2023-2024 AMCA Hematology Phlebotomy Exam With Answers (60 Solved Questions)

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AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2023/2024 REAL EXAMWITH RATIONALES AND EXPERT VERIFIEDANSWERS LATEST UPDATE GRADED AWhole blood consists mostly of which of the following?Select one:a. Waterb. Cellsc. Solutesd. TissueRationale - whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells. Whole blood is 55-60% plasmaand 40-45% cells. Plasma is about 92% waterThe correct answer is: WaterWhich type of blood cell is responsible for gas exchange in the circulating blood?Select one:a. Macrophagesb. Red blood cellsc. White blood cellsd. PlateletsRationale - Red blood cells (erythrocytes) transport oxygen and help transport Carbon Dioxide.The correct answer is: Red blood cellsProfessional negligence is also called:Select one:a. Malfunctionb. Malicec. Arbitrationd. MalpracticeRationale - Malpractice is a form of professional negligenceThe correct answer is: MalpracticeWhich of the following items is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind duringtheir daily routine in medical settings?Select one:a. Consentb. Burglary

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c. Privilege granted to a physiciand. ConfidentialityRationale - Patient confidentiality is the most important part of the health care industry.The correct answer is: ConfidentialityWhich department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens?Select one:a. Coagulationb. Microbiologyc. Urinalysisd. HematologyRationale - The urinalysis department performs chemical screening on urine specimens as part ofa urinalysis testThe correct answer is: UrinalysisWhich department monitors warfarin therapy?Select one:a. Immunologyb. Chemistryc. Microbiologyd. CoagulationRationale - Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the prothrombin time testwhich is performed in the coagulation departmentThe correct answer is: CoagulationWhich type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity?Select one:a. Macrophagesb. Red blood cellsc. Plateletsd. White blood cellsRationale - Leukocytes (white blood cells) are responsible for defense and immunityThe correct answer is: White blood cellsThe liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is called:Select one:a. Serumb. Oxygenated blood

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c. Cellular componentsd. PlasmaRationale - Plasma is the liquid portion of bloodThe correct answer is: SerumThis is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood,mucous, etc.Select one:a. Sanitizationb. Sterilizationc. Disinfectiond. DistillationRationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents toremove blood, mucous, etcThe correct answer is: SanitizationThis is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing organisms.Select one:a. Disinfectionb. Treated with antisepticsc. Sanitizingd. SterilizationRationale - Disinfecting is the process that destroys microorganismsThe correct answer is: DisinfectionThe process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an openwound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.Select one:a. Sanitizationb. Disinfectionc. Surgical asepsisd. SterilizationRationale - Sterilization is the process that destroys microorganisms and includes either heat orcold waterThe correct answer is: SterilizationWhich blood test includes WBC and RBS counts, hemoglobin and hematocrit?Select one:a. Hgb, Hct

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b. PTTc. CBCd. Blood typingRationale - A CBC includes a WBC, RBC's, platelets, hemoglobin and hematocritThe correct answer is: CBCThe most common blood type is:Select one:a. Ab. Bc. ABd. ORationale - 45% of the population have type O bloodThe correct answer is: OSmall red spots on a patient's skin due to a blood clotting abnormality is referred to as:Select one:a. Petechiaeb. Hemolysisc. Syncoped. HemoconentrationRationale - Petechiae is small, red, smooth hemorrhagic spots appearing on a patient's skinThe correct answer is: PetechiaeA decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules isreferred to as:Select one:a. Hemoconcentrationb. Hemotherapyc. Hemolysisd. SclerosesRationale - Hemoconcentration is a decrease in plasma volume, with an increased concentrationof cells and larger molecules - could be caused by squeezing, probing or prolonged tourniquetapplication.

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The correct answer is: HemoconcentrationIf the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following analytes willmost likely become falsely elevated?Select one:a. Parathyroid hormoneb. Bilirubinc. Potassiumd. GGTRationale - Plasma, cholesterol, iron, lipid protein and potassium levels will be falsely elevated iftourniquet is too tight or prolongedThe correct answer is: PotassiumA hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means?Select one:a. Patient's armbandb. Nursec. Patient's chartd. Verbal confirmation by the patientRationale - A patient armband and verbal confirmation are acceptable ways of patient IDaccording to the Joint CommissionThe correct answer is: Patient's chartThe most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas?Select one:a. The antecubital area of the armb. The middle fingerc. The dorsal side of the wristd. The middle forearmRationale - The most common site for routine venipuncture is the antecubital area of the arm justbelow the bend of the elbowThe correct answer is: The antecubital area of the armUsing a butterfly needle is beneficial for:Select one:a. Geriatric patientsb. Routine venipuncture in health adults

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