AMT/RPT Practice Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
If a vein feels hard and thready like when palpated, then this vein may be - Correct
answer-sclerosed.
If the plunger on the syringe is pulled back too fast the specimen may be - Correct
answer-hemolyzed
When performing a heel puncture on an infant, proper technique includes - Correct
answer-placing lancet flat against the skin on the medial or lateral plantar surface
of heel.
what condition would most likely cause hemoconcentration? - Correct answer-
Dehydration.
What can cause hematoma formation? - Correct answer-firmly anchoring vein in
needle insertion.
anticoagulant in green top tube - Correct answer-sodium heprin
what is preferred method for infant blood collection? - Correct answer-capillary
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,what tube is normally used to collect a serum sample? - Correct answer-red top
correct angle for the needle to be inserted into skin? - Correct answer-30 degrees
why is it necessary to wipe first drop of blood away when performing a capillary
procedure? - Correct answer-to reduce interstitial fluid contamination
Alcohol should be allowed to dry completely prior to skin puncture to - Correct
answer-prevent lysis of red blood cells
the phlebotomist places blood specimen in circles on special filter paper, for what
test? - Correct answer-PKU
A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if - Correct answer-the
tube is only partially filled
Following venipuncture, what should be applied to venipuncture site? - Correct
answer-clean sterile gauze pad
When is a phlebotomist allowed to perform a venipuncture on an ankle vein? -
Correct answer-When all other options have been exhausted and the physician has
given approval.
By bracing the hand while holding the needle assembly against the patients arm
you - Correct answer-prevent excess needle movement
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, When performing a capillary blood collection, the first drop of blood is wiped
away because - Correct answer-the first drop typically has more tissue fluid
What instrument may be used when trying to visualize the veins during
venipuncture - Correct answer-Venoscope
What is correct procedure when performing blood smear for leukocyte alkaline
phosphate (LAP)? - Correct answer-Perform skin puncture, wipe away the first
drop of blood & then touch slide to the next drop of blood.
How long should a tourniquet be placed around a patients arm? - Correct answer-
no more than one minute
Hemoconcentration of a specimen can be avoided by? - Correct answer-Removing
the tourniquet within one minute.
A colllapsed vein will cause a - Correct answer-cessation of blood flow.
Swelling caused from blood leaking from a blood vessel is - Correct answer-
hematoma
How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be wrapped around
arm? - Correct answer-3 to 4 inches
What vein should be used when sample is needed from dialysis patient? - Correct
answer-hand vein
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and Answers
If a vein feels hard and thready like when palpated, then this vein may be - Correct
answer-sclerosed.
If the plunger on the syringe is pulled back too fast the specimen may be - Correct
answer-hemolyzed
When performing a heel puncture on an infant, proper technique includes - Correct
answer-placing lancet flat against the skin on the medial or lateral plantar surface
of heel.
what condition would most likely cause hemoconcentration? - Correct answer-
Dehydration.
What can cause hematoma formation? - Correct answer-firmly anchoring vein in
needle insertion.
anticoagulant in green top tube - Correct answer-sodium heprin
what is preferred method for infant blood collection? - Correct answer-capillary
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,what tube is normally used to collect a serum sample? - Correct answer-red top
correct angle for the needle to be inserted into skin? - Correct answer-30 degrees
why is it necessary to wipe first drop of blood away when performing a capillary
procedure? - Correct answer-to reduce interstitial fluid contamination
Alcohol should be allowed to dry completely prior to skin puncture to - Correct
answer-prevent lysis of red blood cells
the phlebotomist places blood specimen in circles on special filter paper, for what
test? - Correct answer-PKU
A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if - Correct answer-the
tube is only partially filled
Following venipuncture, what should be applied to venipuncture site? - Correct
answer-clean sterile gauze pad
When is a phlebotomist allowed to perform a venipuncture on an ankle vein? -
Correct answer-When all other options have been exhausted and the physician has
given approval.
By bracing the hand while holding the needle assembly against the patients arm
you - Correct answer-prevent excess needle movement
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, When performing a capillary blood collection, the first drop of blood is wiped
away because - Correct answer-the first drop typically has more tissue fluid
What instrument may be used when trying to visualize the veins during
venipuncture - Correct answer-Venoscope
What is correct procedure when performing blood smear for leukocyte alkaline
phosphate (LAP)? - Correct answer-Perform skin puncture, wipe away the first
drop of blood & then touch slide to the next drop of blood.
How long should a tourniquet be placed around a patients arm? - Correct answer-
no more than one minute
Hemoconcentration of a specimen can be avoided by? - Correct answer-Removing
the tourniquet within one minute.
A colllapsed vein will cause a - Correct answer-cessation of blood flow.
Swelling caused from blood leaking from a blood vessel is - Correct answer-
hematoma
How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be wrapped around
arm? - Correct answer-3 to 4 inches
What vein should be used when sample is needed from dialysis patient? - Correct
answer-hand vein
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