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AMCA phlebotomy Exam Review Rated 100% Correct!!
Question 1: Whole blood consists of
CORRECT ANSWER : Mostly water 92%
Question 2: Blood cells responsible for gas exchange
CORRECT ANSWER : RBC
Question 3: Professional negligence
CORRECT ANSWER : Malpractice
Question 4: Most important thing to keep in mind during our
daily routine as phlebotomist
CORRECT ANSWER : Confidentiality
Question 5: Which department performs chemical screening
tests on urine specimen
CORRECT ANSWER : Urinalysis
Question 6: Which department monitors warfarin(blood
thinner/anticoagulant) therapy
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CORRECT ANSWER : Coagulation
Question 7: Blood cell responsible for immunity and defense
CORRECT ANSWER : WBC
Question 8: Liquid portion of the blood specimen without an
anticoagulant is known as
CORRECT ANSWER : Serum
Question 9: Sanitation
CORRECT ANSWER : The scrubbing of instruments with
special brushes and detergents.
Question 10: Disinfection
CORRECT ANSWER : The use of chemical germicides, 1:10 bleach solutions, and alcohol. Equipment is soaked and wiped clean. Kills microorganisms, it is not effective in destroying spores or some viruses.
Question 11: Sterilization
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CORRECT ANSWER : Involves killing all microorganisms,
both pathogenic and nonpathogenic. This is often accomplished through use of an autoclave, producing heat sterilization through steam and pressure.
Question 12: Which blood test includes WBC, RBC,
hemoglobin and hematocrit
CORRECT ANSWER : CBC
Question 13: Most common blood type
CORRECT ANSWER : O
Question 14: Petechiae
CORRECT ANSWER : Small, red, smooth, hemorrhagic spots
appearing on a patient's skin, which indicates that minute amounts of blood have leaked in the skin epithelium. Caused by applying the tourniquet too tightly.
Question 15: Hemoconcentration
CORRECT ANSWER: A decrease in the plasma volume with
an increased concentration of cells and molecules may be caused
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by prolonged tourniquet application, or massaging, squeezing, or probing a site.
Question 16: Tourniquet applied for more than 3 min what will
become elevated
CORRECT ANSWER : Potassium
Question 17: Patient Identification cannot be done by
CORRECT ANSWER : Checking the chart
Question 18: Patient Identification
CORRECT ANSWER : Ask the patient to state and spell their
name and date of birth, Checking their armband.
Question 19: Common venipuncture site area
CORRECT ANSWER : Antecubital area of the arm
Question 20: When would using a butterfly be beneficial
CORRECT ANSWER : On a geriatric patient (delicate skin &
small veins)