AMT Phlebotomy exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

What instrument may be used when trying to visualize the veins during venipuncture? - correct answer Venoscope A serum or plasma specimen from a patient with severe lipemia would visibly appear - correct answer milky Which of the following is proper care of a patient following collection of an arterial blood specimen? - correct answer Apply firm pressure to the puncture site for a minimum of 3-5 minutes. Which of the following would be first in the sequence of performing a finger stick procedure? - correct answer Sanitize hands and put on gloves. Areas from which blood should NOT be collected include all the following with the exception of - correct answer a Basilic vein How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be wrapped around the arm? - correct answer 3 to 4 inches Which of the following tubes is normally used to collect a serum sample? - correct answer Red top What is the correct procedure to stop the bleeding at a venipuncture site? - correct answer Place a gauze pad over the site and hold pressure for 5 to 15 minutes Which of the following is the most appropriate procedure when preparing a patient for blood specimen collection? - correct answer If a patient asks the phlebotomist to explain the purpose of a blood test, the question should be referred to the doctor or nurse to answer. When a pa