NCCT Phlebotomy Practice Test || QUESTIONS WITH
GUARANTEED CORRECT ANSWERS.
Which of the following POC laboratory test is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a
phlebotomist? correct answers Strep test and urine sediment
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to a daily use of POC instrument? correct
answers Perform QC on the instrument
A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC sand higher complexity test,
and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist do? correct answers Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all
results.
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist? correct answers
Performing CLIA moderate complexity tests.
Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain- of - custody
documentation procedures? correct answers Blood Alcohol and Drug testing
Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of practice? correct
answers Checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies, monitoring temperatures of
specimen refrigerators, routine cleaning of surfaces where specimens are processed.
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's identification?
correct answers While in the patients room, after drawing the blood .
Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally competent the phlebotomist obtains
consent from a family member. This is a violation of? correct answers The patient's bill of rights
The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an emergency
department. This draw would be conducted under correct answers Implied consent
A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following forms of consent
must the phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture? correct answers Informed
A 19- year old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with a venipuncture
tray. This is an example of... correct answers Implied consent
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the phlebotomist? correct
answers Chemical urinalysis
Commitment to privacy continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse
treatment are granted according to which of the following? correct answers The Patient's Bill of
Rights
, While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to get stuck on
the hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand washing the following
should the phlebotomist do first? correct answers Report the incident to a supervisor
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold under which of the following
conditions may he perform venipuncture? correct answers The phlebotomist may perform
venipuncture provided he is wearing a mask and afebrile.
Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for further
education on standard precautions? correct answers " I will wear a gown, gloves and mask for
inpatient collections."
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the following blood borne
diseases? correct answers Hepatitis B
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab work on a patient
with suspected HIV? correct answers Gloves only
Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass tubes? correct
answers Use a broom and a dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in sharps
container.
The phlebotomist is arrives at an impotent room to collect a blood sample. There is an isolation
cart located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes her hands and puts on the following f
personal protective equipment: Gown, gloves, and mask. Which of the following types of
precautions are being used for this patient ? correct answers Contact droplet
The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and notices blood on the
gloves. Where should the phlebotomist dispose of her gloves. correct answers
If a phlebotomist has questions disposing if outdated hazardous chemicals, where should she
look to find this information? correct answers MSDS
A patient notices a symbol on a container in the room and asks what it means. The phlebotomist
should tell the patient the symbol means correct answers Biohazard material present
Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the phlebotomist's clothing to prevent
pathogen transmission to the next patient is an example of which of the following? correct
answers Medical asepsis
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in compliance with
OSHA? correct answers Annual employee safety training
Which of the following tube and additive combinations should be used for a PT/INR test correct
answers Light blue, sodium citrate
GUARANTEED CORRECT ANSWERS.
Which of the following POC laboratory test is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a
phlebotomist? correct answers Strep test and urine sediment
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to a daily use of POC instrument? correct
answers Perform QC on the instrument
A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC sand higher complexity test,
and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist do? correct answers Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all
results.
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist? correct answers
Performing CLIA moderate complexity tests.
Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain- of - custody
documentation procedures? correct answers Blood Alcohol and Drug testing
Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of practice? correct
answers Checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies, monitoring temperatures of
specimen refrigerators, routine cleaning of surfaces where specimens are processed.
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's identification?
correct answers While in the patients room, after drawing the blood .
Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally competent the phlebotomist obtains
consent from a family member. This is a violation of? correct answers The patient's bill of rights
The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an emergency
department. This draw would be conducted under correct answers Implied consent
A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following forms of consent
must the phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture? correct answers Informed
A 19- year old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with a venipuncture
tray. This is an example of... correct answers Implied consent
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the phlebotomist? correct
answers Chemical urinalysis
Commitment to privacy continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse
treatment are granted according to which of the following? correct answers The Patient's Bill of
Rights
, While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to get stuck on
the hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand washing the following
should the phlebotomist do first? correct answers Report the incident to a supervisor
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold under which of the following
conditions may he perform venipuncture? correct answers The phlebotomist may perform
venipuncture provided he is wearing a mask and afebrile.
Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for further
education on standard precautions? correct answers " I will wear a gown, gloves and mask for
inpatient collections."
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the following blood borne
diseases? correct answers Hepatitis B
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab work on a patient
with suspected HIV? correct answers Gloves only
Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass tubes? correct
answers Use a broom and a dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in sharps
container.
The phlebotomist is arrives at an impotent room to collect a blood sample. There is an isolation
cart located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes her hands and puts on the following f
personal protective equipment: Gown, gloves, and mask. Which of the following types of
precautions are being used for this patient ? correct answers Contact droplet
The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and notices blood on the
gloves. Where should the phlebotomist dispose of her gloves. correct answers
If a phlebotomist has questions disposing if outdated hazardous chemicals, where should she
look to find this information? correct answers MSDS
A patient notices a symbol on a container in the room and asks what it means. The phlebotomist
should tell the patient the symbol means correct answers Biohazard material present
Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the phlebotomist's clothing to prevent
pathogen transmission to the next patient is an example of which of the following? correct
answers Medical asepsis
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in compliance with
OSHA? correct answers Annual employee safety training
Which of the following tube and additive combinations should be used for a PT/INR test correct
answers Light blue, sodium citrate
