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NPS Phlebotomy Certification Test 2025 – 200
Practice Questions and Correct Answers/
Phlebotomy Certification Test Practice Latest
Review Questions and Answers
what is the most important step when doing a
venipuncture?
a. washing hands
b. drawing the correct tubes
c. identification of the patient
d. checking to see if patient is fasting - ...ANSWER...✓✓ c
What is the proper response to the patient asking, "what
tests are you drawing?"
a. tests your doctor has ordered
b. i dont know
c. state the test you are drawing
d. a test for Syphilis, kidney function, and diabetes -
...ANSWER...✓✓ a
What must be done if there is a discrepancy on the arm
band?
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a. verify with the patient who they are
b. have the nurse okay the arm band
c. draw the blood and make a document on requisition
d. do not draw blood, have information nb corrected
before drawing blood - ...ANSWER...✓✓ d
Identification of an outpatient is performed by:
a. having the patient state full name and birth date after
sitting in blood drawing chair
b. have the receptionist verify identity
c. calling the patient to lab area yourself
d. the patient should show an identification card -
...ANSWER...✓✓ a
If patient is to have a FBS what must you ask?
a. are you fasting?
b. are you NPO?
c. when was the last time you had anything to eat?
d. have you had anything to eat or drink for the past 8-10
hours? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ d
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Which defines "Non per os"?
a. nothing to eat or drink
b. nothing by mouth
c. nothing to chew
d. nothing but water - ...ANSWER...✓✓ b
When do you wash/clean your hands?
a. when entering room
b. after finishing your blood draw
c. before putting gloves on and after taking them off
d. after taking your gloves off - ...ANSWER...✓✓ c
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
a. washing and/or cleaning hands
b. wearing gloves
c. wearing a mask
d. wearing a disposable gown - ...ANSWER...✓✓ a
You have had a venous reaction. An example would be a:
a. hematoma
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b. thrombophlebitis
c. syncope
d. bruise - ...ANSWER...✓✓ D
When performing a venipuncture, the patients arm should
be:
a. held downward from the shoulder
b. elevated and even with the heart
c. bent at the elbow
d. held in an upward position - ...ANSWER...✓✓ a
When palpating the vein before doing a venipuncture, you
must consider the following:
a. depth
b. bounce
c. size
d. all of the above - ...ANSWER...✓✓ d
What purpose does the tourniquet serve?
a. none
b. it allows for more accurate results
NPS Phlebotomy Certification Test 2025 – 200
Practice Questions and Correct Answers/
Phlebotomy Certification Test Practice Latest
Review Questions and Answers
what is the most important step when doing a
venipuncture?
a. washing hands
b. drawing the correct tubes
c. identification of the patient
d. checking to see if patient is fasting - ...ANSWER...✓✓ c
What is the proper response to the patient asking, "what
tests are you drawing?"
a. tests your doctor has ordered
b. i dont know
c. state the test you are drawing
d. a test for Syphilis, kidney function, and diabetes -
...ANSWER...✓✓ a
What must be done if there is a discrepancy on the arm
band?
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a. verify with the patient who they are
b. have the nurse okay the arm band
c. draw the blood and make a document on requisition
d. do not draw blood, have information nb corrected
before drawing blood - ...ANSWER...✓✓ d
Identification of an outpatient is performed by:
a. having the patient state full name and birth date after
sitting in blood drawing chair
b. have the receptionist verify identity
c. calling the patient to lab area yourself
d. the patient should show an identification card -
...ANSWER...✓✓ a
If patient is to have a FBS what must you ask?
a. are you fasting?
b. are you NPO?
c. when was the last time you had anything to eat?
d. have you had anything to eat or drink for the past 8-10
hours? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ d
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Which defines "Non per os"?
a. nothing to eat or drink
b. nothing by mouth
c. nothing to chew
d. nothing but water - ...ANSWER...✓✓ b
When do you wash/clean your hands?
a. when entering room
b. after finishing your blood draw
c. before putting gloves on and after taking them off
d. after taking your gloves off - ...ANSWER...✓✓ c
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
a. washing and/or cleaning hands
b. wearing gloves
c. wearing a mask
d. wearing a disposable gown - ...ANSWER...✓✓ a
You have had a venous reaction. An example would be a:
a. hematoma
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b. thrombophlebitis
c. syncope
d. bruise - ...ANSWER...✓✓ D
When performing a venipuncture, the patients arm should
be:
a. held downward from the shoulder
b. elevated and even with the heart
c. bent at the elbow
d. held in an upward position - ...ANSWER...✓✓ a
When palpating the vein before doing a venipuncture, you
must consider the following:
a. depth
b. bounce
c. size
d. all of the above - ...ANSWER...✓✓ d
What purpose does the tourniquet serve?
a. none
b. it allows for more accurate results
