Phlebotomy Safety and Compliance
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
When testing a pt. for streptococcal pharyngitis , a phlebotomy
tech. should implement which of the following types transmission-
based precautions? -
correct answer ✅Droplet
A phlebotomy tech. is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a pt.
who has pneumonia. Besides gloves , which of the following pieces
of personal protective equipment should the tech. wear? -
correct answer ✅Face Mask
A phlebotomy tech receives a splash of blood to the eyes while
transferring serum into an isolator tube . Which of the actions
should the tech. take first ? -
correct answer ✅Rinse his eyes with water
A phlebotomy tech experiences a needle stick injury while
performing a draw . The tech is greatest risk for exposure to which
of the following blood borne pathogens? -
correct answer ✅Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to perform the third set blood
draws for a glucose tolerance test (GTT). The pt. starts to cry and
, Phlebotomy Safety and Compliance
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
refuses to extend her arm for the draw. Which of the following
actions statements should the tech. make? -
correct answer ✅"May I please perform the draw?"
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to aliquot a blood specimen. Which
of the following pieces of personal protective equip. are minimum
requirements for the tech. to wear? -
correct answer ✅Face Shield and Gloves
A phlebotomy tech observes a glucometer reading of 250 mg/ dl . A
second test is performed and returns a reading within the excepted
reference range . Which of the following circumstances could have
caused the first result to not be accurate ? -
correct answer ✅Too much blood was used
A phlebotomy tech is performing a blood alcohol test. Which the
following antiseptics should the tech use ? -
correct answer ✅Chlorhexidine gluconate
A phlebotomy tech. is collecting a sample for cholesterol, troponin,
and HDL blood results. Which of the following departments is
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
When testing a pt. for streptococcal pharyngitis , a phlebotomy
tech. should implement which of the following types transmission-
based precautions? -
correct answer ✅Droplet
A phlebotomy tech. is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a pt.
who has pneumonia. Besides gloves , which of the following pieces
of personal protective equipment should the tech. wear? -
correct answer ✅Face Mask
A phlebotomy tech receives a splash of blood to the eyes while
transferring serum into an isolator tube . Which of the actions
should the tech. take first ? -
correct answer ✅Rinse his eyes with water
A phlebotomy tech experiences a needle stick injury while
performing a draw . The tech is greatest risk for exposure to which
of the following blood borne pathogens? -
correct answer ✅Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to perform the third set blood
draws for a glucose tolerance test (GTT). The pt. starts to cry and
, Phlebotomy Safety and Compliance
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
refuses to extend her arm for the draw. Which of the following
actions statements should the tech. make? -
correct answer ✅"May I please perform the draw?"
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to aliquot a blood specimen. Which
of the following pieces of personal protective equip. are minimum
requirements for the tech. to wear? -
correct answer ✅Face Shield and Gloves
A phlebotomy tech observes a glucometer reading of 250 mg/ dl . A
second test is performed and returns a reading within the excepted
reference range . Which of the following circumstances could have
caused the first result to not be accurate ? -
correct answer ✅Too much blood was used
A phlebotomy tech is performing a blood alcohol test. Which the
following antiseptics should the tech use ? -
correct answer ✅Chlorhexidine gluconate
A phlebotomy tech. is collecting a sample for cholesterol, troponin,
and HDL blood results. Which of the following departments is
