AMCA CERTIFICATION EXAM SET 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE WITH 250+ QUESTIONS AND EXPERT VERIFIED ANSWERS
AMCA CERTIFICATION EXAM SET 2023/2024
LATEST UPDATE WITH 250+ QUESTIONS AND
EXPERT VERIFIED ANSWERS
1) Which of the following blood specimen tests are photosensitive and should be protected from
light during handling and transportation?
A. Gastrin
B. Ammonia
C. Pyruvate
D. Bilirubin
D
2) A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism
requires which if the following?
A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old
B. The circles on the filter paper much be at least half filled
C. The first drop of blood immediately following the puncture must be included
D. The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be processed
A
3) Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with guidelines for a
CLIA- waived procedure?
A. Document quality control results
B. Report results immediately to CLIA
C. Transport specimens within 24 hrs
D. Process a specimen within 1 hr of collection
A
4) A phlebotomist should administer CPR to which of the following patients?
A. A patient who has chest pain
B. A patient who is pulseless
C. A patient who is lethargic
D. A patient who is short of breath
B
5) Which of the following color top tubes will the phlebotomist need to perform A1C, CBC,
hepatic panel, and a comprehensive metabolic panel?
A. Yellow and blue
B. Gold and lavender
C. Green and gray
D. Red and black
B
6) Which of the following methods provides for the most secure reliable delivery of laboratory
results?
A. Electronic reports
B. Courier delivery
C. Verbal reports
D. Fax
D
7) A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of following actions when providing a
sputum specimen?
A. Collect the stool directly into a sterile container
B. Discard the first urine of the day and collect for 24 hours
C. Aggressively swab the inside of the cheek
D. Take a deep breath and then expectorate
D
8) Which of the following pairs of blood tests is appropriate for a fasting specimen?
A. Glucose and triglycerides
B. BUN and alkaline phosphate
C. Creatinine and total protein
D. Lactate dehydrogenase and albumin
A
9) A phlebotomist has just confirmed critical values on a laboratory test. Which of the following
actions should the phlebotomist make when the physician’s office is already closed?
A. Contact the physician by paging or calling right away
B. Leave a message at the physician’s office number
C. Call the physician’s office on the next business day
D. Fax the results to the physician’s office with a stat fax cover
A
10) Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for handling an ammonia specimen?
A. Protect from light
B. Transport on ice
C. Transport in warm water
D. Protect from diurnal variation
B
11) A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a capillary blood specimen from a patient using the
aseptic technique. Which of the following cleansing agents should the phlebotomist use?
A. Povidone- iodine
B. Hand sanitizer
C. 70% isopropyl alcohol
D. 10% chlorine bleach solution
C
12) A phlebotomist is called to the emergency department to draw blood from patient who is in
critical condition. Which of the following is the applicable consent for this procedure?
A. Informed
B. Implied
C. Expressed
D. Written
B
13) A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria
collection on an infant?A
A. The medical or lateral areas of the heel
B. The central area of the heel
C. The medial or lateral area of the fingertip
D the central area of the fingertip
A
14) which of the following criteria is acceptable in determining the quality of a peripheral blood
smear?
A. Covers a quarter of the slide
B. A well-defines edge
C. Covers the entire slide
D. A feathered edge
D
15) There has been a chemical spill in the laboratory. To which of the following should a
phlebotomist refer for directions to clean up the spill?
A. CLIA
B. OSHA
C. SDS
D. CDC
C
16) When preparing for a blood smear, which of the following should a phlebotomist use to
ensure the best test result?
A. Venous blood from an EDTA tube
B. Venous blood from a sodium citrate tube
C. Venous blood from a fluoride tube
D. Venous blood from a heparin tube
A
17) which of the following refers to the process of cleaning up a blood specimen spill on a
counter?
A. Neutralization
B. Disinfection
C. Containment
D. Sterilization
B
18) Which of the following is a phlebotomist required for document on a CBC specimen label?
A. Patient’s insurance provider name
B. Phlebotomist’s full name
C. Phlebotomist certification number
D. Patient’s identification number
D
19) a phlebotomist is required to use the sharpers container to dispose of which of the following
items after performing a capillary collection?
A. Lancet
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