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Phlebotomy (AMCA) Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Whole blood mostly consists of _______________ - answer✔Water
What type of blood cells is responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? - answer✔RBC
Professional negligence is also called: - answer✔Malpractice
What is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their daily routine in
medical settings? - answer✔Confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? - answer✔Urinalysis
Which department monitors warfarin therapy? - answer✔Coagulation
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - answer✔WBC
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is called: - answer✔Serum
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood,
mucous, etc... called? - answer✔Sanitization
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What's involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing
organisms. - answer✔Disinfection
What is the process used for supplies that will come in contact with the internal body or an open
wound? Does it involve the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave? - answer✔Sterilization
Which blood test includes WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit? - answer✔CBC
The most common blood type is ________ - answer✔O
What are small red spots on a patient's skin due to blood clotting abnormalities referred to as? -
answer✔Petechiae
A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules is
referred to as: - answer✔Hemoconcentration
If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following analytes will
most likely become falsely elevated? - answer✔Potassium
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means? -
answer✔Patient's Chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas? - answer✔The
antecubital area of the arm.
Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for: - answer✔Geriatric patients