Free AAMA Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection Questions and Answers

Question 1

A medical assistant is preparing to draw blood for a coagulation study, a complete blood count (CBC), and a chemistry panel. What is the correct order of draw for these tests?

Accepted Answer

Light Blue, Lavender, Green

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Lavender, Light Blue, Green

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Green, Lavender, Light Blue

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Light Blue, Green, Lavender

Question 2

Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for routine venipuncture on an adult with healthy veins?

Accepted Answer

21 gauge

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18 gauge

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25 gauge

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27 gauge

Question 3

During a venipuncture, a hematoma begins to form. What is the immediate and most appropriate action for the medical assistant to take?

Accepted Answer

Release the tourniquet and withdraw the needle

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Complete the draw as quickly as possible

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Apply a warm compress to the site

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Ask the patient to pump their fist

Question 4

A provider orders a bilirubin test. What is a critical handling requirement for this specimen?

Accepted Answer

It must be protected from light.

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It must be kept frozen on dry ice.

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It must be placed on a warming block.

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It must be inverted exactly 3 times.

Question 5

What is the preferred site for a capillary puncture on an infant under 12 months of age?

Accepted Answer

The lateral plantar surface of the heel

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The tip of the index finger

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The earlobe

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The arch of the foot

Question 6

A medical assistant is instructing a patient on collecting a 24-hour urine specimen. Which instruction is correct?

Accepted Answer

Discard the first morning specimen and then begin collecting.

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Start the collection with the first urination of the day.

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Collect only the midstream portion of each urination.

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Keep the collection container at room temperature.