AUMT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
What are desired traits of a phlebotomist?
a. respect, service, and growth
b. punctual, nice, and clean
c. quick, efficient, and dependable
d. there are no desired traits - Answers a. respect, service, and growth
Which of the following is NOT considered a serum tube?
a. red
b. tiger top
c. orange
d. light yellow - Answers d. light yellow
How do physicians utilize laboratory test results?
a. detect problems
b. monitor patients
c. determine if treatment is having the desired effect
d. all the above - Answers d. all the above
What is the most common needle gauge and length used for venipuncture?
a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
b. 18 gauge and 1 inch
c. 16 gauge and 1.5 inches
d. 21 gauge and 2 inches - Answers a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
,the ___________ top tube is normally used for blood bank. - Answers pink
the __________ top tube must be filled completely up to the indicated line. - Answers light blue
How many times do you invert your tubes?
a. 8-10
b. 10-20
c. 4-5
d. 20 - Answers a. 8-10
What is the purpose of the "order of draw"?
a. to make sure blood draws are organized
b. to prevent contaminating the blood collection site
c. to reduce the effects of "carry over"
d. to ensure the additives mix properly with the blood samples - Answers c. to reduce the effect
of "carry over"
"mistakes and errors happen, but when you intentionally harm someone it is against ethical
standards" - Answers TRUE
what tube is responsible for coagulation studies? - Answers light blue
which of the following test requires whole blood?
a. gray
b. green
c. light blue
d. lavender - Answers d. lavender
how many inches above the venipuncture site do you apply the tourniquet?
, a. 3-4
b. 5-6
c. 1-2
d. 2-3 - Answers a. 3-4
"the evacuated tubes are vacuumed sealed" - Answers TRUE
What tube(s) is used for trace element levels? - Answers royal blue
what are the three main veins in the antecubital fossa? - Answers cephalic, median cubital, and
the basilic vein
how long does a serum tube need to clot before it can be centrifuged? - Answers 30 mins
what is the angle of your needle when drawing with the evacuated tube system? - Answers 15-
30 degrees
which of the following sites should be avoided when drawing blood?
a. same side as a mastectomy
b. skin with burns or scars
c. above an IV
d. all the above - Answers d. all the above
What is the most common complication associated with phlebotomy? - Answers hematoma
what are the 5 main items that need to be on a requisition before drawing blood? - Answers
patients name, gender, doctor info, and medical record number
where would you look to see if the patient has an allergy? - Answers the requisition
what words/phases indicate the physician needs test done right away? - Answers ASAP, STAT,
medical emergency
when must you label your specimen?
a. in front of the patient
b. before the patient leaves the collection area
What are desired traits of a phlebotomist?
a. respect, service, and growth
b. punctual, nice, and clean
c. quick, efficient, and dependable
d. there are no desired traits - Answers a. respect, service, and growth
Which of the following is NOT considered a serum tube?
a. red
b. tiger top
c. orange
d. light yellow - Answers d. light yellow
How do physicians utilize laboratory test results?
a. detect problems
b. monitor patients
c. determine if treatment is having the desired effect
d. all the above - Answers d. all the above
What is the most common needle gauge and length used for venipuncture?
a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
b. 18 gauge and 1 inch
c. 16 gauge and 1.5 inches
d. 21 gauge and 2 inches - Answers a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
,the ___________ top tube is normally used for blood bank. - Answers pink
the __________ top tube must be filled completely up to the indicated line. - Answers light blue
How many times do you invert your tubes?
a. 8-10
b. 10-20
c. 4-5
d. 20 - Answers a. 8-10
What is the purpose of the "order of draw"?
a. to make sure blood draws are organized
b. to prevent contaminating the blood collection site
c. to reduce the effects of "carry over"
d. to ensure the additives mix properly with the blood samples - Answers c. to reduce the effect
of "carry over"
"mistakes and errors happen, but when you intentionally harm someone it is against ethical
standards" - Answers TRUE
what tube is responsible for coagulation studies? - Answers light blue
which of the following test requires whole blood?
a. gray
b. green
c. light blue
d. lavender - Answers d. lavender
how many inches above the venipuncture site do you apply the tourniquet?
, a. 3-4
b. 5-6
c. 1-2
d. 2-3 - Answers a. 3-4
"the evacuated tubes are vacuumed sealed" - Answers TRUE
What tube(s) is used for trace element levels? - Answers royal blue
what are the three main veins in the antecubital fossa? - Answers cephalic, median cubital, and
the basilic vein
how long does a serum tube need to clot before it can be centrifuged? - Answers 30 mins
what is the angle of your needle when drawing with the evacuated tube system? - Answers 15-
30 degrees
which of the following sites should be avoided when drawing blood?
a. same side as a mastectomy
b. skin with burns or scars
c. above an IV
d. all the above - Answers d. all the above
What is the most common complication associated with phlebotomy? - Answers hematoma
what are the 5 main items that need to be on a requisition before drawing blood? - Answers
patients name, gender, doctor info, and medical record number
where would you look to see if the patient has an allergy? - Answers the requisition
what words/phases indicate the physician needs test done right away? - Answers ASAP, STAT,
medical emergency
when must you label your specimen?
a. in front of the patient
b. before the patient leaves the collection area
