NHCO Phlebotomy TESTBANK
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update
1. Hemolyzation occurs when a phlebotomist........ - Correct Answer: Uses
the incorrect needle gauge
2. Raised and red welts on arm - Correct Answer: urticaria
3. Which are the 3 additives to PREVENT coagulation - Correct Answer:
EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Heparin
4. When using the evacuated tube method, what step should be done after
tying the tourniquet and cleaning the site - Correct Answer: uncap the
needle and inspect it
5. Blood is classified on the presence or absence of antigens on the surface of
what - Correct Answer: Erythrocytes
6. In what order should a phlebotomist do when they are accidentally stuck
with a used needle - Correct Answer: Rinsed the infused area with
, water first, contact their supervisor, report for an HIV evaluation, then
report for a medical evaluation
7. when centrifuging a GRAY tube containing an anticoagulant which is the
resulting liquid portion? - Correct Answer: Plasma
8. the most frequent nosocomial infection for lab employees is what -
Correct Answer: Hepatitis B virus
9. What is the total amount of blood volume of an infant who weighs 7.3lbs
(equation: 100mL for every 1 kg) - Correct Answer: 300-350mL
10.Postprandial means - Correct Answer: after a meal
11.When blood is found in the urine, it is defined as - Correct Answer:
Hematuria
12.What is incorrect about a LAVANDER tube - Correct Answer: it is used to
collect specimens for coagulation studies
13.The Joint Commission created patient safety goals to direct healthcare
workers and facilities in: - Correct Answer: Identifying patient safety
risks
,14.Why should you avoid earlobes as a sight of venipuncture - Correct
Answer: This site can cause patients to feel nervous and their head may
move around too much
15.RBCs are also called - Correct Answer: Erythrocytes
16.function of thrombocytes - Correct Answer: Clotting or repairing blood
vessels
17.Correct order of venipuncture - Correct Answer: Identify patient, apply
tourniquet. palpate, cleanse the site, collect specimen
18.When drawing blood on an outpatient, what is the next positive
identification to ask for after obtaining DOB ? - Correct Answer: Correct
spelling of name
19.A patient has a requisition for a urine test. The patient asks to have their
blood drawn. They intend to call the Physician's office when they leave to
fax the orders. What should the phleb technician do ? - Correct Answer:
Call the physician before the draw to request and obtain orders for
additional
20.A requisition form requires a phlebotomy technician to draw blood for an
hgA1C and lipid panel. How should the phlebotomy tech draw blood from
the patient to meet this requirement ? - Correct Answer: Draw the
SST/gold top tube Draw the lavender top tube.
, 21.The phlebotomy technician initiates a blood draw after receiving verbal
consent from the patient. What type of consent has been given ? -
Correct Answer: Informed Consent
22.The physician orders an Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) lab test.
Which tube should the phlebotomy technician use ? - Correct Answer:
Lavender
23.Patient A is in the waiting room and has been waiting for a phlebotomy
technician for 15 mins. Patient B is in the waiting room and has been
waiting for a phlebotomy technician for 5 mins. Both patients require a CBC
with differential. The STAT box on patient B's requisition is checked. What
should the phlebotomy technician do first ? - Correct Answer: Draw
blood from Patient B using a lavender top tube
24.A phlebotomy technician is ready to perform a venipuncture on a patient
for labs the physician has ordered. What should the phlebotomy technician
do first. - Correct Answer: Identify the patient
25.A phlebotomy technician enters a patient's room to draw blood and notices
the patient's date of birth on the ID band is different from the date of birth
on the requisition . How should the phleb technician handle this situation ?
- Correct Answer: Delay drawing the blood until the tissue with the ID
hand is resolved
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update
1. Hemolyzation occurs when a phlebotomist........ - Correct Answer: Uses
the incorrect needle gauge
2. Raised and red welts on arm - Correct Answer: urticaria
3. Which are the 3 additives to PREVENT coagulation - Correct Answer:
EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Heparin
4. When using the evacuated tube method, what step should be done after
tying the tourniquet and cleaning the site - Correct Answer: uncap the
needle and inspect it
5. Blood is classified on the presence or absence of antigens on the surface of
what - Correct Answer: Erythrocytes
6. In what order should a phlebotomist do when they are accidentally stuck
with a used needle - Correct Answer: Rinsed the infused area with
, water first, contact their supervisor, report for an HIV evaluation, then
report for a medical evaluation
7. when centrifuging a GRAY tube containing an anticoagulant which is the
resulting liquid portion? - Correct Answer: Plasma
8. the most frequent nosocomial infection for lab employees is what -
Correct Answer: Hepatitis B virus
9. What is the total amount of blood volume of an infant who weighs 7.3lbs
(equation: 100mL for every 1 kg) - Correct Answer: 300-350mL
10.Postprandial means - Correct Answer: after a meal
11.When blood is found in the urine, it is defined as - Correct Answer:
Hematuria
12.What is incorrect about a LAVANDER tube - Correct Answer: it is used to
collect specimens for coagulation studies
13.The Joint Commission created patient safety goals to direct healthcare
workers and facilities in: - Correct Answer: Identifying patient safety
risks
,14.Why should you avoid earlobes as a sight of venipuncture - Correct
Answer: This site can cause patients to feel nervous and their head may
move around too much
15.RBCs are also called - Correct Answer: Erythrocytes
16.function of thrombocytes - Correct Answer: Clotting or repairing blood
vessels
17.Correct order of venipuncture - Correct Answer: Identify patient, apply
tourniquet. palpate, cleanse the site, collect specimen
18.When drawing blood on an outpatient, what is the next positive
identification to ask for after obtaining DOB ? - Correct Answer: Correct
spelling of name
19.A patient has a requisition for a urine test. The patient asks to have their
blood drawn. They intend to call the Physician's office when they leave to
fax the orders. What should the phleb technician do ? - Correct Answer:
Call the physician before the draw to request and obtain orders for
additional
20.A requisition form requires a phlebotomy technician to draw blood for an
hgA1C and lipid panel. How should the phlebotomy tech draw blood from
the patient to meet this requirement ? - Correct Answer: Draw the
SST/gold top tube Draw the lavender top tube.
, 21.The phlebotomy technician initiates a blood draw after receiving verbal
consent from the patient. What type of consent has been given ? -
Correct Answer: Informed Consent
22.The physician orders an Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) lab test.
Which tube should the phlebotomy technician use ? - Correct Answer:
Lavender
23.Patient A is in the waiting room and has been waiting for a phlebotomy
technician for 15 mins. Patient B is in the waiting room and has been
waiting for a phlebotomy technician for 5 mins. Both patients require a CBC
with differential. The STAT box on patient B's requisition is checked. What
should the phlebotomy technician do first ? - Correct Answer: Draw
blood from Patient B using a lavender top tube
24.A phlebotomy technician is ready to perform a venipuncture on a patient
for labs the physician has ordered. What should the phlebotomy technician
do first. - Correct Answer: Identify the patient
25.A phlebotomy technician enters a patient's room to draw blood and notices
the patient's date of birth on the ID band is different from the date of birth
on the requisition . How should the phleb technician handle this situation ?
- Correct Answer: Delay drawing the blood until the tissue with the ID
hand is resolved
