AMCA PHLEBOTOMY 2 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
a 2-hour postprenadial specimen should be drawn - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>2 hours
after the patient finishes eating a meal
a blood clot circulating in the bloodstream - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>embolus
a body fluid splash to the eyes requires the victim to immediately flush the eyes with
water or sterile saline for a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>10 minutes
a chain of custody is - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A special protocol used when
collecting forensic specimens
a first morning specimen is preferred for hCG testing because it is - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>typically more concentrated
a fistula is a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>permanent fusion of an artery and a vein
a graphic record of the heart's electrical activiy during the cardiac cycle is a(n) -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>ECG
a laboratory report form should indicate when a specimen has been collected by
capillary puncture because - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>some test results vary with
specimen source
a lumbar puncture is performed by a physician to withdraw what type of fluid -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>cerebrospinal
a major difference between arteries and veins is that most veins - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>have one-way valves
a patient has the antecubital veins listed below. all veins are large and easily palpated,
but the basilic vein is the most visible. which one should be chosen for venipuncture -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>median
a phlebotomist arrives to draw a specimen from an inpatient. the patients door is closed.
what should the phlebotomist do - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>knock softly, open it
slowly, and ask permission to enter
,a phleotomist has attempted twice to draw a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) specimen
from a patient with difficult veins. both times the phlebotomist has been able to draw
only a partial tube. what should the phlebotomist do - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>have
another phlebotomist attempt to draw the specimen
a sign posted on the door of a patient in contact isolation states that all who enter the
room must use soap and water to wash their hands before leaving the room. this is a
sign that the patient may be infected with a spore-forming microbe such as - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>clostridium difficile
a specimen would most likely be accepted for testing despite which of the following
problems - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>no phlebotomist initials
a tube fails to fill with blood during a venipucture. which of the following might lead you
to think that the vein has collapsed - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>the vein disappears
when you engage the tube
a tube with a green stopper normally contains - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>heparin
a urine C and S is typically ordered to detect - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>the presence
of a UTI
According to standard first aid procedures, severe external bleeding is best controlled
by - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>applying direct pressure
An N-95 respirator must be worn when entering the room of a patient who has which
type of precaution sign on the door? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>airborne
an additive tube should be mixed - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>as soon as it is removed
from the holder
An arm that is paralyzed has - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lost muscle function
An autologous blood transfusion is a transfusion of blood - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>donated by the patient for the patient
An example of a preanalytical error happening during specimen processing is -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>inadequate centrifugation
an individuals blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a certain type of -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>antigen present on the red blood cells
An inpatient is sound asleep when the phlebotomist arrives to draw a blood specimen.
What should the phlebotomist do? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>wake the patient gently
to avoid a startle reaction
, an unconscious patient is not wearing an ID band. there is an ID band taped to the
patients IV pole with information that matches the requisition. What should the
phlebotomist do - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>only draw the specimen after an ID band
has been applied
another name for blood bank is - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>immunohematology
CLSI guidelines state that scrubs or slacks worn in the lab should be how far off of the
floor? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1 to 1 1/2 inches
capillaries are - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>tiny one-cell thick blood vessels, gas
exchange takes place, link arterioles and venules
capillary puncture blood most closely resembles - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>arterial
blood
Critical values (test values that are considered life threatening) are also called -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>panic values
doing which of the following during the vein selection process is bad for the specimen -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>allowing the patient to pump her fist
drawing a patients blood without his or her permission can result in a charge of -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>assault and battery
electrolyte testing includes - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>sodium, potassium
examples of nosocomial infections include - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>when a catheter
site of a patient in ICU becomes infected
Federal law requires that hepatitis B vaccination be made available to employees
assigned to duties with occupational exposure risk - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>within
10 working days of initial assignment
Glass particles present in serum separator tubes - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>enhance
clotting
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens cna occur if which of the following
happens while the healthcare worker is preforming his or her duties - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>human bite breaks skin, blood comes in contact with a cut, body fluids
splash into the mouth
Never leave a tourniquet on for more than - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1 minute
malpractice is a claim of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Improper treatment
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
a 2-hour postprenadial specimen should be drawn - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>2 hours
after the patient finishes eating a meal
a blood clot circulating in the bloodstream - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>embolus
a body fluid splash to the eyes requires the victim to immediately flush the eyes with
water or sterile saline for a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>10 minutes
a chain of custody is - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A special protocol used when
collecting forensic specimens
a first morning specimen is preferred for hCG testing because it is - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>typically more concentrated
a fistula is a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>permanent fusion of an artery and a vein
a graphic record of the heart's electrical activiy during the cardiac cycle is a(n) -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>ECG
a laboratory report form should indicate when a specimen has been collected by
capillary puncture because - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>some test results vary with
specimen source
a lumbar puncture is performed by a physician to withdraw what type of fluid -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>cerebrospinal
a major difference between arteries and veins is that most veins - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>have one-way valves
a patient has the antecubital veins listed below. all veins are large and easily palpated,
but the basilic vein is the most visible. which one should be chosen for venipuncture -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>median
a phlebotomist arrives to draw a specimen from an inpatient. the patients door is closed.
what should the phlebotomist do - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>knock softly, open it
slowly, and ask permission to enter
,a phleotomist has attempted twice to draw a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) specimen
from a patient with difficult veins. both times the phlebotomist has been able to draw
only a partial tube. what should the phlebotomist do - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>have
another phlebotomist attempt to draw the specimen
a sign posted on the door of a patient in contact isolation states that all who enter the
room must use soap and water to wash their hands before leaving the room. this is a
sign that the patient may be infected with a spore-forming microbe such as - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>clostridium difficile
a specimen would most likely be accepted for testing despite which of the following
problems - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>no phlebotomist initials
a tube fails to fill with blood during a venipucture. which of the following might lead you
to think that the vein has collapsed - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>the vein disappears
when you engage the tube
a tube with a green stopper normally contains - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>heparin
a urine C and S is typically ordered to detect - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>the presence
of a UTI
According to standard first aid procedures, severe external bleeding is best controlled
by - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>applying direct pressure
An N-95 respirator must be worn when entering the room of a patient who has which
type of precaution sign on the door? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>airborne
an additive tube should be mixed - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>as soon as it is removed
from the holder
An arm that is paralyzed has - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lost muscle function
An autologous blood transfusion is a transfusion of blood - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>donated by the patient for the patient
An example of a preanalytical error happening during specimen processing is -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>inadequate centrifugation
an individuals blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a certain type of -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>antigen present on the red blood cells
An inpatient is sound asleep when the phlebotomist arrives to draw a blood specimen.
What should the phlebotomist do? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>wake the patient gently
to avoid a startle reaction
, an unconscious patient is not wearing an ID band. there is an ID band taped to the
patients IV pole with information that matches the requisition. What should the
phlebotomist do - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>only draw the specimen after an ID band
has been applied
another name for blood bank is - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>immunohematology
CLSI guidelines state that scrubs or slacks worn in the lab should be how far off of the
floor? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1 to 1 1/2 inches
capillaries are - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>tiny one-cell thick blood vessels, gas
exchange takes place, link arterioles and venules
capillary puncture blood most closely resembles - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>arterial
blood
Critical values (test values that are considered life threatening) are also called -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>panic values
doing which of the following during the vein selection process is bad for the specimen -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>allowing the patient to pump her fist
drawing a patients blood without his or her permission can result in a charge of -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>assault and battery
electrolyte testing includes - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>sodium, potassium
examples of nosocomial infections include - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>when a catheter
site of a patient in ICU becomes infected
Federal law requires that hepatitis B vaccination be made available to employees
assigned to duties with occupational exposure risk - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>within
10 working days of initial assignment
Glass particles present in serum separator tubes - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>enhance
clotting
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens cna occur if which of the following
happens while the healthcare worker is preforming his or her duties - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>human bite breaks skin, blood comes in contact with a cut, body fluids
splash into the mouth
Never leave a tourniquet on for more than - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1 minute
malpractice is a claim of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Improper treatment
