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10/4/24, 10:09 AMEUNICE
AMCA Practice Test 1 WITH 100% SURE ANSWERS
water
Whole blood mostly consist of_______ _.
Rationale - whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells. Whole blood is
55-60% plasma and 40-45% cells. Plasma is about 92% wate
Red blood cells
Which type of blood cells are responsible
for gas exchange in circulating blood? Rationale - Red blood cells (erythrocytes) transport oxygen and help transport
Carbon Dioxide.
Professional negligence is also called: malpractice
Which of the following is the most Confidentiality
important for phlebotomists to keep in
mind during their daily routine in medical Rationale - Patient confidentiality is the most important part of the health care
settings? industry.
Urinanalysis
Which department performs chemical
screening tests on urine specimens? Rationale - The urinalysis department performs chemical screening on urine
specimens as part of a urinalysis test
coagulation
Which department monitors warfarin
therapy? Rationale - Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the prothrombin
time test which is performed in the coagulation department
WBC
Which type of blood cell is responsible for
defense and immunity?
Rationale - Leukocytes (white blood cells) are responsible for defense and immunity
The liquid portion of a blood specimen Serum
(without an anticoagulant) is called:
Sanitization
What is the scrubbing of instruments with
special brushes and detergents to remove
Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and
blood, mucous, etc. called?
detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc
_ ________ involves a soaking or wiping Disinfection
process and inhibits the activity of disease-
causing organisms. Rationale - Disinfecting is the process that destroys microorganisms
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What is the process used for supplies that Sterilization
will come in contact with internal body
tissue or an open wound? It involves the Rationale - Sterilization is the process that destroys microorganisms and includes
use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. either heat or cold water
CBC
Which blood test includes WBC, RBS,
hemoglobin, and hematocrit?
Rationale - A CBC includes a WBC, RBC's, platelets, hemoglobin and hematocrit
O
The most common blood type is:
Rationale - 45% of the population have type O blood
What are small red spots on a patient's skin Petechiae
due to a blood clotting abnormalities
referred to as?
A decrease in the plasma volume with an hemoconcentration
increased concentration of cells and larger
molecules is referred to as:
If the tourniquet is applied for longer than potassium
three minutes, which of the following
analytes will most likely become falsely
elevated?
A hospitalized patient may not be Patient's Chart
identified by which of the following means?
The most common sites for venipuncture The antecubital area of the arm
are in which of the following areas?The
most common sites for venipuncture are in
which of the following areas?
Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for: Geriatric patients
What effect does warming the site have on Increases localized blood flow
venipuncture?
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases Rheumatology
characterized by joint inflammation is part
of which medical specialty?
Cardiac Output
The total amount of blood pumped out of
the heart in one minute is known as the: Rationale - the amount of blood ejected by either ventricle per minute is the cardiac
output
Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts Fraud
either by words or conduct is the definition
of:
Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with Thrombophlebitis
formation of a blood clot is called:
Which of the following is an abnormal Bacteria
finding in the blood?
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