AMCA PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE TEST
100 QUESTIONS 2025
Whole blood mostly consists of which of the following - ANSWER- water
Which type of blood cell are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood -
ANSWER- Red Blood Cells
Professional negligence is also called which of the following - ANSWER- malpractice
Which of the following is the most important for a phlebotomist 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 immunity - ANSWER- white blood
cells
The liquid portion of blood specimen(without an anticoagulant) is knownas which of the
following terms - ANSWER- serum
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood mucous and etc called - ANSWER- sanitization
Which of the following processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the
activity of disease causing organisms - ANSWER- disinfection
What is the term for the process that is used for cleaning supplies that come in contact
with internal body tissues or an open wound that involves the use of heat and an
autoclave? - ANSWER- sterilization
Which blood test includes WBC,RBS,Hemoglobin and hematocrit - ANSWER- CBC
What is the most common blood type? - ANSWER- O
, What are the 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 which of the following - 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 if the following means - ANSWER-
patients chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas -
ANSWER- The antecubital area of the arm
When would using a butterfly needle be beneficial - ANSWER- When handling geriatric
patients
What effect does warming the site have on venipuncture - ANSWER- increases blood
flow up to 7 times
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of the
medical specialty - ANSWER- Rheumatology
The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as which of
the following terms - ANSWER- cardiac output
Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of
which of the following terms - ANSWER- fraud
Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot is known as
which of the following terms - ANSWER- thrombophlebtisis
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
What is another term for a pre filled syringe - ANSWER- catridge
100 QUESTIONS 2025
Whole blood mostly consists of which of the following - ANSWER- water
Which type of blood cell are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood -
ANSWER- Red Blood Cells
Professional negligence is also called which of the following - ANSWER- malpractice
Which of the following is the most important for a phlebotomist 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 immunity - ANSWER- white blood
cells
The liquid portion of blood specimen(without an anticoagulant) is knownas which of the
following terms - ANSWER- serum
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood mucous and etc called - ANSWER- sanitization
Which of the following processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the
activity of disease causing organisms - ANSWER- disinfection
What is the term for the process that is used for cleaning supplies that come in contact
with internal body tissues or an open wound that involves the use of heat and an
autoclave? - ANSWER- sterilization
Which blood test includes WBC,RBS,Hemoglobin and hematocrit - ANSWER- CBC
What is the most common blood type? - ANSWER- O
, What are the 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 which of the following - 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 if the following means - ANSWER-
patients chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas -
ANSWER- The antecubital area of the arm
When would using a butterfly needle be beneficial - ANSWER- When handling geriatric
patients
What effect does warming the site have on venipuncture - ANSWER- increases blood
flow up to 7 times
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of the
medical specialty - ANSWER- Rheumatology
The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as which of
the following terms - ANSWER- cardiac output
Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of
which of the following terms - ANSWER- fraud
Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot is known as
which of the following terms - ANSWER- thrombophlebtisis
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
What is another term for a pre filled syringe - ANSWER- catridge
