AMCA QUIZ 2 EXAM QUESTIONS

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AMCA QUIZ 2 EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -26 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which of the following tubes will produce serum after being centrifuged?

• Light Green
• Light Blue
• Lavender
• Red

Answer:

• Red

Question 2: If a patient has cold hands or arms, the phlebotomist can place a ____ compress on the draw site to allow for better flow.

Answer:

warm Question 3: Hepatitis B (HBV) can remain on surfaces when not properly disinfected.True False

Answer:

True

Question 4: _______ wrap should be used after a draw is complete on a patient that is taking blood thinners.

Answer:

Coban

Question 5: ______ department is responsible for sterile supplies.

Answer:

Central supply Question 6: By checking the patient's arm band on an in-patient with the lab label, this will avoid in-patient identification errors.True False

Answer:

true Question 7: A sample for Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) testing would be sent to...

• Coagulation Department
• Chemistry Department
• Hematology Department
• Microbiology Department

Answer:

• Coagulation Department

Question 8: A heel puncture should not be performed on an infant older than ____ months of age.

Answer:

12 months Question 9: A buccal swab is the collection method used to collect DNA samples by swabbing the inside of a patient's cheek.True False

Answer:

True

Question 10: A patient's _______, states a patient has a right to refuse a medical procedure and to be informed of all the consequences of doing so.

Answer:

Bill of Rights

Question 11: What is the preferred method of draw for a hand venipuncture?

• 23-gauge winged infusion set (Butterfly)
• 21-gauge straight needle
• 22-gauge syringe draw
• 25-gauge syringe draw

Answer:

• 23-gauge winged infusion set (Butterfly)

Question 12: If a patient's specimen is ____ (Fat globs floating in blood) it is a good indicator that the patient is not _____.

Answer:

lipemic ; fasting Question 13: ______ isolation would be a precaution that would require special handling and ventilation.

Answer:

Airborne Question 14: The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to determine if they understand what is being said.True False

Answer:

True Question 15: 15-30 degrees is the appropriate angle for antecubital needle insertion.True False

Answer:

True

Question 16: Where is the tourniquet applied during a routine venipunture?

• 3-4 inches above the venipuncture site
• 5-6 inches above the venipuncture site
• 1-2 inches above the venipuncture site

Answer:

• 3-4 inches above the venipuncture site

Question 17: The phlebotomist will place a needle in a puncture-resistant container after blood draw is complete.True False

Answer:

True Question 18: A patient who tends to faint during blood draws, should be placed lying down on an exam table or in a reclining chair.True False

Answer:

True Question 19: ______would be the government agency responsible for regulating safety and health of workers.

Answer:

OSHA Question 20: If a _____starts to form and the patient says it hurts. The phlebotomist should ______ the draw immediately and apply pressure with a gauze pad and re-examine the patient to see if it worsens.

Answer:

Hematoma ; stop