AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM

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AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM

ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

A blood test that requires testing for aluminum would be placed in what tube? - correct answer- Royal Blue Tube Top

What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluids? - correct answer- Sodium Hypochlorite

Invasive surgery procedures require what? - correct answer- Informed Consent

What tube would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test?

• correct answer- Red Tube Top

What is the best vein to draw from in the antecubital area? - correct answer- Median Cubital Vein

Which tube would be used for a Thyroid Panel; Tiger Top, Lavender, Light Green, Yellow? - correct answer- Tiger Top 1 / 3

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What additive is in a Dark Green Tube? - correct answer- Heparin

What tube would produce a serum sample; Green Top, Light Blue, Lavender, Red Top? - correct answer- Red Top

If a doctor orders a CBC Test (Lavender Top), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (SST), PT Test (Light Blue Top), and a set of Blood Cultures (BC), what would the order of draw be? - correct answer- BC, Light Blue, SST, Lavender Top

If a EDTA tube is used before a serum tube it could cause cross contamination and could result in what? - correct answer- High potassium or a false low calcium value

A CBC is collected into a Lavender tube and collected as what?

• correct answer- Whole Blood Specimen

A CBC would be performed in what department of the lab? - correct answer- Hematology 2 / 3

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What are included in electrolyte testing? - correct answer- Sodium and Potassium

Coagulation testing requires blood to be collected in what tube?

• correct answer- Light Blue Top

After the needle is withdrawn from the vein, the first thing that needs to be done is what? - correct answer- Activate the needles safety device

What would be the proper compression rate for a single adult CPR? - correct answer- 30 Compressions and 2 Breaths

What would be the proper cleaning solution to use when performing a blood alcohol test? - correct answer- Soap and Water

What should be the first thing you do after an accidental needles stick? - correct answer- Wash the affected area with soap and water

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