Phlebotomy Test American Medical Certification Association 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lateral aspect of the fingertip

Answer

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.

Question 2

What does HIPAA require phlebotomists to protect?

Accepted Answer

All individually identifiable health information in any form

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Refuse to draw until proper identification is confirmed per facility protocol

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Light blue

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

9:1

Answer

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

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