AMCA PRACTICE TEST 1

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AMCA PRACTICE TEST 1

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: The "standard of care" in the practice of phlebotomy is influenced by which of the following organizations?

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The Joint Comission Question 2: Which of the following can reduce your risk of infection after being exposed to a bloodborne pathogen such as Hepatitis B or HIV?

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Taking a post-exposure prophylaxis.Question 3: Legal actions in which the alleged injured party sues for monetary damages are:

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Civil actions Question 4: Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings?

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Confidentiality Rationale - Patient confidentiality is the most important part of the health care industry.

Question 5: What are small red spots on a patient's skin due to a blood clotting abnormalities referred to as?

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Petechiae Question 6: An example of negligence is when the phlebotomist:

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Fails to report significant changes in a patient's condition Question 7: If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following analytes will most likely become falsely elevated?

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potassium Question 8: What test requires that it be chilled in ice right after collection?

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Tests that require immediate chilling in crushed ice or an ice water mixture include arterial gases, ammonia, lactic acid, pyruvate, and ACTH

Question 9: Libek

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is making false statements in print, writing, or through pictures.

Question 10: Which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure?

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Checking needles for blunt tips and small barbs Question 11: Significant gaps in the quality of testing practices in physicians' offices resulted in

the recent development of:

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Good laboratory practices.

Question 12: Blue

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Additive used is sodium citrate. Additive prevents coagulation by binding calcium.Commonly used for coagulation tests (PT, PTT, fibrinogen)

Question 13: The lab abbreviation PT stands for:

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prothrombin time Question 14: Performing one's duties in the same manner as any other reasonable and prudent

person with the same experience and training is referred to as:

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Standard of Care

Question 15: Which of the following is not a standard vacuum tube size?

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20 ml.Most blood collection tubes hold 10 ml or less. Adult tubes range from 3-10 ml, while pediatric ones range from 2-4 ml.Question 16: Lipemia results from:

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High fat content from the blood

Question 17: Forensic Samples

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Specimens collected for the purpose of forensic or legal testing must be stored in designated, locked containers prior to transport to the testing facility.

Question 18: Doffing PPE

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gloves, goggles, gown, mask

Question 19: Which blood test includes WBC, RBS, hemoglobin, and hematocrit?

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CBC Rationale - A CBC includes a WBC, RBC's, platelets, hemoglobin and hematocrit

Question 20: The most common blood type is:

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O Rationale - 45% of the population have type O blood Question 21: If an intoxicated person refuses a blood sample to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs at the request of a police officer, what is the best course of action?

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Request that the officer get a warrant.Question 22: Which of the following tests is most likely used to test for inflammation, infectious disease, and malignant neoplasms?

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ESR Rationale - ESR is used to test for collagen disease, inflammatory disease and rheumatoid arthritis

Question 23: Which department monitors warfarin therapy?

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coagulation Rationale - Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the prothrombin time test which is performed in the coagulation department

Question 24: A patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has

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Yellow skin and sclera Question 25: A pre-filled syringe is also known as a (n):

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Cartridge Rationale - Pre-filled syringes contain a pre-measured amount of medication in a cartridge with a needle attached Question 26: Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for:

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Geriatric patients