AMCA PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
STUDY RESOURCE 2026-2027
A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased
concentration of cells and larger molecules is referred to
as:
A. Hemoconcentration
B. Hemotherapy
C. Hemolysis
D. Scleroses - correct answer- A.
Hemoconcentration
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of
the following means?
A. Patient's armband
B. Nurse
C. Patient's chart
,D. Verbal confirmation by the patient - correct
answer- C. Patient's chart
A laboratory report form should state that a specimen has
been collected by capillary puncture:
A. Because results can vary by specimen source
B. So other tests will be capillary collections
C. For equipment inventory control purposes
D. To satisfy liability insurance requirements - correct
answer- A. Because results can vary by specimen
source
A patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has:
A. Bruising and petechiae
B. Yellow skin and sclera
C. Hemolyzed specimens
D. Edematous extremities - correct answer- B.
Yellow skin and sclera
,A person who has recovered from a particular virus and
has developed antibodies against that virus is said to be:
A. Susceptible
B. Immune
C. A carrier
D. Infectious - correct answer- B. Immune
A phlebotomy needle that does not have a safety feature:
A. Must be used with a holder that has a safety feature
B. Should be removed from the holder before disposal
C. Cannot be used for any venipuncture procedure
D. Requires immediate recapping after venipuncture -
correct answer- A. Must be used with a holder
that has a safety feature
A pre-filled syringe is also known as a (n):
A. Cartridge
B. Tuberculine syringe
C. Hypodermic syringe
, D. Insulin syringe - correct answer- A. Cartridge
A single order that is administered immediately and
usually written for emergencies is known as:
A. Standing order
B. Routine order
C. STAT order
D. PRN order - correct answer- C. STAT order
A tourniquet should never be left on for more than?
A. 30 sec
B. 45 sec
C. 1 min
D. 3 min - correct answer- C. 1 min
A tube containing heparin is collected between which
other tubes?
A. Blood culture & serum
B. Citrate & serum
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
STUDY RESOURCE 2026-2027
A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased
concentration of cells and larger molecules is referred to
as:
A. Hemoconcentration
B. Hemotherapy
C. Hemolysis
D. Scleroses - correct answer- A.
Hemoconcentration
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of
the following means?
A. Patient's armband
B. Nurse
C. Patient's chart
,D. Verbal confirmation by the patient - correct
answer- C. Patient's chart
A laboratory report form should state that a specimen has
been collected by capillary puncture:
A. Because results can vary by specimen source
B. So other tests will be capillary collections
C. For equipment inventory control purposes
D. To satisfy liability insurance requirements - correct
answer- A. Because results can vary by specimen
source
A patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has:
A. Bruising and petechiae
B. Yellow skin and sclera
C. Hemolyzed specimens
D. Edematous extremities - correct answer- B.
Yellow skin and sclera
,A person who has recovered from a particular virus and
has developed antibodies against that virus is said to be:
A. Susceptible
B. Immune
C. A carrier
D. Infectious - correct answer- B. Immune
A phlebotomy needle that does not have a safety feature:
A. Must be used with a holder that has a safety feature
B. Should be removed from the holder before disposal
C. Cannot be used for any venipuncture procedure
D. Requires immediate recapping after venipuncture -
correct answer- A. Must be used with a holder
that has a safety feature
A pre-filled syringe is also known as a (n):
A. Cartridge
B. Tuberculine syringe
C. Hypodermic syringe
, D. Insulin syringe - correct answer- A. Cartridge
A single order that is administered immediately and
usually written for emergencies is known as:
A. Standing order
B. Routine order
C. STAT order
D. PRN order - correct answer- C. STAT order
A tourniquet should never be left on for more than?
A. 30 sec
B. 45 sec
C. 1 min
D. 3 min - correct answer- C. 1 min
A tube containing heparin is collected between which
other tubes?
A. Blood culture & serum
B. Citrate & serum
