AMCA PRACTICE TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. RATIONALES ARE ALSO INCLUDED.|LATEST UPDATES|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

AMCA PRACTICE TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. RATIONALES ARE ALSO INCLUDED.|LATEST UPDATES|GUARANTEED SUCCESS 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 Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc ________________ involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing organisms. - ANSWER -Disinfection Rationale - Disinfecting is the process that destroys microorganisms What is the process used for supplies that will come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound? It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. - ANSWER -Sterilization Rationale - Sterilization is the process that destroys microorganisms and includes either heat or cold water Which blood test includes WBC, RBS, hemoglobin, and hematocrit? - ANSWER CBC Rationale - A CBC includes a WBC, RBC's, platelets, hemoglobin and hematocrit The most common blood type is: - ANSWER -O Rationale - 45% of the population have type O blood What are small red spots on a patient's skin due to a 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?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 What effect does warming the site have on venipuncture? - ANSWER -Increases localized blood flow Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of which medical specialty? - ANSWER -Rheumatology The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as the: - ANSWER -Cardiac Output Rationale - the amount of blood ejected by either ventricle per minute is the cardiac output Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? - ANSWER -Urinanalysis Rationale - The urinalysis department performs chemical screening on urine specimens as part of a urinalysis test Which department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANSWER -coagulation Rationale - Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the prothrombin time test which is performed in the coagulation department Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - ANSWER - WBC Rationale - Leukocytes (white blood cells) are responsible for defense and immunity Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of: - ANSWER -Fraud Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is called: - ANSWER -Thrombophlebitis Which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood? - ANSWER -Bacteria Which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications? - ANSWER -Injection Rationale - Parenteral administration refers not only to injections but to all ways drugs are administered other than via the gastrointestinal tract A pre-filled syringe is also known as a (n): - ANSWER -Cartridge Rationale - Pre-filled syringes contain a pre-measured amount of medication in a cartridge with a needle attached Whole blood mostly consist of ____________. - ANSWER -water