NHCO PHLEBOTOMY -
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+ BRAND NEW 2026
What is the best indication that a patient may be at risk of syncope? - answer-Paleness
and sweating
Why is it important to convert anticoagulant tubes? - answer-To ensure proper mixing of
blood and additives
What organization protects a patient's information? - answer-HIPAA
What needle size is used for collection of donor units of blood? - answer-18 gauge
Which two common tests need to be kept on ice? - answer-Lactic Acid and Ammonia
How long after a urine sample should the phlebotomist take the temperature of the
specimen? - answer-Within four minutes
What is the additive in a Pink top tube used in blood banking? - answer-Potassium EDTA
What is the recommended allowance for total volume of blood drawn within a 24 hour
period? - answer-1% to 5% of total blood volume
What is the proper way to dispose of a needle after use? - answer-Put into a sharps
container after putting on safety cap
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+ BRAND NEW 2026
What is the best indication that a patient may be at risk of syncope? - answer-Paleness
and sweating
Why is it important to convert anticoagulant tubes? - answer-To ensure proper mixing of
blood and additives
What organization protects a patient's information? - answer-HIPAA
What needle size is used for collection of donor units of blood? - answer-18 gauge
Which two common tests need to be kept on ice? - answer-Lactic Acid and Ammonia
How long after a urine sample should the phlebotomist take the temperature of the
specimen? - answer-Within four minutes
What is the additive in a Pink top tube used in blood banking? - answer-Potassium EDTA
What is the recommended allowance for total volume of blood drawn within a 24 hour
period? - answer-1% to 5% of total blood volume
What is the proper way to dispose of a needle after use? - answer-Put into a sharps
container after putting on safety cap
