QUESTIONS ON THE AMCA 2024
Graded A+ 100% Correct Answers!!!
Whole blood mostly consist of? - ANS water
what type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? - ANS red
blood cells
professional negligence is also called? - ANS malpractice
what is the most important part for phlebotomist to keep in mind during their daily routine in
medical settings? - ANS confidentiality
what department performs chemical screening test or urine specimens? - ANS urinalysis
what department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANS coagulation
what type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - ANS white blood cells
the liguid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is know as what? - ANS
serum
what is scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous
etc. called? - ANS sanitization
what is the processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms? - ANS disinfection
what is the term for the process that is used for cleaning supplies that comes in contact with
internal body tissues or an open wounds, that involves the use of heat (steam) and an
autoclave? - ANS sterilization
which blood test includes WBC RBS hemoglobin and hematocrit? - ANS CBC
what is the most common blood type? - ANS o
what are the small red spots on a PT skin due to a blood clotting abnormalities referred to as? -
ANS petechiae
, a decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and large molecules
is referred to as what? - ANS hemoconcentration
if the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following analytes will
most likely become falsely elevated? - ANS potassium
a hospitalized PT may not be identified by which of the following? - ANS PT chart
what's the most common site for venipuncture? - ANS antecubital area of the arm
what would a butterfly needle be beneficial? - ANS when handling geriatric PT
what effect dose warming the site have on venipuncture? - ANS increases localized blood
flow
DX an treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammations part of which medical
specialty? - ANS rheumatology
the total amount of blood pumped out of the heart is one minute is know as which term? - ANS
cardiac output
deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of which
of the following terms? - ANS fraud
inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is know of what? - ANS
thrombophlebitis
which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood? - ANS bacteria
which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications? -
ANS injections
what is another term for a pre-filled syringe? - ANS cartridge
which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections into infants? - ANS
vastus lateralis
what is the function of hemoglobin? - ANS Carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry
carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
guides use to monitor all aspects of PT care are know as what? - ANS QA indications
Graded A+ 100% Correct Answers!!!
Whole blood mostly consist of? - ANS water
what type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? - ANS red
blood cells
professional negligence is also called? - ANS malpractice
what is the most important part for phlebotomist to keep in mind during their daily routine in
medical settings? - ANS confidentiality
what department performs chemical screening test or urine specimens? - ANS urinalysis
what department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANS coagulation
what type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - ANS white blood cells
the liguid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is know as what? - ANS
serum
what is scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous
etc. called? - ANS sanitization
what is the processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms? - ANS disinfection
what is the term for the process that is used for cleaning supplies that comes in contact with
internal body tissues or an open wounds, that involves the use of heat (steam) and an
autoclave? - ANS sterilization
which blood test includes WBC RBS hemoglobin and hematocrit? - ANS CBC
what is the most common blood type? - ANS o
what are the small red spots on a PT skin due to a blood clotting abnormalities referred to as? -
ANS petechiae
, a decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and large molecules
is referred to as what? - ANS hemoconcentration
if the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following analytes will
most likely become falsely elevated? - ANS potassium
a hospitalized PT may not be identified by which of the following? - ANS PT chart
what's the most common site for venipuncture? - ANS antecubital area of the arm
what would a butterfly needle be beneficial? - ANS when handling geriatric PT
what effect dose warming the site have on venipuncture? - ANS increases localized blood
flow
DX an treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammations part of which medical
specialty? - ANS rheumatology
the total amount of blood pumped out of the heart is one minute is know as which term? - ANS
cardiac output
deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of which
of the following terms? - ANS fraud
inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is know of what? - ANS
thrombophlebitis
which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood? - ANS bacteria
which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications? -
ANS injections
what is another term for a pre-filled syringe? - ANS cartridge
which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections into infants? - ANS
vastus lateralis
what is the function of hemoglobin? - ANS Carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry
carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
guides use to monitor all aspects of PT care are know as what? - ANS QA indications
