AMT Phlebotomy Practice Exam

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• Which vein is NOT typically used for routine venipuncture?
• Not mandated to be on a label of a blood specimen collected for blood transfusion testing?
• The heel is the recommended site for collection of capillary puncture specimens on infants, and the phlebotomist is going to stick in the posterior curvature of the heel. Is this correct?
• Which of the following is a key professional behavior expected of phlebotomists?
• The occult blood test is commonly performed on which sample?
• Which option demonstrates body language in patient interaction?
• Which situation would most likely trigger hematoma formation?
• What is another term for platelets?
• If a small-bore needle is used with a large-volume tube to collect a blood sample, what event will most likely occur?
• Which designation would demand urgent collection priority?
• Which additive is used in the ESR testing tube to inhibit glycolysis?
• At the end of a labor and delivery nurse's shift, leaving a woman in labor before the replacement arrives constitutes what kind of negligence?
• What is the primary purpose of ensuring identifiers match before specimen collection?
• A skin puncture is preferred over a venipuncture when the patient
• Which item is typically included on the label of a blood bank specimen?
• Which statement about bilirubin specimen handling is accurate?
• Which condition would most likely cause hemoconcentration?
• During venipuncture, which scenario can lead to a hematoma?
• In a glucose testing protocol, timing starts at which moment?
• Which term describes transmission of infection via contaminated inanimate objects?
• Leaving tubes filled with blood in a rack without mixing will cause
• When is a phlebotomist allowed to use ankle veins to draw blood?
• Which step is most appropriate to ensure patient identity before venipuncture?
• Which option demonstrates proper handling of a phone call to ensure the caller reaches the correct department quickly?
• Which of the following is the safest post-draw dressing for the puncture site?
• Which color-coded tube is typically used for hematology testing such as CBC?
• Which urine collection method is most suitable for culture and sensitivity testing of microbes?
• What step is most critical to minimize contamination in the specimen during venipuncture?
• Which item would NOT be indicated on a blood bank specimen label?
• Which option is not a valid reason to wipe away the first drop in capillary collection?
• What combination reduces accidental exposures in healthcare facilities?
• Bilirubin concentration decreases by what percentage after one hour of light exposure?
• Which is NOT an example of a barrier to communication?
• Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
• Which blood test abbreviation is used to evaluate the respiratory system?
• Which action helps prevent clotting after blood collection?
• A process in which the opposing sides in a legal dispute select a person outside the court system with special knowledge to hear and decide the dispute is:
• Which agency should a medical facility contact for proper information regarding the disposal of medical waste?
• The primary reason for using a syringe transfer device is to
• Finding job opportunities by speaking with others is known as what?
• The agency that investigates and manages the control of various diseases is
• A blood sample collected in a tube containing sodium citrate is used for which test?
• Red blood cells are known as
• If a drug given just before collection may influence results, what should be documented?
• When inoculating blood culture bottles with a butterfly, which bottle is inoculated first?
• To help a caller who is hostile, which approach is most effective?
• Which department handles reporting of blood type and management of blood products?
• Which method helps job seekers in healthcare reveal opportunity information through social and professional contacts?
• Which sequence represents the proper first-to-last draw as described?
• When should the specimen container for a blood sample be labeled?
• What type of consent exists when a patient cannot give consent due to an emergency and care is provided to save life?
• Language limitations, cultural diversity, and hearing loss are examples of what in communication?
• Why is it necessary to wipe the first drop of blood away when performing a capillary procedure?
• An internal process focused on identifying and minimizing situations that pose a chance of loss or injury to patients and employees is called:
• Which of the following play a vital role in the exchange of gases between blood and body cells?
• If a patient becomes dizzy or faints during venipuncture, the recommended immediate action is to remove the tourniquet and needle and call for help.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes which items?
• Which cells are nongranular leukocytes that produce antibodies to combat specific pathogens?
• The addition of which preservative allows urine to be stored at room temperature while still providing results comparable to refrigerated urine?
• Another name for platelet is
• Within the NFPA Diamond, the color red is used to indicate which hazard?
• The primary role of a _____________ is to obtain blood specimens.
• What type of consent exists when an emergency procedure such as CPR is provided?
• Which term identifies the blood grouping system ABO?
• Complete clotting of a blood specimen can take up to
• The branch of surgery that works to maintain function of the musculoskeletal system is called
• If blood begins to flow and then stops when an evacuated tube is pushed into the needle, what is the most likely cause?
• What is considered the most critical aspect of obtaining a blood culture?
• In a critically ill patient requiring immediate antibiotics, how many blood culture sets should be collected?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding bloodborne pathogens?
• What term describes a civil wrong that results in injury or property damage or deprivation of liberty?
• Which term describes the study of body movements and gestures in communication?
• Which preservative is used to store urine at room temperature for comparable results to refrigerated urine?
• Which method is appropriate to obtain informed consent when there is a language barrier?
• Which technique is best to employ if blood is not obtained upon needle insertion?
• A physician's schedule expands to include evenings and weekend hours. Which trait becomes especially important for staff?
• A phlebotomist would help to prevent needle sticks by
• When a patient develops syncope during a venipuncture, the phlebotomist should first:
• What is the name for finding employment opportunity information by talking with other people?
• What is the term used to describe a portion of a specimen used for testing, usually prepared by transferring some of the specimen into other tubes with the same identification information?
• A basal-state specimen is used to establish reference ranges for inpatients. Which group does this refer to?
• What antiseptic should the phlebotomy technician use to collect a blood culture?
• Which is a key component of PPE for protecting skin during phlebotomy?
• Swelling caused by blood leaking from a blood vessel is called which condition?
• Which statement regarding the use of gloves during blood draws is inaccurate?
• Which activity is described as finding job information by talking with people in your field?
• The most common venipuncture site is located in which area?
• Which evacuated tube stopper color is used for a blood glucose test to inhibit glycolysis?
• After collecting an arterial blood sample, which care procedure is recommended?
• Which formed element is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?
• In a trial about a phlebotomy-related nerve injury, a supervisor testifies about the proper angle of needle insertion for venipuncture. Which range should be indicated?
• What is one of the most important pieces of communication equipment in a medical practice?
• Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?
• Which of the following is an acceptable site for venipuncture?
• Which statement describes fraud in medical billing?
• To avoid contamination when should the needle cap be removed?
• Which statement about the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) label requirements is correct?
• Which practice best ensures patient safety before drawing blood?
• What instrument may be used to visualize veins during venipuncture?
• The sharps container should be located where?
• Alcohol should be allowed to dry completely prior to skin puncture to
• In civil law, if a patient feels threatened by a phlebotomist, the most appropriate claim is for:
• After drawing the last blood sample, which sequence is correct after the needle is removed?
• Residual urine is
• Forcing syringe-drawn specimens into evacuated tubes may cause
• Blood specimens should be drawn according to standards of which organization?
• If additive contamination occurred from an EDTA evacuated tube, what test would potentially be affected?
• Which of the following is the most common injury occurring during venipuncture if the procedure is NOT performed according to standards?
• If serum is left to remain on the blood clot for more than one hour, which of the following most likely will occur?
• In capillary blood collection, the first blood drop is wiped away because:
• Which color-coded tube is most frequently associated with hematological tests?
• For 24-hour urine collection, which patient scenario should be asked about possible leakage when laughing or coughing?
• HAI stands for
• Which tactic centers on cultivating professional relationships to uncover potential jobs in clinical labs?
• The main reason not to use expired evacuated tubes for blood specimen collection is
• What is the study of an individual's concept and use of space?
• Which of the following fire extinguishers should be used when a fire occurs in or near electrical equipment?
• Which vein is least desirable for venipuncture?
• When a patient states that he or she has a needle phobia, the phlebotomist should
• What is the primary reason additive tubes should be gently inverted and not vigorously mixed?
• The timing for a glucose test begins
• Which concept reflects the idea that all patient blood and body fluids are contaminated?
• Which tube color is normally used to collect a serum sample?
• A specimen that requires chilling for transport to the lab should be placed in
• Which statement about specimen handling is accurate?
• A patient with a history of syncope is undergoing venipuncture. What should the phlebotomy technician do to minimize risk?
• Which of the following is most likely not a factor in scheduling laboratory specimens?
• Petechiae observed during tourniquet use indicate which?
• A urine sample collected for a glucose tolerance test (GTT) must contain what additional information on the label?
• During venipuncture, hematoma may result from which of the following?
• Which of the following is an example of body language?
• A basal-state specimen, used to establish reference ranges for inpatients, is best collected
• Which department in a clinical laboratory handles tests that evaluate blood cells, such as reticulocyte counts?
• For a glucose tolerance test, which information must appear on the specimen label?
• Which statement about infant heel puncture site selection is accurate?
• Agglutination is the
• With adequate fluid intake, the average adult daily urine output is ____ mL per 24 hours.
• The physical transfer of an infectious agent to a susceptible host through close or intimate contact is called which type of transmission?
• Which anticoagulant is found in green-topped blood collection vacuum tubes?
• Which color evacuated tube is associated with coagulation testing?
• Which statement best captures the benefit of ethics in healthcare practice?
• Gloves worn for phlebotomy should be changed
• In the NFPA Diamond Identification System, the color red denotes which hazard?
• Which site is typically used as the standard venipuncture site?
• A minimal requirement when collecting blood cultures for suspected bacteremia is to collect two sets from two different sites.
• Which of the following best describes proper collection of a sputum specimen?
• When is a phlebotomist allowed to perform a venipuncture on an ankle vein?
• During a heel puncture on an infant, which technique is correct?
• Which of the following is an acceptable method to obtain a blood sample from a dialysis patient?
• Cardiac muscle is stimulated by which nervous system?
• Petechiae seen with tourniquet indicate what?
• Which represents the proper sequential draw from first to last?
• After collecting a peak specimen for therapeutic drug monitoring, when should the trough specimen be collected?
• Malpractice lawsuits fall under which branch of law?
• Which of the following is the abbreviation for the blood group system?
• Which additive is used to prevent glycolysis in blood samples?
• Color coding on a phlebotomy needle indicates its gauge.
• Which practice involves connecting with industry contacts to uncover unadvertised job openings?
• Which statement about gloves during phlebotomy is accurate?
• A physician must be consulted prior to performing a venipuncture or capillary puncture on
• What is the term for leveraging your professional network to identify potential jobs in phlebotomy?
• Which of the following is of primary importance in preventing rolling veins during venipuncture?
• A tube not completely filled may interfere with test results because
• Which formed element is essential for blood clotting?
• A voluntary, nongovernmental agency charged with establishing standards for the operation of hospitals is
• Which option is the least appropriate method to achieve hemostasis after venipuncture?
• Which is one of the first signs of liver disease?
• Which of the following statements about tube expiration dates is correct?
• When the phone rings in a lab area with the phlebotomy technician alone, which action is best?
• Which information would NOT be indicated on the label of a blood bank specimen?
• Which additive is used to inhibit glycolysis in the tube used for ESR testing?
• Why is it important to properly label laboratory specimens?
• Which serum color is typical in jaundice due to elevated bilirubin?
• In infant heel puncture technique, which statement is correct?
• If a reticulocyte count is ordered, to which laboratory section would the blood specimen most appropriately be delivered?
• When transporting specimens from the patient unit down to the hospital laboratory which system is used?
• What is a key benefit of a voice mail system in a medical practice?
• Which term describes a dispute-resolution process outside the court system where an external expert hears and decides the case?
• Which analyte is most critically affected in a hemolyzed specimen?
• The facial expressions made by the phlebotomist are described as which type of communication?
• Which color-coded tube is most frequently associated with coagulation tests?
• Which test status designation takes priority when considering the collection time?
• Using a small-bore needle with a large-volume collection tube is most likely to cause which problem?
• The Venoscope is used to help with what during venipuncture?
• Which of the following is an example of positive communication?
• Which statement is INAPPROPRIATE prior to a phlebotomy procedure?
• What is the name for finding employment opportunity information by talking with other people?
• Which organization accredits hospitals in the United States?
• The phlebotomist places the blood specimen in circles on special filter paper, for what test?
• To avoid hemoconcentration of a specimen, which action is recommended?
• The study of human body tissues and cells is
• How long should a patient fast, if at all, when a physician orders a lipid profile?
• Plasma is ____ percent water.
• If a medication administered just prior to blood collection could alter analyte results, what should the phlebotomist do?
• Which activity should a student pursuing phlebotomy consider to learn about internship or employment opportunities through others?
• Which statement about capillary versus venous blood is true?
• How many identifiers are required to identify an inpatient prior to obtaining a blood sample?
• What color evacuated tube is commonly used for coagulation testing?
• Which allergen is commonly present in blood collection equipment?
• Older patients are more prone to hematoma formation because
• Which field focuses on tissue and cellular structure under the microscope?
• You have properly prepared the antecubital venipuncture site, you have the correct collection device and enter the vein at a 20 degree angle. Is this the proper angle of insertion?
• The anticoagulant heparin is used in tubes with tops of what color?
• A fully-stocked phlebotomy tray readily accessible to the phlebotomy technician should include which of the following?
• In a healthcare job search, which activity is most focused on building professional connections to learn about openings?
• Which factor is most critical when testing a sample for potassium if the specimen could be hemolyzed?
• What term describes a smaller portion of a specimen used for testing that has been transferred to another container with the same identification?
• A phlebotomist would not use a butterfly needle for which patient?
• Personnel drawing blood must follow Standard Precautions, which include all of the following except
• Which of the following is a primary function of isolation procedures?
• Which of the following may cause hematoma formation?
• A collapsed vein will cause a
• Synovial fluid is also known as
• If a patient with a history of syncope is being drawn, which action best reduces risk during venipuncture?
• By bracing the hand while holding the needle assembly against the patient's arm, you:
• For culture and sensitivity testing, which urine collection method should be used?
• A quality fasting urine specimen is collected
• Which term describes using conversations with others to discover potential job opportunities?
• Which manual would you consult for safety protocols, PPE requirements, and hazard handling in the laboratory?
• How long should a tourniquet be placed around a patient's arm?
• Which is the most common antiseptic used for routine blood collection?
• A collection of policies that apply to each test or practice performed in the laboratory would be found in the:
• Which approach is best described as using informal conversations to gain information about employment opportunities?
• Which vein palpation characteristic would be least appropriate to select for venipuncture?
• Which trait remains essential when a clinician's hours include after-hours coverage?
• The calcaneus is the bone located in which part of the foot?
• What type of specimen is requested for an ova and parasite (O & P) analysis?
• Which document is required by OSHA and provides guidelines regarding the handling and storage of chemicals?
• Which method emphasizes reaching out to colleagues and mentors to learn about career opportunities?
• An expiration date of 12.05.11 on tubes indicates what?
• Which item is essential to include on a label for transfusion compatibility testing?
• The federal law designed to protect patient health information is
• A standard urine protein value of negative indicates what about the protein content?
• A postprandial specimen is collected
• In career planning for healthcare roles, which option involves speaking with others to find job leads?
• Which activity is commonly encouraged for discovering job opportunities through personal networks in clinical settings?
• Which antiseptic is recommended for routine venipuncture on a patient with no known allergies?
• Which of the following would be used to store data outside the CPU?
• Which of the following is an acceptable site for venipuncture on a patient with a fistula in the opposite arm?
• In the context of blood collection, autologous donation means giving blood for personal use.
• Which order is described for drawing tubes to obtain serum first, then other tubes?
• Which concept is associated with quickly evaluating circumstances, solving problems, and taking action?
• Which of the following is NOT acceptable for acknowledging a patient consent?
• Which of the following is a point-of-care test used in diagnosing problems with hemostasis?
• Which tube is normally used to collect a serum sample?
• What is the preferred method for infant blood collection?
• A serum or plasma specimen from a patient with severe lipemia would visibly appear as:
• Which term describes a serum or plasma specimen with high fat content?
• A phlebotomist who discusses with the supervisor a more efficient way to organize patient check-in is exhibiting which attribute?
• Following venipuncture, which of the following should be applied to the venipuncture site?
• What action should you take if the identifiers on the requisition do not match the patient?
• Which of the following is a professional responsibility focused on patient privacy and ethical handling of information?
• For LAP smear, which option correctly describes the required technique?
• Which practice is recommended to prevent needlestick injuries during phlebotomy?
• Which statement is true regarding EDTA specimens and blood smears?
• Which phrase should be avoided before blood collection?
• Which of the following is most desirable for locating a vein suitable for venipuncture?
• A phlebotomist who completes all work and documents all of the day's activities before leaving demonstrates
• After the last tube is filled, what is the next step?
• Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are known as the
• Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture?
• Exposure to light decreases concentrates in certain specimens. Which of the following needs to be protected from light?
• How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be wrapped around the arm?
• During a 24-hour urine collection, which patient scenario should prompt discussion about leakage during laughter or coughing?
• Which action is most likely to contribute to hematoma formation during venipuncture?
• What is the most common injury during venipuncture if standard procedures are not followed?
• Six months after beginning employment a healthcare worker is given a sample by the POCT supervisor and is asked to perform a screening test for group A Strep and return the results to the supervisor. The employee is performing
• An autologous donation is defined as donating blood for personal use.
• Which statement describes a factor that is not typically considered when scheduling specimen collection?
• Which department is responsible for reporting a patient's blood type?
• Which type of urine specimen is most commonly collected at any time of day?
• What is the primary reason for applying pressure after arterial puncture?
• Which approach uses relationships and conversations to learn about available positions before they are publicly listed?
• The medical word root that means vessel is
• What term describes the ability to identify with and understand another person's feelings?
• Which additive is found in green-top tubes used for blood collection?
• The chain of infection requires which one of the following?
• Malpractice lawsuits are part of which type of law?
• Which practice is about building a network so you can hear about job openings as soon as they arise?
• Testing for human chorionic gonadotropin assesses the status of
• The guaiac card occult blood test is commonly performed on what type of sample?
• What is the correct procedure to stop the bleeding at a venipuncture site?
• Adhering to a code of ethics in healthcare helps you:
• Which specimen type is appropriate for an Ova & Parasite (O&P) analysis?
• Body language falls under which category of communication?
• Which term describes a civil wrong that causes physical injury or damage to a person or property?
• Which is included in Standard Precautions?
• Which practice most effectively reduces the spread of infections in health care settings?
• Before applying a bandage after a puncture, which action is appropriate?
• Heparinized plasma is preferred for some chemistry tests because heparin prevents clotting by which mechanism?
• Oxia, capnia, pnea, and spiro are word parts that refer to which body system?
• Which of the following would be the very first step in performing a routine venipuncture on a patient?
• Which would be first in the sequence of performing a finger stick procedure?
• Which of the following is the single, most important factor in collecting an uncontaminated blood culture?
• Which substance has a higher concentration in capillary blood than in venous blood?
• Which is the correct procedure to prepare a blood smear for a leukocyte alkaline phosphatase (LAP)?
• Which organization is the world's largest publisher of scientific and medical information?
• Which item would the phlebotomist not replenish on their blood collection tray?
• Prior to bandaging the puncture site the phlebotomist should
• A child who refused to have blood drawn was forced to undergo the procedure by a phlebotomist. This scenario is most closely associated with which legal concept?
• Which cell type produces antibodies to fight specific pathogens?
• Preanalytical errors occur during which phase of testing?
• The term calcaneus refers to which bone?
• Which test measures arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide levels?
• Which item is commonly considered part of standard PPE for blood collection?
• Which test uses dried blood spots on filter paper for testing?
• In standard urine analysis, what is the typical value for protein?
• Which test can be performed at the bedside to evaluate bleeding risk quickly?
• Preanalytical errors are mistakes made
• Faxes can be received ____ hours a day?
• Which statement correctly describes the primary role of the formed elements in blood?
• Which statement best describes the function of arteries?
• A serum or plasma specimen containing abnormally increased fatty substances from animal or vegetable origin is described as?
• The phlebotomist has prepared the patient's arm and found the basilic vein. Has the phlebotomist selected the preferred vein site for venipuncture?
• If the plunger on the syringe is pulled back too fast: