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AMCA Practice Test 1 EXAM with complete solutions 2024_2025
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AMCA Practice Test 1 EXAM withcomplete solutions 2024/2025
Whole blood mostly consists of ____________. - ANSWER-water
Rationale - whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells. Whole blood is
55-60% plasma and 40-45% cells. Plasma is about 92% water
Which type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? -
ANSWER-Red blood cells
Rationale - Red blood cells (erythrocytes) transport oxygen and help transport
Carbon Dioxide.
Professional negligence is also called: - ANSWER-malpractice
Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind
during their daily routine in medical settings? - ANSWER-Confidentiality
Rationale - Patient confidentiality is the most important part of the health care
industry.
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? -
ANSWER-Urinanalysis
Rationale - The urinalysis department performs chemical screening on urine
specimens as part of a urinalysis test
Which department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANSWER-coagulation
, Rationale - Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the
prothrombin time test which is performed in the coagulation department
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - ANSWER-
WBC
Rationale - Leukocytes (white blood cells) are responsible for defense and
immunity
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is called: -
ANSWER-Serum
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to
remove blood, mucous, etc. called? - ANSWER-Sanitization
Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and
detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc
________________ involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity
of disease-causing organisms. - ANSWER-Disinfection
Rationale - Disinfecting is the process that destroys microorganisms
What is the process used for supplies that will come in contact with internal body
tissue or an open wound? It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. -
ANSWER-Sterilization
Rationale - Sterilization is the process that destroys microorganisms and
includes either heat or cold water
Which blood test includes WBC, RBS, hemoglobin, and hematocrit? - ANSWER-
CBC
Rationale - A CBC includes a WBC, RBC's, platelets, hemoglobin and hematocrit
The most common blood type is: - ANSWER-O
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