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AMCA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION PREP EXAM
2025 /REAL 100 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse, what should be the next step to take? - SOLUTION:->>advise supervisor privately The principle reason for requiring feedback when communicating with clients is to determine weather they. - ANSWER
have understood what is being said Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires
. - SOLUTION:->>the client extends their arm to you How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle after drawing blood from a client?
- SOLUTION:->>close safety and dispose in a puncture resistant container (sharps container) The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies - SOLUTION:-
Central Supply The reason a test if ordered timed is to. - ANSWER
Draw it at the best time for accurate results
The client's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that the client. - SOLUTION:->>Has not fasted Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" - SOLUTION:->>NPO The government agency responsible for regulating the safety and health of workers - SOLUTION:->>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) To prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one client 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 The blood vessel that only carries blood away from the heart is
. - SOLUTION:->>artery What laboratory document describes in detail the steps to follow for specimen collection? - SOLUTION:->>Procedure manual Which type of specimen may require collection of a discarded tube before the test specimen is collected? - SOLUTION:->>blood culture specimen
Order for selecting a venipuncture site - SOLUTION:->>1. Antecubital space (median cubital preferred)
2. Back of hand
3. Back of wrist
4. Ankle or foot (provider permission needed)
If someone has an IV in their right arm, which arm should you draw blood from? / IV in both arms? - SOLUTION:->>Left arm / below IV site. Nurse should turn off IV 2 minutes prior to blood draw If a criminal comes in for a blood draw and they are cuffed and shackled; which arm do you draw from? - SOLUTION:->>Cuffed arm (realistically BOTH arms should remain cuffed) If someone makes 2 unsuccessful attempts at a venipuncture they should... - SOLUTION:->>Get someone else to try The recommended disinfectant for blood and body fluid contamination is? - SOLUTION:->>sodium hypochlorite Most coagulation tests require a plasma specimen collected in a.. - SOLUTION:->>light blue topped tube
Measurement of copper requires blood collection in what tube? - SOLUTION:-
royal blue A client came in with a low grade fever of 1 month duration.. the physician ordered an ESR which stands for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.. what color tube? - SOLUTION:->>lavender Which of the following is required by OSHA? - ANSWER
Hepatitis B vaccine What is the substance called in a serum separator tube (SST)? - SOLUTION:- thixotropic gel What is the anticoagulant in a gray topped tube? - ANSWER sodium fluoride What is the function of an antiglycolitic agent? - ANSWER eliminates glucose The phlebotomist uses nitro gloves during finger stick procedure, the use of gloves is considered.. - SOLUTION:->>PPE What is the correct routine blood draw entrance procedure? - SOLUTION:- bevel up, needle at 15-30 degree angle
How many tubes are drawn for a 3 hour glucose tolerance test? (GTT)
- SOLUTION:->> 4 Erythrocytes are also known as.. - SOLUTION:->>red blood cells (RBCs) Which structure contains oxygenated blood? - SOLUTION:->>aorta The muscle layer of the heart is called the - ANSWER
myocardium The function of the platelet is to - SOLUTION:->>cause blood to clot to stop bleeding The puncture site may require additional pressure to stop bleeding when the client is.. - SOLUTION:->>on blood thinners (anticoagulants, aspirin) What is the anticoagulant in a gray topped tube? - ANSWER potassium oxalate Measurement of copper requires blood collection in what tube? - SOLUTION:- royal blue Measurement of copper requires - SOLUTION:->>
If the tourniquet is too small, what should you use? - ANSWER
blood pressure cuff If the blood specimen is a milky color, what would that mean? - SOLUTION:- Lipemia - fat
What is the additive for a green topped tube? - ANSWER
Sodium lithium The normal composition of blood is - SOLUTION:->>55% plasma / 45% formed elements The clear, colorless liquid that functions to protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord is called.. - SOLUTION:->>cerebral spinal fluid The purpose of the Pulmonary System is to carry.. - ANSWER blood to and from the lungs Electrolyte testing includes - SOLUTION:->>sodium and potassium Which of the following is not a part of a complete blood count? - SOLUTION:- APTT - Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time TB test administration involves: - SOLUTION:->>Injecting the antigen just under
When should a blood collection tube be labeled? - ANSWER
After the specimen is collected The 3 components of the chain of infection are... - ANSWER Source, Mode of Transmission, Susceptible Host Which of the following precautions require special handling and ventilation? - SOLUTION:->>airborne The current CDC guidelines for infection control is which of the following precautions? - SOLUTION:->>Standard precautions An example of a QC (quality control) measure in phlebotomy is.. - SOLUTION:- Recording QA (quality assurance) indicators daily
A tourniquet should not be left on for longer than.. - SOLUTION:->> 1 minute Venipuncture is usually performed in the antecubital area. Which vein is usually the best to draw from? - SOLUTION:->>median cubital What can happen if a tourniquet is left on for too long? - ANSWER
Hemoconcentration What can happen if blood was drawn from the client's arm too quickly? -
SOLUTION:->>Vein collapse Jane has never had her blood drawn, the phlebotomist should allow her to.. - SOLUTION:->>sit on a chair with arm support The bevel of the needle should be.. - SOLUTION:->>facing upward when inserted into the skin The dr ordered a CBC (lavender), a comprehensive metabolic panel (SST), PT (light blue stopper), and a set of blood cultures. What is the order of the draw? - SOLUTION:->>cultures, PT, metabolic panel, CBC (yellow, light blue, red/gray, lavender) The gauge of the needle indicates the following relationship.. - SOLUTION:-
The smaller the diameter of the bore When drawing on blood thinners, what will you use after you complete the draw? - SOLUTION:->>Coband wrap A needle safety feature that is not activated in the vein or automatically should be activated when? - ANSWER
Immediately after the needle is withdrawn The following items are minimum requirements for specimen labeling..
- SOLUTION:->>The client's compete name, identification number, date and time
called.. - SOLUTION:->>Buccal swab To avoid client identification errors, the phlebotomist must identify the client prior to collecting a sample by? - SOLUTION:->>Checking armbands for acceptable identifiers such as client's full name and date of birth A false high potassium or a false low calcium value may be obtained due to - SOLUTION:->>EDTA tubes being collected before serum tubes Select the correct statement below for preparing the site for blood collection - SOLUTION:->>Use a sterile alcohol prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) for cleaning the site When preparing for a specimen collecting by venipuncture, how should the client be positioned? - SOLUTION:->>With the arm in a straight line from shoulder to wrist What does an increase in bilirubin, lipid protein and enzymes indicate?
- SOLUTION:->>Intravenous fluids resulting in an edematous area Where should blood be drawn on a client who has had a right side mastectomy and lymph node removal? - SOLUTION:->>Left antecubital space
What is the best specimen for urine collection? - ANSWER
clean-catch midstream What is a major drawback of 24 hour urine collection? - ANSWER client cooperation and it is hard to get Mr Jones needs to give a specimen from home, what should be done first? - SOLUTION:->>hand washing The gray topped tube is usually drawn for which test? - ANSWER glucose A client fell while exiting the lab. What information would be included in the incident report? - SOLUTION:->>date, time, and location of the fall Which of the following procedures requires informed consent? - SOLUTION:- Invasive surgery If a procedure is performed on a client who refuses consent, what can the EDTA tubes being collected before serum tubes Select the correct statement below for preparing the site for blood collection - SOLUTION:->>Use a sterile alcohol prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) for cleaning the site When preparing for a specimen collecting by venipuncture, how should the client be positioned? - SOLUTION:->>With the arm in a straight line from shoulder to wrist What does an increase in bilirubin, lipid protein and enzymes indicate? - SOLUTION:->>Intravenous fluids resulting in an edematous area Where should blood be drawn on a client who has had a right side mastectomy and lymph node removal? - SOLUTION:->>Left antecubital space What is the best specimen for urine collection? - ANSWER >>>>clean-catch midstream What is a major drawback of 24 hour urine collection? - ANSWER >>>>client cooperation and it is hard to get Mr Jones needs to give a specimen from home, what should be done first? - SOLUTION:->>hand washing The gray topped tube is usually drawn for which test? - ANSWER >>>>glucose A client fell while exiting the lab. What information would be included in the incident report? - SOLUTION:->>date, time, and location of the fall Which of the following procedures requires informed consent? - SOLUTION:- >>Invasive surgery If a procedure is performed on a client who refuses consent, what can the phlebotomist be charged with? - SOLUTION:->>battery What is the proper formula of compressions to breaths when performing CPR? - SOLUTION:->> 30 compressions to 2 breaths (30:2)
