ASCP PBT Certification Exam
ASCP PBT CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!
When performing a bleeding time, what reading should you place the blood
pressure cuff?
A. 80 mm Hg
B. Do not use a blood pressure cuff, use a tourniquet
C. 100 mm Hg
D. 40 mm Hg - ANSWER-D. 40 mm Hg
What can hemoconcentration be caused by? - ANSWER-Leaving the tourniquet on
the patient too long
Antisepsis - ANSWER-Technique used on skin
What does preanalytical mean in phlebotomy? - ANSWER-variables that affect a
specimen prior to lab testing
The "Airborne Precautions" isolation category is used when a patient is suspected
or confirmed to have what? - ANSWER-Tuberculosis
T/F: Operating a hematology blood analyzer is not phlebotomy competency.
However, following safety protocols, employing correct medical terminology and
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selecting a proper site for specimen collection are phlebotomy competency. -
ANSWER-True
What is dangerous to the patient? - ANSWER-Labeling collection tubes before
collecting the blood
Hemolysis - ANSWER-blood breakdown
What tube stopper indicates a tube with sodium heparin? - ANSWER-Dark Green
What does color coding of needles indicate? - ANSWER-Guage Size
In what test should the patient be fasting for at least 12 hours with water
allowed? - ANSWER-Lipid Panel
When should the sharps container be properly disposed? - ANSWER-When it is
3/4 full
When a patient has 3 good veins in antecubital area, which vein should you go
for? - ANSWER-Medial Cubital Vein
What are the restriction for a glucose tolerance test? - ANSWER--Eating Fruit
-Chewing gum
-Drinking Coffee
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(Not Drinking Water)
When performing a skin puncture, what should be done with the first drop of
blood? - ANSWER-It should be wiped away with a clean piece of gauze
Can tourniquets be used more than once? - ANSWER-Yes
What are the parts of evacuated blood collection system: - ANSWER--Multi-
Sample Needle
-Tube Holder
-Evacuated Tubes
(Not syringe)
Re-palpitating a sterilized site prior to a ventipuncture can result in what? -
ANSWER-Contamination of a blood culture
Under HIPAA, patient's address, name and diagnosis is considered to be: -
ANSWER-Protected Health Information
-Emia - ANSWER-Suffix that means blood
If you stick yourself with a needle, when is the best time to report it? - ANSWER-
IMMEDIATELY
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How is proper cleaning of a ventipuncture site done? - ANSWER-Circular motion
from the center of the site to the periphery
Assume an elderly patient is attempting to get back into bed, what is the proper
non-verbal communication? - ANSWER-Assist the patient
What do you do when there is blood on the outside of a tube you have just filled?
- ANSWER-Use a disinfectant to wipe the outside of the tube
Which of the following test is indicated by the lab abbreviation PT?
A. Platelet Time
B. Prothrombin Time
C. Partial Thromboplastin
D. Protein C - ANSWER-B. Prothrombin Time
What is the best way to increase the flow of blood for a microcollection
procedure? - ANSWER-Pre-warm the site
Which of the following is indicated by the abbreviation "T&C"?
A. Type and Crossmatch
B. Total Protein and Cholesterol
C. Quality Test and Control
D. Thin and Concentrated Smear - ANSWER-A. Type & Crossmatch
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ASCP PBT CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!
When performing a bleeding time, what reading should you place the blood
pressure cuff?
A. 80 mm Hg
B. Do not use a blood pressure cuff, use a tourniquet
C. 100 mm Hg
D. 40 mm Hg - ANSWER-D. 40 mm Hg
What can hemoconcentration be caused by? - ANSWER-Leaving the tourniquet on
the patient too long
Antisepsis - ANSWER-Technique used on skin
What does preanalytical mean in phlebotomy? - ANSWER-variables that affect a
specimen prior to lab testing
The "Airborne Precautions" isolation category is used when a patient is suspected
or confirmed to have what? - ANSWER-Tuberculosis
T/F: Operating a hematology blood analyzer is not phlebotomy competency.
However, following safety protocols, employing correct medical terminology and
1|Page
, ASCP PBT Certification Exam
selecting a proper site for specimen collection are phlebotomy competency. -
ANSWER-True
What is dangerous to the patient? - ANSWER-Labeling collection tubes before
collecting the blood
Hemolysis - ANSWER-blood breakdown
What tube stopper indicates a tube with sodium heparin? - ANSWER-Dark Green
What does color coding of needles indicate? - ANSWER-Guage Size
In what test should the patient be fasting for at least 12 hours with water
allowed? - ANSWER-Lipid Panel
When should the sharps container be properly disposed? - ANSWER-When it is
3/4 full
When a patient has 3 good veins in antecubital area, which vein should you go
for? - ANSWER-Medial Cubital Vein
What are the restriction for a glucose tolerance test? - ANSWER--Eating Fruit
-Chewing gum
-Drinking Coffee
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(Not Drinking Water)
When performing a skin puncture, what should be done with the first drop of
blood? - ANSWER-It should be wiped away with a clean piece of gauze
Can tourniquets be used more than once? - ANSWER-Yes
What are the parts of evacuated blood collection system: - ANSWER--Multi-
Sample Needle
-Tube Holder
-Evacuated Tubes
(Not syringe)
Re-palpitating a sterilized site prior to a ventipuncture can result in what? -
ANSWER-Contamination of a blood culture
Under HIPAA, patient's address, name and diagnosis is considered to be: -
ANSWER-Protected Health Information
-Emia - ANSWER-Suffix that means blood
If you stick yourself with a needle, when is the best time to report it? - ANSWER-
IMMEDIATELY
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How is proper cleaning of a ventipuncture site done? - ANSWER-Circular motion
from the center of the site to the periphery
Assume an elderly patient is attempting to get back into bed, what is the proper
non-verbal communication? - ANSWER-Assist the patient
What do you do when there is blood on the outside of a tube you have just filled?
- ANSWER-Use a disinfectant to wipe the outside of the tube
Which of the following test is indicated by the lab abbreviation PT?
A. Platelet Time
B. Prothrombin Time
C. Partial Thromboplastin
D. Protein C - ANSWER-B. Prothrombin Time
What is the best way to increase the flow of blood for a microcollection
procedure? - ANSWER-Pre-warm the site
Which of the following is indicated by the abbreviation "T&C"?
A. Type and Crossmatch
B. Total Protein and Cholesterol
C. Quality Test and Control
D. Thin and Concentrated Smear - ANSWER-A. Type & Crossmatch
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