AMCA PRACTICE TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. RATIONALES ARE ALSO INCLUDED.|LATEST UPDATES|GUARANTEED SUCCESS
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AMCA PRACTICE TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. RATIONALES ARE ALSO
INCLUDED.|LATEST UPDATES|GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? -
ANSWER -Urinanalysis
Rationale - The urinalysis department performs chemical screening on urine
specimens a...
AMCA PRACTICE TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. RATIONALES ARE ALSO
INCLUDED.|LATEST UPDATES|GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
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
Rationale - 45% of the population have type O blood
What are small red spots on a patient's skin due to a blood clotting abnormalities
referred to as? - ANSWER -Petechiae
A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and
larger molecules is referred to as: - ANSWER -hemoconcentration
If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following
analytes will most likely become falsely elevated? - ANSWER -potassium
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means? -
ANSWER -Patient's Chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas?The
most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas? -
ANSWER -The antecubital area of the arm
Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for: - ANSWER -Geriatric patients
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