PHLEBOTOMY EXAM NEWEST 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following POC lab tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a
phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
d. strep test and urine dip Correct Answer d. strep test and urine dip
The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school age child.
Which of the following approaches should the phlebotomist use to calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker Correct Answer c. explain
the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument Correct Answer b. perform QC on the
instrument
rationale: we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice
A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC and higher complexity
tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient read the directions
with the higher level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the patient to the MD for
the higher complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from the CDC website.
Correct Answer c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
,d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests Correct Answer d. performing CLIA
moderate complexity tests
What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm Correct Answer A.
2.0mm
To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or _______________.
A.
Ammonia
B.
Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine Correct Answer C.
Bleach
Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A.
True
B.
False Correct Answer A.
True
Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A.
Hematology
B.
Immunology
C.
Microbiology
D.
Serology Correct Answer C.
Microbiology
Veins are located deeper than arteries.
A.
True
,B.
False Correct Answer B.
False
A red top tube is usualy drawn for which lab department?
A.
Hematology
B.
Blood bank
C.
Chemistry
D.
Serology Correct Answer C.
Chemistry
Which body plane divides the body in equal portions?
A.
Frontal
B.
Sagittal
C.
Midsagittal
D.
Transverse Correct Answer C.
Midsagittal
The order of draw for venipuncture is: BC, blue, serum, green, EDTA, gray.
A.
True
B.
False Correct Answer A.
True
When someone is in shock you should keep them cool.
A.
True
B.
False Correct Answer B.
False
Repeated venipuncture in the same vein can cause:
A.
Thrombus
B.
Phlebitis
C.
, Hemolysis
D.
Petechiae Correct Answer B.
Phlebitis
The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
A.
Platelet phase
B.
Vascular stage
C.
Fibrinolysis
D.
Coagulation stage Correct Answer B.
Vascular stage
Which of the following is the best definition of destruction of red blood cells?
A.
Hemolysis
B.
Hemostasis
C.
Homeostasis
D.
Hemoglobin Correct Answer A.
Hemolysis
Crooked or winding veins are also called ___________________.
A.
Bad
B.
Tortuous
C.
Thrombotic
D.
Sclerosed Correct Answer B.
Tortuous
What is another name for winged infusion sets?
A.
Caterpillar
B.
Dragonfly
C.
Butterfly
D.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following POC lab tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a
phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
d. strep test and urine dip Correct Answer d. strep test and urine dip
The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school age child.
Which of the following approaches should the phlebotomist use to calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker Correct Answer c. explain
the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument Correct Answer b. perform QC on the
instrument
rationale: we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice
A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC and higher complexity
tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient read the directions
with the higher level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the patient to the MD for
the higher complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from the CDC website.
Correct Answer c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
,d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests Correct Answer d. performing CLIA
moderate complexity tests
What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm Correct Answer A.
2.0mm
To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or _______________.
A.
Ammonia
B.
Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine Correct Answer C.
Bleach
Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A.
True
B.
False Correct Answer A.
True
Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A.
Hematology
B.
Immunology
C.
Microbiology
D.
Serology Correct Answer C.
Microbiology
Veins are located deeper than arteries.
A.
True
,B.
False Correct Answer B.
False
A red top tube is usualy drawn for which lab department?
A.
Hematology
B.
Blood bank
C.
Chemistry
D.
Serology Correct Answer C.
Chemistry
Which body plane divides the body in equal portions?
A.
Frontal
B.
Sagittal
C.
Midsagittal
D.
Transverse Correct Answer C.
Midsagittal
The order of draw for venipuncture is: BC, blue, serum, green, EDTA, gray.
A.
True
B.
False Correct Answer A.
True
When someone is in shock you should keep them cool.
A.
True
B.
False Correct Answer B.
False
Repeated venipuncture in the same vein can cause:
A.
Thrombus
B.
Phlebitis
C.
, Hemolysis
D.
Petechiae Correct Answer B.
Phlebitis
The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
A.
Platelet phase
B.
Vascular stage
C.
Fibrinolysis
D.
Coagulation stage Correct Answer B.
Vascular stage
Which of the following is the best definition of destruction of red blood cells?
A.
Hemolysis
B.
Hemostasis
C.
Homeostasis
D.
Hemoglobin Correct Answer A.
Hemolysis
Crooked or winding veins are also called ___________________.
A.
Bad
B.
Tortuous
C.
Thrombotic
D.
Sclerosed Correct Answer B.
Tortuous
What is another name for winged infusion sets?
A.
Caterpillar
B.
Dragonfly
C.
Butterfly
D.
