AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM

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AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM

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Question 1: sterilization

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what can be caused by leaving the tourniquet on too long?

Question 2: HS

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Hours of sleep Question 3: cross contamination, resulting in high potassium levels and false low calcium levels

Answer:

what does the term hematoma mean?

Question 4: when drawing multiple

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when drawing multiple tubes, when would the tourniquet be released?

Question 5: how long do you rotate a NP swab in each nostril when collecting a covid screen test?

Answer:

15 seconds

Question 6: place on ice

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if a hematoma starts to form and the patient says it hurts, what should the phlebotomist do?

Question 7: lavender

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What tube is an ESR drawn in?

Question 8: none, always wear gloves when

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what would be a reason for a Lt. Blue top to be rejected for processing

Question 9: median cubital

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what tube top will a thyroid panel require

Question 10: vasovagal syncope

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which coagulation test can be performed at bedside using a point of care instrument?

Question 11: to avoid patient identification errors

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if a patient extends his or her arm, this is an example of which type of consent?

Question 12: no

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what is the FIRST thing you will do in case of an accidental needle stick?

Question 13: if a patient comes in asking for results, what should you do?

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advise them to make an apt with their doctor

Question 14: as soon as blood flow is established

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what departments is responsible for sterile supplies?

Question 15: in simple terms

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What uses heat, steam, and chemicals to prevent infectious diseases?

Question 16: increase localized blood flow

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what is the proper needle angle for a routine ETS blood draw?Question 17: what would be the appropriate equipment to use for drawing from a patient with small, thin, fragile veins?

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butterfly with syringe

Question 18: blood born pathogen

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what BBP can remain on surfaces up to 7 days if not properly disinfected?

Question 19: assault and/or battery

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what is the substance at the bottom of the SST tube?

Question 20: serum separator tube

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what color top will an aluminum be drawn in

Question 21: HBV (hepatitis b virus)

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if a doctor orders a CMP, CBC, PT and a blood culture what is the correct order of draw?

Question 22: thixotropic gel

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what does SST mean?

Question 23: middle finger

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if the processing lab is backed up on resulting, what will you do with your samples?

Question 24: sodium heparin

Answer:

how do you explain a phlebotomy procedure to a young child

Question 25: send them regardless

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When drawing from an HIV patient, what extra precautions do you need to take?

Question 26: implied consent

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what is the number one way to prevent contamination of microorganisms from one patient to another

Question 27: sodium hypochlorite (bleach)

Answer:

informed consent is required for

Question 28: 3 to 4 inches above the draw site

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what is the appropriate equipment used for a hand draw?