NHCO Phlebotomy Practice Test Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the BEST indication that a patient might be at risk of
syncope - Correct answer-Paleness and sweating
why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes - Correct
answer-To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
what protects patients information? - Correct answer-OSHA
which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for lab assays but for collection of
donor blood - Correct answer-18G
how many mins within collection of a urine sample should the phlebotomist take
the temp of the specimen - Correct answer-within 4 min
Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for compliance at time
intervals specific to the equipment and__________________ - Correct answer-
Clinical application
Which of the following actions will most likely PREVENT a needle stick injury? -
Correct answer-Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line
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, Which of the following pieces of info need to be on a laboratory requisition form
before a phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a blood specimen - Correct
answer-A specimen ID code
How should the phlebotomist handle the situation when the patient seems hesitant
and confused? - Correct answer-Find another way to phrase the explanation and
invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.
The additive in a PINK top tube used in blood blanking is which of the following?
- Correct answer-Potassium EDTA
If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure, the
phlebotomist should do what - Correct answer-Immediately report the refusal and
actions taken to their supervisor
If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, the
phlebotomist should do what? - Correct answer-Should perform the blood draw
when the patient is laying down.
How Many inversions does a LAVANDER top get before placing it in the
collection tray - Correct answer-8-10
What interfacility conditions would require a phlebotomist to transport specimens
in a closed container with ice packs - Correct answer-in hot weather
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2026 Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the BEST indication that a patient might be at risk of
syncope - Correct answer-Paleness and sweating
why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes - Correct
answer-To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
what protects patients information? - Correct answer-OSHA
which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for lab assays but for collection of
donor blood - Correct answer-18G
how many mins within collection of a urine sample should the phlebotomist take
the temp of the specimen - Correct answer-within 4 min
Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for compliance at time
intervals specific to the equipment and__________________ - Correct answer-
Clinical application
Which of the following actions will most likely PREVENT a needle stick injury? -
Correct answer-Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line
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, Which of the following pieces of info need to be on a laboratory requisition form
before a phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a blood specimen - Correct
answer-A specimen ID code
How should the phlebotomist handle the situation when the patient seems hesitant
and confused? - Correct answer-Find another way to phrase the explanation and
invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.
The additive in a PINK top tube used in blood blanking is which of the following?
- Correct answer-Potassium EDTA
If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure, the
phlebotomist should do what - Correct answer-Immediately report the refusal and
actions taken to their supervisor
If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, the
phlebotomist should do what? - Correct answer-Should perform the blood draw
when the patient is laying down.
How Many inversions does a LAVANDER top get before placing it in the
collection tray - Correct answer-8-10
What interfacility conditions would require a phlebotomist to transport specimens
in a closed container with ice packs - Correct answer-in hot weather
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