NHCO PROFESSIONAL TEST PAPER 2026
OVER 120 AUTHENTIC QUESTIONS WITH
VERY ELABORATED CORRECTLY WELL
ORGANIZED ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes.
Answer: To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
⩥ what protects patients information?. Answer: OSHA
⩥ which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for lab assays but for
collection of donor blood. Answer: 18G
⩥ how many mins within collection of a urine sample should the
phlebotomist take the temp of the specimen. Answer: within 4 min
⩥ Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for
compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment
and__________________. Answer: Clinical application
, ⩥ Which of the following actions will most likely PREVENT a needle
stick injury?. Answer: Replacing sharps containers when they have
reached their fill line
⩥ Which of the following pieces of info need to be on a laboratory
requisition form before a phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a
blood specimen. Answer: A specimen ID code
⩥ How should the phlebotomist handle the situation when the patient
seems hesitant and confused?. Answer: Find another way to phrase the
explanation and invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.
⩥ The additive in a PINK top tube used in blood blanking is which of
the following?. Answer: Potassium EDTA
⩥ If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure,
the phlebotomist should do what. Answer: Immediately report the
refusal and actions taken to their supervisor
⩥ If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood
drawn, the phlebotomist should do what?. Answer: Should perform the
blood draw when the patient is laying down.
⩥ How Many inversions does a LAVANDER top get before placing it in
the collection tray. Answer: 8-10
OVER 120 AUTHENTIC QUESTIONS WITH
VERY ELABORATED CORRECTLY WELL
ORGANIZED ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes.
Answer: To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
⩥ what protects patients information?. Answer: OSHA
⩥ which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for lab assays but for
collection of donor blood. Answer: 18G
⩥ how many mins within collection of a urine sample should the
phlebotomist take the temp of the specimen. Answer: within 4 min
⩥ Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for
compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment
and__________________. Answer: Clinical application
, ⩥ Which of the following actions will most likely PREVENT a needle
stick injury?. Answer: Replacing sharps containers when they have
reached their fill line
⩥ Which of the following pieces of info need to be on a laboratory
requisition form before a phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a
blood specimen. Answer: A specimen ID code
⩥ How should the phlebotomist handle the situation when the patient
seems hesitant and confused?. Answer: Find another way to phrase the
explanation and invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.
⩥ The additive in a PINK top tube used in blood blanking is which of
the following?. Answer: Potassium EDTA
⩥ If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure,
the phlebotomist should do what. Answer: Immediately report the
refusal and actions taken to their supervisor
⩥ If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood
drawn, the phlebotomist should do what?. Answer: Should perform the
blood draw when the patient is laying down.
⩥ How Many inversions does a LAVANDER top get before placing it in
the collection tray. Answer: 8-10
