Download PTC-AMCA Exam Dumps Questions to get 100% Success in Medical Technology [Q121-Q138]

Published date September 27, 2026

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Download PTC-AMCA Exam Dumps Questions to get 100% Success in Medical Technology

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Medical Technology PTC-AMCA Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Specimen Processing and Transportation	10%	– Handling, storage and transport requirements – Processing and quality assurance – Specimen labeling and documentation
Patient Identification, Assessment, and Site Preparation	17%	– Patient assessment and special considerations – Patient verification and consent – Site selection and preparation
Professionalism and Regulatory Compliance	18%	– Ethical and legal responsibilities – Professional conduct and communication – Regulatory standards (OSHA, CLSI, HIPAA)
Infection Control and Safety	16%	– Needle safety and injury prevention – Standard precautions and infection control – Biohazard handling and disposal
Collection of Blood and Non-Blood Specimens	29%	– Order of draw and tube selection – Venipuncture techniques and procedures – Non-blood specimen collection – Capillary puncture procedures
Equipment Selection and Maintenance	10%	– Equipment handling, cleaning and maintenance – Selection of collection supplies and devices

QUESTION 121
When the phlebotomist is taking collection tubes with blood specimens from an isolation room, the specimens should be:

Sealed in a leak-proof plastic bag

Covered with a sterile drape

Placed in a labeled paper bag

Transported as usual

When the phlebotomist is taking collection tubes with blood specimens from an isolation room, the specimens should be sealed in a leak-proof plastic bag. A notice should be posted on each isolation room outlining the type of isolation and the requirements for PPE. The phlebotomist must always follow these guidelines and must enter wearing gloves, and should not take the phlebotomy tray into the room. Additionally, after the venipuncture and specimen collection is completed, all equipment except for the specimen containers must be left in the room in appropriate containers.

QUESTION 122
For therapeutic drug monitoring, critical times include:

The time of the last dose and the time the specimen was collected

The time of the last dose and the time the specimen was examined

The time the specimen was collected and the time the specimen was examined

The time the specimen was collected

For therapeutic drug monitoring, critical times include the time of the last dose and the time that the specimen was collected. The times should be carefully recorded to ensure that the peak level or trough level is accurately assessed. Peak levels are drawn at the time that the medication’s concentration in the blood should be highest. Trough levels are usually drawn immediately before the next dose, when the concentration is the lowest The last dosage administered and the mode of administration must also be recorded.

QUESTION 123
A fire caused by the splashing of hot grease from a frying pan is classified as a:

Class K fire

Class A fire

Class B fire

Class D fire

Class K fires are often caused by high-temperature cooking oils, grease, or fats. Class A fires occur with wood, paper, or clothing. Class B fires occur with flammable liquids and vapors, such as paint or gasoline. Class D fires are associated with combustible or reactive metals such as sodium or potassium.

QUESTION 124
Most of the blood in the body is found in the:

Arteries

Heart

Lungs

Veins

Most (60-70%) of the blood in the body is found in the veins, which serve as a blood reservoir. Only 10-12% is in the arteries, 4-5% in the capillaries, 10-12% in the lungs, and 8-11% in the heart. The walls of the veins have three layers, similar to arteries, but the middle muscle layer is thinner and less elastic than that of the arteries. The lumen of the veins is typically greater in diameter than that of similar arteries, allowing them to accommodate more blood flow.

QUESTION 125
When collecting a blood specimen from a patient in an isolation room, the phlebotomist should place the collection tray:

At the nurse’s station or another secured area

On a table or chair outside of the room

On a table or chair immediately inside the room

On the bedside table

When collecting a blood specimen from a patient in an isolation room, the phlebotomist should collect the needed supplies and place the collection tray at the nurse’s station or in another secured area. The tray should not be left unattended in a public area. Any supplies taken into the isolation room are considered contaminated and cannot then be used for other patients, so they must be properly disposed of. Tourniquets used for isolation rooms should be dedicated to the patient or disposable.

QUESTION 126
The total blood volume of a child is approximately:

65-70 mL/kg

75-80 mL/kg

85-105 mL/kg

100-120 mL/kg

The total blood volume of a child is approximately 75-80 mL/kg. Blood volume is greater in a premature neonate, ranging from 89 mL/kg to approximately 105 mL/kg. The volume of blood in a full-term neonate is approximately 82-86 mL/kg. Blood volume peaks at approximately 4 weeks of age and then decreases over the next few months. The total volume ofblood in an adult is typically 65-70 mL/kg.

QUESTION 127
To aliquot a specimen means to:

Divide the specimen into portions.

Dilute the specimen.

Concentrate the specimen.

Centrifuge the specimen.

To aliquot a specimen means to divide the specimen into smaller portions. For example, if a 24-hour urine specimen has been sent to the lab for processing any additive needed is added to the entire specimen (according to the volume) but only a small portion of that whole may be then used for testing. Part or all of the remaining volume is kept until the aliquoted specimen has been processed in case a backup specimen is required.

QUESTION 128
The throat is also known as the:

Trachea

Larynx

Pharynx

Epiglottis

The throat is also known as the pharynx. The larynx is known as the voice box The trachea is known as the windpipe. The epiglottis is a covering of the opening of the larynx that causes food to pass down the esophagus rather than the trachea.

QUESTION 129
The total number of muscles in the body is:

566

656

556

560

There are a total of 656 muscles in the body.

QUESTION 130
If 3 tubes, each containing 2 mL of CSF, are collected, which tube should be used for C&S?

First

Second

Third

Order does not matter

If 3 tubes, each containing 2 mL of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) are collected, the collection tube that should be used for CRS is the second tube. The specimen in the first tube is used for chemistry and immunological testing but may be contaminated with bacteria found on the skin, so it is not appropriate for C&S. The specimen in the second tube should not be contaminated with skin bacteria. The specimen in the third tube is used for cellular examination.

QUESTION 131
If a vein collapses during a blood draw, the initial action should be to:

Rotate the needle.

Insert the needle further into the vein.

Apply pressure above the venipuncture site.

Slightly withdraw the needle.

If a vein collapses during a blood draw, the phlebotomist should apply gentle pressure on the vein above the venipuncture site with a flat index finger so that the vein fills with blood for a couple of seconds and then release, allowing the blood to continue to flow. Veins are most likely to collapse if blood was withdrawn too forcefully or if veins are small and fragile, such as may occur with older adults.

QUESTION 132
Which of the following abbreviations is NOT included on The Joint Commission’s “Do Not Use” list?

IV is an acceptable acronym meaning intravenous. However, IU, or international unit, is often confused with IV and thus should not be used. U should be written out as unit and QD as daily.

QUESTION 133
The left atrioventricular valve of the heart is called the:

Aortic valve

Mitral valve

Pulmonic valve

Tricuspid valve

The left atrioventricular valve of the heart is called the mitral valve. After the blood flows into the right atrium, it flows through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle; from there it travels through the pulmonic valve to the pulmonary arteries and to the lungs for oxygenation. The blood returns through the pulmonic veins into the left atrium and then through the mitral valve to the left ventricle and out the aortic valve to the general circulation via the aorta.

QUESTION 134
All of the following are indicative of a UTI EXCEPT:

Leukocytes

Nitrites

Protein

Glucose

A positive nitrite test in conjunction with a positive leukocyte test is indicative of urinary tract infection (UTI): a urine culture positive for blood or protein is also indicative of UTI. Glucose in the urine may be indicative of diabetes mellitus.

QUESTION 135
When using a portable heat block to maintain a blood specimen at body temperature, the phlebotomist should expect the heat block to hold the temperature for approximately:

5 minutes

15 minutes

60 minutes

2 hours

When using a portable heat block to maintain a blood specimen at body temperature, the phlebotomist should expect the heat block to hold the temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Typically, the specimen tube should also be prewarmed to body temperature or 37 ‘C (98.6 The specimen should be transported to the lab as soon as possible and transferred to a heating device that will maintain the appropriate temperature.

QUESTION 136
When carrying out a heelstick blood collection on a newborn, what should the maximum depth of the puncture be?

1 mm

1.5 mm

2 mm

3 mm

When carrying out a heelstick blood collection on a newborn, the depth of the puncture should be equal to or less than 2 mm. In a newborn, the blood supply is typically located 0.35-1.6 mm below the skin. Thus, a 2 mm depth provides an adequate flow of blood but is generally too shallow to cause injury to the calcaneus. The heelstick should be done on the lateral aspects of the heel rather than the middle or posterior aspects to ensure that the calcaneus is avoided.

QUESTION 137
For blood cultures, if using iodophors for the main disinfectant, how long does it take for the iodophors to adequately disinfect the skin?

15-30 seconds

30-60 seconds

60-90 seconds

90-120 seconds

Iodophors take 90-120 seconds to adequately disinfect the skin for blood cultures. The usual procedure is to cleanse the skin with a 30-second friction rub with 70% isopropyl alcohol, allow the alcohol to dry completely, then apply the main disinfectant and let it dry for the time recommended by the manufacturer. If the phlebotomist needs to palpate the vein after applying the disinfectant, sterile gloves must be worn.

QUESTION 138
When collecting nasopharyngeal secretions with a flexible swab, the patient’s head should be inclined back from 900 (vertical) to:

800

700

600

500

When collecting nasopharyngeal secretions with a flexible swab, the patients head should be inclined from vertical (90°) to 70°. Care should be taken to not hyperextend the neck; some patients, especially older adults, may have difficulty with any extension. The swab is inserted into one nostril until it reaches the nasopharynx (at the back and top of the throat). Then, the swab is rotated a few times, gently withdrawn, and placed in a sterile container that contains transport medium.

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