Newly Revised NHCO Phlebotomy Exam |
Certification Practice & Review Guide
1. The primary function of a phlebotomist is to obtain blood
specimens either by ________ or capillary puncture.
A.) Arterial draw
B.) Venipuncture
C.) Catheterization
D.) Assessment
,,,answer,,,: B.) Venipuncture
2. The study of blood is called ____________.
A.) Chemistry
B.) Phlebotomy
C.) Hematology
D.) Triage
,,,answer,,,: C.) Hematology
3. Which of the following is the best indication that a patient might
be at risk of syncope?
A.) Involuntary movement
B.) Lightheadedness and shallow breath
C.) Small red spots appearing on skin
D.) Paleness and sweating
,,,answer,,,: D.) Paleness and sweating
,4. Why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant
tubes?
A.) To prevent a pH imbalance
B.) To prevent hemolysis
C.) To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
D.) To prevent hemoconcentration
,,,answer,,,: C.) To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
5. Which of the following protects a patient's information?
A.) OSHA
B.) HIPPA (HIPAA)
C.) The Joint Commission
D.) AAHSA
,,,answer,,,: B.) HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act)
6. Which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for laboratory
assays but for collection of donor units of blood?
A.) 18-gauge
B.) 23-gauge
C.) 21-gauge
D.) 22-gauge
,,,answer,,,: A.) 18-gauge
7. How many minutes within collection of a urine sample should the
phlebotomist take the temperature of the specimen?
A.) Within 10 minutes
B.) Within 45 minutes
C.) Within 30 seconds
D.) Within 4 minutes
, ,,,answer,,,: D.) Within 4 minutes
8. Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for
compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment and
________.
A.) Clinical application
B.) Chemical measurement
C.) Expiration date
D.) Stock rotation
,,,answer,,,: A.) Clinical application
9. Which of the following actions will most likely prevent a needle
stick injury?
A.) Having a nurse dispose of used needles for the phlebotomist
B.) Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line
C.) Recapping every needle prior to discarding it
D.) Wearing rubber gloves during venipuncture
,,,answer,,,: B.) Replacing sharps containers when they have reached
their fill line
10. Which of the following pieces of information need to be on a
laboratory requisition form before a phlebotomist should proceed
with obtaining a blood specimen?
A.) The patient's status as an organ donor
B.) A specimen identification code
C.) A laboratory's CLIA number
D.) The patient's emergency contact
,,,answer,,,: B.) A specimen identification code
Certification Practice & Review Guide
1. The primary function of a phlebotomist is to obtain blood
specimens either by ________ or capillary puncture.
A.) Arterial draw
B.) Venipuncture
C.) Catheterization
D.) Assessment
,,,answer,,,: B.) Venipuncture
2. The study of blood is called ____________.
A.) Chemistry
B.) Phlebotomy
C.) Hematology
D.) Triage
,,,answer,,,: C.) Hematology
3. Which of the following is the best indication that a patient might
be at risk of syncope?
A.) Involuntary movement
B.) Lightheadedness and shallow breath
C.) Small red spots appearing on skin
D.) Paleness and sweating
,,,answer,,,: D.) Paleness and sweating
,4. Why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant
tubes?
A.) To prevent a pH imbalance
B.) To prevent hemolysis
C.) To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
D.) To prevent hemoconcentration
,,,answer,,,: C.) To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
5. Which of the following protects a patient's information?
A.) OSHA
B.) HIPPA (HIPAA)
C.) The Joint Commission
D.) AAHSA
,,,answer,,,: B.) HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act)
6. Which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for laboratory
assays but for collection of donor units of blood?
A.) 18-gauge
B.) 23-gauge
C.) 21-gauge
D.) 22-gauge
,,,answer,,,: A.) 18-gauge
7. How many minutes within collection of a urine sample should the
phlebotomist take the temperature of the specimen?
A.) Within 10 minutes
B.) Within 45 minutes
C.) Within 30 seconds
D.) Within 4 minutes
, ,,,answer,,,: D.) Within 4 minutes
8. Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for
compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment and
________.
A.) Clinical application
B.) Chemical measurement
C.) Expiration date
D.) Stock rotation
,,,answer,,,: A.) Clinical application
9. Which of the following actions will most likely prevent a needle
stick injury?
A.) Having a nurse dispose of used needles for the phlebotomist
B.) Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line
C.) Recapping every needle prior to discarding it
D.) Wearing rubber gloves during venipuncture
,,,answer,,,: B.) Replacing sharps containers when they have reached
their fill line
10. Which of the following pieces of information need to be on a
laboratory requisition form before a phlebotomist should proceed
with obtaining a blood specimen?
A.) The patient's status as an organ donor
B.) A specimen identification code
C.) A laboratory's CLIA number
D.) The patient's emergency contact
,,,answer,,,: B.) A specimen identification code
