NCCT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
PHLEBOTOMY EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take to decrease the
potential for hemolysis of blood specimen in an EDTA tube?
A. Store the tube in the refrigerator after the specimen has been collected
B. Use a 25 gauge needle or smaller to collect the specimen
C. Allow the tube to stand for 20 minutes prior to processing
D. Gently invert the tube after collecting the specimen - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGently invert the tube after collecting the specimen
Since an EDTA tube contains anticoagulant, it is important to immediately
mix the blood as soon as it is collected to ensure that it doesn't clot. The
phlebotomist should gently invert the tube after collecting the specimen to
maintain specimen integrity and prevent rupture of RBC's in the sample.
Small red spots appear near the tourniquet on a patient's arm. This is MOST
likely an indication of
A. a collapsed vein.
,B. a hematoma.
C. petechiae.
D. edema. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPetechiae
Small red spots near the tourniquet on a patient's arm are most likely
indicative of petechiae. Petechiae are small, red, non-raised spots that
appear in response to pressure from the tourniquet.
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
A. Verifying equipment function on point of care testing using a control.
B. Prioritizing collections based on order requests.
C. Recording quality control results on a log sheet.
D. Performing CLIA high complexity tests. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPerforming
CLIA high complexity tests
CLIA refers to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment, which
specifies personnel requirements for performing laboratory testing based
upon their complexity. Moderate and high complexity testing are outside the
,scope of practice for a phlebotomist. Medical assistants may perform CLIA-
waived testing, such as Point of Care Testing, with proper training.
If a phlebotomist has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous
chemicals, where should she look to find this information?
A. HIPAA
B. MSDS
C. CLIA
D. NIOSH - CORRECT-ANSWERSMSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a hazardous chemical reference. It
provides healthcare workers with procedures for working with substances
safety to ensure regulatory compliance.
When inserting a needle during venipuncture, the bevel should be in which of
the following positions in relation to the vein?
A. Up
B. Down
C. Left
D. Right - CORRECT-ANSWERSUp
, Which of the following is an example of a pre-analytical error made at the
time of collection?
A. Delay in transporting
B. Failing to mix tubes
C. Incomplete requisition
D. Waiting to centrifuge - CORRECT-ANSWERSFailing to mix tubes
If the blood is not well mixed with the anticoagulant, partial clotting can
occur leading to microscopic fibrin strands and inaccurate test results.
Which of the following is the appropriate blood collection device for obtaining
a blood spot collection on an infant?
A. Syringe
B. Lancet
C. Micro-collection container
D. Evacuated tube - CORRECT-ANSWERSLancet
PKU is a neonatal screening test collected on a blot card. The recommended
method of blood collection on infants less than a year old is via capillary
(thus eliminating the venipuncture choices)
PHLEBOTOMY EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take to decrease the
potential for hemolysis of blood specimen in an EDTA tube?
A. Store the tube in the refrigerator after the specimen has been collected
B. Use a 25 gauge needle or smaller to collect the specimen
C. Allow the tube to stand for 20 minutes prior to processing
D. Gently invert the tube after collecting the specimen - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGently invert the tube after collecting the specimen
Since an EDTA tube contains anticoagulant, it is important to immediately
mix the blood as soon as it is collected to ensure that it doesn't clot. The
phlebotomist should gently invert the tube after collecting the specimen to
maintain specimen integrity and prevent rupture of RBC's in the sample.
Small red spots appear near the tourniquet on a patient's arm. This is MOST
likely an indication of
A. a collapsed vein.
,B. a hematoma.
C. petechiae.
D. edema. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPetechiae
Small red spots near the tourniquet on a patient's arm are most likely
indicative of petechiae. Petechiae are small, red, non-raised spots that
appear in response to pressure from the tourniquet.
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
A. Verifying equipment function on point of care testing using a control.
B. Prioritizing collections based on order requests.
C. Recording quality control results on a log sheet.
D. Performing CLIA high complexity tests. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPerforming
CLIA high complexity tests
CLIA refers to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment, which
specifies personnel requirements for performing laboratory testing based
upon their complexity. Moderate and high complexity testing are outside the
,scope of practice for a phlebotomist. Medical assistants may perform CLIA-
waived testing, such as Point of Care Testing, with proper training.
If a phlebotomist has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous
chemicals, where should she look to find this information?
A. HIPAA
B. MSDS
C. CLIA
D. NIOSH - CORRECT-ANSWERSMSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a hazardous chemical reference. It
provides healthcare workers with procedures for working with substances
safety to ensure regulatory compliance.
When inserting a needle during venipuncture, the bevel should be in which of
the following positions in relation to the vein?
A. Up
B. Down
C. Left
D. Right - CORRECT-ANSWERSUp
, Which of the following is an example of a pre-analytical error made at the
time of collection?
A. Delay in transporting
B. Failing to mix tubes
C. Incomplete requisition
D. Waiting to centrifuge - CORRECT-ANSWERSFailing to mix tubes
If the blood is not well mixed with the anticoagulant, partial clotting can
occur leading to microscopic fibrin strands and inaccurate test results.
Which of the following is the appropriate blood collection device for obtaining
a blood spot collection on an infant?
A. Syringe
B. Lancet
C. Micro-collection container
D. Evacuated tube - CORRECT-ANSWERSLancet
PKU is a neonatal screening test collected on a blot card. The recommended
method of blood collection on infants less than a year old is via capillary
(thus eliminating the venipuncture choices)
