AMCA Phlebotomy Certification
Prep 2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse, what
should be the next step to take? - ANSWER ✔✔advise supervisor
privately
The principle reason for requiring feedback when communicating with
patients is to determine weather they ______________. - ANSWER
✔✔have understood what is being said
Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires _____________.
- ANSWER ✔✔the patient extends their arm to you
, How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle after drawing blood
from a patient? - ANSWER ✔✔close safety and dispose in a puncture
resistant container (sharps container)
The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies -
ANSWER ✔✔Central Supply
The reason a test if ordered timed is to ______________. - ANSWER
✔✔Draw it at the best time for accurate results
The patient's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that the
patient ___________. - ANSWER ✔✔Has not fasted
Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" - ANSWER ✔✔NPO
The government agency responsible for regulating the safety and health
of workers - ANSWER ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
To prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient to
another, OSHA standards require ____________. - ANSWER
✔✔Barrier protection equipment (PPE personal protective equipment)
The balanced or "steady state" of the body is called: - ANSWER
✔✔Homeostasis
Prep 2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse, what
should be the next step to take? - ANSWER ✔✔advise supervisor
privately
The principle reason for requiring feedback when communicating with
patients is to determine weather they ______________. - ANSWER
✔✔have understood what is being said
Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires _____________.
- ANSWER ✔✔the patient extends their arm to you
, How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle after drawing blood
from a patient? - ANSWER ✔✔close safety and dispose in a puncture
resistant container (sharps container)
The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies -
ANSWER ✔✔Central Supply
The reason a test if ordered timed is to ______________. - ANSWER
✔✔Draw it at the best time for accurate results
The patient's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that the
patient ___________. - ANSWER ✔✔Has not fasted
Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" - ANSWER ✔✔NPO
The government agency responsible for regulating the safety and health
of workers - ANSWER ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
To prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient to
another, OSHA standards require ____________. - ANSWER
✔✔Barrier protection equipment (PPE personal protective equipment)
The balanced or "steady state" of the body is called: - ANSWER
✔✔Homeostasis
