phlebotomy final exam 100 Exam questions
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which of the following best indication that a patient might be at risk of syncope? - CORRECT ANSWERS
paleness and sweating
why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes? - CORRECT ANSWERS c.
To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
which of the following protects a patient's information? - CORRECT ANSWERS HIPPA
which of the following needle size is not used for laboratory assays for collection of donor units of
blood? - CORRECT ANSWERS 18 gauge
how many minutes within collection of a urine sample should the phlebotomist take the temperature of
specimen? - CORRECT ANSWERS Within 4 minutes
Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for compliance at time intervals specific to the
equipment and - CORRECT ANSWERS clinical application
which of the following actions will most likely prevent a needle stick injury? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Replacing sharps container when they have reached their fill line
which of the following pieces of information need to be on a laboratory requisition form before a
phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a blood specimen? - CORRECT ANSWERS A
specimen identification code
A patient is listening to a phlebotomist explain the venipuncture process before initiating the blood
draw. The patient communicates their understanding but seems hesitant and confused. how should the
phlebotomist handle the situation? - CORRECT ANSWERS The phlebotomist should 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 banking is which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Potassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
if a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should be, which
of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS the phlebotomist should immediately report the
refusal and actions taken to their supervisor
what is the recommended allowance for a total volume of blood draw from a patient within a 24 hour
Period - CORRECT ANSWERS 1%-5%
which of the following is a proper way of phlebotomist should dispose of a needle - CORRECT ANSWERS
The phlebotomist should put it into a sharp container, SAFETY CAPPED, after withdrawing it from the
patient's arm.
, when drawing blood from a patient who has a contagious pathogen like COVID-19, which PPE provides a
best protection for a phlebotomist - CORRECT ANSWERS surgical mask
how should a vitamin B6 be transported in order to protect its photosensitive nature? - CORRECT
ANSWERS It should be transported in an amber or brown colored biohazard bag
before asking permission to obtain a specimen from a patient of phlebotomy should - CORRECT
ANSWERS the phlebotomist should introduce themselves to the patient and any healthcare
team member in the room
What is an IDC-10 code? - CORRECT ANSWERS ICD-10 codes classify diagnoses and diseases
If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, a phlebotomist should do
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS The phlebotomist should perform the blood
draw while the patient lies down
How many inversions of a Lavender Top Tube should be done before placing it in the specimen
collection tray? - CORRECT ANSWERS 8-10 times
Which step of the blood draw should be done right before removing the needle from a patient's arm? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Getting a bandage ready for the patient
A phlebotomist witnesses a nurse receive a major electric shock from an instrument and immediately
calls 911. What action should the phlebotomist have taken before calling 911? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The phlebotomist should have first shut off the instrument to cut off the source of the shock
The type of microorganisms that causes disease is which of the following - CORRECT ANSWERS
pathogenic
which interfacility conditions would require a phlebotomist to transport specimens in a close container
with ice packs - CORRECT ANSWERS If it's hot weather
which color signifies instability in the national fire protection Association making system - CORRECT
ANSWERS yellow
If a patient decided to go on a morning jog on their way to the facility, which precautions should a
phlebotomist take before proceeding with venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
phlebotomist should reschedule the appointment for another day
An obese patient was sent to the laboratory for a complete blood count. Which of the following veins is
most likely to be the only one that the phlebotomist can palpate? - CORRECT ANSWERS
cephalic vein
which of the following steps should a phlebotomist take if blood was drawn from the wrong patient? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The phlebotomist should immediately report the incident to the
supervisor for corrective action
and answers best assured success updated
2025/2026 rated A+
which of the following best indication that a patient might be at risk of syncope? - CORRECT ANSWERS
paleness and sweating
why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes? - CORRECT ANSWERS c.
To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
which of the following protects a patient's information? - CORRECT ANSWERS HIPPA
which of the following needle size is not used for laboratory assays for collection of donor units of
blood? - CORRECT ANSWERS 18 gauge
how many minutes within collection of a urine sample should the phlebotomist take the temperature of
specimen? - CORRECT ANSWERS Within 4 minutes
Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for compliance at time intervals specific to the
equipment and - CORRECT ANSWERS clinical application
which of the following actions will most likely prevent a needle stick injury? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Replacing sharps container when they have reached their fill line
which of the following pieces of information need to be on a laboratory requisition form before a
phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a blood specimen? - CORRECT ANSWERS A
specimen identification code
A patient is listening to a phlebotomist explain the venipuncture process before initiating the blood
draw. The patient communicates their understanding but seems hesitant and confused. how should the
phlebotomist handle the situation? - CORRECT ANSWERS The phlebotomist should 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 banking is which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Potassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
if a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should be, which
of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS the phlebotomist should immediately report the
refusal and actions taken to their supervisor
what is the recommended allowance for a total volume of blood draw from a patient within a 24 hour
Period - CORRECT ANSWERS 1%-5%
which of the following is a proper way of phlebotomist should dispose of a needle - CORRECT ANSWERS
The phlebotomist should put it into a sharp container, SAFETY CAPPED, after withdrawing it from the
patient's arm.
, when drawing blood from a patient who has a contagious pathogen like COVID-19, which PPE provides a
best protection for a phlebotomist - CORRECT ANSWERS surgical mask
how should a vitamin B6 be transported in order to protect its photosensitive nature? - CORRECT
ANSWERS It should be transported in an amber or brown colored biohazard bag
before asking permission to obtain a specimen from a patient of phlebotomy should - CORRECT
ANSWERS the phlebotomist should introduce themselves to the patient and any healthcare
team member in the room
What is an IDC-10 code? - CORRECT ANSWERS ICD-10 codes classify diagnoses and diseases
If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, a phlebotomist should do
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS The phlebotomist should perform the blood
draw while the patient lies down
How many inversions of a Lavender Top Tube should be done before placing it in the specimen
collection tray? - CORRECT ANSWERS 8-10 times
Which step of the blood draw should be done right before removing the needle from a patient's arm? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Getting a bandage ready for the patient
A phlebotomist witnesses a nurse receive a major electric shock from an instrument and immediately
calls 911. What action should the phlebotomist have taken before calling 911? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The phlebotomist should have first shut off the instrument to cut off the source of the shock
The type of microorganisms that causes disease is which of the following - CORRECT ANSWERS
pathogenic
which interfacility conditions would require a phlebotomist to transport specimens in a close container
with ice packs - CORRECT ANSWERS If it's hot weather
which color signifies instability in the national fire protection Association making system - CORRECT
ANSWERS yellow
If a patient decided to go on a morning jog on their way to the facility, which precautions should a
phlebotomist take before proceeding with venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
phlebotomist should reschedule the appointment for another day
An obese patient was sent to the laboratory for a complete blood count. Which of the following veins is
most likely to be the only one that the phlebotomist can palpate? - CORRECT ANSWERS
cephalic vein
which of the following steps should a phlebotomist take if blood was drawn from the wrong patient? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The phlebotomist should immediately report the incident to the
supervisor for corrective action
