NPS PHLEBOTOMY EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026
CORE BLOOD COLLECTION AND LAB
SAFETY CONCEPTS AND SOLVED ITEMS
◉ When performing the Allen Test, after applying pressure until the
hand loses its pink tone, you should release pressure from the ______
artery to see if the hand returns to its pink color.
A. Axillary artery
B. ulnar artery
C. radial artery
D. brachial artery
Answer: B. ulnar artery
◉ What can lead to specimen rejection?
A. Using an expired tourniquet
B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
C. Patient movement during collection
D. Drawing blood from a non-fasting patient
Answer: B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
,◉ This department examines results of micro-organism growth in
specimens so the physician can find out what contagions are present
and the proper way to treat the patient.
A. Hematology
B. Chemistry
C. Serology
D. Microbiology
Answer: D. Microbiology
◉ This is a pump that increases the amount of blood flow through
the body.
A. Ventricular Assist Device
B. Peritoneal Port
C. Pulmonary cycle
D. Defibrillator
Answer: A. Ventricular Assist Device
◉ EDTA is the additive in what color topped tube?
A. Green
B. Lavender
C. Orange
D. Blue
, Answer: B. Lavender
◉ Which test is not part of the coronary risk comprehensive profile?
A. Triglycerides
B Cholesterol
C. Fasting glucose
D. Blood Lipid Percentile Score
Answer: C. Fasting glucose
◉ What is the consequence of centrifuging blood before it has
clotted?
A. Faster processing time
B. Specimen rejection
C. Improved accuracy of test results
D. Better separation of plasma and cells
Answer: B. Specimen rejection
◉ What is the primary purpose of using a biohazard bag?
A. To collect recyclables
B. To safely dispose of potentially infectious waste
C. To store personal belongings
D. To transport equipment
CORE BLOOD COLLECTION AND LAB
SAFETY CONCEPTS AND SOLVED ITEMS
◉ When performing the Allen Test, after applying pressure until the
hand loses its pink tone, you should release pressure from the ______
artery to see if the hand returns to its pink color.
A. Axillary artery
B. ulnar artery
C. radial artery
D. brachial artery
Answer: B. ulnar artery
◉ What can lead to specimen rejection?
A. Using an expired tourniquet
B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
C. Patient movement during collection
D. Drawing blood from a non-fasting patient
Answer: B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
,◉ This department examines results of micro-organism growth in
specimens so the physician can find out what contagions are present
and the proper way to treat the patient.
A. Hematology
B. Chemistry
C. Serology
D. Microbiology
Answer: D. Microbiology
◉ This is a pump that increases the amount of blood flow through
the body.
A. Ventricular Assist Device
B. Peritoneal Port
C. Pulmonary cycle
D. Defibrillator
Answer: A. Ventricular Assist Device
◉ EDTA is the additive in what color topped tube?
A. Green
B. Lavender
C. Orange
D. Blue
, Answer: B. Lavender
◉ Which test is not part of the coronary risk comprehensive profile?
A. Triglycerides
B Cholesterol
C. Fasting glucose
D. Blood Lipid Percentile Score
Answer: C. Fasting glucose
◉ What is the consequence of centrifuging blood before it has
clotted?
A. Faster processing time
B. Specimen rejection
C. Improved accuracy of test results
D. Better separation of plasma and cells
Answer: B. Specimen rejection
◉ What is the primary purpose of using a biohazard bag?
A. To collect recyclables
B. To safely dispose of potentially infectious waste
C. To store personal belongings
D. To transport equipment
