ASCP PBT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Phlebotomy procedures are used for - CORRECT ANSWER --Diagnosis
-Testing
-Treatment
Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER --Killing of ALL living microorganisms
-Being free from contamination or germs that could cause disease
Ventipuncture cleansing is done as an technique.
A. Aseptic
B. Clean
C. Asepsis
D. Sterile Type - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Aseptic
General rule for isolation is to gown, glove, mask, and wash. - CORRECT ANSWER -ALWAYS
Special consideration must be taken into account when decidingswhat vein to puncture: -
CORRECT ANSWER --Does it move and is it visible?
-Does it look bruised or red?
-Does it have a pulse or feel cord like?
3 necessary elements for the spread of infection -sCORRECT ANSWER --Carrier
-Host
-Susceptible Person
Whatsare the duties of a CQI Committee?
A. Find new instrumentation to purchase
B. To establish a team that will work together to identify and solve problems
,C. To establish guidelines to improve patient care.
D. Both B & C are correct - CORRECT ANSWER -C. To establish guidelines to improve patient care
Host - CORRECT ANSWER -Person with disease or germ
OSHAswas created with the in . -sCORRECT ANSWER -
Department of Labor; 1970
Whatsdoes the term pathogenic mean?
A. Microorganisms
B. Bacteria in the blood
C. Disease producing
D. Organisms in the air - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Disease Producing
How can you tell if a specimen hasshemolyzed?
A. It looks lipemic
B. It has clotted
C. It looks cherry red
D. It looks dark yellow - CORRECT ANSWER -C. It looks cherry red
Asblood specimen has been collected on a patient and itslooks cloudy/milky because - CORRECT ANSWER -
the patient has not eaten healthy and has high cholesterol
HIPAA stands for - CORRECT ANSWER -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Most common source of nosocomial infection is: - CORRECT ANSWER -hospital or medical facility
What is most commonly used in the lab to disinfect work surfaces, blood spills or equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER -1:10 bleach
,Whatsis the rule for drawing patients that have had a mastectomy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
If it is more than 10syears, there issno rule
In strict isolation, the order you should remove your isolation attire is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
mask, gown, gloves
Antigen - CORRECT ANSWER -a foreign body that stimulates the production of an antibody
OSHAsMotto: - CORRECT ANSWER -OSHA wants every worker to go home safe
Every institution's exposure control plan should be reviewed . - CORRECT ANSWER -Yearly
Specimens collected from ammonia levels and ABG's have in common: - CORRECT ANSWER -
They must be placed on ice bath and delivered to lab immediately
True of False: If there is a discrepancy on an arm band, you have to verify with the patient who they are. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Asphlebotomist can draw from the foot or leg with a . - CORRECT ANSWER -
Doctors orders
When performing a ventipuncture, the arm should be held which way? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Downward from the shoulder
Prior to a ventipuncture you must consider the following .
A. Patient Identification
B. Does the patient have any allergies
C. When was the last time the patient had anything to eatsor drink
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Patient Identification
Tourniquet - CORRECT ANSWER -Dams up blood so vein can be palpated
, Where is the antecubital fossa located? - CORRECT ANSWER -inside bend of the elbow
what is an example of a hematoma? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bruise
What "spurts" blood when cut? - CORRECT ANSWER -Artery
Pulmonary circulation, circulates blood from what to what? - CORRECT ANSWER -heart to the lungs
What should ventipuncture tubes be labeled on an inpatient draw? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Information on the armband/requisition
T/F: Alcohol doesn't have to be dry before performing ventipuncture. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Whatshas to be done if your patient has an IV inserted into the area thatsyou need access to? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The nurse has to turn the IV off and back on
What do you do if a patient has an IV in their arm? - CORRECT ANSWER -You draw from the other arm.
What should patientsswith vein damage like a collapsed vein should be drawn with? - CORRECT ANSWER -
23-gauge needle or winged tip needle
If a patient has FBS (fastingsbloo sugar), what should you ask? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Have you had anything to eat or drink in the past 8-10 hours?"
"Non Per Os" means
A. Nothing to eat or drink
B. Nothingsthrough the mouth
C. Nothingsto chew
D. Nothing but water - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Nothing through the mouth
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Phlebotomy procedures are used for - CORRECT ANSWER --Diagnosis
-Testing
-Treatment
Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER --Killing of ALL living microorganisms
-Being free from contamination or germs that could cause disease
Ventipuncture cleansing is done as an technique.
A. Aseptic
B. Clean
C. Asepsis
D. Sterile Type - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Aseptic
General rule for isolation is to gown, glove, mask, and wash. - CORRECT ANSWER -ALWAYS
Special consideration must be taken into account when decidingswhat vein to puncture: -
CORRECT ANSWER --Does it move and is it visible?
-Does it look bruised or red?
-Does it have a pulse or feel cord like?
3 necessary elements for the spread of infection -sCORRECT ANSWER --Carrier
-Host
-Susceptible Person
Whatsare the duties of a CQI Committee?
A. Find new instrumentation to purchase
B. To establish a team that will work together to identify and solve problems
,C. To establish guidelines to improve patient care.
D. Both B & C are correct - CORRECT ANSWER -C. To establish guidelines to improve patient care
Host - CORRECT ANSWER -Person with disease or germ
OSHAswas created with the in . -sCORRECT ANSWER -
Department of Labor; 1970
Whatsdoes the term pathogenic mean?
A. Microorganisms
B. Bacteria in the blood
C. Disease producing
D. Organisms in the air - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Disease Producing
How can you tell if a specimen hasshemolyzed?
A. It looks lipemic
B. It has clotted
C. It looks cherry red
D. It looks dark yellow - CORRECT ANSWER -C. It looks cherry red
Asblood specimen has been collected on a patient and itslooks cloudy/milky because - CORRECT ANSWER -
the patient has not eaten healthy and has high cholesterol
HIPAA stands for - CORRECT ANSWER -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Most common source of nosocomial infection is: - CORRECT ANSWER -hospital or medical facility
What is most commonly used in the lab to disinfect work surfaces, blood spills or equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER -1:10 bleach
,Whatsis the rule for drawing patients that have had a mastectomy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
If it is more than 10syears, there issno rule
In strict isolation, the order you should remove your isolation attire is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
mask, gown, gloves
Antigen - CORRECT ANSWER -a foreign body that stimulates the production of an antibody
OSHAsMotto: - CORRECT ANSWER -OSHA wants every worker to go home safe
Every institution's exposure control plan should be reviewed . - CORRECT ANSWER -Yearly
Specimens collected from ammonia levels and ABG's have in common: - CORRECT ANSWER -
They must be placed on ice bath and delivered to lab immediately
True of False: If there is a discrepancy on an arm band, you have to verify with the patient who they are. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Asphlebotomist can draw from the foot or leg with a . - CORRECT ANSWER -
Doctors orders
When performing a ventipuncture, the arm should be held which way? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Downward from the shoulder
Prior to a ventipuncture you must consider the following .
A. Patient Identification
B. Does the patient have any allergies
C. When was the last time the patient had anything to eatsor drink
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Patient Identification
Tourniquet - CORRECT ANSWER -Dams up blood so vein can be palpated
, Where is the antecubital fossa located? - CORRECT ANSWER -inside bend of the elbow
what is an example of a hematoma? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bruise
What "spurts" blood when cut? - CORRECT ANSWER -Artery
Pulmonary circulation, circulates blood from what to what? - CORRECT ANSWER -heart to the lungs
What should ventipuncture tubes be labeled on an inpatient draw? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Information on the armband/requisition
T/F: Alcohol doesn't have to be dry before performing ventipuncture. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Whatshas to be done if your patient has an IV inserted into the area thatsyou need access to? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The nurse has to turn the IV off and back on
What do you do if a patient has an IV in their arm? - CORRECT ANSWER -You draw from the other arm.
What should patientsswith vein damage like a collapsed vein should be drawn with? - CORRECT ANSWER -
23-gauge needle or winged tip needle
If a patient has FBS (fastingsbloo sugar), what should you ask? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Have you had anything to eat or drink in the past 8-10 hours?"
"Non Per Os" means
A. Nothing to eat or drink
B. Nothingsthrough the mouth
C. Nothingsto chew
D. Nothing but water - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Nothing through the mouth
