NPS Phlebotomy Exam 2025 – Complete Test Bank with 200
Verified Questions and Detailed Answers
This document contains the complete 2025 NPS Phlebotomy Exam test bank, featuring
200 real exam questions with correct, detailed, and verified answers. It covers all essential
topics in phlebotomy, including specimen collection, safety protocols, venipuncture
techniques, laboratory procedures, patient care, and common medical terminology. The
material is structured in a question-and-answer format for efficient study and directly
reflects the style and scope of the actual NPS certification exam. Ideal for exam
preparation, self-testing, and review.
1. Which test is part of both the diabetic panel and the blood sugar panel?:
ATC (Hemoglobin)
2. What is the effect of hemoconcentration on blood test results?: inaccurate
results
3. what is a common error that can lead to hematoma during blood
collection?: the needle not completely entering the vein
4. the presence of bacteria in the blood stream is known as?: bacteremia
5. which of the following best describes a fomite?: inanimate object carrying a
disease/agents
, .
6. if an allen test is negative, what should you do?: do not proceed
7. what test is not part of the executive profile?: insulin antibody
8. which angle is recommended for needle insertion during venipuncture?:
15-30 degrees
9. which document, written by the American hospital association, defines
the standard of care?: patient's bill of rights
10. what is the primary reason for mixing the blood tubes immediately after
collection?: to ensure proper mixing of additives
11. what does "negligence" in phlebotomy refer to?: harm inflected that
could've been avoided based on skill and knowledge
12. which tube is used for glucose testing?: Gray: potassium on sodium
fluoride
13. what is the correct procedure after cleansing the venipuncture site
for blood culture collection?: allow to dry for at least one minute
14. when blood collects under the skin, this is known as?: hematoma
15. which of the following is not recommended sit for venipuncture?: palm of
the hand
16. what should you do if a patient with spastic cerebral palsy gives consent
but cannot control their reflexes and body movements?: proceed with
patience & compassion
17. what is hemolysis?: the rupturing of red blood cells from excessive force
18. how often should an institution's exposure control plan be reviewed?:
annually
19. what is the primary purpose of the blood bank department in a lab?: to
obtain, store and process blood for transfusions
20. what is a hormone made in the pancreas that helps the body use sugar
as a source of energy?: insulin
Verified Questions and Detailed Answers
This document contains the complete 2025 NPS Phlebotomy Exam test bank, featuring
200 real exam questions with correct, detailed, and verified answers. It covers all essential
topics in phlebotomy, including specimen collection, safety protocols, venipuncture
techniques, laboratory procedures, patient care, and common medical terminology. The
material is structured in a question-and-answer format for efficient study and directly
reflects the style and scope of the actual NPS certification exam. Ideal for exam
preparation, self-testing, and review.
1. Which test is part of both the diabetic panel and the blood sugar panel?:
ATC (Hemoglobin)
2. What is the effect of hemoconcentration on blood test results?: inaccurate
results
3. what is a common error that can lead to hematoma during blood
collection?: the needle not completely entering the vein
4. the presence of bacteria in the blood stream is known as?: bacteremia
5. which of the following best describes a fomite?: inanimate object carrying a
disease/agents
, .
6. if an allen test is negative, what should you do?: do not proceed
7. what test is not part of the executive profile?: insulin antibody
8. which angle is recommended for needle insertion during venipuncture?:
15-30 degrees
9. which document, written by the American hospital association, defines
the standard of care?: patient's bill of rights
10. what is the primary reason for mixing the blood tubes immediately after
collection?: to ensure proper mixing of additives
11. what does "negligence" in phlebotomy refer to?: harm inflected that
could've been avoided based on skill and knowledge
12. which tube is used for glucose testing?: Gray: potassium on sodium
fluoride
13. what is the correct procedure after cleansing the venipuncture site
for blood culture collection?: allow to dry for at least one minute
14. when blood collects under the skin, this is known as?: hematoma
15. which of the following is not recommended sit for venipuncture?: palm of
the hand
16. what should you do if a patient with spastic cerebral palsy gives consent
but cannot control their reflexes and body movements?: proceed with
patience & compassion
17. what is hemolysis?: the rupturing of red blood cells from excessive force
18. how often should an institution's exposure control plan be reviewed?:
annually
19. what is the primary purpose of the blood bank department in a lab?: to
obtain, store and process blood for transfusions
20. what is a hormone made in the pancreas that helps the body use sugar
as a source of energy?: insulin
