Phlebotomy Test American Medical Technologists 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Sodium citrate

Answer

EDTA

Answer

Heparin

Answer

Sodium fluoride

Question 2

What is the AMT's primary credential for phlebotomists?

Accepted Answer

RPT

Answer

CPT

Answer

PBT(ASCP)

Answer

RMA

Question 3

During a venipuncture, the tourniquet should be released:

Accepted Answer

As soon as blood flow is established

Answer

After withdrawing the needle

Answer

Before inserting the needle

Answer

Only after all tubes are filled

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Remove the needle and apply firm pressure

Answer

Apply a warm compress

Answer

Continue drawing blood from the same site

Answer

Notify the physician immediately

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

21 gauge

Answer

18 gauge

Answer

25 gauge

Answer

27 gauge

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Medial (little finger side)

Answer

Lateral (thumb side)

Answer

Anterior forearm center

Answer

Posterior forearm

Question 7

A gray top tube contains which additive combination?

Accepted Answer

Sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate

Answer

EDTA and gel separator

Answer

Sodium citrate and thrombin

Answer

Lithium heparin and silica