AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS – ALL VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+

AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS – ALL VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ whole blood mostly consists of which of the following - Correct Answer water" "which type of blood cell are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood - Correct Answer Red Blood Cells" "the liquid portion of blood specimen(without an anticoagulant) is knownas which of the following terms - Correct Answer serum" "what is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood mucous and etc called - Correct Answer sanitization" "which of the following processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease causing organisms - Correct 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? - Correct Answer sterilization" "which blood test includes WBC,RBS,Hemoglobin and hematocrit - Correct Answer CBC" "what is the most common blood type? - Correct Answer O" "what are the small red spots on a patient's skin due to blood clotting abnormalities referred to as? - Correct 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 - Correct Answer hemoconcentration" "if the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes which of the following analytes will most likely become falsely elevated - Correct Answer potassium" "a hospitalized patient may not be identified by which if the following means - Correct Answer patients chart" "The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas - Correct Answer The antecubital area of the arm" "when would using a butterfly needle be beneficial - Correct Answer When handling geriatric patients" "professional negligence is also called which of the following - Correct Answer malpractice" "which of the following is the most important for a phlebotomist to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings - Correct Answer confidentiality" "which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens - Correct Answer urinalysis" "which department monitors warfarin therapy - Correct Answer coagulation" "which type of blood cell is responsible for defense immunity - Correct Answer white blood cells" "what effect does warming the site have on venipuncture - Correct Answer increases blood flow up to 7 times" "diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of the medical specialty - Correct Answer Rheumatology" "the total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as which of the following terms - Correct Answer cardiac output" "deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of which of the following terms - Correct Answer fraud" "inflammation of a vein in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot is known as which of the following terms - Correct Answer thrombophlebtisis" "which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood - Correct Answer bacteria" "which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications - Correct Answer injection" "what is another term for a pre filled syringe - Correct Answer catridge" "which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections into the infant - Correct Answer vastus lateralis" "what is the function of hemoglobin - Correct Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer standard of care" "a single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as which of the following terms - Correct Answer 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 Answer negligence" "which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure - Correct Answer 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 Answer ESR" "which of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for transportation to an off-site lab - Correct Answer seal the tubes in plastic bags" "which of the following specimens is an example of a phlebotomist's negligence - Correct Answer fails to report significant changes on a patient condition" "which of the following specimens is least likely to require special handling - Correct Answer cholesterol" "critical values are also known as which of the following term - Correct Answer panic values" "which of the following would be a pre analytical error related to specimen storage - Correct Answer exposure to light" "which type of precautions would be used for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis - Correct Answer airbone" "what is the abbreviation for the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS) - Correct Answer HIV" "which of the following choices describes a person who has recovered from a particular virus and has developed antibodies against that virus - Correct Answer immune" "which of the following is an example of a disease requiring droplet isolation - Correct Answer pertussis" "what word is used to describe the breakdown of red blood cells - Correct Answer hemolysis" "what does the lab abbreviation PT stand for - Correct Answer prothrombine time" "which of the following stopper color identifies a tube used for coagulation testing - Correct Answer light blue" "hemoconcentration from the prolonged tourniquet application increases which of the following - Correct Answer non filterable analytes" "what is the difference between NPO and fasting - Correct Answer fasting allows the patient to drink water, whereas NPO does not" "which of the following are the best specimens to use for establishing inpatient refrence ranges for blood tests - Correct Answer basal state specimens" "which of the following is true when using a phlebotomy needle that does not have a safety feature - Correct Answer it must be used with a holder that has a safety feature" "why should a laboratory report form state that a specimen has been collected by capillary puncture - Correct Answer because results can vary by specimen source" "which of the following items is unnecessary when performing a routine venipuncture - Correct Answer disinfectant" "which tubes must be first in the order of draw - Correct Answer blood culture" "which of the following is not a phlebotomist duty - Correct Answer starting intravenous (IV) lines" "which of the following is a national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures - Correct Answer CLSI" "which type of contact infection transmission involves the transfer of an infecting microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of cough or sneeze - Correct Answer droplet" "which of the following is a test of the respiratory system - Correct Answer ABGs" "which of the following are the receiving chambers of the heart - Correct Answer atria" "how is an individual blood type determined? - Correct Answer whether or not an antigen is present on the red blood cells" "which of the following veins is not an antecubital vein? - Correct Answer femoral" "Which needle gauge has the largest lumen? - Correct Answer 18" "which government agency regulates the quality of gloves worn when performing phlebotomy procedures - Correct Answer FDA" "the test performed in which of the following departments are collected in a tube with a light blue stopper - Correct Answer coagulation" "a tourniqut should never be left on for more than - Correct Answer 1 minute" "a patient has IVs in both arms where do you draw - Correct Answer below an IV" "what is PKU - Correct Answer a hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalaine" "which test requires strict skin antisepsis procedures before specimen collection - Correct Answer blood culture" "which of the following tests may require a special chain of custody documentation when collected - Correct Answer drug screen" "which of the following is the hormone that is detected in positive urine pregnancy tests - Correct Answer HCG" "a tube containing heparin is collected between which two other tubes listed below - Correct Answer a serum tube and a edta tube" "which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture - Correct Answer cerebrospinal" "what is a urine C&S typically ordered to detect - Correct Answer presence of UTI" "which statement describes proper centrifuge operation - Correct Answer place tubes of equal size and volume opposite one another" "which kind of blood study includes examining the blood for its total number of formed elements and cell morphology - Correct Answer hematology" "which of thw following best describes the type of analysis used when processing blood for tranfusions - Correct Answer immunihematolgoical" "which of the following sites is most commonly used in venipuncture to withdraw blood - Correct Answer median cubtial vein" "what is the female normal value range for a hematocrit reading - Correct Answer 37%-47%" "blood would be used what kind of testing if it was collected in a vaccum tube containing no additive - Correct Answer " "blood would be used for what kind of testing if it was collected in a vacuum tube containing EDTA - Correct Answer hematology tests" "which which type is considered the universal recipent - Correct Answer AB positive" "which of the following commonly used disinfectants is used in the medical field and found to be effective against bloodborne pathogens - Correct Answer bleach" "how does heprain prevent blood from clotting - Correct Answer by inhibting thrombin" "what is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent? - Correct Answer it preserves glucose" "which of the following choices would result in lipemia - Correct Answer high fat content from the blood" "a patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has which of the following symptoms - Correct Answer yellow skin and sciera" "what is lymphostasis - Correct Answer obstruction of the flow of lymph" "what is a venous stasis - Correct Answer stoppage of the normal venous blood flow"