AMCA phlebotomy Exam Review
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which of the following is not a phlebotomists duty? ✔✔Staring Intravenous IV Lines
A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the: ✔✔Clinic
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AMCA phlebotomy Exam Review
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which of the following is not a phlebotomists duty? ✔✔Staring Intravenous IV Lines
A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the: ✔✔Clinical
Laboratory Standards Institute
Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to the
mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze? ✔✔droplet
Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system? ✔✔ABGs
the receiving chambers of the heart are ✔✔atria
An individual's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a certain type of
✔✔Antigen present on the red blood cell
Which of the following veins is not an antecubital vein? ✔✔femoral
Which needle gauge has the largest lumen? ✔✔18 "the smaller the needle the bigger the gauge"
Which government agency regulates the quality of gloves worn when performing phlebotomy
procedures? ✔✔FDA
The test performed in the following department are collected in a tube with a light blue stopper
✔✔coagulation
Never leave a tourniquet on for more than ✔✔1 minute
you must draw a pro time a specimen from a patient with a IVs in both arms, Which of the
following locations is the best place to draw the specimen? ✔✔below the IV
What is PKU? ✔✔A hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine
Which tests requires strict skin antisepsis procedures before specimen collection? ✔✔blood
culture
which of the following tests may require special "chain of custody" documentation when
collected? ✔✔drug screen
The hormone detected in a positive urine pregnancy test is ✔✔hcg
a tube containing heparin is collected between ✔✔A serum tube and an EDTA tube
Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture? ✔✔cerebrospinal
A urine C & S is typically ordered to detect ✔✔The presence of UTI.
which statement describes proper centrifuge operation? ✔✔place tubes of equal size and volume
opposite one another
Whole Blood consists of mostly of which of the following? ✔✔water
whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells.
55-60% plasma and 40-45% cells. plasma is 92% water.
Which type of blood cell is responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? ✔✔red blood cells
Professional negligence is also called: ✔✔malpractice
which of the following items is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their
daily routine in medical settings?
-burglary
-privilege granted to a physician
-confidentiality
-consent ✔✔confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? ✔✔urinalysis
which department monitors warfarin therapy? ✔✔coagulation?
Which cells are responsible for defense and immunity? ✔✔white blood cells -leukocytes
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulation) is called: ✔✔serum
this is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood,
mucous, etc. ✔✔sanitization
This is a process that involves soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease
causing organisms. ✔✔disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open
wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. ✔✔sterilization
which blood test includes WBC and RBS counts, hemoglobin and hematocrit? ✔✔CBC
the most common blood type is ✔✔O , 45% of the population has this blood type.
Small red spots on a patients skin due to blood clotting abnormality is referred to as
✔✔petechiae
A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules is
referred to as ✔✔hemoconcetration - could be caused by squeezing probing or prolonged
tourniquet application
if the tourniquet is applied for longer than 3 minutes, which of the following analytes will most
likely become falsely elevated? ✔✔potassium?
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means? ✔✔patients chart
the most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following sites ✔✔the antecubital
area of the arm
Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for ✔✔Geriatric patients
what effect does warming the site have on venipuncture? ✔✔increased localized blood flow
the total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as the ✔✔cardiac
output
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of which medical
specialty? ✔✔rheumatology
Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of:
✔✔fraud
inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is called:
✔✔thrombophlebitis
thromb "clot" phlebitis "inflammation of the vein"
which of the following is an abnormal finding in blood? ✔✔bacteria
which of the following is a common route for administration of parental medication?
✔✔injection
a pre-filled syringe is also known as a ✔✔cartridge
contain a pre measured amount of medication in a cartridge with a needle attached
which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injection in the infant?
✔✔vastus lateralis
children younger then 2
what is the function of hemoglobin? ✔✔Carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry carbon
dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
Guides used to monitor all aspects of patient care are called: ✔✔QA standards
Performing one's duties in the same manner as any other reasonable and prudent person with the
same experience and training is referred to as ✔✔standard of care
A single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as
✔✔STAT order
A very busy phlebotomist misidentifies the patient when collecting a specimen for transfusion
preparation. The possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the patient's death. If the
phlebotomist's action results in injury, the wrongful act is called ✔✔negligence
Which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure ✔✔checking needles for blunt tips and
small barbs
Which of the following test is most likely used to test for inflammation, infection disease, and
malignant neoplasms? ✔✔ESR
used for collagen disease, inflammatory disease and rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for
transportation to an off site lab? ✔✔seal the tubes in plastic bags with biohazard logo
An example of negligence is when the phlebotomist ✔✔Fails to report significant changes in a
patient's condition
Which of the following specimens is the least likely to require special handling? ✔✔cholesterol!
bilirubin - must be protected from light.
gastrin/homocysteine -ice slurry
Critical values (test values that are considered life threatening) are also called: ✔✔panic values.
Which of the following would be a pre-analytical error related to specimen storage ✔✔exposure
to light
Which type of precautions would be used for patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis?
✔✔airborne
the abbreviation fro the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome ✔✔HIV
When a person has developed antibodies directed against that virus ✔✔immune
An example of a disease requiring droplet isolation is ✔✔pertussis- "whooping cough" is a
respiratory disease transmitted by droplets.
What word is used to best describe the breakdown of red blood cells? ✔✔hemolysis
The lab abbreviation PT stands for ✔✔prothrombin time
which of the following stopper color identifies a tube used for coagulation testing ✔✔light blue
most coagulation tests require plasma specimens collected in light blue top tubes containing the
anticoagulant sodium citrate
Heparin prevents blood from clotting by ✔✔inhibiting thrombin
what is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent? ✔✔It prevents glycolysis. The breakdown or
metabolism of glucose.
lipemia results from ✔✔high fat content of the blood
a patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has ✔✔yellow kin and sclera
increased bilirubin in the blood and sclera (white of the eyes)
Lymphostasis is: ✔✔obstruction of the flow of lymph
venous stasis ✔✔stoppage of the normal blood flow
hemoconcenration from prolonged tourniquet application increases: ✔✔non filterable analytes
hemoconcentration is a condition in which plasma and small, filterable components on the blood
pass through the walls of the blood vessels into the tissues decreasing blood plasma volume and
concentration and therefore increasing non filterable or suspended blood components such as red
blood cells
what is the difference from NPO and fasting? ✔✔fasting allows water, NPO (nothing by the
mouth) does not
The best specimens to use for establishing inpatient reference ranges for blood tests are ✔✔basal
state specimens
to eliminate the effects of diet, exercise and other factors on results
A phlebotomy needle that does not have a safety feature: ✔✔must be used with a holder that has
a safety feature
A laboratory report form should state that a specimen has been collected by capillary puncture:
✔✔because results can vary by specimen source
which of the following items is unnecessary when performing a routine venipuncture?
✔✔disinfectants
antiseptics are the one that are used routinely
Which tubes must be first in the order of the draw ✔✔Blood culture tubes (yellow)
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