Board Certification Practice Exam
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
B 1. The term phlebotomy comes from Greek words that mean .
a. draw blood c. drain blood
b. cut a vein d. dermal cut
D 2. Most sterilization indicators operate on what principle?
a. color change will revert back when an item
contaminated
b. original color reappears after 6 weeks
c. color change indicates the package has been
properly sealed
d. color change indicates sterilization is complete
3. Hemolysis occurs due to .
a. allowing alcohol to air dry prior to puncture
b. forcing syringe-drawn specimens into evacuated tubes
c. gently massaging a dermal puncture site
d. mixing the collection tube too slowly
4. In a normal microscopic urine result there can be
a. nothing to report
b. so many cells they cannot be counted
c. only many RBCs
d. a few epithelial cells, occasional WBCs, rare RBC
5. The main duty of a phlebotomist is to .
a. interpret laboratory values c. process blood specimens
b. evaluate blood specimens d. collect blood specimens
6. Which of the following procedures are covered by standard precautions?
a. change gloves between patients
b. dispose of needles in sharps container
c. never recap needles
d. perform hand hygiene every third time you change gloves
7. Symptoms of dehydration in infants
a. are unimportant c. include being energetic and alert
b. include dry skin d. include increased urine output
8. What chart is used to measure near vision acuity?
a. snellen c. jaeger
b. pelli-robson d. ishihara
9. Which of the following is NOT part of informed consent?
a. explanation of advantages and risks to the treatment
b. what might occur if there is no treatment
c. results are guaranteed
d. alternatives available to the patient
10. The federal regulations for clinical laboratories specifying guidelines for quality control, qualified
personnel and quality assurance is
a. OSHA c. CDA
b. DEA d. CLIA 1988
,11. The slowly degenerative brain disease that leads to tremor, muscle rigidity, difficulty moving
and instability is
a. parkinson’s disease c. stroke
b. alzheimer’s disease d. glaucoma
12. Which of the following procedures would help diagnose an infection with a blood parasite?
a. blood cultures c. bleeding time
b. blood smear d. cold agglutinins
13. Bacteria require which of the following to grow?
a. disinfectants c. light
b. cool temperature d. moisture
14. An illuminated instrument used to examine the ear is an .
a. ophthalmoscope c. otoscope
b. anoscope d. cystoscope
15. A physician’s license may be revoked or suspended for the following reasons
. c. unprofessional conduct
a. conviction of a crime
b. fraud d. all of the above
16. The documentation of all clinical laboratory tests and results is important so
a. the physician can use the results
b. any interested party in the facility can see the results
c. results are available for billing purposes
d. lab director can monitor the amount of work load
17. The presence of which of the following in urine may signal the onset of diabetes
mellitus?
a. leukocytes c. ketones
b. glucose d. nitrates
18. The rule to calculate a woman’s due date for delivery is .
a. the rule of nine c. naegle’s rule
b. snellen chart d. clark’s rule
19. The causative agent for syphilis is .
a. treponema pallidum c. staphylococcus aureus
b. streptococcus pyogenes d. trichomonas vaginalis
20. During normal heart activity, is the primary pacemaker.
a. bundle of his c. AV node
b. SA node d. AV junction
21. A plastic red-topped tube contains .
a. an anticoagulant c. a clot activator
b. an antiglycolytic agent d. no additives
22. Which of the following is the usual site for capillary puncture in infants?
a. fingertip c. heel
b. earlobe d. toe
23. Which of the following is a reason to have an ECG?
a. detects myocardial ischemia c. evaluates arrhythmia
, b. estimates damage from MI d. all of the above
24. To determine the kidney ability to dilute and concentrate urine, one should
measure
a. glucose c. specific gravity
b. ketones d. glucose
25. Civil law is concerned with .
a. contract law c. administrative law
b. tort law d. all of the above
26. The angle used to take a blood smear is .
a. 10 degrees c. 30 degrees
b. 20 degrees d. 45 degrees
27. How long is it necessary to wash hands prior to assisting a new patient?
a. 1 minute c. 45 minutes
b. 6 minutes d. 2-3 minutes
28. Impaired color vision
a. is a factor of age c. is common in females
b. is hereditary d. is correctable
29. Which of these is NOT an intentional tort?
a. fraud c. assault
b. battery d. shoplifting
30. The system of scientific measurement used in medical facilities is
a. the english system c. the metric system
b. the apothecary system d. the household system
31. The most important step in performing a venipuncture is .
a. removing the tourniquet before taking the needle out
b. drawing the correct amount of blood
c. inserting the needle in the vein properly
d. identifying the patient
32. Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes all of the following EXCEPT .
a. eyewash c. gloves
b. face shields d. gown
33. The type of wound has edges that are torn in an irregular shape and can cause profuse
bleeding and scarring is
a. puncture c. incision
b. laceration d. contusion
34. The most common symptom of cardiac dysrhythmias is/are .
a. low blood pressure c. shortness of breath
b. lightheadedness d. palpitations
35. Gloves are required while .
a. transporting specimen to the lab c. performing a capillary puncture all of
b. performing a venipuncture d. the above
36. Testing for occult blood is performed on what type of specimen?
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
B 1. The term phlebotomy comes from Greek words that mean .
a. draw blood c. drain blood
b. cut a vein d. dermal cut
D 2. Most sterilization indicators operate on what principle?
a. color change will revert back when an item
contaminated
b. original color reappears after 6 weeks
c. color change indicates the package has been
properly sealed
d. color change indicates sterilization is complete
3. Hemolysis occurs due to .
a. allowing alcohol to air dry prior to puncture
b. forcing syringe-drawn specimens into evacuated tubes
c. gently massaging a dermal puncture site
d. mixing the collection tube too slowly
4. In a normal microscopic urine result there can be
a. nothing to report
b. so many cells they cannot be counted
c. only many RBCs
d. a few epithelial cells, occasional WBCs, rare RBC
5. The main duty of a phlebotomist is to .
a. interpret laboratory values c. process blood specimens
b. evaluate blood specimens d. collect blood specimens
6. Which of the following procedures are covered by standard precautions?
a. change gloves between patients
b. dispose of needles in sharps container
c. never recap needles
d. perform hand hygiene every third time you change gloves
7. Symptoms of dehydration in infants
a. are unimportant c. include being energetic and alert
b. include dry skin d. include increased urine output
8. What chart is used to measure near vision acuity?
a. snellen c. jaeger
b. pelli-robson d. ishihara
9. Which of the following is NOT part of informed consent?
a. explanation of advantages and risks to the treatment
b. what might occur if there is no treatment
c. results are guaranteed
d. alternatives available to the patient
10. The federal regulations for clinical laboratories specifying guidelines for quality control, qualified
personnel and quality assurance is
a. OSHA c. CDA
b. DEA d. CLIA 1988
,11. The slowly degenerative brain disease that leads to tremor, muscle rigidity, difficulty moving
and instability is
a. parkinson’s disease c. stroke
b. alzheimer’s disease d. glaucoma
12. Which of the following procedures would help diagnose an infection with a blood parasite?
a. blood cultures c. bleeding time
b. blood smear d. cold agglutinins
13. Bacteria require which of the following to grow?
a. disinfectants c. light
b. cool temperature d. moisture
14. An illuminated instrument used to examine the ear is an .
a. ophthalmoscope c. otoscope
b. anoscope d. cystoscope
15. A physician’s license may be revoked or suspended for the following reasons
. c. unprofessional conduct
a. conviction of a crime
b. fraud d. all of the above
16. The documentation of all clinical laboratory tests and results is important so
a. the physician can use the results
b. any interested party in the facility can see the results
c. results are available for billing purposes
d. lab director can monitor the amount of work load
17. The presence of which of the following in urine may signal the onset of diabetes
mellitus?
a. leukocytes c. ketones
b. glucose d. nitrates
18. The rule to calculate a woman’s due date for delivery is .
a. the rule of nine c. naegle’s rule
b. snellen chart d. clark’s rule
19. The causative agent for syphilis is .
a. treponema pallidum c. staphylococcus aureus
b. streptococcus pyogenes d. trichomonas vaginalis
20. During normal heart activity, is the primary pacemaker.
a. bundle of his c. AV node
b. SA node d. AV junction
21. A plastic red-topped tube contains .
a. an anticoagulant c. a clot activator
b. an antiglycolytic agent d. no additives
22. Which of the following is the usual site for capillary puncture in infants?
a. fingertip c. heel
b. earlobe d. toe
23. Which of the following is a reason to have an ECG?
a. detects myocardial ischemia c. evaluates arrhythmia
, b. estimates damage from MI d. all of the above
24. To determine the kidney ability to dilute and concentrate urine, one should
measure
a. glucose c. specific gravity
b. ketones d. glucose
25. Civil law is concerned with .
a. contract law c. administrative law
b. tort law d. all of the above
26. The angle used to take a blood smear is .
a. 10 degrees c. 30 degrees
b. 20 degrees d. 45 degrees
27. How long is it necessary to wash hands prior to assisting a new patient?
a. 1 minute c. 45 minutes
b. 6 minutes d. 2-3 minutes
28. Impaired color vision
a. is a factor of age c. is common in females
b. is hereditary d. is correctable
29. Which of these is NOT an intentional tort?
a. fraud c. assault
b. battery d. shoplifting
30. The system of scientific measurement used in medical facilities is
a. the english system c. the metric system
b. the apothecary system d. the household system
31. The most important step in performing a venipuncture is .
a. removing the tourniquet before taking the needle out
b. drawing the correct amount of blood
c. inserting the needle in the vein properly
d. identifying the patient
32. Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes all of the following EXCEPT .
a. eyewash c. gloves
b. face shields d. gown
33. The type of wound has edges that are torn in an irregular shape and can cause profuse
bleeding and scarring is
a. puncture c. incision
b. laceration d. contusion
34. The most common symptom of cardiac dysrhythmias is/are .
a. low blood pressure c. shortness of breath
b. lightheadedness d. palpitations
35. Gloves are required while .
a. transporting specimen to the lab c. performing a capillary puncture all of
b. performing a venipuncture d. the above
36. Testing for occult blood is performed on what type of specimen?
