MEDCA exam study guide Phlebotomy 2026 \Complete
Questions & Correct Detailed Answers \LATEST UPDATE
What is interstitial fluid? Tissue fluid
Fragile veins are most likely to Geriatric patients
be found in what kind of
patient?
After a finger stick is Wipe away the first drop of blood with a gauze.
performed what should the
phlebotomist do first.
What is the best angle for A 30 degree angle.
spreading a blood smear
using two slides?
What are skin puncture White blood cell differentials.
samples often used for?
During a skin puncture Fingerprint lines.
procedure, the cut should be
across the
In most cases, when Prior to the next dose of medication given.
should blood be drawn to
determine medication
levels?
In relation to veins, what does Obstructed.
the term occluded mean?
The thumb has a.. Pulse
What is the last step in any Checking that the bleeding has stopped and thanking the patient
phlebotomy procedure, for cooperating.
including skin puncture?
What is the best way to Wash them with soap and water.
decontaminate a
phlebotomists hands if they
are visibly dirty with dust
and dirt?
, How long should the alcohol 30 to 60 seconds
be allowed to dry before
venipuncture?
During a venipuncture what is 15 to 30 degrees
the best
angle for inserting the needle
into the skin?
During a venipuncture, when After the needle is inserted and the blood starts to flow.
does the phlebotomist release
the tourniquet?
The term "butterfly" refers to Winged infusion set
a...
During a venipuncture Bevel side up
procedure the
needle should always be
inserted with the...
Why should blood and urine To improve the likelihood of detecting pathogens.
specimens for
microbiological culture be
transported to the lab
quickly?
How long do normal blood 30 to 60 minutes
specimens take to clot?
Bar codes in phlebotomy Patient arm preference
applications are not used
to denote.....
The preferred anticoagulant Heparin
for the collection of whole
blood in STAT situations in
clinical chemistry is...
A 16 gauge needle is larger The smallest number denotes the largest gauge needle.
than a 24 gauge needle
because..
A blood cell counts requires Purple-topped tube.
whole blood collected in
a...
Color coding of needles Gauge
indicates..
Questions & Correct Detailed Answers \LATEST UPDATE
What is interstitial fluid? Tissue fluid
Fragile veins are most likely to Geriatric patients
be found in what kind of
patient?
After a finger stick is Wipe away the first drop of blood with a gauze.
performed what should the
phlebotomist do first.
What is the best angle for A 30 degree angle.
spreading a blood smear
using two slides?
What are skin puncture White blood cell differentials.
samples often used for?
During a skin puncture Fingerprint lines.
procedure, the cut should be
across the
In most cases, when Prior to the next dose of medication given.
should blood be drawn to
determine medication
levels?
In relation to veins, what does Obstructed.
the term occluded mean?
The thumb has a.. Pulse
What is the last step in any Checking that the bleeding has stopped and thanking the patient
phlebotomy procedure, for cooperating.
including skin puncture?
What is the best way to Wash them with soap and water.
decontaminate a
phlebotomists hands if they
are visibly dirty with dust
and dirt?
, How long should the alcohol 30 to 60 seconds
be allowed to dry before
venipuncture?
During a venipuncture what is 15 to 30 degrees
the best
angle for inserting the needle
into the skin?
During a venipuncture, when After the needle is inserted and the blood starts to flow.
does the phlebotomist release
the tourniquet?
The term "butterfly" refers to Winged infusion set
a...
During a venipuncture Bevel side up
procedure the
needle should always be
inserted with the...
Why should blood and urine To improve the likelihood of detecting pathogens.
specimens for
microbiological culture be
transported to the lab
quickly?
How long do normal blood 30 to 60 minutes
specimens take to clot?
Bar codes in phlebotomy Patient arm preference
applications are not used
to denote.....
The preferred anticoagulant Heparin
for the collection of whole
blood in STAT situations in
clinical chemistry is...
A 16 gauge needle is larger The smallest number denotes the largest gauge needle.
than a 24 gauge needle
because..
A blood cell counts requires Purple-topped tube.
whole blood collected in
a...
Color coding of needles Gauge
indicates..
