AMCA PHLEBOTOMY ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2024-2025
In what tube would a blood test that involves testing for aluminium be placed if it
were to be performed? ANSWER Tube Top in Royal Blue Colorant
What is the disinfectant that is indicated for use with blood and other biological
fluids specifically? - The ANSWER The Hypochlorite of Sodium
What are the requirements for invasive surgical procedures? - The ANSWER is
"Informed Consent"
For a pregnancy test, what kind of tube would be used to collect blood? ANSWER
The top of the red tube
Which vein in the antecubital region is the most suitable for drawing blood from? -
The median degree of the cubital vein
In the case of a Thyroid Panel, which tube would be utilized: the Tiger Top, the
Lavender, the Light Green, or the Yellow? - The ANSWER Tiger on top
One of the additives that can be found in a tube that is dark green is heparin.
Which of the following tubes would be used to manufacture a sample of serum:
Green Top, Light Blue, Lavender, or Red Top? - The ANSWER Top in Red
What would be the sequence of draws if a physician gives an order for a complete
blood count (CBC) test (with a lavender top), a comprehensive metabolic panel
(SST), a physical therapy test (with a light blue top), and a set of blood cultures
(BC)? The correct answer is BC, Light Blue, SST, and Lavender Top.
, If an EDTA tube is used before a serum tube, it has the potential to induce
cross-contamination, which could lead to what kinds of outcomes? - The ANSWER
Incorrectly low calcium value or excessive potassium levels
What is the purpose of collecting a complete blood count (CBC) into a lavender
tube? - ANSWER A Sample Constituting Whole Blood
To what department of the laboratory would a complete blood count be performed?
Haematology is the answer.
What are the components that make up the electrolyte test? - The ANSWER Both
Sodium and Potassium
Which tube is required for the collection of blood to do coagulation testing?
ANSWER Top in a Light Blue Color
Immediately following the removal of the needle from the vein, what is the first
step that needs to be taken? - The ANSWER The needle safety device should be
activated.
What is the appropriate compression rate for performing cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) on a single adult? Compressions of thirty and two breaths are
the answers.
During the process of conducting a blood alcohol test, what kind of cleaning
solution would be the most appropriate to use? - The ANSWER Both Water and
Soap
If you accidentally stick yourself with a needle, what should be the first thing you
do? - The ANSWER Soap and water should be used to clean the afflicted region.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2024-2025
In what tube would a blood test that involves testing for aluminium be placed if it
were to be performed? ANSWER Tube Top in Royal Blue Colorant
What is the disinfectant that is indicated for use with blood and other biological
fluids specifically? - The ANSWER The Hypochlorite of Sodium
What are the requirements for invasive surgical procedures? - The ANSWER is
"Informed Consent"
For a pregnancy test, what kind of tube would be used to collect blood? ANSWER
The top of the red tube
Which vein in the antecubital region is the most suitable for drawing blood from? -
The median degree of the cubital vein
In the case of a Thyroid Panel, which tube would be utilized: the Tiger Top, the
Lavender, the Light Green, or the Yellow? - The ANSWER Tiger on top
One of the additives that can be found in a tube that is dark green is heparin.
Which of the following tubes would be used to manufacture a sample of serum:
Green Top, Light Blue, Lavender, or Red Top? - The ANSWER Top in Red
What would be the sequence of draws if a physician gives an order for a complete
blood count (CBC) test (with a lavender top), a comprehensive metabolic panel
(SST), a physical therapy test (with a light blue top), and a set of blood cultures
(BC)? The correct answer is BC, Light Blue, SST, and Lavender Top.
, If an EDTA tube is used before a serum tube, it has the potential to induce
cross-contamination, which could lead to what kinds of outcomes? - The ANSWER
Incorrectly low calcium value or excessive potassium levels
What is the purpose of collecting a complete blood count (CBC) into a lavender
tube? - ANSWER A Sample Constituting Whole Blood
To what department of the laboratory would a complete blood count be performed?
Haematology is the answer.
What are the components that make up the electrolyte test? - The ANSWER Both
Sodium and Potassium
Which tube is required for the collection of blood to do coagulation testing?
ANSWER Top in a Light Blue Color
Immediately following the removal of the needle from the vein, what is the first
step that needs to be taken? - The ANSWER The needle safety device should be
activated.
What is the appropriate compression rate for performing cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) on a single adult? Compressions of thirty and two breaths are
the answers.
During the process of conducting a blood alcohol test, what kind of cleaning
solution would be the most appropriate to use? - The ANSWER Both Water and
Soap
If you accidentally stick yourself with a needle, what should be the first thing you
do? - The ANSWER Soap and water should be used to clean the afflicted region.
