NHA CPT Exam 2026: 180 Practice Questions with Answers
and Rationales for Phlebotomy Technician Certification
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, DOMAIN I: SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE (40 Questions)
1. A phlebotomist accidentally sticks themselves with a used needle. What is the
FIRST action they should take?
A) Report the incident to their supervisor
B) Wash the site with soap and water
C) Complete an incident report
D) Test the patient for bloodborne pathogens
Correct Answer: B) Wash the site with soap and water
Rationale: The immediate first step after a needlestick injury is to wash the area
with soap and water. Flushing with water helps reduce the risk of pathogen
transmission. After first aid, the phlebotomist must report to their supervisor and
follow facility protocols for post-exposure evaluation.
2. Which of the following best describes Standard Precautions?
A) Wearing gloves only when drawing blood from known infectious patients
B) Treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious
and Rationales for Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Success
,
,
, DOMAIN I: SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE (40 Questions)
1. A phlebotomist accidentally sticks themselves with a used needle. What is the
FIRST action they should take?
A) Report the incident to their supervisor
B) Wash the site with soap and water
C) Complete an incident report
D) Test the patient for bloodborne pathogens
Correct Answer: B) Wash the site with soap and water
Rationale: The immediate first step after a needlestick injury is to wash the area
with soap and water. Flushing with water helps reduce the risk of pathogen
transmission. After first aid, the phlebotomist must report to their supervisor and
follow facility protocols for post-exposure evaluation.
2. Which of the following best describes Standard Precautions?
A) Wearing gloves only when drawing blood from known infectious patients
B) Treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious
