CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician Handout – Exam 1 (Chapters
1–10) 2026 | Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1. What types of punctures can a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT 2)
perform?
Skin punctures and venipunctures only.
Only skin punctures.
Only venipunctures.
Skin punctures, venipunctures, and arterial punctures.
2. What is the location of the cephalic vein in relation to the arm?
Back of the hand
Inner side of the upper arm
Outer side of the upper arm
Near the wrist
3. Describe the two primary blood collection techniques that a Certified
Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) is trained to perform.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) is trained to perform
skin punctures and venipunctures for blood collection.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) is trained to perform only
skin punctures.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) performs blood
transfusions and skin punctures.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) can only perform
venipunctures for blood collection.
,4. Describe the main purpose of HIPAA in relation to patient information.
The main purpose of HIPAA is to regulate the billing practices of
healthcare providers.
The main purpose of HIPAA is to standardize medical procedures
across healthcare facilities.
The main purpose of HIPAA is to ensure that all patients receive equal
treatment.
The main purpose of HIPAA is to protect the confidentiality and
privacy of patient information.
5. Which of the following is not found in the patient care partnership?
the patient can expect protection of his or her privacy
the patient can expect the cheapest care possible
the patient can expect high-quality hospital care
the patient can expect involvement in his or her care
6. What is Phlebotomy?
Phlebotomy is defined as the process of removing or withdrawing
blood typically with a syringe, usually from a vein.
Phlebotomy is defined as the process of removing or withdrawing
blood with a needle, usually from a vein.
Phlebotomy is defined as the process of removing or withdrawing
blood with a large needle, usually from a artery
7. The yellow topped vacuum blood collection tube has which of the following
additives?
sodium citrate
, SPS
EDTA
no additive
8. CLIA regulates all the following areas except:
Billing assessment
QC assessment
Proficiency testing assessment
Patient management
9. In a clinical scenario where a patient requires both a venipuncture and an
arterial puncture, which technician would be qualified to perform both
procedures?
A nurse with no phlebotomy training.
A medical assistant without phlebotomy certification.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1).
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT 2).
10. If a phlebotomist encounters a patient with a communicable infection, what
safety protocol should they follow?
Only wash hands after the procedure is completed.
Ignore the infection and proceed with the blood collection.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow
infection control procedures.
Use the same equipment for all patients regardless of their infection
status.
, 11. Describe the differences between venipuncture, capillary puncture, and
arterial puncture in blood collection.
Venipuncture is for blood donations, capillary puncture is for testing
glucose levels, and arterial puncture is for blood gas analysis.
Capillary puncture is the most common method, venipuncture is used
for emergencies, and arterial puncture is rarely performed.
Arterial puncture is the safest method, capillary puncture is the least
invasive, and venipuncture is the most painful.
Venipuncture involves drawing blood from a vein, capillary
puncture involves collecting blood from a fingertip or heel, and
arterial puncture involves drawing blood from an artery.
12. In a scenario where a phlebotomist witnesses a colleague receiving an
electrical shock from a faulty device, what should be the phlebotomist's
immediate course of action?
Attempt to rescue the colleague without shutting off the device.
Shut off the source of electricity.
Call for help and wait for assistance.
Perform first aid without addressing the electrical source.
13. Describe the role of additives in blood collection tubes and how they
impact laboratory testing.
Additives are primarily used to prevent contamination during blood
collection.
Additives enhance or preserve the blood sample for accurate
laboratory testing.
Additives are only necessary for specific types of blood tests.
1–10) 2026 | Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1. What types of punctures can a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT 2)
perform?
Skin punctures and venipunctures only.
Only skin punctures.
Only venipunctures.
Skin punctures, venipunctures, and arterial punctures.
2. What is the location of the cephalic vein in relation to the arm?
Back of the hand
Inner side of the upper arm
Outer side of the upper arm
Near the wrist
3. Describe the two primary blood collection techniques that a Certified
Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) is trained to perform.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) is trained to perform
skin punctures and venipunctures for blood collection.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) is trained to perform only
skin punctures.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) performs blood
transfusions and skin punctures.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1) can only perform
venipunctures for blood collection.
,4. Describe the main purpose of HIPAA in relation to patient information.
The main purpose of HIPAA is to regulate the billing practices of
healthcare providers.
The main purpose of HIPAA is to standardize medical procedures
across healthcare facilities.
The main purpose of HIPAA is to ensure that all patients receive equal
treatment.
The main purpose of HIPAA is to protect the confidentiality and
privacy of patient information.
5. Which of the following is not found in the patient care partnership?
the patient can expect protection of his or her privacy
the patient can expect the cheapest care possible
the patient can expect high-quality hospital care
the patient can expect involvement in his or her care
6. What is Phlebotomy?
Phlebotomy is defined as the process of removing or withdrawing
blood typically with a syringe, usually from a vein.
Phlebotomy is defined as the process of removing or withdrawing
blood with a needle, usually from a vein.
Phlebotomy is defined as the process of removing or withdrawing
blood with a large needle, usually from a artery
7. The yellow topped vacuum blood collection tube has which of the following
additives?
sodium citrate
, SPS
EDTA
no additive
8. CLIA regulates all the following areas except:
Billing assessment
QC assessment
Proficiency testing assessment
Patient management
9. In a clinical scenario where a patient requires both a venipuncture and an
arterial puncture, which technician would be qualified to perform both
procedures?
A nurse with no phlebotomy training.
A medical assistant without phlebotomy certification.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT 1).
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT 2).
10. If a phlebotomist encounters a patient with a communicable infection, what
safety protocol should they follow?
Only wash hands after the procedure is completed.
Ignore the infection and proceed with the blood collection.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow
infection control procedures.
Use the same equipment for all patients regardless of their infection
status.
, 11. Describe the differences between venipuncture, capillary puncture, and
arterial puncture in blood collection.
Venipuncture is for blood donations, capillary puncture is for testing
glucose levels, and arterial puncture is for blood gas analysis.
Capillary puncture is the most common method, venipuncture is used
for emergencies, and arterial puncture is rarely performed.
Arterial puncture is the safest method, capillary puncture is the least
invasive, and venipuncture is the most painful.
Venipuncture involves drawing blood from a vein, capillary
puncture involves collecting blood from a fingertip or heel, and
arterial puncture involves drawing blood from an artery.
12. In a scenario where a phlebotomist witnesses a colleague receiving an
electrical shock from a faulty device, what should be the phlebotomist's
immediate course of action?
Attempt to rescue the colleague without shutting off the device.
Shut off the source of electricity.
Call for help and wait for assistance.
Perform first aid without addressing the electrical source.
13. Describe the role of additives in blood collection tubes and how they
impact laboratory testing.
Additives are primarily used to prevent contamination during blood
collection.
Additives enhance or preserve the blood sample for accurate
laboratory testing.
Additives are only necessary for specific types of blood tests.
