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AMT Phlebotomy Technician practice test

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Question 1 Order of draw

Question 1: Order of draw

When collecting multiple tubes by venipuncture, which color-stoppered tube should always be drawn first to minimize cross-contamination of additives?

Question 2 Order of draw

Question 2: Order of draw

In the standard order of draw, the light blue sodium citrate tube is collected before which of the following tubes?

Question 3 Anticoagulants and additives

Question 3: Anticoagulants and additives

The lavender-stoppered tube contains EDTA, which is the additive of choice for most hematology tests because it:

Question 4 Anatomy of venipuncture sites

Question 4: Anatomy of venipuncture sites

For routine venipuncture in an adult, the preferred vein in the antecubital fossa, generally chosen first because of its size and lower proximity to the brachial artery and nerves, is the:

Question 5 Specimen handling

Question 5: Specimen handling

A complete blood count specimen collected in an EDTA tube must be:

Question 6 Patient identification

Question 6: Patient identification

Before collecting a blood specimen from an inpatient, the phlebotomist must verify the patient's identity by:

Question 7 Safety and infection control

Question 7: Safety and infection control

Immediately after a successful venipuncture, the phlebotomist should dispose of the contaminated needle by:

Question 8 Tourniquet use

Question 8: Tourniquet use

To avoid hemoconcentration and inaccurate test results, a tourniquet should not be left in place for longer than approximately:

Question 9 Capillary collection

Question 9: Capillary collection

When performing a heel stick on an infant, the puncture should be made on the:

Question 10 Complications

Question 10: Complications

During a venipuncture, the phlebotomist notices a rapidly forming raised, bruise-like swelling at the site. This indicates a:

Question 11 Specimen quality

Question 11: Specimen quality

A serum specimen appears reddish-pink instead of clear yellow. This finding most likely indicates:

Question 12 Specimen handling

Question 12: Specimen handling

A specimen tube for serum testing should be allowed to clot fully before centrifugation. Centrifuging a serum tube too soon may cause:

Question 13 Anatomy and physiology

Question 13: Anatomy and physiology

Blood collected by venipuncture from a peripheral vein is generally:

Question 14 Patient care

Question 14: Patient care

A patient becomes pale, sweaty, and lightheaded during a blood draw and reports feeling faint. The phlebotomist should first:

Question 15 Order of draw

Question 15: Order of draw

In the standard order of draw, the gray-stoppered tube containing sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate is collected:

Question 16 Glucose testing

Question 16: Glucose testing

The gray sodium fluoride tube is the additive of choice for glucose testing because sodium fluoride:

Question 17 Needle gauge selection

Question 17: Needle gauge selection

Regarding needle gauge, a larger gauge number corresponds to a needle with a:

Question 18 Site selection

Question 18: Site selection

When selecting a venipuncture site, the phlebotomist should avoid drawing from an arm on the same side as a recent mastectomy because:

Question 19 Labeling

Question 19: Labeling

Blood specimen tubes should be labeled:

Question 20 Standard precautions

Question 20: Standard precautions

Under standard precautions, a phlebotomist should treat which of the following as potentially infectious?

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Work through up to 60 AMT-style questions built around specimen quality, quality control, and the wording patterns students usually miss on the first read.
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  • Review 3 real-world analogies, topic article cards, and source checks after each question so instrument calibration and result verification feel easier to recognize under pressure.
  • Build timing, confidence, and recall with scenario-based practice that feels closer to the real AMT Phlebotomy Technician than a generic flashcard quiz.

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