Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Petechiae is best described as ✔✔Tiny purplish spots.
Which of the following equipment should a phlebotomist use for a routine venipuncture
procedure using the evacuated tube method? ✔✔Multiple sample needle
After collecting a bilirubin test, a phlebotomist should take which of the following actions post-
venipuncture to ensure an accurate test result? ✔✔The specimen should be kept away from
direct light
If a phlebotomist receives a call from the laboratory with a critical value after the physician has
already left for the day, which of the following actions should be taken? ✔✔Contact the
physician out of the office to advise him of the results
A phlebotomist should verify that a patient has fasted for how long prior to obtaining a fasting
specimen? ✔✔8 to 12 hr
,Which of the following actions can result in a violation of patient privacy? ✔✔Discussing
laboratory results with a patient's partner
Which of the following is part of the correct procedure when collecting a capillary specimen?
✔✔After the site has been punctured, wipe away the first drop of blood and collect the specimen
When is it appropriate for a phlebotomist to label a specimen tube? ✔✔After collecting the
specimen before leaving the room
A phlebotomist is preparing a collection for transport. Which of the following should be placed
into an ice bath if processing is delayed for more than 30 min? ✔✔Ammonia
Which of the following criteria is acceptable in determining the quality of a peripheral blood
smear? ✔✔A feathered edge
Which of the following additives must be in the vacuum tube for a blood culture? ✔✔Sodium
polyanethol sulfonate
, A phlebotomist has collected a lactic acid sample and needs to prepare the sample for processing
and transportation. Which of the following methods is correct? ✔✔Chill the sample
A patient falls and sustains a mild laceration to his arm while on the care of the phlebotomist.
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? ✔✔Apply pressure over the
wound with a clean cloth
A phlebotomist has washed their hands in preparation for a routine venipuncture. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take to dry their hands? ✔✔Dry hands with a clean
disposable towel
Which of the following precautions should a phlebotomist take when performing venipuncture
on a patient who is on an active anticoagulant therapy? ✔✔Apply direct pressure to the puncture
site for an extended length of time
There has been a chemical spill in the laboratory. To which of the following should a
phlebotomist refer for directions to clean up the spill? ✔✔SDS
OSHA guidelines are standards for which of the following? ✔✔Reduction of risks and injures to
the employee
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Petechiae is best described as ✔✔Tiny purplish spots.
Which of the following equipment should a phlebotomist use for a routine venipuncture
procedure using the evacuated tube method? ✔✔Multiple sample needle
After collecting a bilirubin test, a phlebotomist should take which of the following actions post-
venipuncture to ensure an accurate test result? ✔✔The specimen should be kept away from
direct light
If a phlebotomist receives a call from the laboratory with a critical value after the physician has
already left for the day, which of the following actions should be taken? ✔✔Contact the
physician out of the office to advise him of the results
A phlebotomist should verify that a patient has fasted for how long prior to obtaining a fasting
specimen? ✔✔8 to 12 hr
,Which of the following actions can result in a violation of patient privacy? ✔✔Discussing
laboratory results with a patient's partner
Which of the following is part of the correct procedure when collecting a capillary specimen?
✔✔After the site has been punctured, wipe away the first drop of blood and collect the specimen
When is it appropriate for a phlebotomist to label a specimen tube? ✔✔After collecting the
specimen before leaving the room
A phlebotomist is preparing a collection for transport. Which of the following should be placed
into an ice bath if processing is delayed for more than 30 min? ✔✔Ammonia
Which of the following criteria is acceptable in determining the quality of a peripheral blood
smear? ✔✔A feathered edge
Which of the following additives must be in the vacuum tube for a blood culture? ✔✔Sodium
polyanethol sulfonate
, A phlebotomist has collected a lactic acid sample and needs to prepare the sample for processing
and transportation. Which of the following methods is correct? ✔✔Chill the sample
A patient falls and sustains a mild laceration to his arm while on the care of the phlebotomist.
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? ✔✔Apply pressure over the
wound with a clean cloth
A phlebotomist has washed their hands in preparation for a routine venipuncture. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take to dry their hands? ✔✔Dry hands with a clean
disposable towel
Which of the following precautions should a phlebotomist take when performing venipuncture
on a patient who is on an active anticoagulant therapy? ✔✔Apply direct pressure to the puncture
site for an extended length of time
There has been a chemical spill in the laboratory. To which of the following should a
phlebotomist refer for directions to clean up the spill? ✔✔SDS
OSHA guidelines are standards for which of the following? ✔✔Reduction of risks and injures to
the employee
