NHCO Phlebotomy Exam 2026/2027 TEST EXAM 100
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Every time a phlebotomist clocks in for their shift, they notice that the sharps container on
the phlebotomy tray is overflowing. Which of the following is the appropriate reaction to
the situation?
a. The phlebotomist should pick out and discard the excess needles by hand until the unit can be
sealed and replaced
b. The phlebotomist should throw it in the biohazard waste
c. The phlebotomist should remove the overflowing sharps container from the tray; replace it with
an empty one for the shift, then return the overflowing container to the tray for the next shift
d. The phlebotomist should report the safety violation to the supervisor - correct answer-d. The
phlebotomist should report the safety violation to the supervisor
Informed consent is defined as which of the following?
a. The patient consents for any doctor to perform a procedure
b. A patient gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure after receiving adequate information
c. A medical assistant consents to assist in performance reviews
d. All of the above - correct answer-b. A patient gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure
after receiving adequate information
Which of the following tests may be performed from capillary blood collection?
a. Complete blood count
b. Blood culture
c. Coagulation studies
d. Strep test - correct answer-a. Complete blood count
Why should a phlebotomist avoid using earlobes as a site for capillary blood collection?
a. This site does not have any blood
,b. This site lacks skin tissue and has a risk of damaging the surrounding cartilage
c. This site can cause patients to feel nervous and their head may move around too much
d. This site is too far away from the heart - correct answer-c. This site can cause patients to feel
nervous and their head may move around too much
Within which time period should a phlebotomist collect a newborn PKU blood-spot test?
a. Within 30 minutes
b. Within 72 hours
c. Within 3 months
d. Within 96 hours - correct answer-b. Within 72 hours
Where is the tourniquet generally tied on a patient?
a. 3-4" above the draw site
b. 2-4" above the draw site
c. 4-6" above the draw site
d. 2-5" above the draw site - correct answer-a. 3-4" above the draw site
Red blood cells are also called which of the following?
a. Erythrocytes
b. Thrombocytes
c. Leukocytes
d. Phagocytes - correct answer-a. Erythrocytes
Which of the following antiseptics are the most appropriate if a phlebotomist has a
patient who is allergic to alcohol?
a. Hexachlorophene
b. Chlorhexidine
c. Tincture of iodine
d. Chloroxylenol - correct answer-b. Chlorhexidine
, The function of thrombocytes is which of the following?
a. Transportation of oxygen to the tissues
b. Engulfing bacteria (phagocytes)
c. Clotting or repairing of blood vessels
d. Producing antibodies - correct answer-c. Clotting or repairing of blood vessels
List the correct order of the venipuncture steps.
a. Cleanse the site, palpate, apply tourniquet, collect the specimen, identify the patient
b. Identify the patient, apply the tourniquet, palpate, cleanse the site, collect the specimen
c. Identify the patients, gather equipment, palpate, apply the tourniquet, collect the sample
d. Gather equipment, cleanse the site, apply the tourniquet, palpate, collect the sample - correct
answer-b. Identify the patient, apply the tourniquet, palpate, cleanse the site, collect the specimen
Which of the following is the best indication that a patient might be at risk of syncope?
a. Involuntary movement
b. Lightheadedness and shallow breath
c. Small red spots appearing on skin
d. Paleness and sweating - correct answer-d. Paleness and sweating
Why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes?
a. To prevent a pH imbalance
b. To prevent hemolysis
c. To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
d. To prevent hemoconcentration - correct answer-c. To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
Which of the following protects a patient's information?
a. OSHA
b. HIPPA
c. The Joint Commission
d. AAHSA - correct answer-b. HIPPA
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS /FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
Every time a phlebotomist clocks in for their shift, they notice that the sharps container on
the phlebotomy tray is overflowing. Which of the following is the appropriate reaction to
the situation?
a. The phlebotomist should pick out and discard the excess needles by hand until the unit can be
sealed and replaced
b. The phlebotomist should throw it in the biohazard waste
c. The phlebotomist should remove the overflowing sharps container from the tray; replace it with
an empty one for the shift, then return the overflowing container to the tray for the next shift
d. The phlebotomist should report the safety violation to the supervisor - correct answer-d. The
phlebotomist should report the safety violation to the supervisor
Informed consent is defined as which of the following?
a. The patient consents for any doctor to perform a procedure
b. A patient gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure after receiving adequate information
c. A medical assistant consents to assist in performance reviews
d. All of the above - correct answer-b. A patient gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure
after receiving adequate information
Which of the following tests may be performed from capillary blood collection?
a. Complete blood count
b. Blood culture
c. Coagulation studies
d. Strep test - correct answer-a. Complete blood count
Why should a phlebotomist avoid using earlobes as a site for capillary blood collection?
a. This site does not have any blood
,b. This site lacks skin tissue and has a risk of damaging the surrounding cartilage
c. This site can cause patients to feel nervous and their head may move around too much
d. This site is too far away from the heart - correct answer-c. This site can cause patients to feel
nervous and their head may move around too much
Within which time period should a phlebotomist collect a newborn PKU blood-spot test?
a. Within 30 minutes
b. Within 72 hours
c. Within 3 months
d. Within 96 hours - correct answer-b. Within 72 hours
Where is the tourniquet generally tied on a patient?
a. 3-4" above the draw site
b. 2-4" above the draw site
c. 4-6" above the draw site
d. 2-5" above the draw site - correct answer-a. 3-4" above the draw site
Red blood cells are also called which of the following?
a. Erythrocytes
b. Thrombocytes
c. Leukocytes
d. Phagocytes - correct answer-a. Erythrocytes
Which of the following antiseptics are the most appropriate if a phlebotomist has a
patient who is allergic to alcohol?
a. Hexachlorophene
b. Chlorhexidine
c. Tincture of iodine
d. Chloroxylenol - correct answer-b. Chlorhexidine
, The function of thrombocytes is which of the following?
a. Transportation of oxygen to the tissues
b. Engulfing bacteria (phagocytes)
c. Clotting or repairing of blood vessels
d. Producing antibodies - correct answer-c. Clotting or repairing of blood vessels
List the correct order of the venipuncture steps.
a. Cleanse the site, palpate, apply tourniquet, collect the specimen, identify the patient
b. Identify the patient, apply the tourniquet, palpate, cleanse the site, collect the specimen
c. Identify the patients, gather equipment, palpate, apply the tourniquet, collect the sample
d. Gather equipment, cleanse the site, apply the tourniquet, palpate, collect the sample - correct
answer-b. Identify the patient, apply the tourniquet, palpate, cleanse the site, collect the specimen
Which of the following is the best indication that a patient might be at risk of syncope?
a. Involuntary movement
b. Lightheadedness and shallow breath
c. Small red spots appearing on skin
d. Paleness and sweating - correct answer-d. Paleness and sweating
Why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes?
a. To prevent a pH imbalance
b. To prevent hemolysis
c. To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
d. To prevent hemoconcentration - correct answer-c. To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
Which of the following protects a patient's information?
a. OSHA
b. HIPPA
c. The Joint Commission
d. AAHSA - correct answer-b. HIPPA
