PTC AMCA CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the proper formula for compressions to breaths when performing CPR?
Answer -30:2
Where does the phlebotomist document poor techniques affect sample quality?
Answer -Quality Improvement Report
If a procedure is performed on a patient who refuses consent, what can the
phlebotomist be charged with? Answer -Battery
which of the following procedures requires informed consent? Answer -invasive
surgery
the gray topped tube is usually drawn for which test? Answer -Glucose
a patient fell while exiting the lab. what information would be included in the incident
report? Answer -Date, Time and location of the fall.
what is a major drawback of a 24 hour urine collection? Answer -Patient cooperation
is essential and often hard to get
Mr. Jones needs to give a specimen from home. Which of the following should be
performed first? Answer -Handwashing
what is the best specimen for urine collection? Answer -clean-catch midstream
where should blood be drawn on a patient who has had a right side mastectomy and
lymph node removal? Answer -Left antecubital fossa
when preparing for specimen collection by venipuncture, how should the patient be
positioned? Answer -with arm in a straight line from shoulder to wrist
what does an increase in bilirubin, lipid protein and enzymes indicate? Answer -
Hemolysis affecting potassium from long tourniquet application.
a false high potassium or false low calcium value may be obtained due to? Answer -
EDTA tubes are collected before serum tubes
select the correct statement below for preparing the site for blood collection Answer -
use a sterile alcohol prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) for cleansing the site.
to avoid patient identification errors, the phlebotomist must identify the patient prior to
collecting a sample by... Answer -checking armbands for acceptable identifiers such
as the patients full name and Date of Birth
the procedure used to collect DNA from the cells on the inside of a persons cheek is
known as? Answer -buccal swab
which of the following is a normal result for a fasting glucose test? Answer -under
100
sputum is defined as Answer -mucus from the lungs
Which of the following must be done for a blood culture evaluation microorganism
gwroth for septicemia Answer -aseptic sterile techniques
how should you hold a winged infusion collection needle? Answer -By the needle
wings
in which of the following circumstances is it important to verify "chain of custody"
Answer -legal " forensic" samples
which of tbe following is a reason for a sample to be rejected by the QNS Answer -
light blue with a 7:1 ratio
the lab is backed up and one of your patient's specimen testinf is delayed for more than
an hr after rhe collection, what should you do? Answer -Still send to the lab
when drawinf on blood thinners, what will you use after the complete drawn? Answer
-coband wrap
one safety mechanism for phlebotomy equipment is? Answer -only professionals are
trained to use the safety device
the gauge of the needle indicates the following relationship. the larger the gauge
numbee the..... Answer -smaller the diameter of the needle
The Dr ordered a CBC( lavander top), comprehensive metabolic panel(SST), PT(ligjt
blue top), and a set pf blood cultures. What is the order of draw? Answer -blood
cultures, light blue, SST, Lavender
jane had never had her blood drawn. the phlebotomist should allow her to? Answer -
sit in armchair with support
the bevel of the needle Answer -should always be facing up when inserted into the
skin
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