AMCA Phlebotomy Certification Exam Prep – 2025–2026 Study
Guide & Practice Questions (4 version)
AMCA Phlebotomy
PPE stands for? - correct answers Personal Protective Equipment
How do you remove PPE equipment? - correct answers 1st - Gloves
2nd - Gown
3rd - Shield
Most common complication in Phlebotomy - correct answers Hematoma
What is the normal life span of RBC's - correct answers is 120 days
Three major veins are located - correct answers in the antecubital fossa
The three major veins are? - correct answers Median cubital vein
Cephalic vein
Basilic vein
Basal state is - correct answers When the patient has fasted and not excersiced in 12 hours
What is the order of Draw? - correct answers 1. Yellow, sterile
2. Light Blue
3. Red
4. Gold BD hemogard closure or red-gray
5. Green
6. Lavender
7. Gray
What are the three blood specimens? - correct answers Whole Blood, Serum, and Plasma
What is Whole blood used for? - correct answers most hematology tests, including blood type
and cell counts, and to determine certain hormones and metals.
,It is collected and mixed with anticoagulant so that it will not clot.
What is Serum? - correct answers the fluid portion that remains after clotting. The serum is
separated from coagulated blood that is centrifuged.
What is Serum used for? - correct answers many lab tests, including most chemistry and
immunology tests. Unlike plasma, serum does not contain fibrinogen or some other clotting
factors and cannot be used for coagulation studies.
What is plasma? - correct answers Plasma is the fluid portion of blood, including fibrinogen and
other clotting factors.
How is Plasma collected? - correct answers By collecting whole blood in a tube containing an
anticoagulant and then centrifuging.
What is plasma used for? - correct answers Used for coagulation studies. Used also for STAT
chem tests when there is no time to wait for clotting to occur before centrifuging.
What does an anticoagulant additive do? - correct answers prevent clotting
What does a clot activator additive do? - correct answers promote clotting
What does a thixotropic gel additive do? - correct answers separates blood components
What do preservatives and inhibitors of various cellular reaction additives do? - correct answers
maintain the integrity of the specimen
How many inversions are needed for most tubes? - correct answers 5-8 times
With STAT tests, a rapid-acting clot activator that can be used is called - correct answers
Thrombin
AMCA PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE TEST 100 QUESTIONS
whole blood mostly consists of which of the following - correct answers s water
which type of blood cell are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood - correct answers
s Red Blood Cells
professional negligence is also called which of the following - correct answers s malpractice
which of the following is the most important for a phlebotomist to keep in mind during their
daily routine in medical settings - correct answers s confidentiality
,which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens - correct answers s
urinalysis
which department monitors warfarin therapy - correct answers s coagulation
which type of blood cell is responsible for defense immunity - correct answers s white blood
cells
the liquid portion of blood specimen(without an anticoagulant) is knownas which of the
following terms - correct answers s serum
what is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood
mucous and etc called - correct answers s sanitization
which of the following processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease causing organisms - correct answers s 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? -
correct answers s sterilization
which blood test includes WBC,RBS,Hemoglobin and hematocrit - correct answers s CBC
what is the most common blood type? - correct answers s O
what are the small red spots on a patient's skin due to blood clotting abnormalities referred to
as? - correct answers s petechiae
A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules
is referred to as which of the following - correct answers s hemoconcentration
if the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes which of the following analytes will
most likely become falsely elevated - correct answers s potassium
a hospitalized patient may not be identified by which if the following means - correct answers s
patients chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas - correct answers s
The antecubital area of the arm
when would using a butterfly needle be beneficial - correct answers s When handling geriatric
patients
what effect does warming the site have on venipuncture - correct answers s increases blood
flow up to 7 times
diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of the medical
specialty - correct answers s Rheumatology
, the total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as which of the
following terms - correct answers s cardiac output
deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of which
of the following terms - correct answers s fraud
inflammation of a vein in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot is known as which of
the following terms - correct answers s thrombophlebtisis
which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood - correct answers s bacteria
which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications -
correct answers s injection
what is another term for a pre filled syringe - correct answers s catridge
which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections into the infant -
correct answers s vastus lateralis
what is the function of hemoglobin - correct answers s carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry
carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
Guides used to monitor all aspects of patient care are known as which of the following terms? -
correct answers s QA indicators
performing one's duties in the same manner as any other reasonable and prudent person with
the same experience and training is referred to as which of the following terms - correct
answers s standard of care
a single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as
which of the following terms - correct answers s STAT order
a very busy phlebotomist misidentifies the patient when collecting a specimen for transfusion
preparation the possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the patient's death if the
phlebotomist's action results in injury tho - correct answers s negligence
which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure - correct answers s checking needles for
blunt tips and small barbs
which of the following test is most likely used to test for inflammation infectious disease and
malignant neoplasmaa - correct answers s ESR
which of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for
transportation to an off-site lab - correct answers s seal the tubes in plastic bags
which of the following specimens is an example of a phlebotomist's negligence - correct
answers s fails to report significant changes on a patient condition
Guide & Practice Questions (4 version)
AMCA Phlebotomy
PPE stands for? - correct answers Personal Protective Equipment
How do you remove PPE equipment? - correct answers 1st - Gloves
2nd - Gown
3rd - Shield
Most common complication in Phlebotomy - correct answers Hematoma
What is the normal life span of RBC's - correct answers is 120 days
Three major veins are located - correct answers in the antecubital fossa
The three major veins are? - correct answers Median cubital vein
Cephalic vein
Basilic vein
Basal state is - correct answers When the patient has fasted and not excersiced in 12 hours
What is the order of Draw? - correct answers 1. Yellow, sterile
2. Light Blue
3. Red
4. Gold BD hemogard closure or red-gray
5. Green
6. Lavender
7. Gray
What are the three blood specimens? - correct answers Whole Blood, Serum, and Plasma
What is Whole blood used for? - correct answers most hematology tests, including blood type
and cell counts, and to determine certain hormones and metals.
,It is collected and mixed with anticoagulant so that it will not clot.
What is Serum? - correct answers the fluid portion that remains after clotting. The serum is
separated from coagulated blood that is centrifuged.
What is Serum used for? - correct answers many lab tests, including most chemistry and
immunology tests. Unlike plasma, serum does not contain fibrinogen or some other clotting
factors and cannot be used for coagulation studies.
What is plasma? - correct answers Plasma is the fluid portion of blood, including fibrinogen and
other clotting factors.
How is Plasma collected? - correct answers By collecting whole blood in a tube containing an
anticoagulant and then centrifuging.
What is plasma used for? - correct answers Used for coagulation studies. Used also for STAT
chem tests when there is no time to wait for clotting to occur before centrifuging.
What does an anticoagulant additive do? - correct answers prevent clotting
What does a clot activator additive do? - correct answers promote clotting
What does a thixotropic gel additive do? - correct answers separates blood components
What do preservatives and inhibitors of various cellular reaction additives do? - correct answers
maintain the integrity of the specimen
How many inversions are needed for most tubes? - correct answers 5-8 times
With STAT tests, a rapid-acting clot activator that can be used is called - correct answers
Thrombin
AMCA PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE TEST 100 QUESTIONS
whole blood mostly consists of which of the following - correct answers s water
which type of blood cell are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood - correct answers
s Red Blood Cells
professional negligence is also called which of the following - correct answers s malpractice
which of the following is the most important for a phlebotomist to keep in mind during their
daily routine in medical settings - correct answers s confidentiality
,which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens - correct answers s
urinalysis
which department monitors warfarin therapy - correct answers s coagulation
which type of blood cell is responsible for defense immunity - correct answers s white blood
cells
the liquid portion of blood specimen(without an anticoagulant) is knownas which of the
following terms - correct answers s serum
what is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood
mucous and etc called - correct answers s sanitization
which of the following processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease causing organisms - correct answers s 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? -
correct answers s sterilization
which blood test includes WBC,RBS,Hemoglobin and hematocrit - correct answers s CBC
what is the most common blood type? - correct answers s O
what are the small red spots on a patient's skin due to blood clotting abnormalities referred to
as? - correct answers s petechiae
A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules
is referred to as which of the following - correct answers s hemoconcentration
if the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes which of the following analytes will
most likely become falsely elevated - correct answers s potassium
a hospitalized patient may not be identified by which if the following means - correct answers s
patients chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas - correct answers s
The antecubital area of the arm
when would using a butterfly needle be beneficial - correct answers s When handling geriatric
patients
what effect does warming the site have on venipuncture - correct answers s increases blood
flow up to 7 times
diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of the medical
specialty - correct answers s Rheumatology
, the total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as which of the
following terms - correct answers s cardiac output
deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of which
of the following terms - correct answers s fraud
inflammation of a vein in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot is known as which of
the following terms - correct answers s thrombophlebtisis
which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood - correct answers s bacteria
which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications -
correct answers s injection
what is another term for a pre filled syringe - correct answers s catridge
which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections into the infant -
correct answers s vastus lateralis
what is the function of hemoglobin - correct answers s carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry
carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
Guides used to monitor all aspects of patient care are known as which of the following terms? -
correct answers s QA indicators
performing one's duties in the same manner as any other reasonable and prudent person with
the same experience and training is referred to as which of the following terms - correct
answers s standard of care
a single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as
which of the following terms - correct answers s STAT order
a very busy phlebotomist misidentifies the patient when collecting a specimen for transfusion
preparation the possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the patient's death if the
phlebotomist's action results in injury tho - correct answers s negligence
which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure - correct answers s checking needles for
blunt tips and small barbs
which of the following test is most likely used to test for inflammation infectious disease and
malignant neoplasmaa - correct answers s ESR
which of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for
transportation to an off-site lab - correct answers s seal the tubes in plastic bags
which of the following specimens is an example of a phlebotomist's negligence - correct
answers s fails to report significant changes on a patient condition
