AMT/RPT Practice Exam Questions With
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Heparin prevents clotting by
inactivating thrombin
if a pt is critical or an antibiotic needs to be
given right away, and two blood culture sets are
collected
immediately from two different sites
if additive contamination occurred from an EDTA
evacuated tube, what test would potentially be
affected?
Potassium level
The anticoagulant heparin is used in tubes with
tops of what color?
Green
older patients are more prone to hematoma
formation because
their veins have decreased elasticity
donating their own blood for their own use
autologous donation
how do you stop bleeding at a venipuncture site
place gauze pad over the site and hold pressure for
5-15 minutes
the color coded tube that is most frequently
associated with hematological tests is
,lavender
the primary reason for using syringe transfer
device is to
safely transfer blood from syringe into ETS tubes
A basal-state specimen is collected when
early in morning, after fasting for 12 hrs
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood
specimen is called
Serum
Petechiae are tiny, nonraised red spots on a
patients skin when the tourniquet is applied.
This is indicates, that
the site may bleed excessively
A postprandial specimen is collected
directly after a meal is consumed
If serum is left to remain on the blood clot for
more than one hour, what will likely occur
serum glucose levels decrease
what part of heel in infants is recommended for
capillary puncture specimens
medial planter surface
when the needle penetrates all the way through
the vein this can form
hematoma
To prevent glycolysis, which additive is used?
Sodium Fluoride
, Complete clotting of a blood specimen can take
up to
30 minutes at room temperture
what do you do following an arterial blood
specimen?
apply firm pressure to the puncture site for a
minimum of 3-5 minutes
What is the very first step in performing routine
venipuncture
Identify yourself
what characteristics of vein ideal for
venipuncture
bouncy
After last tube filled , what is done next?
filled tube is removed from the holder
what is proper sequential draw from first to last
serum tube, heparin tube, EDTA tube
what is preferred vein site for venipuncture
Medial Cubital
most commonly used antiseptic used for routine
venipuncture
70% isopropyl alcohol
what prevents rolling veins during
venipuncture?
Anchoring the vein while inserting the needle
100% Verified Answers Latest Update
2026 Top Rated
Heparin prevents clotting by
inactivating thrombin
if a pt is critical or an antibiotic needs to be
given right away, and two blood culture sets are
collected
immediately from two different sites
if additive contamination occurred from an EDTA
evacuated tube, what test would potentially be
affected?
Potassium level
The anticoagulant heparin is used in tubes with
tops of what color?
Green
older patients are more prone to hematoma
formation because
their veins have decreased elasticity
donating their own blood for their own use
autologous donation
how do you stop bleeding at a venipuncture site
place gauze pad over the site and hold pressure for
5-15 minutes
the color coded tube that is most frequently
associated with hematological tests is
,lavender
the primary reason for using syringe transfer
device is to
safely transfer blood from syringe into ETS tubes
A basal-state specimen is collected when
early in morning, after fasting for 12 hrs
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood
specimen is called
Serum
Petechiae are tiny, nonraised red spots on a
patients skin when the tourniquet is applied.
This is indicates, that
the site may bleed excessively
A postprandial specimen is collected
directly after a meal is consumed
If serum is left to remain on the blood clot for
more than one hour, what will likely occur
serum glucose levels decrease
what part of heel in infants is recommended for
capillary puncture specimens
medial planter surface
when the needle penetrates all the way through
the vein this can form
hematoma
To prevent glycolysis, which additive is used?
Sodium Fluoride
, Complete clotting of a blood specimen can take
up to
30 minutes at room temperture
what do you do following an arterial blood
specimen?
apply firm pressure to the puncture site for a
minimum of 3-5 minutes
What is the very first step in performing routine
venipuncture
Identify yourself
what characteristics of vein ideal for
venipuncture
bouncy
After last tube filled , what is done next?
filled tube is removed from the holder
what is proper sequential draw from first to last
serum tube, heparin tube, EDTA tube
what is preferred vein site for venipuncture
Medial Cubital
most commonly used antiseptic used for routine
venipuncture
70% isopropyl alcohol
what prevents rolling veins during
venipuncture?
Anchoring the vein while inserting the needle
