PRACTICE AMCA PHLEBOTOMY CAL REGIONAL EXAM

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PRACTICE AMCA PHLEBOTOMY CAL REGIONAL EXAM

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: The phlebotomist will place a needle in a puncture -resistant container after blood draw is complete.

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True Question 2: The principle reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to determine if they understand what is being said.

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True

Question 3: Biopsy tissue would be sent to anatomical ___to be analyzed.

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Pathology

Question 4: A___is collected into a lavender tube and collected as ___specimen.

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CBC, Whole blood

Question 5: Which tube is more often used for Thyroid panel?

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Tiger top Question 6: If a patient's specimen is___(Fat globs floating in blood) it is a good indicator that the patient is not___.

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Lipemic, fasting Question 7: Aseptic sterile techniques must be done for Blood Culture collection.

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True Question 8: ___would be the government agency responsible for regulating safety and health of workers.

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OSHA Question 9: If a EDTA tube is used before a serum tube it could cause cross contamination and could result in high potassium or a false low calcium value.

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True Question 10: ____is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluid contamination.

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Sodium Hypochlorite Question 11: ___is the national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures.

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CLSI

Question 12: What vein is preferred when performing a routine venipuncture?

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Median Cubital vein

Question 13: ___is the legislation that sets the standard for Electronic Health Care Transaction

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HIPAA

Question 14: What is the preferred method of draw for a hand venipuncture?

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23- gauge winged infusion set (Butterfly) Question 15: Proper handwashing includes scrubbing in between fingers and around knuckles, rubbing hands together vigorously for at least 15 seconds.

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True Question 16: Hepatitis B (HBV) can remain on surfaces when not properly disinfected.

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True Question 17: Which of the following tubes will produce serum after being centrifuged?

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Red Question 18: ___compression and___breaths is the proper formula for single adult CPR.

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30 Compressions 2 Breaths Question 19: ___wrap should be used after a draw is complete on a patient that is taking blood thinners.

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Coban

Question 20: What tube is typically used for hepatic-panel test?

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Red top

Question 21: By checking the patient's arm band on an in-patient with the lab lable, this will avoid in patient identification errors.

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True

Question 22: Which sample needs to be transported on ice?

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Ammonia Question 23: A sample for Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) testing would be sent to...

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Coagulation department Question 24: The patient in the hospital or nursing home should be placed in this position which includes laying on their back with their head and torso raised between 15-45 degrees.

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Semi-fowlers Question 25: 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 26: This type of infection transmission involves transfer of an infected microbe through a cough or sneeze.

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Droplet Question 27: The reason that we should pull the skin taunt before a blood draw is to prevent the vein from___.

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Rolling