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American Medical Technologists Flashcards

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  1. Which anticoagulant is found in a light-blue top tube used for coagulation studies?

    Answer: Sodium citrate

    Light-blue top tubes contain sodium citrate, which chelates calcium to prevent clotting for PT and aPTT tests.

  2. What is the AMT's primary credential for phlebotomists?

    Answer: RPT

    The AMT awards the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) credential to qualified phlebotomists.

  3. During a venipuncture, the tourniquet should be released:

    Answer: As soon as blood flow is established

    The tourniquet should be released as soon as blood begins to flow to prevent hemoconcentration.

  4. A patient's arm shows a hematoma at the venipuncture site. The phlebotomist should FIRST:

    Answer: Remove the needle and apply firm pressure

    When a hematoma forms, the needle must be removed immediately and firm pressure applied to minimize bruising.

  5. Which needle gauge is most commonly used for routine adult venipuncture?

    Answer: 21 gauge

    A 21-gauge needle is the standard choice for routine adult venipuncture, balancing flow rate and patient comfort.

  6. The basilic vein is located on which side of the arm?

    Answer: Medial (little finger side)

    The basilic vein runs along the medial (ulnar) side of the arm and is the third choice for venipuncture due to its proximity to the brachial artery.

  7. A gray top tube contains which additive combination?

    Answer: Sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate

    Gray top tubes contain sodium fluoride (glycolysis inhibitor) and potassium oxalate (anticoagulant) for glucose and lactate testing.

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