HARTMAN’S PHLEBOTOMY FINAL EXAM
NEWEST VERSION 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS FROM A VERIFIED
SOURCE|BRAND NEW VERSION!!!
1. A micro-sample is generally collected from a 9-month old infant
by_______
a. finger stick
b. scalp stick
c. heel stick
d. venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER-heel stick
2. For which of the following tests must blood be drawn from an
artery?
a. Anti-hemophilic factor
b. Chromosome analysis
,c. Hemoglobin A1C
d. Blood gases - CORRECT ANSWER-blood gases
3. When performing venipuncture on a patient with small, fragile veins,
the best solution is to use a:
a. winged infusion set with syringe.
b. winged infusion set with evacuated tube.
c. smaller-sized needle with evacuated tube.
d. standard-sized needle with evacuated tube. - CORRECT ANSWER-
winged infusion set with syringe
4. Which of the following is NOT a cause of hemolysis?
a. Failing to air dry antiseptic
b. Using a larger-than-needed needle
c. Using a smaller-than-needed needle
d. Shaking tubes vigorously - CORRECT ANSWER-using a larger-than
needed needle
5. When collecting a sample of whole blood for testing using a
lavender-capped Microtainer, how many inversions are needed to mix
the blood with the additive?
a. 6
,b. 8
c. 10
d. 12 - CORRECT ANSWER-10
6. Which of the following factors is likely to have the greatest effect
on the results of a CBC processed within 2 hours of collection of the
sample?
a. Mealtime
b. Mild exercise
c. Environmental temperature
d. Dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-dehydration
7. If the laboratory protocol calls for the use of chlorhexidine solution
for skin antisepsis for skin puncture or venipuncture, the antiseptic
should NOT be used on infants younger than ______.
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. 4 months
d. 2 months - CORRECT ANSWER-2 months
8. The maximum length of time a tourniquet should be left in place is
___________.
, a. one minute
b. two minutes
c. three minutes
d. four minutes - CORRECT ANSWER-one minute
9. If unable to locate an adequate venipuncture site with a tourniquet
applied, how long should the tourniquet be released before reapplying?
a. 30 seconds
b. one minute
c. two minutes
d. three minutes - CORRECT ANSWER-two minutes
10. When drawing blood from a patient in isolation for infection with
Clostridium difficile, gloves should be donned __________.
a. after palpating the site
b. before entering the room
c. immediately before preparing the site
d. immediately after preparing the site - CORRECT ANSWER-before
entering the room
11. Which government agency is responsible for laws governing the use
of gloves when carrying out a venipuncture?
NEWEST VERSION 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS FROM A VERIFIED
SOURCE|BRAND NEW VERSION!!!
1. A micro-sample is generally collected from a 9-month old infant
by_______
a. finger stick
b. scalp stick
c. heel stick
d. venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER-heel stick
2. For which of the following tests must blood be drawn from an
artery?
a. Anti-hemophilic factor
b. Chromosome analysis
,c. Hemoglobin A1C
d. Blood gases - CORRECT ANSWER-blood gases
3. When performing venipuncture on a patient with small, fragile veins,
the best solution is to use a:
a. winged infusion set with syringe.
b. winged infusion set with evacuated tube.
c. smaller-sized needle with evacuated tube.
d. standard-sized needle with evacuated tube. - CORRECT ANSWER-
winged infusion set with syringe
4. Which of the following is NOT a cause of hemolysis?
a. Failing to air dry antiseptic
b. Using a larger-than-needed needle
c. Using a smaller-than-needed needle
d. Shaking tubes vigorously - CORRECT ANSWER-using a larger-than
needed needle
5. When collecting a sample of whole blood for testing using a
lavender-capped Microtainer, how many inversions are needed to mix
the blood with the additive?
a. 6
,b. 8
c. 10
d. 12 - CORRECT ANSWER-10
6. Which of the following factors is likely to have the greatest effect
on the results of a CBC processed within 2 hours of collection of the
sample?
a. Mealtime
b. Mild exercise
c. Environmental temperature
d. Dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-dehydration
7. If the laboratory protocol calls for the use of chlorhexidine solution
for skin antisepsis for skin puncture or venipuncture, the antiseptic
should NOT be used on infants younger than ______.
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. 4 months
d. 2 months - CORRECT ANSWER-2 months
8. The maximum length of time a tourniquet should be left in place is
___________.
, a. one minute
b. two minutes
c. three minutes
d. four minutes - CORRECT ANSWER-one minute
9. If unable to locate an adequate venipuncture site with a tourniquet
applied, how long should the tourniquet be released before reapplying?
a. 30 seconds
b. one minute
c. two minutes
d. three minutes - CORRECT ANSWER-two minutes
10. When drawing blood from a patient in isolation for infection with
Clostridium difficile, gloves should be donned __________.
a. after palpating the site
b. before entering the room
c. immediately before preparing the site
d. immediately after preparing the site - CORRECT ANSWER-before
entering the room
11. Which government agency is responsible for laws governing the use
of gloves when carrying out a venipuncture?
