AMCA Phlebotomy and Blood Collection

Question 1

What is the preferred venipuncture site for routine blood collection in adults?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Basilic vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Femoral vein

Question 2

Which needle gauge is most commonly used for routine adult venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

21 gauge

Answer

16 gauge

Answer

18 gauge

Answer

25 gauge

Question 3

In the correct Order of Draw, which tube is collected FIRST during a multi-tube draw?

Accepted Answer

Blood culture bottles

Answer

EDTA (lavender) tube

Answer

Serum separator tube (SST)

Answer

Sodium citrate (blue) tube

Question 4

When performing a capillary puncture on an adult finger, which area is the preferred puncture site?

Accepted Answer

The lateral or medial aspect of the fingertip

Answer

The very tip of the finger

Answer

The base of the finger near the palm

Answer

The dorsal surface of the finger near the nail

Question 5

Which of the following tube types contains NO additive and allows blood to clot for serum testing?

Accepted Answer

Red top (no additive)

Answer

Lavender top (EDTA)

Answer

Green top (Heparin)

Answer

Blue top (Sodium Citrate)

Question 6

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is the MINIMUM requirement when performing venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Gloves and gown

Answer

Gloves and face shield

Answer

Gown and face shield only

Question 7

How long should a tourniquet remain applied before performing venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

No longer than 1 minute

Answer

No longer than 3 minutes

Answer

No longer than 5 minutes

Answer

There is no time restriction