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American Medical Certification Association Flashcards

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  1. During a capillary puncture on an adult, which site is preferred?

    Answer: Lateral aspect of the fingertip

    The lateral (side) aspect of the fingertip is preferred because it is less sensitive and has a better capillary bed than the center, which has dense nerve endings.

  2. What does HIPAA require phlebotomists to protect?

    Answer: All individually identifiable health information in any form

    HIPAA's Privacy Rule protects all individually identifiable health information regardless of whether it is oral, written, or electronic.

  3. A phlebotomist notices a patient's ID band is missing. What should they do?

    Answer: Refuse to draw until proper identification is confirmed per facility protocol

    Proper patient identification is mandatory before specimen collection; the phlebotomist must follow facility protocol to obtain verified ID before proceeding.

  4. Which evacuated tube color is used for coagulation studies such as PT and aPTT?

    Answer: Light blue

    Light blue-top tubes contain 3.2% sodium citrate, which is the required anticoagulant for coagulation assays like PT, aPTT, and fibrinogen.

  5. What is the blood-to-additive ratio required for a light blue-top coagulation tube?

    Answer: 9:1

    The correct ratio is 9 parts blood to 1 part sodium citrate; underfilling invalidates coagulation results by diluting the specimen.

  6. Which type of isolation precaution requires the phlebotomist to wear a gown, gloves, and eye protection?

    Answer: Contact precautions

    Contact precautions require gown and gloves; if splashing is likely, eye protection is added to prevent transmission of organisms spread by direct contact.

  7. A specimen labeled 'STAT' must be delivered to the laboratory within what general timeframe?

    Answer: Immediately or within 30–60 minutes

    STAT specimens require immediate priority handling and are typically delivered to the lab within 30–60 minutes to support urgent clinical decisions.