AMCA - QUIZ 2 - PHLEBOTOMY CLASS EXAM QUESTIONS

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AMCA - QUIZ 2 - PHLEBOTOMY CLASS EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -26 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: The bevel of the needle should always be facing _ when inserting it into the skin.

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up Question 2: A heel puncture should not be performed on an infant older than _ months of age.

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12 Question 3: If IVs are inserted in the antecubital area of the arms, the blood must be drawn _ the IV site.

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below Question 4: True or False: A buccal swab is the collection method used to collect DNA samples by swabbing the inside of a patient's cheek.

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True

Question 5: A sample for Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) testing would be sent to...

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

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• Coagulation Department

Question 6: Which of the following tubes will produce serum after being centrifuged?

• Light Green
• Light Blue
• Lavender
• Red

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• Red

Question 7: 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.

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If a hematoma starts to form and the patient says it hurts. The phlebotomist should stop the draw immediately and apply pressure with a gauze pad and re-examine the patient to see if it worsens.Question 8: True or False: A patient who tends to faint during blood draws, should be placed lying down on an exam table or in a reclining chair.

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True

Question 9: If a patient has cold hands or arms, the phlebotomist can place a _ compress on the draw site to allow for better flow.

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warm Question 10: 15-30 degrees is the appropriate angle for antecubital needle insertion.

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True Question 11: True or False: The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to determine if they understand what is being said.

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True Question 12: True or False: Hepatitis B (HBV) can remain on surfaces when not properly disinfected.

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True Question 13: True or False: Patient's identification numbers on the tube labels help to avoid confusing specimens from patients with same last name.

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True Question 14: True or False: The phlebotomist will place a needle in a puncture-resistant container after blood draw is complete.

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True Question 15: 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.

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Bill of Rights

Question 16: A doctor ordered a CBC (Lavender top), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (SST), PT (Light Blue top), and a set of Blood Cultures (BC). The order of draw would be...

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1. BC

• Light Blue Top

3. SST

• Lavender Top

Question 17: _ isolation would be a precaution that would require special handling and ventilation.

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Airborne Question 18: _ would be the government agency responsible for regulating safety and health of workers.

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OSHA

Question 19: _ department is responsible for sterile supplies.

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Central Supply

Question 20: When should the tourniquet be released?

• Once blood flow is established
• After the last tube is drawn
• After the needle is removed
• Before inserting the needle

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• Once blood flow is established