AMT/RPT Practice Exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

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