Page 1 of 63
NHA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
NHA Phlebotomy certification EXAM
The phlebotomist called a physician to get clarification on a certain test
requisition. What information is NOT required to be documented?
a. Instruction given by provider
b. Diagnosis information obtained
c. Name of individual spoken to
d. Provider's NPI number
d. Provider's NPI number
An unconscious, unidentified man is admitted to an emergency trauma center.
What would be the correct way to ensure patient identification?
a. Phlebotomist assigns a number to the patient until he can be identified
b. Assign a name to the patient, such as John Doe, and use that for
identification
c. Use a temporary master ID number upon admission
d. Wait to process any samples until the patient can be formally identified
c. Use a temporary master ID number upon admission
Which hand hygiene procedure has superior microbicidal activity?
, Page 2 of 63
a. Wiping thoroughly with a sterile water wipe for 20 seconds
b. Routine washing with soap and water
c. Sanitizing with alcohol based antiseptic hand cleaners
d. One minute surgical scrub with anti microbial soap
c. Sanitizing with alcohol based antiseptic hand cleaners
All of the following are true regarding the use of disinfectant cleaning except:
a. Only suitable for disinfecting hard surfaces
b. Are most suitable for use on patients
c. Includes chemicals such as bleach
d. Intended to eliminate all bacteria and viruses from a surface
b. Are most suitable for use on patients
When should a sharps container be replaced?
a. Supervisor discretion
b. 1/2 full
c. 3/4 full
d. Completely full
c. 3/4 full
Considered an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
a. Skin pierced by a contaminated needle
b. Venipuncture on a HIV patient
c. Slip and fall on a wet floor
d. Neglecting to sanitize hands before eating
a. Skin pierced by a contaminated needle
What requires putting the welfare of the patient before one's own needs, and
making the right choices to maintain a high level of personal respect and
respect for one's profession?
a. HIPAA
b. Ethical behavior
c. Patient's rights
d. Confidentiality
, Page 3 of 63
b. Ethical behavior
Which PPE item is worn when a phlebotomist collects blood from a patient
with lice?
a. Eye goggles
b. Gown
c. Mask
d. Face shield
b. Gown
Which of the following is universal precaution?
a. Using caution when handling any bodily tissues
b. Doffing personal protective equipment when performing venipuncture
c. Considering blood and certain body fluids of all individuals potentially
infectious
d. Sterilization of all food, equipment, and other articles to protect the patient
from infection
c. Considering blood and certain body fluids of all individuals potentially infectious
All of the following are means of transmission except:
a. Vector
b. Contact
c. Droplet
d. Reservoir
d. Reservoir
The way pathogens get into the body, nose, or skin breaks is referred to as
the:
a. Susceptible host
b. Portal of exit
c. Portal of entry
d. Source
c. Portal of entry
What precaution requires a phlebotomist to wear an N95 mask, gloves, and a
gown?
, Page 4 of 63
a. Contact
b. Droplet
c. Standard
d. Airborne
d. Airborne
The primary goal of protecting confidential healthcare information is part of
which law?
a. CLIA
b. HIPAA
c. CLSI
d. NCCLS
b. HIPAA
What would the phlebotomist wear when drawing a blood sample in a droplet
precaution room?
a. Gloves, lab coat and gown
b. Gloves and face shield
c. Gloves, gown, and face shield
d. Gloves and N95 mask
c. Gloves, gown, and face shield
The MSDS contains information on which of the following?
a. Information on hazardous testing procedures
b. Chemical hazards and safety information
c. OSHA requirements and material hazards
d. Blood-borne pathogens and PPE requirements
b. Chemical hazards and safety information
What is an element of the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard?
a. Employee benefits
b. Work practice controls
NHA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
NHA Phlebotomy certification EXAM
The phlebotomist called a physician to get clarification on a certain test
requisition. What information is NOT required to be documented?
a. Instruction given by provider
b. Diagnosis information obtained
c. Name of individual spoken to
d. Provider's NPI number
d. Provider's NPI number
An unconscious, unidentified man is admitted to an emergency trauma center.
What would be the correct way to ensure patient identification?
a. Phlebotomist assigns a number to the patient until he can be identified
b. Assign a name to the patient, such as John Doe, and use that for
identification
c. Use a temporary master ID number upon admission
d. Wait to process any samples until the patient can be formally identified
c. Use a temporary master ID number upon admission
Which hand hygiene procedure has superior microbicidal activity?
, Page 2 of 63
a. Wiping thoroughly with a sterile water wipe for 20 seconds
b. Routine washing with soap and water
c. Sanitizing with alcohol based antiseptic hand cleaners
d. One minute surgical scrub with anti microbial soap
c. Sanitizing with alcohol based antiseptic hand cleaners
All of the following are true regarding the use of disinfectant cleaning except:
a. Only suitable for disinfecting hard surfaces
b. Are most suitable for use on patients
c. Includes chemicals such as bleach
d. Intended to eliminate all bacteria and viruses from a surface
b. Are most suitable for use on patients
When should a sharps container be replaced?
a. Supervisor discretion
b. 1/2 full
c. 3/4 full
d. Completely full
c. 3/4 full
Considered an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
a. Skin pierced by a contaminated needle
b. Venipuncture on a HIV patient
c. Slip and fall on a wet floor
d. Neglecting to sanitize hands before eating
a. Skin pierced by a contaminated needle
What requires putting the welfare of the patient before one's own needs, and
making the right choices to maintain a high level of personal respect and
respect for one's profession?
a. HIPAA
b. Ethical behavior
c. Patient's rights
d. Confidentiality
, Page 3 of 63
b. Ethical behavior
Which PPE item is worn when a phlebotomist collects blood from a patient
with lice?
a. Eye goggles
b. Gown
c. Mask
d. Face shield
b. Gown
Which of the following is universal precaution?
a. Using caution when handling any bodily tissues
b. Doffing personal protective equipment when performing venipuncture
c. Considering blood and certain body fluids of all individuals potentially
infectious
d. Sterilization of all food, equipment, and other articles to protect the patient
from infection
c. Considering blood and certain body fluids of all individuals potentially infectious
All of the following are means of transmission except:
a. Vector
b. Contact
c. Droplet
d. Reservoir
d. Reservoir
The way pathogens get into the body, nose, or skin breaks is referred to as
the:
a. Susceptible host
b. Portal of exit
c. Portal of entry
d. Source
c. Portal of entry
What precaution requires a phlebotomist to wear an N95 mask, gloves, and a
gown?
, Page 4 of 63
a. Contact
b. Droplet
c. Standard
d. Airborne
d. Airborne
The primary goal of protecting confidential healthcare information is part of
which law?
a. CLIA
b. HIPAA
c. CLSI
d. NCCLS
b. HIPAA
What would the phlebotomist wear when drawing a blood sample in a droplet
precaution room?
a. Gloves, lab coat and gown
b. Gloves and face shield
c. Gloves, gown, and face shield
d. Gloves and N95 mask
c. Gloves, gown, and face shield
The MSDS contains information on which of the following?
a. Information on hazardous testing procedures
b. Chemical hazards and safety information
c. OSHA requirements and material hazards
d. Blood-borne pathogens and PPE requirements
b. Chemical hazards and safety information
What is an element of the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard?
a. Employee benefits
b. Work practice controls
