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AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 1
- When drawing a Lt. Blue top, red top, Blood Culture, and Lavender top A. The Lavender top would be drawn last. B.The Lt. Blue top would be drawn last. C.Blood Culture would be drawn last. D. The Red top would be drawn last. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- A. The Lavender top would be drawn last.
- What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluid contamination? A. Soap and Water B. Sodium Hypochlorite C. 70% Isopropyl alcohol D. lodine ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. Sodium Hypochlorite
- Invasive surgery procedures require A. an Implied consent. B. a parents consent. C. informed consent. D. courts order. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. informed consent.
- A___________would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test.
A. Lavender tube B. Pink tube C. Lt. Blue tube D. Red top tube ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Red top tube
- The________is the best vein to draw from in the antecubital area. A. Basilic vein B. Cephalic vein C. Median cubital vein D. Dorsal vein ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Median cubital vein
- Out of the four tubes listed: Tiger Top, Lavender, Lt. Green, and Yellow, which one would be used for a thyroid panel? A. Tiger top B. Lavender C. Lt. Green D. Yellow ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. Tiger top
- After the needle is withdrawn from the vein, the first thing that needs to be done is A. Activate the needle safety device B. Put it in the sharp's container C. Set it out of reach so no one can get stuck D. Recap the needle ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. Activate the needle safety device
- What would be the proper compression rate for single adult CPR? A. 15 compressions and 4 breaths B. 15 compressions and 2 breaths C. 30 compressions and 5 breaths D. 30 compressions and 2 breaths ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. 30 compressions and 2 breaths
D. Middle finger ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Middle finger
- Even if the lab is backed up on resulting, send samples to the lab anyway. A. True B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- Gloves will always be worn when performing blood draws. A. True B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- What is the additive in the Dark Green tube? A. EDTA B. Na Citrate C. Potassium Oxalate D. Heparin ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Heparin
- Injecting a TB antigen just under the skin is the most common way of administering of the TB test. A. True B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- When performing phlebotomy on a young fearful child you should A. Tell the child that it won't hurt. B. Just grab the child and do it fast before they have time to cry. C. Not draw the child because it's illegal. D. Explain to the child in simple terms what will be done. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Explain to the child in simple terms what will be done.
19.What uses heat, steam, and chemicals to prevent infectious diseases? A. Disinfecting B. Sanitation C. Sterilizing D. Ultraviolet light ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Sterilizing
- What causes Hemoconcentration? A. Not drawing the blood fast enough. B. Over mixing the tube. C. Patient becomes anxious. D. Leaving the tourniquet on to long (Tourniquet must not be left on no more than a minute). ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Leaving the tourniquet on to long (Tourniquet must not be left on no more than a minute).
- Ammonia samples should be transported to lab on ice. A. True B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- What could happen If blood is drawn from the patients arm too quickly? A. It could cause the blood to hemolyze. B. It could cause the patient to have extreme pain. C. The blood will turn bright red. D. It could cause the vein to collapse. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
- D. It could cause the vein to collapse.
- What does it mean if a patient extends their arm for a blood draw? A. They want to sign a consent form. B. It hurts when they bend their arm. C. That is considered an implied consent.
A. Green top B. Lt. Blue C. Lavender D. Red top ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Red top
- Which government agency responsible for regulating safety and health of workers. A. HIPPA B. OSHA C. CDC D. HLS ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. OSHA 30.The phlebotomist will place a needle in a puncture-resistant container after blood draw is complete. A. False B. True ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. True
- The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is A. to determine if they understand what is being said. B. to make sure that they are awake. C. to make sure that they can ask to go to the bathroom. D. so, they can call their family. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. to determine if they understand what is being said.
- Airborne isolation would be a precaution that would require A. You to stay away from them B. A special diet C. Special handling and ventilation D. You not to touch anything ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Special handling and ventilation
- If a hematoma starts to form and the patient says it hurts ______________and apply pressure with a gauze pad and re-examine the patient to see if it worsens. A. Complete the draw, as you only have one tube left B. Tell the patient to cowboy up and complete the draw C. The phlebotomist should stop the draw immediately D. Tell the patient it will only hurt when the laugh ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. The phlebotomist should stop the draw immediately
- Hepatitis B (HBV) can remain on surfaces when not properly disinfected. A. True B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- If a doctor orders a CBC (Lavender top), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (SST), PT (Lt. Blue top), and a set of Blood Cultures (BC). The order of draw would be: A. Lavender, Blood Cultures, Lt. Blue, and SST B. Blood Cultures, SST, Lavender, Lt. Blue C. Lt. Blue, Lavender, SST, Blood Cultures D. Blood Cultures, Lt. Blue, SST, Lavender ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------D. Blood Cultures, Lt. Blue, SST, Lavender
- Tourniquet should be applied at least __________ venipuncture site. A. 1- 2 B. 3- 4 C. 5- 6 D. 7- 8 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. 3- 4
- By checking the arm band on an in-patient with the lab able it A. will avoid in-patient identification errors. B. Will allow you to be able to call the patient by their first name. C. Will make sure you can read. D. Will help the patient remember who they are. ------CORRECT ANSWER- --------------A. will avoid in-patient identification errors.
- What would be a good indicator that the patient is not fasting? A. If a patient's specimen is Lipemic B. If the blood is extremely thick C. To much water in the blood D. The blood is blue in color ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. If a patient's specimen is Lipemic
- What would be the collection method to use to collect DNA samples by swabbing the inside of a patient's cheek? A. Nasal Pharyngeal swab B. Mucus swab C. Tonsil swab D. A Buccal swab ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. A Buccal swab
- How would you avoid confusing specimens from patients with same last name? A. By asking them to spell their last name. B. By putting Patient's identification numbers on the tube. C. Ask the patient to initial the tubes. D. Don't worry about it as it is not an issue. ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------B. By putting Patient's identification numbers on the tube.
- The tourniquet should be released A. after the last tube is drawn B. when ever you think it's time C. between the third and fourth tube D. once blood flow has been established ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----D. once blood flow has been established
- What department is responsible for sterile supplies? A. Pathology department B. Nursing department C. Central Supply department D. Dietary services department ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Central Supply department
- Aseptic sterile techniques must be done for Blood Culture collection. A. False B. True ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. True
- If Is are inserted in the antecubital area of the arms, the blood must be A. drawn below the IV site. B. above the IV site. C. from the IV site. D. from the foot. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. drawn below the IV site.
- A patient who tends to faint during blood draws, A. should be made to stand (because standing patients don't faint) B. have them sit with their head between there knees and arm out C. have them close their eyes and think happy thoughts D. should be placed lying down on an exam table or in a reclining chair -----
- CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. should be placed lying down on an exam table or in a reclining chair
B. Patients name, date of birth, collector's initials, and Dr's name. C. Patients name, date of birth, test ordered, Dr's name, and collector's initials. D. Patients complete name, date of birth, identification number, date, time of draw, and the collectors' initials must be on the specimen tube. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Patients complete name, date of birth, identification number, date, time of draw, and the collectors' initials must be on the specimen tube.
- Which vitamin or vitamins must be protected from light? A. Vitamin B B. Vitamin A C. Vitamin C D. All the above ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. Vitamin B
- When doing a bleeding time test on a patient the blood pressure cuff is inflated to A. 10mm Hg B. 60mm Hg C. 40mm Hg D. 30mm Hg ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. 40mm Hg
- Biopsy tissue would be sent to A. anatomical pathology to be analyzed. B. anatomical psychology to be analyzed. C. anatomical microbiology to be analyzed. D. anatomical neurology to be analyzed. ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----A. anatomical pathology to be analyzed.
- A patient that is on blood thinners or aspirin regimen may need additional pressure applied to stop bleeding. A. True
B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- When a patient starts to sweat, look pale, and or complaining of blurred vision it could be signs of A. abdominal regurgitation (Vomiting) B. diarrhea C. Flu D. vasovagal Syncope (fainting) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. vasovagal Syncope (fainting)
- PTT and IN can be tested at the bedside using a Point-of-Care instrument. A. False B. True ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. True
- How long should a tourniquet be left on the arm for? A. 2 min. B. 1 min. C. 3 min. D. 4 min. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. 1 min.
- How would you hold the winged Infusion Set (Butterfly for needle insertion? A. By the wings B. By the safety device C. By the tubing D. With a syringe ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. By the wings
- Once the vein is selected what would you use to wipe the area with? A. Soap and water
D. Over the heart ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. Away from the heart
- According to OSHA activating a safety device on the needle is to prevent accidental needle sticks. A. True B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- What legislation that sets the standards for Electronic Health Care transactions? A. OSHA B. HIPAA C. CLIA D. CAP ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. HIPAA
- Fingernails kept short and clean is an example of a professional appearance for a phlebotomy technician. A. False B. True ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. True
- Anything under 100 is a normal result for a fasting glucose test. A. True B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- A CBC test would be performed in which department of the lab? A. Chemistry department of the lab. B. Hematology department of the lab. C. Coagulation department of the lab. D. Immunology department of the lab. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
- B. Hematology department of the lab.
- sodium and potassium are included in electrolyte testing. A. True B. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. True
- Coagulation testing requires blood to be collected in a A. Dark Blue top tube. B. Lt. Green top tube. C. Lt. Blue top tube D. Gold top tube. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Lt. Blue top tube
- Performing a procedure on a patient who refuses consent is considered what? A. Assault B. Battery C. Unlawful containment D. Kidnapping ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. Battery
- The substance that is inside a Serum Separator Tube (SST) is called what? A.Thixotropic Gel B. Vaseline Gel C. Neosporin Gel D. Chapstick ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A.Thixotropic Gel
- What color tube would you use when performing a blood test that requires testing for aluminum? A. Red top B. Green top C. Purple top D. Royal Blue top ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Royal Blue top
A. Blue B. Purple C. Green D. Red ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Red
- If you receive an order to draw a Hemoglobin A1C (HA1C) and a PT/PTT test, what would be the order of draw? A. Lt. Blue tube first than Lavender B. Lavender first than Lt. Blue tube ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. Lt. Blue tube first than Lavender
- When would a Chain-of-Custody protocol would be required? A. If a urine test is ordered B. If a stool sample is ordered C. If the wrong blood is drawn D. If a Paternity test is ordered ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. If a Paternity test is ordered
- During a venipuncture a patient complains of a sharp shooting pain. What g should you do? A. Have the patient wait for the pain to cease. B. Stop the procedure and notify the incident to the Physician immediately. C. Complete the blood draw, then report the incident to the Doctor. D. Seek assistance from the Nurse in completing the draw. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. Stop the procedure and notify the incident to the Physician immediately.
- Which of the following would be considered an inappropriate personal accessory for a phlebotomist at work? A. Stud earrings
B. Wedding band C. Acrylic nails D. Wristwatch ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Acrylic nails
- After a patient has fainted during a venipuncture, and the phlebotomist has removed the tourniquet and the needle. What should be done next? A. Lower the head to the knees. B. Complete the draw. C. Give an ammonia inhalant to the patient. D. Clean the tray and equipment. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. Lower the head to the knees.
- Which of the following is appropriate dress code for a phlebotomist? A. Scrub pants and T-Shirt B. Scrubs and open-toe shoes C. Scrubs and closed-toe shoes D. Casual wear and a lab coat ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Scrubs and closed-toe shoes
- Which of the following is proper cough etiquette? A. Cough into a plastic sterile container. B. Cough into the nondominant hand. C. Cough into a bent elbow. D. Cough into a non-disposable cloth ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- C. Cough into a bent elbow.
- When may a puncture site require additional pressure to stop bleeding? A. If the patient has low blood pressure, B. If the patient is taking high blood pressure medication. C. If the patient is on an aspirin regimen. D. If the patient has diabetes. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. If the patient is on an aspirin regimen.
