NHA Phlebotomy Practice Exam PREP
NHA PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE EXAM PREP TEST BANK LATEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
1. A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper
hygiene. Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician
displaying?
a) Ethical responsibility
b) Attention to cleanliness
c) Time management
d) Patient advocacy
Correct Answer: b) Attention to cleanliness
Rationale: Using sterile technique and proper hygiene directly reflects attention to
cleanliness, which is essential for infection control and patient safety.
2. A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of
his wrist. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take?
a) Use the wrist vein as requested
b) Perform a fingerstick instead
c) Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
d) Ask the provider for permission
Correct Answer: c) Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
Rationale: The antecubital region is the preferred venipuncture site due to safety
and vein accessibility, regardless of patient preference.
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3. A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level
testing. Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse
the venipuncture site?
a) Isopropyl alcohol
b) Chlorhexidine
c) Soap and water
d) Povidone-iodine
Correct Answer: c) Soap and water
Rationale: Alcohol-based antiseptics can contaminate blood alcohol results, so
soap and water must be used.
4. Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care
Unit). A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of
the following should the technician bring?
a) Two aerobic bottles
b) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle
c) One pediatric bottle
d) A serum separator tube
Correct Answer: b) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle
Rationale: Adult blood cultures require both aerobic and anaerobic bottles to
detect different types of microorganisms.
5. A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture.
Which antiseptic solution should the technician use?
a) Hydrogen peroxide
b) Soap and water
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c) Isopropyl alcohol
d) Povidone-iodine
Correct Answer: c) Isopropyl alcohol
Rationale: Isopropyl alcohol is the standard antiseptic used for routine
venipuncture.
6. Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving
a patients room?
a) Dispose of sharps
b) Remove gloves
c) Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
d) Complete documentation at the nurses station
Correct Answer: c) Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
Rationale: Specimens must be labeled in the presence of the patient to ensure
correct identification.
7. A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an
isolation. Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the
technician remove first?
a) Mask
b) Gloves
c) Gown
d) Face shield
Correct Answer: b) Gloves
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Rationale: Gloves are the most contaminated PPE and should be removed first to
prevent spread of pathogens.
8. After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a
technician should remove?
a) Gloves
b) Gown
c) Mask
d) Shoe covers
Correct Answer: c) Mask
Rationale: The mask is removed last to maintain respiratory protection until all
other PPE is removed.
9. A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a
collection are. Which of the following actions should the technician take to
properly dispose of the items?
a) Dispose of the bag inside the room
b) Place the bag in regular trash
c) Autoclave immediately
d) Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room
Correct Answer: d) Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of
the room
Rationale: Double-bagging contaminated waste outside the room prevents
environmental contamination.
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NHA PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE EXAM PREP TEST BANK LATEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
1. A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper
hygiene. Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician
displaying?
a) Ethical responsibility
b) Attention to cleanliness
c) Time management
d) Patient advocacy
Correct Answer: b) Attention to cleanliness
Rationale: Using sterile technique and proper hygiene directly reflects attention to
cleanliness, which is essential for infection control and patient safety.
2. A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of
his wrist. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take?
a) Use the wrist vein as requested
b) Perform a fingerstick instead
c) Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
d) Ask the provider for permission
Correct Answer: c) Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
Rationale: The antecubital region is the preferred venipuncture site due to safety
and vein accessibility, regardless of patient preference.
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3. A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level
testing. Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse
the venipuncture site?
a) Isopropyl alcohol
b) Chlorhexidine
c) Soap and water
d) Povidone-iodine
Correct Answer: c) Soap and water
Rationale: Alcohol-based antiseptics can contaminate blood alcohol results, so
soap and water must be used.
4. Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care
Unit). A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of
the following should the technician bring?
a) Two aerobic bottles
b) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle
c) One pediatric bottle
d) A serum separator tube
Correct Answer: b) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle
Rationale: Adult blood cultures require both aerobic and anaerobic bottles to
detect different types of microorganisms.
5. A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture.
Which antiseptic solution should the technician use?
a) Hydrogen peroxide
b) Soap and water
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c) Isopropyl alcohol
d) Povidone-iodine
Correct Answer: c) Isopropyl alcohol
Rationale: Isopropyl alcohol is the standard antiseptic used for routine
venipuncture.
6. Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving
a patients room?
a) Dispose of sharps
b) Remove gloves
c) Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
d) Complete documentation at the nurses station
Correct Answer: c) Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
Rationale: Specimens must be labeled in the presence of the patient to ensure
correct identification.
7. A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an
isolation. Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the
technician remove first?
a) Mask
b) Gloves
c) Gown
d) Face shield
Correct Answer: b) Gloves
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Rationale: Gloves are the most contaminated PPE and should be removed first to
prevent spread of pathogens.
8. After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a
technician should remove?
a) Gloves
b) Gown
c) Mask
d) Shoe covers
Correct Answer: c) Mask
Rationale: The mask is removed last to maintain respiratory protection until all
other PPE is removed.
9. A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a
collection are. Which of the following actions should the technician take to
properly dispose of the items?
a) Dispose of the bag inside the room
b) Place the bag in regular trash
c) Autoclave immediately
d) Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room
Correct Answer: d) Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of
the room
Rationale: Double-bagging contaminated waste outside the room prevents
environmental contamination.
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