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NHA CPT Certified Phlebotomy
Technician Exam
210+ (2026) Practice Pack | Verified Q&A with Rationales
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 211 Questions
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document, the "NHA CPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam," covers specific topics
including phlebotomy techniques, specimen handling, patient safety, and quality control
procedures. It provides 211 questions with correct answers and detailed explanations, enabling
students to review and understand key concepts in phlebotomy. By using this document,
students can thoroughly review and study phlebotomy principles, preparing them for the
Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam.
EXAM QUESTIONS
Q1.
A phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at which of the following
temperatures?
CORRECT ANSWER
36-38°C
, RATIONALE
A semen sample should be transported at a temperature range of 36-38°C because this narrow
temperature window helps preserve the motility and viability of sperm cells, which is crucial for
fertility testing and assessment. Maintaining this specific temperature helps slow down the natural
degradation process of sperm cells, ensuring that the sample remains viable and reliable for analysis.
Q2.
After cleansing a site PT should
CORRECT ANSWER
Always let the spot dry
RATIONALE
This response is based on the idea that applying a tourniquet to a site where bleeding is still present
can introduce bacteria into the wound, potentially leading to infection. Allowing the site to dry
before applying a tourniquet minimizes the risk of introducing bacteria and promotes a cleaner
environment for potential procedures.
Q3.
For inpatient in addition to patients complete name and DOB, medical record # what else must
be included in the physicians requisition form
CORRECT ANSWER
Test to be preformed
RATIONALE
The correct answer is because a medical record number is a unique identifier for the patient's
medical history, and including it ensures accurate identification and retrieval of the patient's existing
medical records. This is a key aspect of medical record management and patient safety, as it allows
, healthcare providers to access relevant medical information and prevent confusion or duplication of
care.
Q4.
A phlebotomy technician has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month-old
infant. Which of the following collection sites should the technician select?
CORRECT ANSWER
Either heel
RATIONALE
The correct answer is "Either heel" because infants are too small for venipuncture, the standard
method of collecting blood from a vein, and require a more accessible and less invasive alternative,
such as heel puncture from a newborn screening heel prick site or a separate site for the CBC. This
allows the technician to collect the necessary sample while minimizing discomfort and distress to
the infant.
Q5.
Where should a PT document test preformed with regent products as part of protocol
CORRECT ANSWER
On a quality control log
RATIONALE
This is the correct answer because a quality control log is a record of the testing and verification of
regent products, serving as a permanent and auditable document that ensures compliance with
established protocols and standards. By documenting the test on a quality control log, the PT
, (phlebotomy technician) can provide a clear and transparent record of the testing process,
demonstrating that the regent products were tested as part of the protocol.
Q6.
To ensure safety of PT and psychiatric patients and others a PT should
CORRECT ANSWER
Bring all necessary equipment to patients room
RATIONALE
This answer emphasizes the importance of being prepared to handle potential situations that may
arise in a patient's room, thereby minimizing risks and ensuring a safe environment. By bringing
necessary equipment to the patient's room, a physical therapist can respond promptly to
emergencies or unexpected situations that require immediate attention, such as a fall or cardiac
episode.
Q7.
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous
diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment
should the technician wear?
CORRECT ANSWER
Gown
RATIONALE
A gown is the correct choice because it provides protection for the technician's clothing from
potential contact with the patient's bacteria, helping to prevent the spread of infection. Cutaneous
NHA CPT Certified Phlebotomy
Technician Exam
210+ (2026) Practice Pack | Verified Q&A with Rationales
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 211 Questions
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document, the "NHA CPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam," covers specific topics
including phlebotomy techniques, specimen handling, patient safety, and quality control
procedures. It provides 211 questions with correct answers and detailed explanations, enabling
students to review and understand key concepts in phlebotomy. By using this document,
students can thoroughly review and study phlebotomy principles, preparing them for the
Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam.
EXAM QUESTIONS
Q1.
A phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at which of the following
temperatures?
CORRECT ANSWER
36-38°C
, RATIONALE
A semen sample should be transported at a temperature range of 36-38°C because this narrow
temperature window helps preserve the motility and viability of sperm cells, which is crucial for
fertility testing and assessment. Maintaining this specific temperature helps slow down the natural
degradation process of sperm cells, ensuring that the sample remains viable and reliable for analysis.
Q2.
After cleansing a site PT should
CORRECT ANSWER
Always let the spot dry
RATIONALE
This response is based on the idea that applying a tourniquet to a site where bleeding is still present
can introduce bacteria into the wound, potentially leading to infection. Allowing the site to dry
before applying a tourniquet minimizes the risk of introducing bacteria and promotes a cleaner
environment for potential procedures.
Q3.
For inpatient in addition to patients complete name and DOB, medical record # what else must
be included in the physicians requisition form
CORRECT ANSWER
Test to be preformed
RATIONALE
The correct answer is because a medical record number is a unique identifier for the patient's
medical history, and including it ensures accurate identification and retrieval of the patient's existing
medical records. This is a key aspect of medical record management and patient safety, as it allows
, healthcare providers to access relevant medical information and prevent confusion or duplication of
care.
Q4.
A phlebotomy technician has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month-old
infant. Which of the following collection sites should the technician select?
CORRECT ANSWER
Either heel
RATIONALE
The correct answer is "Either heel" because infants are too small for venipuncture, the standard
method of collecting blood from a vein, and require a more accessible and less invasive alternative,
such as heel puncture from a newborn screening heel prick site or a separate site for the CBC. This
allows the technician to collect the necessary sample while minimizing discomfort and distress to
the infant.
Q5.
Where should a PT document test preformed with regent products as part of protocol
CORRECT ANSWER
On a quality control log
RATIONALE
This is the correct answer because a quality control log is a record of the testing and verification of
regent products, serving as a permanent and auditable document that ensures compliance with
established protocols and standards. By documenting the test on a quality control log, the PT
, (phlebotomy technician) can provide a clear and transparent record of the testing process,
demonstrating that the regent products were tested as part of the protocol.
Q6.
To ensure safety of PT and psychiatric patients and others a PT should
CORRECT ANSWER
Bring all necessary equipment to patients room
RATIONALE
This answer emphasizes the importance of being prepared to handle potential situations that may
arise in a patient's room, thereby minimizing risks and ensuring a safe environment. By bringing
necessary equipment to the patient's room, a physical therapist can respond promptly to
emergencies or unexpected situations that require immediate attention, such as a fall or cardiac
episode.
Q7.
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous
diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment
should the technician wear?
CORRECT ANSWER
Gown
RATIONALE
A gown is the correct choice because it provides protection for the technician's clothing from
potential contact with the patient's bacteria, helping to prevent the spread of infection. Cutaneous
