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MEDCA Exam Study Guide-
Phlebotomy 2026|Comprehensive Q&A
For Certification Success
What is interstitial fluid? - correct-answer - Tissue fluid
Fragile veins are most likely to be found in what kind of patient? - correct-answer
- Geriatric patients
After a finger stick is performed what should the phlebotomist do first. - correct-
answer - Wipe away the first drop of blood with a gauze.
What is the best angle for spreading a blood smear using two slides? - correct-
answer - A 30 degree angle.
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What are skin puncture samples often used for? - correct-answer - White blood
cell differentials.
During a skin puncture procedure, the cut should be across the - correct-answer -
Fingerprint lines.
In most cases, when should blood be drawn to determine medication levels? -
correct-answer - Prior to the next dose of medication given.
In relation to veins, what does the term occluded mean? - correct-answer -
Obstructed.
The thumb has a.. - correct-answer - Pulse
MEDCA Exam Study Guide-
Phlebotomy 2026|Comprehensive Q&A
For Certification Success
What is interstitial fluid? - correct-answer - Tissue fluid
Fragile veins are most likely to be found in what kind of patient? - correct-answer
- Geriatric patients
After a finger stick is performed what should the phlebotomist do first. - correct-
answer - Wipe away the first drop of blood with a gauze.
What is the best angle for spreading a blood smear using two slides? - correct-
answer - A 30 degree angle.
, 2|Page
What are skin puncture samples often used for? - correct-answer - White blood
cell differentials.
During a skin puncture procedure, the cut should be across the - correct-answer -
Fingerprint lines.
In most cases, when should blood be drawn to determine medication levels? -
correct-answer - Prior to the next dose of medication given.
In relation to veins, what does the term occluded mean? - correct-answer -
Obstructed.
The thumb has a.. - correct-answer - Pulse
