QUESTIONS ON THE AMCA 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS

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QUESTIONS ON THE AMCA 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: what's the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for

transportation to an off-site lab?

Answer:

seal the tubes in plastic bags

Question 2: an example of a disease requiring droplet isolation?

Answer:

pertussis

Question 3: what is another term for a pre-filled syringe?

Answer:

cartridge Question 4: which of the steps listed is not appropriate when performing a capillary puncture?

Answer:

placing a tourniquet around the finger

Question 5: what is the term for the process that is used for cleaning supplies that comes in contact with internal body tissues or an open wounds, that involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave?

Answer:

sterilization Question 6: how often should quality control tests be done for procedures performed in the office?

Answer:

Daily

Question 7: what is urine C&S typically ordered to detect?

Answer:

The presence of UTI.

Question 8: professional negligence is also called?

Answer:

malpractice Question 9: which of the following is an national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures?

Answer:

CLSI

Question 10: what's unnecessary when performing a routine venipuncture?

Answer:

disinfectant

Question 11: which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

Answer:

AB postive Question 12: what kind of blood study includes examining the blood for its number of formed elements and cell morphology?

Answer:

Hematology

Question 13: which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood?

Answer:

bacteria Question 14: which of the following is the most appropriate method for disposing of contaminated needles?

Answer:

place it in a biohazards sharps container located in the room where used?

Question 15: what is the female normal value range for a hematocrit reading?

Answer:

37% to 47% Question 16: what organization developed the guidelines for universal precautions?

Answer:

CDC Question 17: why should a laboratory report form state that a specimen has been collected by capillary puncture?

Answer:

because results can vary by specimen source

Question 18: what is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?

Answer:

it preserves glucose

Question 19: how is an individuals blood type determined?

Answer:

whether or not an antigen is present on the red blood cells Question 20: which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications?

Answer:

injections

Question 21: a single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is know of what?

Answer:

STAT order Question 22: deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of which of the following terms?

Answer:

fraud Question 23: DX an treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammations part of which medical specialty?

Answer:

rheumatology

Question 24: Which needle gauge has the largest lumen?

Answer:

18 Question 25: a busy phlebotomist misidentifies the PT when collecting a specimen for transfusion preparation. the possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the PT death, if the phlebotomist action results in injury, this wrongful act is know as what?

Answer:

Negligence Question 26: The test performed in which of the following departments are collected in a tube with a light blue stopper?

Answer:

coagulation

Question 27: what's PKU

Answer:

hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine