AMCA Phlebotomy Exam Questions with Correct
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55:The function of the platelets is to - Answer -cause blood to clot
56:the puncture site may need prolonged pressure to stop the bleeding if the patient is - Answer -
is on aspirin regimen
57: plasma is approximately made up of 90% of water and 10% of which solution? - Answer -
Dissolved substance
58:the clear colorless fluid that functions in protecting and nourishing the brain and the spinal cord is; -
Answer -cerebral spinal
59:the purpose of the pulmonary system is to carry - Answer -blood to and from the lungs
60:electrolytes testing includes - Answer -sodium and potassium
61;which of the following is not part of a complete blood count? - Answer -APTT
62:TB test is administered involves; - Answer -injecting the antigen under the skin
a blood test that requires the use of multiple tubes was ordered for a patient. when should the
tourniquet be released ? - Answer -once the blood flow has been established in the first tube
a co-worker asks a phlebotomy technician to cover for her as she returns from lunch late. what should
the phlebotomy technician do? - Answer -tell the co-worker that she will not be able to cover for
her
a doctor ordered a test to check for pregnancy. From which color tube top would a phlebotomy
technician get the sample of blood? - Answer -Red
a patient fell while exiting the lab. what info should be included in the incident report? - Answer -
date, time, location of the incident
a patient needs to give a specimen from home. - Answer -handwashing
a patient presents to the outpatient laboratory for a blood draw when the phlebotomy tech notices the
patients extremities are very cold to the touch. what technique may help the phlebotomist find a vein? -
Answer -place a warm compress on the area
a phlebotomist has received an order to draw on a patient. what should they do next? - Answer -
identify the patient
a phlebotomist mentioned to a coworker that the patient she had just drawn blood from has HIV. which
regulation has been violated? - Answer -HIPAA
, A phlebotomy student who notices a rash on his/her hands after the first week of training should -
Answer -tell the instructor
a phlebotomy tech must collect a protime specimen from a patient with ivs in both arms where is the
best place to collect the specimen from? - Answer -below one of the IVs
a phlebotomy tech slipped on a spill and fell in a patient's room. what agency would be involved in the
investigation of this incident? - Answer -JCAHO
a phlebotomy technician must collect a specimen on a 6-year old child. the child is a little fearful. what
should the phlebotomy technician do? - Answer -explain to the child in simple terms what will be
done
a physician has ordered blood work that requires lavender, red, and gray tube tops. correct order of
drawing? - Answer -red, lavender, and grey
a plasma specimen has been aliquoted and delayed for testing. what is the maximum number of hrs that
the specimen can stay at the room temp before being refrigerated - Answer -8
a routine handwash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. which of the
following is an antiseptic for hands? - Answer -antimicrobial soap
a sample for fibrin degeneration (FDP) testing would be sent to which of the following department ? -
Answer -Coagulation
according to OSHA what practice would help a phlebotomist prevent accidental needle sticks? -
Answer -activate safety device on needle
according to the cdc standard precautions should be practiced at all times. these practices apply which
of the following - Answer -all of the above
body fluids
non-intact skin
blood
according to the patient's bill of rights, which of the following represents the right of a patient? -
Answer -to be treated confidentially, with access to their records limited to those involved in their
care or designated by the patient
According to the text, a professional - Answer -does not need strong external motivators or
supervision
Accuracy in phlebotomy is important because - Answer -treatment decisions are often based on
blood tests
after a venipuncture procedure the patient begins to sweat becomes pale and is complaining of a change
in vision. what do these symptoms indicate? - Answer -vasovagal syncope
Answers Graded A Full Score 100%
55:The function of the platelets is to - Answer -cause blood to clot
56:the puncture site may need prolonged pressure to stop the bleeding if the patient is - Answer -
is on aspirin regimen
57: plasma is approximately made up of 90% of water and 10% of which solution? - Answer -
Dissolved substance
58:the clear colorless fluid that functions in protecting and nourishing the brain and the spinal cord is; -
Answer -cerebral spinal
59:the purpose of the pulmonary system is to carry - Answer -blood to and from the lungs
60:electrolytes testing includes - Answer -sodium and potassium
61;which of the following is not part of a complete blood count? - Answer -APTT
62:TB test is administered involves; - Answer -injecting the antigen under the skin
a blood test that requires the use of multiple tubes was ordered for a patient. when should the
tourniquet be released ? - Answer -once the blood flow has been established in the first tube
a co-worker asks a phlebotomy technician to cover for her as she returns from lunch late. what should
the phlebotomy technician do? - Answer -tell the co-worker that she will not be able to cover for
her
a doctor ordered a test to check for pregnancy. From which color tube top would a phlebotomy
technician get the sample of blood? - Answer -Red
a patient fell while exiting the lab. what info should be included in the incident report? - Answer -
date, time, location of the incident
a patient needs to give a specimen from home. - Answer -handwashing
a patient presents to the outpatient laboratory for a blood draw when the phlebotomy tech notices the
patients extremities are very cold to the touch. what technique may help the phlebotomist find a vein? -
Answer -place a warm compress on the area
a phlebotomist has received an order to draw on a patient. what should they do next? - Answer -
identify the patient
a phlebotomist mentioned to a coworker that the patient she had just drawn blood from has HIV. which
regulation has been violated? - Answer -HIPAA
, A phlebotomy student who notices a rash on his/her hands after the first week of training should -
Answer -tell the instructor
a phlebotomy tech must collect a protime specimen from a patient with ivs in both arms where is the
best place to collect the specimen from? - Answer -below one of the IVs
a phlebotomy tech slipped on a spill and fell in a patient's room. what agency would be involved in the
investigation of this incident? - Answer -JCAHO
a phlebotomy technician must collect a specimen on a 6-year old child. the child is a little fearful. what
should the phlebotomy technician do? - Answer -explain to the child in simple terms what will be
done
a physician has ordered blood work that requires lavender, red, and gray tube tops. correct order of
drawing? - Answer -red, lavender, and grey
a plasma specimen has been aliquoted and delayed for testing. what is the maximum number of hrs that
the specimen can stay at the room temp before being refrigerated - Answer -8
a routine handwash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. which of the
following is an antiseptic for hands? - Answer -antimicrobial soap
a sample for fibrin degeneration (FDP) testing would be sent to which of the following department ? -
Answer -Coagulation
according to OSHA what practice would help a phlebotomist prevent accidental needle sticks? -
Answer -activate safety device on needle
according to the cdc standard precautions should be practiced at all times. these practices apply which
of the following - Answer -all of the above
body fluids
non-intact skin
blood
according to the patient's bill of rights, which of the following represents the right of a patient? -
Answer -to be treated confidentially, with access to their records limited to those involved in their
care or designated by the patient
According to the text, a professional - Answer -does not need strong external motivators or
supervision
Accuracy in phlebotomy is important because - Answer -treatment decisions are often based on
blood tests
after a venipuncture procedure the patient begins to sweat becomes pale and is complaining of a change
in vision. what do these symptoms indicate? - Answer -vasovagal syncope
