AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Question: Whole blood mostly consists of which of the
following?
CORRECT ANSWER: water
Question: Which type of blood cell is responsible for gas
exchange in circulating blood?
CORRECT ANSWER: Red Blood Cells
Question: Professional negligence is also called which of the
following?
CORRECT ANSWER: malpractice
Question: Which of the following is the most important for a
phlebotomist to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings?
CORRECT ANSWER: confidentiality
Question: Which department performs chemical screening
tests on urine specimens?
CORRECT ANSWER: urinalysis
Question: Which department monitors warfarin therapy?
CORRECT ANSWER: coagulation
Question: Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense
immunity?
CORRECT ANSWER: white blood cells
Question: The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an
anticoagulant) is known as which of the following terms?
CORRECT ANSWER: serum
Question: What is the scrubbing of instruments with special
brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, and etc.called?
CORRECT ANSWER: sanitization
Question: Which of the following processes involves a
soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease- causing organisms?
CORRECT ANSWER: disinfection
Question: What is the term for the process that is used for
cleaning supplies that come in contact with internal body tissues or an open wound that involves the use of heat and an autoclave?
CORRECT ANSWER: sterilization
Question: Which blood test includes WBC, RBC,
Hemoglobin, and hematocrit?
CORRECT ANSWER: CBC
Question: What is the most common blood type?
CORRECT ANSWER: O
Question: What are the small red spots on a patient's skin due
to blood clotting abnormalities referred to as?
CORRECT ANSWER: petechiae
Question: A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased
concentration of cells and larger molecules is referred to as which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWER: hemoconcentration
Question: If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three
minutes, which of the following analytes will most likely become falsely elevated?
CORRECT ANSWER: potassium
Question: A hospitalized patient may not be identified by
which of the following means?
CORRECT ANSWER: patient's chart
Question: The most common sites for venipuncture are in
which of the following areas?
CORRECT ANSWER: The antecubital area of the arm
Question: When would using a butterfly needle be
beneficial?
CORRECT ANSWER: When handling geriatric patients
Question: What effect does warming the site have on
venipuncture?
CORRECT ANSWER: increases blood flow up to 7 times
Question: Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized
by joint inflammation is part of the medical specialty?
CORRECT ANSWER: Rheumatology
Question: The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart
in one minute is known as which of the following terms?
CORRECT ANSWER: cardiac output
Question: Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either
by words or conduct is the definition of which of the following terms?