AMCA CMAC Cert Exam Study Guide Review
Exam Questions & Answers
1.1) Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty?
A. Collecting blood specimens
B. Performing laboratory computer operations
C. Starting intravenous (IV) lines
D. Transporting specimens to the laboratory
ANS 1. C - In the case of intravenous drugs, most cases require a
licensed individual to administer this type of therapy. A medical
assistant can assist by laying out supplies and equipment necessary for
the infusion or injection being administered.
2.2) A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy
procedures is the
A. ASCP
B. NAACLS
C. NCA
D. NCCLS
ANS 2. D - All phlebotomy programs are subject to standards which are
set by The National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards.
(NCCLS)
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, 3.3) Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an
infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual
by means of a cough or sneeze?
A. Direct
B. Droplet
C. Fomites
D. Indirect
ANS 3. B - Direct transmission occurs through contact with an infected
person's mucous membranes. Indirect transmission occurs through
contact with a fomite - an inanimate object that is a reservoir for the
transmission of microorgan- isms. For example, a drinking glass.
The droplets from a sneeze are a common way for an infection to be
transmitted.
4.4) Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system?
A. ABGs
B. CSF
C. TSH
D. UA
ANS 4. A - ABG or Arterial blood gas deals directly with the respiratory
system. CSF is cerebrospinal fluid and TSH is thyroid stimulating
hormone. UA is a distracter.
5.5) Urine C & S is typically ordered to detect
A. Abnormal urine pH
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Exam Questions & Answers
1.1) Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty?
A. Collecting blood specimens
B. Performing laboratory computer operations
C. Starting intravenous (IV) lines
D. Transporting specimens to the laboratory
ANS 1. C - In the case of intravenous drugs, most cases require a
licensed individual to administer this type of therapy. A medical
assistant can assist by laying out supplies and equipment necessary for
the infusion or injection being administered.
2.2) A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy
procedures is the
A. ASCP
B. NAACLS
C. NCA
D. NCCLS
ANS 2. D - All phlebotomy programs are subject to standards which are
set by The National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards.
(NCCLS)
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, 3.3) Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an
infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual
by means of a cough or sneeze?
A. Direct
B. Droplet
C. Fomites
D. Indirect
ANS 3. B - Direct transmission occurs through contact with an infected
person's mucous membranes. Indirect transmission occurs through
contact with a fomite - an inanimate object that is a reservoir for the
transmission of microorgan- isms. For example, a drinking glass.
The droplets from a sneeze are a common way for an infection to be
transmitted.
4.4) Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system?
A. ABGs
B. CSF
C. TSH
D. UA
ANS 4. A - ABG or Arterial blood gas deals directly with the respiratory
system. CSF is cerebrospinal fluid and TSH is thyroid stimulating
hormone. UA is a distracter.
5.5) Urine C & S is typically ordered to detect
A. Abnormal urine pH
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