PHLEBOTOMY AMT PRACTICE TEST

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PHLEBOTOMY AMT PRACTICE TEST

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-Guarantee passing score -13 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: During venipuncture, a hematoma may result from which of the following?

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Needle bevel is partially inserted into a vein Question 2: What abnormal color will be observed in serum collected from a patient with jaundice due to elevated bilirubin levels?

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yellow

Question 3: The most critical part of a blood culture collection is

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skin antisepsis of the collection site

Question 4: The most common antiseptic for routine blood collection is

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70% isopropyl alcohol

Question 5: A serum or plasma specimen from a patient with severe lipemia would visibly appear

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milky

Question 6: To avoid contamination when should the needle cap be removed?

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Just prior to performing the puncture

Question 7: To prevent glycolysis, which additive is used?

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Sodium Fluoride Question 8: A fully-stocked phlebotomy tray readily accessible to the phlebotomy technician while performing venipuncture should include which of the following?

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Needles of various sizes, needle holder/adapter, evacuated blood collection tubes Question 9: Which of the following would be first in the sequence of performing a finger stick procedure?

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Sanitize hands and put on gloves Question 10: An anticoagulant is used when collecting a sample for a blood glucose test because its ability to inhibit glycolysis. What colored stopper would be found on an evacuated blood collection tube used for this purpose?

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light gray top Question 11: The main reason not to use expired evacuated tubes for blood specimen collection is

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they may exhibit incomplete filling

Question 12: Which of the following techniques is best to employ if blood is not obtained upon needle insertion?

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Gently advance the needle or gently pull back slightly Question 13: Which of the following would be the very first step in performing a routine venipuncture on a patient?

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Identify the patient