National Phlebotomy Certification Exam Questions and
Answers
An individual who has little resistance to an infectious microbe is referred to as a susceptible what?
Host
Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces risk of exposure to
bloodborne pathogens?
Wearing gloves to draw blood
This ion is essential to the coagulation process.
Calcium
QC protocols prohibit use of outdated evacuated tubes because why?
Tubes my not fill completely, changing additive-to-sample ratios.
Molecular genetic testing requires what?
Specimens to be collected in sterile EDTA.
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?
Preserve glucose
Which on of the following tubes is filled first when multiple tubes are filled using an evacuated tube
system?
Blood culture (SPS) tube
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood culture sites in infants 2 months and older?
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Latent fibrin formation in serum can result from what?
Incomplete clotting when centrifuged
In which of the following areas does capillary specimen collection differ from routine venipuncture
when collecting a BUN and CBC?
Order of draw
This is an example of a preanalytical error made at the time of collection.
Failing to mix tubes
What constitutes a positive modified Allen test?
, The hand color returns to normal in 15 seconds.
According to CLSI, which tubes should be placed upright as soon as they are mixed?
Nonanticoagulant gel tubes
Reference values are higher for capillary specimens with what test?
Glucose
According to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is how long?
2.0 hours from time of collection
All of the following are a reason for transporting tubes with the stoppers up EXCEPT which of the
following?
Maintains the sterility of the sample.
The liquid portion of a clotted specimen is called what?
Serum
The most common reason for glucose monitoring through POCT is to what?
Monitor glucose levels for diabetic care.
The AMT, ACA, and ASCP are agencies that do what?
Certify laboratory professionals
A quadriplegic patient can do what of the following?
Can feel pain if there is no sensory damage.
The standard of care used in phlebotomy malpractice cases is often based on guidelines from what
organization?
CLSI - Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
In collecting blood cultures, one of the most frequent errors made is what?
Improper cleansing of the collection site
Which type of specimen is typically used for routine urinalysis?
Random
A positive FIT test indicates what?
Bleeding in the colon or rectum
Accessioning a specimen involves what?
AOTA-Connecting it with the correct individual, giving it a unique identification number, and recording it
in the order it was received.
Answers
An individual who has little resistance to an infectious microbe is referred to as a susceptible what?
Host
Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces risk of exposure to
bloodborne pathogens?
Wearing gloves to draw blood
This ion is essential to the coagulation process.
Calcium
QC protocols prohibit use of outdated evacuated tubes because why?
Tubes my not fill completely, changing additive-to-sample ratios.
Molecular genetic testing requires what?
Specimens to be collected in sterile EDTA.
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?
Preserve glucose
Which on of the following tubes is filled first when multiple tubes are filled using an evacuated tube
system?
Blood culture (SPS) tube
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood culture sites in infants 2 months and older?
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Latent fibrin formation in serum can result from what?
Incomplete clotting when centrifuged
In which of the following areas does capillary specimen collection differ from routine venipuncture
when collecting a BUN and CBC?
Order of draw
This is an example of a preanalytical error made at the time of collection.
Failing to mix tubes
What constitutes a positive modified Allen test?
, The hand color returns to normal in 15 seconds.
According to CLSI, which tubes should be placed upright as soon as they are mixed?
Nonanticoagulant gel tubes
Reference values are higher for capillary specimens with what test?
Glucose
According to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is how long?
2.0 hours from time of collection
All of the following are a reason for transporting tubes with the stoppers up EXCEPT which of the
following?
Maintains the sterility of the sample.
The liquid portion of a clotted specimen is called what?
Serum
The most common reason for glucose monitoring through POCT is to what?
Monitor glucose levels for diabetic care.
The AMT, ACA, and ASCP are agencies that do what?
Certify laboratory professionals
A quadriplegic patient can do what of the following?
Can feel pain if there is no sensory damage.
The standard of care used in phlebotomy malpractice cases is often based on guidelines from what
organization?
CLSI - Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
In collecting blood cultures, one of the most frequent errors made is what?
Improper cleansing of the collection site
Which type of specimen is typically used for routine urinalysis?
Random
A positive FIT test indicates what?
Bleeding in the colon or rectum
Accessioning a specimen involves what?
AOTA-Connecting it with the correct individual, giving it a unique identification number, and recording it
in the order it was received.
