NCCT Phlebotomy Exam 2021 Questions With
Answers
Using the guidelines for any method of venipuncture, which of the following actions
should the phlebotomist perform first? Correct Ans:-
Review the requirements for the collecting and handling of the blood specimen
Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control
(QC) guidelines for phlebotomy? Correct Ans:-Check
quality controls on urinalysis reagent strips daily
If a patient has measles which of the following is a required additional precaution?
Correct Ans:-N95 Respirator
Which of the following sites should the phlebotomist use for newborn screening
blood collection? Correct Ans:-Lateral or medial plantar
surface of the heel
A phlebotomist has orders to collect blood specimens from a patient who has an IV
in his right forearm and in his left antecubital area. Where should the phlebotomist
collect a venous blood specimen from? Correct Ans:-
Distal to the IV in the left arm
An older adults patient arrives to have blood drawn. While assessing the arms for
venipuncture the phlebotomist notices scar tissue in the antecubital areas and is
unable to palpate a vein. Which of the following is an appropriate alternative course
of action? Correct Ans:-Drawing blood from the hand
using a winged infusion set
Which of the following is an example of a pre-analytical error made at the time of
collection? Correct Ans:-failing to mix tubes
When performing a capillary puncture on an infant which of the following is the
reason for using the lateral heel instead of a finger?
Correct Ans:-The small amount of tissue between the skin and bone in the finger
makes an injury to the bone likely.
The Phlebotomist arrives at an inpatient room to collect a blood sample. There is an
isolation cart located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes her hands and
puts on the following PPE gown, gloves, and mask. Which of the following types of
precautions are being used for this patient? Correct Ans:-
Contact Droplet
The Phlebotomist has a requisition for chemistry and coagulation testing. Which of
the following is the correct tube selection and order of draw?
Correct Ans:-light blue, SST
, A physician has ordered a STAT hematology, Chemistry and coagulation tests on a
patient. Which of the following tubes are needed for these procedures?
Correct Ans:-Lavender, light blue and green
A sharp may be disposed of following a venipuncture once the needle is
Correct Ans:-Sheathed
When giving a patient an injection the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to
get stuck on the hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand
washing which of the following should the phlebotomist do first?
Correct Ans:-Report the incident to the supervisor
A centrifuge functions in which of the following ways?
Correct Ans:-rotates to separate components of a patients blood
Small red spots appear near the tourniquet on a patients arm. This is most likely the
indication of Correct Ans:-Petechiae
Which of the following steps is completed first in performing venipuncture?
Correct Ans:-Identify the patient
When performing a capillary stick on a six-month old infants heel the lancet should
be no longer than Correct Ans:-2.0 mm
The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and
notices blood on the gloves. Where should the phlebotomist dispose of her gloves?
Correct Ans:-a biohazard waste container
Which of the following should be included on a patients lab requisition?
Correct Ans:-test priority
A phlebotomist collects a cryofibrinogen specimen places the specimen in a
biohazard specimen bag then onto slurry ice and water and transports it to the lab
in a timely manner. In this case the phlebotomist Correct
Ans:-should have kept the specimen at 37'C.
Which of the following is an example of negative nonverbal communication?
Correct Ans:-folding the arms across the chest
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare worker facility to be in
compliance with OSHA? Correct Ans:-annual employee
safety training
Which of the following veins would generally be acceptable for routine blood
collection by the phlebotomist? Correct Ans:-Cephalic
The proper technique to anchor a vein to use the non dominant thumb
Correct Ans:-to pull the skin towards the wrist
Answers
Using the guidelines for any method of venipuncture, which of the following actions
should the phlebotomist perform first? Correct Ans:-
Review the requirements for the collecting and handling of the blood specimen
Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control
(QC) guidelines for phlebotomy? Correct Ans:-Check
quality controls on urinalysis reagent strips daily
If a patient has measles which of the following is a required additional precaution?
Correct Ans:-N95 Respirator
Which of the following sites should the phlebotomist use for newborn screening
blood collection? Correct Ans:-Lateral or medial plantar
surface of the heel
A phlebotomist has orders to collect blood specimens from a patient who has an IV
in his right forearm and in his left antecubital area. Where should the phlebotomist
collect a venous blood specimen from? Correct Ans:-
Distal to the IV in the left arm
An older adults patient arrives to have blood drawn. While assessing the arms for
venipuncture the phlebotomist notices scar tissue in the antecubital areas and is
unable to palpate a vein. Which of the following is an appropriate alternative course
of action? Correct Ans:-Drawing blood from the hand
using a winged infusion set
Which of the following is an example of a pre-analytical error made at the time of
collection? Correct Ans:-failing to mix tubes
When performing a capillary puncture on an infant which of the following is the
reason for using the lateral heel instead of a finger?
Correct Ans:-The small amount of tissue between the skin and bone in the finger
makes an injury to the bone likely.
The Phlebotomist arrives at an inpatient room to collect a blood sample. There is an
isolation cart located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes her hands and
puts on the following PPE gown, gloves, and mask. Which of the following types of
precautions are being used for this patient? Correct Ans:-
Contact Droplet
The Phlebotomist has a requisition for chemistry and coagulation testing. Which of
the following is the correct tube selection and order of draw?
Correct Ans:-light blue, SST
, A physician has ordered a STAT hematology, Chemistry and coagulation tests on a
patient. Which of the following tubes are needed for these procedures?
Correct Ans:-Lavender, light blue and green
A sharp may be disposed of following a venipuncture once the needle is
Correct Ans:-Sheathed
When giving a patient an injection the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to
get stuck on the hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand
washing which of the following should the phlebotomist do first?
Correct Ans:-Report the incident to the supervisor
A centrifuge functions in which of the following ways?
Correct Ans:-rotates to separate components of a patients blood
Small red spots appear near the tourniquet on a patients arm. This is most likely the
indication of Correct Ans:-Petechiae
Which of the following steps is completed first in performing venipuncture?
Correct Ans:-Identify the patient
When performing a capillary stick on a six-month old infants heel the lancet should
be no longer than Correct Ans:-2.0 mm
The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and
notices blood on the gloves. Where should the phlebotomist dispose of her gloves?
Correct Ans:-a biohazard waste container
Which of the following should be included on a patients lab requisition?
Correct Ans:-test priority
A phlebotomist collects a cryofibrinogen specimen places the specimen in a
biohazard specimen bag then onto slurry ice and water and transports it to the lab
in a timely manner. In this case the phlebotomist Correct
Ans:-should have kept the specimen at 37'C.
Which of the following is an example of negative nonverbal communication?
Correct Ans:-folding the arms across the chest
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare worker facility to be in
compliance with OSHA? Correct Ans:-annual employee
safety training
Which of the following veins would generally be acceptable for routine blood
collection by the phlebotomist? Correct Ans:-Cephalic
The proper technique to anchor a vein to use the non dominant thumb
Correct Ans:-to pull the skin towards the wrist
