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

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    AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2023/2024 REAL EXAM WITH RATIONALES AND EXPERT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE GRADED A Whole blood consists mostly of which of the following? Select one: a. Water b. Cells c. Solutes d. Tissue Rationale - whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells. Whole blood is 55-60% plasma and 40-45% cells. Plasma is about 92% water The correct answer is: Water Which type of blood cell is responsible for gas exchange in the circulating blood? Select one: a. Macrophages b. Red blood cells c. White blood cells d. Platelets Rationale - Red blood cells (erythrocytes) transport oxygen and help transport Carbon Dioxide. The correct answer is: Red blood cells Professional negligence is also called: Select one: a. Malfunction b. Malice c. Arbitration d. Malpractice Rationale - Malpractice is a form of professional negligence The correct answer is: Malpractice Which of the following items is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings? Select one: a. Consent b. Burglary

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    c. Privilege granted to a physician d. Confidentiality Rationale - Patient confidentiality is the most important part of the health care industry. The correct answer is: Confidentiality Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? Select one: a. Coagulation b. Microbiology c. Urinalysis d. Hematology Rationale - The urinalysis department performs chemical screening on urine specimens as part of a urinalysis test The correct answer is: Urinalysis Which department monitors warfarin therapy? Select one: a. Immunology b. Chemistry c. Microbiology d. Coagulation Rationale - Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the prothrombin time test which is performed in the coagulation department The correct answer is: Coagulation Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? Select one: a. Macrophages b. Red blood cells c. Platelets d. White blood cells Rationale - Leukocytes (white blood cells) are responsible for defense and immunity The correct answer is: White blood cells The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is called: Select one: a. Serum b. Oxygenated blood

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    c. Cellular components d. Plasma Rationale - Plasma is the liquid portion of blood The correct answer is: Serum This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc. Select one: a. Sanitization b. Sterilization c. Disinfection d. Distillation Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc The correct answer is: Sanitization This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease- causing organisms. Select one: a. Disinfection b. Treated with antiseptics c. Sanitizing d. Sterilization Rationale - Disinfecting is the process that destroys microorganisms The correct answer is: Disinfection The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. Select one: a. Sanitization b. Disinfection c. Surgical asepsis d. Sterilization Rationale - Sterilization is the process that destroys microorganisms and includes either heat or cold water The correct answer is: Sterilization Which blood test includes WBC and RBS counts, hemoglobin and hematocrit? Select one: a. Hgb, Hct

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    b. PTT c. CBC d. Blood typing Rationale - A CBC includes a WBC, RBC's, platelets, hemoglobin and hematocrit The correct answer is: CBC The most common blood type is: Select one: a. A b. B c. AB d. O Rationale - 45% of the population have type O blood The correct answer is: O Small red spots on a patient's skin due to a blood clotting abnormality is referred to as: Select one: a. Petechiae b. Hemolysis c. Syncope d. Hemoconentration Rationale - Petechiae is small, red, smooth hemorrhagic spots appearing on a patient's skin The correct answer is: Petechiae A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules is referred to as: Select one: a. Hemoconcentration b. Hemotherapy c. Hemolysis d. Scleroses Rationale - Hemoconcentration is a decrease in plasma volume, with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules - could be caused by squeezing, probing or prolonged tourniquet application.

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    The correct answer is: Hemoconcentration If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following analytes will most likely become falsely elevated? Select one: a. Parathyroid hormone b. Bilirubin c. Potassium d. GGT Rationale - Plasma, cholesterol, iron, lipid protein and potassium levels will be falsely elevated if tourniquet is too tight or prolonged The correct answer is: Potassium A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means? Select one: a. Patient's armband b. Nurse c. Patient's chart d. Verbal confirmation by the patient Rationale - A patient armband and verbal confirmation are acceptable ways of patient ID according to the Joint Commission The correct answer is: Patient's chart The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas? Select one: a. The antecubital area of the arm b. The middle finger c. The dorsal side of the wrist d. The middle forearm Rationale - The most common site for routine venipuncture is the antecubital area of the arm just below the bend of the elbow The correct answer is: The antecubital area of the arm Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for: Select one: a. Geriatric patients b. Routine venipuncture in health adults

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