Page 1 of 134
NPS PHLEBOTOMY | FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW!
What can lead to specimen rejection?
A. Using an expired tourniquet
B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
C. Patient movement during collection
D. Drawing blood from a non-fasting patient - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
This department examines results of micro-organism growth in
specimens so the physician can find out what contagions are
present and the proper way to treat the patient.
A. Hematology
B. Chemistry
C. Serology
D. Microbiology - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. Microbiology
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This is a pump that increases the amount of blood flow through
the body.
A. Ventricular Assist Device
B. Peritoneal Port
C. Pulmonary cycle
D. Defibrillator - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Ventricular Assist Device
EDTA is the additive in what color topped tube?
A. Green
B. Lavender
C. Orange
D. Blue - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. Lavender
Which test is not part of the coronary risk comprehensive
profile?
A. Triglycerides
B Cholesterol
C. Fasting glucose
D. Blood Lipid Percentile Score - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Fasting
glucose
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What is the consequence of centrifuging blood before it has
clotted?
A. Faster processing time
B. Specimen rejection
C. Improved accuracy of test results
D. Better separation of plasma and cells - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B.
Specimen rejection
What is the primary purpose of using a biohazard bag?
A. To collect recyclables
B. To safely dispose of potentially infectious waste
C. To store personal belongings
D. To transport equipment - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. To safely dispose
of potentially infectious waste
What should be avoided when testing for alcohol levels in the
blood?
A. Using alcohol prep which can contaminate the sample
B. Using iodine prep which can interfere with the test
C. Drawing blood from an artery which can give a false reading
D. Applying a tourniquet which can affect the alcohol
concentration - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Using alcohol prep which
can contaminate the sample
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Why is centrifuging blood before clotting is complete
problematic?
A. Affects test accuracy
B. Reduces specimen volume
C. Causes hemolysis
D. Increases blood plasma - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Affects test
accuracy
Which of the following is NOT a step to avoid needle sticks?
A. Use a sharps container for disposal
B. Always maintain control of your needle
C. Recap a needle in an upward position
D. Be meticulous with each action - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Recap a
needle in an upward position
What is the primary focus of a phlebotomist's code of ethics?
A. Financial gain.
B. Personal benefit.
C. Patient and the standard of care they receive.
D. Building reputation. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Patient and the
standard of care they receive.
NPS PHLEBOTOMY | FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW!
What can lead to specimen rejection?
A. Using an expired tourniquet
B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
C. Patient movement during collection
D. Drawing blood from a non-fasting patient - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
This department examines results of micro-organism growth in
specimens so the physician can find out what contagions are
present and the proper way to treat the patient.
A. Hematology
B. Chemistry
C. Serology
D. Microbiology - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. Microbiology
,Page 2 of 134
This is a pump that increases the amount of blood flow through
the body.
A. Ventricular Assist Device
B. Peritoneal Port
C. Pulmonary cycle
D. Defibrillator - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Ventricular Assist Device
EDTA is the additive in what color topped tube?
A. Green
B. Lavender
C. Orange
D. Blue - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. Lavender
Which test is not part of the coronary risk comprehensive
profile?
A. Triglycerides
B Cholesterol
C. Fasting glucose
D. Blood Lipid Percentile Score - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Fasting
glucose
,Page 3 of 134
What is the consequence of centrifuging blood before it has
clotted?
A. Faster processing time
B. Specimen rejection
C. Improved accuracy of test results
D. Better separation of plasma and cells - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B.
Specimen rejection
What is the primary purpose of using a biohazard bag?
A. To collect recyclables
B. To safely dispose of potentially infectious waste
C. To store personal belongings
D. To transport equipment - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. To safely dispose
of potentially infectious waste
What should be avoided when testing for alcohol levels in the
blood?
A. Using alcohol prep which can contaminate the sample
B. Using iodine prep which can interfere with the test
C. Drawing blood from an artery which can give a false reading
D. Applying a tourniquet which can affect the alcohol
concentration - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Using alcohol prep which
can contaminate the sample
, Page 4 of 134
Why is centrifuging blood before clotting is complete
problematic?
A. Affects test accuracy
B. Reduces specimen volume
C. Causes hemolysis
D. Increases blood plasma - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Affects test
accuracy
Which of the following is NOT a step to avoid needle sticks?
A. Use a sharps container for disposal
B. Always maintain control of your needle
C. Recap a needle in an upward position
D. Be meticulous with each action - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Recap a
needle in an upward position
What is the primary focus of a phlebotomist's code of ethics?
A. Financial gain.
B. Personal benefit.
C. Patient and the standard of care they receive.
D. Building reputation. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Patient and the
standard of care they receive.
