection?
Explain the purpose of a blood test
Which of the following is an appropriate site for blood collection?
Basilic vein
Heparinized plasma is preferred for some chemistry tests. How does heparin
prevent clotting?
It inhibits the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
Why is it necessary to wipe the first drop of blood away when performing a
capillary procedure?
DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
The additive sodium fluoride is used when collecting a sample for a blood
glucose test because of its ability to inhibit glycolysis. What colored stopper
would be found on an evacuated blood collection tube used for this purpose?
Light gray
What is the indication for making a blood smear?
To look for malaria
Allowing alcohol to dry completely prior to skin puncture prevents
Hemolysis of red blood cells
What comes first in the sequence of performing a finger stick procedure?
Sanitize hands and put on gloves
A patient states that he or she has a needle-phobia, what should the
phlebotomist do?
Have the patient lie down during the procedure
When is a phlebotomist allowed to use ankle veins to draw blood?
With a physicians order
Following venipuncture, what should be applied to the venipuncture site?
Clean gauze pad or cotton ball
When a patient develops syncope during venipuncture, what should the
phlebotomist do first?
Remove tourniquet and needle and call for help
A blood sample is needed from a dialysis patient. What is the most acceptable
procedure?
Draw from a hand vein
What is the preferred method for infant blood collection?
Capillary
What is the most critical step in collecting a blood culture?
Cleansing the venipuncture site
What does the term calcaneus refer to?
The heel bone in the foot
If an individual comes in for an autologous donation, what is this person
coming to do?
Donate their own blood for their own use
Blood begins to flow and stops when an evacuated tube is pushed into the
needle. What is most likely the cause?
The bevel of the needle is against the vein wall
, What represents the correct sequential draw of Serum tube, EDTA tube, and
Heparin tube?
Serum tube, heparin tube, EDTA tube
Which of the following actions could cause the formation of a hematoma?
The needle penetrates all the way through the vein
Pre analytical errors are mistakes made
Before laboratory testing
What is the proper technique when performing a heel puncture on an infant?
Placing the lancet flat against the skin on the medial or lateral plantar surface of the
heel
For which of the following is collection of times samples indicated?
- Bleeding time
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Urine culture
Therapeutic drug monitoring
When is a postprandial specimen collected?
Two hours after a meal is consumes
What is an unnecessary action when collecting identification of a coherent
adult patient?
Asking the nurse to verify the identification
The most critical part of a blood culture collection is
Skin antisepsis of the collection site
What happens immediately after the last tube is filled?
The filled tube is removed from the holder
If a hematoma develops during blood collection, the phlebotomist should
Remove the needle and hold pressure for 2 minutes
What should be the very first step in performing a routine venipuncture on a
patient?
Identify yourself
What is NOT appropriate when greeting a patient for blood specimen
collection?
Explain the purpose of a blood test
Which of the following is an appropriate site for blood collection?
Basilic vein
Heparinized plasma is preferred for some chemistry tests. How does heparin
prevent clotting?
It inhibits the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
Why is it necessary to wipe the first drop of blood away when performing a
capillary procedure?
