AUMT Final Exam with complete
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What are the desired traits of a phlebotomist?
a. respect, service, and growth
b. punctual, nice, and clean
c. quick, efficient, and dependable
d. there are no desired traits - CORRECT ANSWER-a. respect, service, and growth
Which of the following is NOT considered a serum tube?
a. red
b. tiger top
c. orange
d. light yellow - CORRECT ANSWER-d. light yellow
How do physicians utilize laboratory test results?
a. detect problems
b. monitor patients
c. determine if treatment is having the desired effect
d. all the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d. all the above
What is the most common needle gauge and length used for venipuncture?
a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
b. 18 gauge and 1 inch
c. 16 gauge and 1.5 inches
d. 21 gauge and 2 inches - CORRECT ANSWER-a. 21 gauge and 1.5 inches
the ___________ top tube is normally used for blood bank. - CORRECT ANSWER-pink
the __________ top tube must be filled completely up to the indicated line. - CORRECT
ANSWER-light blue
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How many times do you invert your tubes?
a. 8-10
b. 10-20
c. 4-5
d. 20 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. 8-10
What is the purpose of the "order of draw"?
a. to make sure blood draws are organized
b. to prevent contaminating the blood collection site
c. to reduce the effects of "carry over"
d. to ensure the additives mix properly with the blood samples - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
to reduce the effect of "carry over"
"mistakes and errors happen, but when you intentionally harm someone it is against
ethical standards" - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
what tube is responsible for coagulation studies? - CORRECT ANSWER-light blue
which of the following test requires whole blood?
a. gray
b. green
c. light blue
d. lavender - CORRECT ANSWER-d. lavender
how many inches above the venipuncture site do you apply the tourniquet?
a. 3-4
b. 5-6
c. 1-2
d. 2-3 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. 3-4
"the evacuated tubes are vacuumed sealed" - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
What tube(s) is used for trace element levels? - CORRECT ANSWER-royal blue
what are the three main veins in the antecubital fossa? - CORRECT ANSWER-cephalic,
median cubital, and the basilic vein
how long does a serum tube need to clot before it can be centrifuged? - CORRECT
ANSWER-30 mins
what is the angle of your needle when drawing with the evacuated tube system? -
CORRECT ANSWER-15-30 degrees
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