AMCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam (PTC-AMCA) Free Practice Test

Question 1

When conducting the urine dipstick test, how should the dipstick be held after it is dipped into the urine sample and withdrawn?

A. Diagonally so the urine drips slowly

B. Vertically so the urine drips quickly

C. Horizontally so the urine pools

D. Maintained in the urine

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

Which of the following may violate the chain of custody for a forensic specimen?

A. Signing the chain of custody form

B. Placing the specimen in a transfer bag

C. Asking a nurse to temporarily store the specimen

D. Documenting the patient's identification

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

If a specimen must be refrigerated, the temperature should range from:

A. 4-12 °C (39.2-53.6 °F)

B. 2-15 °C (41-59 °F)

C. 2-10 °C (35.6-50 °F)

D. 0-1°C (32-33.8 °F)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

Which of the following are patients NOT prohibited from ingesting prior to a fecal occult blood test?

A. Vitamin C

B. Spinach

C. Aspirin

D. Horseradish

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

If an accidental arterial puncture is suspected, the correct response is to:

A. Withdraw the needle immediately and apply pressure to the site.

B. Leave the needle in place and call for help.

C. Complete the draw and observe the puncture site for edema and bleeding.

D. Complete the draw and apply immediate pressure to the site.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

A test request should include what specific information about the patient?

A. Gender, ID/record number, indication for the test, and date of birth

B. Name, identification (ID)/record number, gender, and date of birth

C. Name, date of birth, and address

D. Name, ID/record number, telephone number, and date ofbirth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

According to the order of the draw for venous blood, which of the following tubes is always drawn first?

A. Pink(K2EDTA)

B. Green (sodium heparin)

C. Light blue (3.2% sodium citrate)

D. Blood cultures

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

The maximum number of samples or tests that can be performed each hour by an assay system is the:

A. Input

B. Output

C. Continuous flow

D. Throughput

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

Lipid profiles may be completed on:

A. Plasma only

B. Serum only

C. Serum or plasma

D. Whole blood only

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

The normal range for blood glucose level in a healthy adult is:

A. 45-65 mg/dL

B. 45-90 mg/dL

C. 55-75 mg/dL

D. 65-110 mg/dL

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

Serum differs from plasma in that serum:

A. Does not activate fibrinogen and clotting factors

B. Contains fibrinogen and clotting factors

C. Activates fibrinogen and clotting factors

D. Does not contain fibrinogen and clotting factors

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12

A venipuncture should never be carried out proximal to a PICC line because:

A. Doing so increases the risk of thrombophlebitis.

B. The blood will be diluted.

C. The catheter may be damaged.

D. A large discard volume is required.

Correct Answer: C

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