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AMCA PRACTICE TEST 1 | 104 QUESTIONS |WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS!!
Whole blood mostly consist 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% wate
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
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