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NCSF CPT EXAM (Certified Phlebotomy Technician)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ /
NEWEST EXAM 2026/2027
What is the first step in dealing with a patient that appears nervous?
A. Tell them to close their eyes
B. Discuss procedure in detail
C. Assess their cause for concern and provide reassurance
D. Double check with the physician to determine if the draw is
necessary ......ANSWER......Asses their cause for concern and provide
reassurance
What types of safety hazard might you encounter while working as a
phlebotomist? (There are 3) ......ANSWER......Biological, electrical, and
radioactive
Which of the following can reduce your risk of infection after being
exposed to a bloodborne pathogen such as Hepatitis B or HIV?
A. Reporting the incident
B. Discussing the exposure
C. Taking a post-exposure prophylaxis
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D. All of the above ......ANSWER......Taking a post exposure prophylaxis
Which of the following can result in a legal or criminal action against the
phlebotomist?
A. Breach of confidentiality
B. Holding a patient down to obtain a sample
C. Median nerve damage due to a negligent draw
D. All of the above ......ANSWER......All of the above
Which of the following needle gauge sizes has the largest bore?
A. 22g
B. 18g
C. 25g
D. 21 g ......ANSWER......18g
When a patient's vein is small, thin, or fragile, what would be the most
appropriate equipment selection?
A. Straight needle
B. Evacuated tube system
C. Syringe
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D. Additional bandage ......ANSWER......Syringe
How long should a tube be pre-warmed in an incubator prior to
collecting a warmed specimen, such as Cold Agglutinins?
A. 10 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 5 minutes
D. 60 minutes ......ANSWER......30 minutes at 37 degrees Celsius
Which cleansing agent is typically not used on venipuncture for the
collection of blood cultures or blood-alcohol specimens?
......ANSWER......Isopropyl alcohol
What are the smallest veins in the human body?
......ANSWER......Venules
What is an acceptable method of patient ID?
......ANSWER......Requesting patient provide name and DOB
If a patient indicates previous experiences of fainting during
venipuncture, what should be done? ......ANSWER......Move them to an
area where they can lie down during the draw
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Which test requires fasting?
A. Complete blood count (CBC)
B. Iron test (TIBC)
C. Rental function panel
D. Lipid profile ......ANSWER......Lipid profile - Fat, fasting
Which is not a standard vacuum tube size?
A. 2 ml
B. 3 ml
C. 10 ml
D. 20 ml ......ANSWER......20 ml
Which test is not impacted by fasting?
A. Glucose
B. Cholesterol
C. Triglycerides
D. Blood culture ......ANSWER......Blood culture
What is the smallest gauge needle used for venipuncture?
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NCSF CPT EXAM (Certified Phlebotomy Technician)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ /
NEWEST EXAM 2026/2027
What is the first step in dealing with a patient that appears nervous?
A. Tell them to close their eyes
B. Discuss procedure in detail
C. Assess their cause for concern and provide reassurance
D. Double check with the physician to determine if the draw is
necessary ......ANSWER......Asses their cause for concern and provide
reassurance
What types of safety hazard might you encounter while working as a
phlebotomist? (There are 3) ......ANSWER......Biological, electrical, and
radioactive
Which of the following can reduce your risk of infection after being
exposed to a bloodborne pathogen such as Hepatitis B or HIV?
A. Reporting the incident
B. Discussing the exposure
C. Taking a post-exposure prophylaxis
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D. All of the above ......ANSWER......Taking a post exposure prophylaxis
Which of the following can result in a legal or criminal action against the
phlebotomist?
A. Breach of confidentiality
B. Holding a patient down to obtain a sample
C. Median nerve damage due to a negligent draw
D. All of the above ......ANSWER......All of the above
Which of the following needle gauge sizes has the largest bore?
A. 22g
B. 18g
C. 25g
D. 21 g ......ANSWER......18g
When a patient's vein is small, thin, or fragile, what would be the most
appropriate equipment selection?
A. Straight needle
B. Evacuated tube system
C. Syringe
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D. Additional bandage ......ANSWER......Syringe
How long should a tube be pre-warmed in an incubator prior to
collecting a warmed specimen, such as Cold Agglutinins?
A. 10 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 5 minutes
D. 60 minutes ......ANSWER......30 minutes at 37 degrees Celsius
Which cleansing agent is typically not used on venipuncture for the
collection of blood cultures or blood-alcohol specimens?
......ANSWER......Isopropyl alcohol
What are the smallest veins in the human body?
......ANSWER......Venules
What is an acceptable method of patient ID?
......ANSWER......Requesting patient provide name and DOB
If a patient indicates previous experiences of fainting during
venipuncture, what should be done? ......ANSWER......Move them to an
area where they can lie down during the draw
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Which test requires fasting?
A. Complete blood count (CBC)
B. Iron test (TIBC)
C. Rental function panel
D. Lipid profile ......ANSWER......Lipid profile - Fat, fasting
Which is not a standard vacuum tube size?
A. 2 ml
B. 3 ml
C. 10 ml
D. 20 ml ......ANSWER......20 ml
Which test is not impacted by fasting?
A. Glucose
B. Cholesterol
C. Triglycerides
D. Blood culture ......ANSWER......Blood culture
What is the smallest gauge needle used for venipuncture?
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