PHLEBOTOMY NCCT LATEST EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
Which of the following information is required information on a
laboratory test requisition for a blood specimen?
patient's social security number
source of the sample
diagnosis
name of the physician Correct Answer name of the physician
A physician has ordered STAT hematology, chemistry, and
coagulation tests on a patient. Which of the following tubes are
needed for these procedures? (Select the three (3) Correct
Answers.)
lavender
gray
light blue
green
yellow Correct Answer lavendar, light blue, green
While 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?
Begin infectious disease prophylaxis.
Complete an exposure incident report.
Obtain patient consent for infectious disease testing.
Report the incident to a supervisor. Correct Answer Report the
incident to a supervisor
,A phlebotomist must collect a specimen for a blood alcohol test
on a patient who is allergic to shell fish. Which of the following
antiseptics should the phlebotomist use?
iodine
70% isopropyl alcohol
benzalkonium chloride
chlorohexidine gluconate Correct Answer benzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist preps the median cubital vein for a venipuncture
procedure. How should the phlebotomist prep the patient's skin?
Use a circular motion, from the inside out.
Use a circular motion, from the outside in.
Wipe the area from top to bottom.
Wipe the area from bottom to top. Correct Answer use a circular
motion, from the inside out
Gray-topped sodium fluoride tubes should not be used to collect
alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase
(AST) because the anticoagulant
destroys many enzymes.
increases lipemia.
prevents hemoconcentration.
causes hemolysis. Correct Answer destroys many enzymes
When disposing of hazardous materials, the phlebotomist must
adhere to the guidelines and standards set forth by
OSHA.
CLIA.
FDA.
CMS. Correct Answer OSHA
When performing venipuncture on a patient with a left
mastectomy, which of the following sites should the phlebotomist
use?
back of left hand
,right antecubital fossa
right saphenous vein
left basilic vein Correct Answer right antecubital fossa
Which of the following is included in an exposure control plan?
dates of each employee's last tetanus booster
maintenance of MSDS and incident report logs
contaminated needlestick injury evaluation process
emergency exit markings in compliance with OSHA standards
Correct Answer contaminated needlestick injury evaluation
process
When performing a venipuncture, the phlebotomist is stuck with a
bloody needle upon withdrawal from the patient. What is the first
thing the phlebotomist should do?
Report to a supervisor.
Wash the exposed area with soap and water.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Document the incident. Correct Answer Wash the exposed area
with soap and water
Small red spots appear near the tourniquet on a patient's arm.
This is most likely an indication of
a collapsed vein.
a hematoma.
petechiae.
edema. Correct Answer petechiae
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to
be in compliance with OSHA?
payment of annual dues
current certificate of compliance on file
annual employee safety training
annual inspections conducted by OSHA Correct Answer annual
employee safety training
, Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the
phlebotomist's clothing to prevent pathogen transmission to the
next patient is an example of which of the following?
medical asepsis
surgical asepsis
sanitization
disinfection Correct Answer medical asepsis
While performing a venipuncture using an evacuated tube, a
small amount of blood enters the tube and then stops. Which of
the following conditions is most likely to have caused this?
collapsing vein
hematoma
rolling vein
sclerosed vein Correct Answer collapsing vein
A patient on coumadin therapy is at the lab for a weekly
coagulation test. Which of the following tubes should the
phlebotomist collect for this test?
red top
lavender top
light blue top
green top Correct Answer light blue top
The phlebotomist has collected an ammonia level. Which of the
following should be done regarding transport of the specimen?
Maintain the specimen at room temperature.
Wrap the specimen in a heel warmer to slow the metabolic
process.
Wrap the specimen in foil to protect from light.
Immerse the specimen in an ice and water slurry. Correct Answer
Immerse the specimen in an ice and water slurry
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
Which of the following information is required information on a
laboratory test requisition for a blood specimen?
patient's social security number
source of the sample
diagnosis
name of the physician Correct Answer name of the physician
A physician has ordered STAT hematology, chemistry, and
coagulation tests on a patient. Which of the following tubes are
needed for these procedures? (Select the three (3) Correct
Answers.)
lavender
gray
light blue
green
yellow Correct Answer lavendar, light blue, green
While 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?
Begin infectious disease prophylaxis.
Complete an exposure incident report.
Obtain patient consent for infectious disease testing.
Report the incident to a supervisor. Correct Answer Report the
incident to a supervisor
,A phlebotomist must collect a specimen for a blood alcohol test
on a patient who is allergic to shell fish. Which of the following
antiseptics should the phlebotomist use?
iodine
70% isopropyl alcohol
benzalkonium chloride
chlorohexidine gluconate Correct Answer benzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist preps the median cubital vein for a venipuncture
procedure. How should the phlebotomist prep the patient's skin?
Use a circular motion, from the inside out.
Use a circular motion, from the outside in.
Wipe the area from top to bottom.
Wipe the area from bottom to top. Correct Answer use a circular
motion, from the inside out
Gray-topped sodium fluoride tubes should not be used to collect
alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase
(AST) because the anticoagulant
destroys many enzymes.
increases lipemia.
prevents hemoconcentration.
causes hemolysis. Correct Answer destroys many enzymes
When disposing of hazardous materials, the phlebotomist must
adhere to the guidelines and standards set forth by
OSHA.
CLIA.
FDA.
CMS. Correct Answer OSHA
When performing venipuncture on a patient with a left
mastectomy, which of the following sites should the phlebotomist
use?
back of left hand
,right antecubital fossa
right saphenous vein
left basilic vein Correct Answer right antecubital fossa
Which of the following is included in an exposure control plan?
dates of each employee's last tetanus booster
maintenance of MSDS and incident report logs
contaminated needlestick injury evaluation process
emergency exit markings in compliance with OSHA standards
Correct Answer contaminated needlestick injury evaluation
process
When performing a venipuncture, the phlebotomist is stuck with a
bloody needle upon withdrawal from the patient. What is the first
thing the phlebotomist should do?
Report to a supervisor.
Wash the exposed area with soap and water.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Document the incident. Correct Answer Wash the exposed area
with soap and water
Small red spots appear near the tourniquet on a patient's arm.
This is most likely an indication of
a collapsed vein.
a hematoma.
petechiae.
edema. Correct Answer petechiae
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to
be in compliance with OSHA?
payment of annual dues
current certificate of compliance on file
annual employee safety training
annual inspections conducted by OSHA Correct Answer annual
employee safety training
, Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the
phlebotomist's clothing to prevent pathogen transmission to the
next patient is an example of which of the following?
medical asepsis
surgical asepsis
sanitization
disinfection Correct Answer medical asepsis
While performing a venipuncture using an evacuated tube, a
small amount of blood enters the tube and then stops. Which of
the following conditions is most likely to have caused this?
collapsing vein
hematoma
rolling vein
sclerosed vein Correct Answer collapsing vein
A patient on coumadin therapy is at the lab for a weekly
coagulation test. Which of the following tubes should the
phlebotomist collect for this test?
red top
lavender top
light blue top
green top Correct Answer light blue top
The phlebotomist has collected an ammonia level. Which of the
following should be done regarding transport of the specimen?
Maintain the specimen at room temperature.
Wrap the specimen in a heel warmer to slow the metabolic
process.
Wrap the specimen in foil to protect from light.
Immerse the specimen in an ice and water slurry. Correct Answer
Immerse the specimen in an ice and water slurry
