AMCA Exam Practice

Question 1

Whole blood mostly consist of which?

Answer 1

Blood

Question 2

Which type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood?

Answer 2

RBC

Question 3

Professional negligence is also called?

Answer 3

Malpractice

Question 4

Most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical setting?

Answer 4

Confidentiality

Question 5

Department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens?

Answer 5

Urinalysis

Question 6

Department monitors warfarin therapy?

Answer 6

Coagulation

Question 7

Liquid portion of a blood specimen (without anticoagulant) is known as?

Answer 7

Serum

Question 8

What is scrubbing of instruments with a special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc, called?

Answer 8

Sanitization

Question 9

What involves soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing organism?

Answer 9

Disinfection

Question 10

What is the most common blood type?

Answer 10

O

Question 11

What are small red spots on a patient’s skin due to a blood clotting abnormalities referred to as?

Answer 11

Petechiae

Question 12

A decrease in the plasma volume with an increase concentration of cells and larger molecules is referred to as?

Answer 12

Hemoconcentration

Question 13

If the tourniquet is applied for longer than 3 minutes, which analytes will most likely become falsely elevated?

Answer 13

Potassium
(Potassium, cholesterol, iron lipid protein, and plasma)

Question 14

A hospitalized patient may not be identified by?

Answer 14

Patient’s chart

Question 15

Most common site for venipuncture are?

Answer 15

antecubital area of the arm

Question 16

Diagnosis of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of which medical specialty?

Answer 16

Rheumatology

Question 17

Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of which?

Answer 17

Fraud

Question 18

The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as?

Answer 18

cardiac output

Question 19

Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is?

Answer 19

Thrombophlebitis
Thromb means “clot” and phlebitis is inflammation

Question 20

Which is abnormal finding in the blood?

Answer 20

Bacteria

Question 21

Common route for the administration of parenteral medication?

Answer 21

Injection

Question 22

What is another term for a pre-filled syringe?

Answer 22

Cartridge

Question 23

Which muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections into the infants?

Answer 23

Vastus lateralis
Children under 2 typical led receive injections in the vastus lateralis, ventral gluteal or dorso gluteal

Question 24

What is the function of hemoglobin?

Answer 24

Carry oxygen from the lungs and carry CO2 from the tissue to lungs

Question 25

Guides used to monitor all aspects of patient care are known as?

Answer 25

QA indicators

Question 26

Performing one’s duties in the same manner as any other resonance and prudent person with the same experience and training is referred to as?

Answer 26

Standard of care

Question 27

A single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as?

Answer 27

STAT

Question 28

A very bust phlebotomist misidentifies the patient when collecting a specimen for transfusion preparation. The possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the patient’s death. If the phlebotomist’s action results in injury, this wrongful act is known as?

Answer 28

Negligence

Question 29

Which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure?

Answer 29

Checking needles for blunt tips and small barbs

Question 30

Tests is most likely used to test for inflammation, infectious disease, and malignant neoplasm?

Answer 30

ESR

Question 31

Which of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for transportation to an off-site lab?

Answer 31

Seal the tube in plastic bags

Question 32

Which scenarios is an example of a phlebotomist’s negligence?

Answer 32

Fails to report significant changes in patient’s condition

Question 33

Which of the following specimen is least likely to require special handling?

Answer 33

Cholesterol - Bilirubin specimen must be protected from light - Gastric and homocystein specimen should be chillier in ice slurry

Question 34

Critical values (test values that are considered life threatening) are also known as?

Answer 34

Panic values

Question 35

What would be pre-analytical error related to specimen store?

Answer 35

Exposure to light

Question 36

Which type of precautions would be used for patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis?

Answer 36

Airborne

Question 37

Describe a person who has recovered from a particular virus and has developed antibodies against that virus?

Answer 37

Immune

Question 38

Example of a disease requiring droplet isolation?

Answer 38

Pertussis (whooping cough)

Question 39

Word to describe breakdown of RBC?

Answer 39

Hemolysis

Question 40

How does heparin prevent blood from clotting?

Answer 40

inhibiting thrombin

Question 41

Purpose of anti-glycolic agent

Answer 41

It preserves glucose

Question 42

What choices would result in lipemia?

Answer 42

High in fat content from blood - Lipemia is presence of increased fats (lipids) in blood

Question 43

What is lymphostasis?

Answer 43

Obstruction of the flow of lymph

Question 44

What is venous stasis?

Answer 44

Stoppage of normal venous blood flow

Question 45

Hemoconcentration from prolonged tourniquet application increase what?

Answer 45

Non-filterable analytes

Question 46

Difference between NPO and fasting?

Answer 46

Fasting allows patient to drink water, NPO does not - NPO means Nothing By Mouth

Question 47

Best specimens to use establishing inpatient reference ranges for blood tests?

Answer 47

Basal state specimen

Question 48

True when using a phlebotomy needle that does not have a safety feature?

Answer 48

It must be used with a holder that has a safety feature

Question 49

Why should a lab report form state that a specimen has been collected by capillary puncture?

Answer 49

Because results can vary by specimen source

Question 50

Which items is unncecessary when performing a routine venipuncture?

Answer 50

Disinfectant

Question 51

National organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures?

Answer 51

CLSI

Question 52

Infection transmission involves transfer or infecting microbe to the mucous membrane by cough and sneeze?

Answer 52

Droplet

Question 53

Test of respiratory system?

Answer 53

ABGs

Question 54

How is an individual’s blood type determined?

Answer 54

Whether or not an ANTIGEN is present on the RBC

Question 55

Government Agency regulates the quality of gloves worn when performing phlebotomy procedures?

Answer 55

FDA

Question 56

What is PKU?

Answer 56

A hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine

Question 57

Test may require special “chain of custody” documentation when collected?

Answer 57

Drug screen

Question 58

Hormone that is detected in positive urine pregnancy test?

Answer 58

HCG

Question 59

Fluid obtained by lumbar puncture?

Answer 59

Cerebrospinal

Question 60

What is urine C&S typically ordered to detect?

Answer 60

Presence of UTI

Question 61

Type of analysis used when processing blood for transfusion?

Answer 61

immunohematological

Question 62

Female normal range value for hematocrit reading?

Answer 62

37-47% Men: 40-52%

Question 63

Blood would be used for what kind of testing if it was collected in vacuum tube containing no additives?

Answer 63

Blood chemistries

Question 64

Universal recipient blood type?

Answer 64

AB+

Question 65

Most appropriate method for disposing of contaminated needles?

Answer 65

Place it in a biohazard sharp container located in the room where used

Question 66

Most important step in achieving medical asepsis?

Answer 66

Hand washing

Question 67

How often should quality control tests be done for procedures performed in the office?

Answer 67

Daily

Question 68

Which organization developed the guidelines for universal precautions?

Answer 68

CDC

Question 69

What is the principal reason for bracing the hand holding the needle assembly against the patient;s arm during phlebotomy?

Answer 69

to prevent excess needle movement

Question 70

When would a capillary blood sample be diluted with tissue fluid?

Answer 70

If finger is squeezed excessively

Question 71

After you have washed your hands, put on PPE, and assembled the equipment and supples, what is your supplies, what is your next step to obtain a capillary blood sample?

Answer 71

Identify the patient