PHLEBOTOMY EXAM.FINAL TEST
PAPER 2026\2027.
Which of the following POC lab tests is within the CLIA defined scope
of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
d. strep test and urine dip
d. strep test and urine dip
The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive
school age child. Which of the following approaches should the
phlebotomist use to calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent
explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can
stay with her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker
,PHLEBOTOMY EXAM.FINAL TEST
PAPER 2026\2027.
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay
with her
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a
POC instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument
b. perform QC on the instrument
rationale: we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice
A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC
and higher complexity tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with
interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient
read the directions with the higher level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the
,PHLEBOTOMY EXAM.FINAL TEST
PAPER 2026\2027.
patient to the MD for the higher complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from
the CDC website.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a
phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a
control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests
What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
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PAPER 2026\2027.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm
A.
2.0mm
To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or
_______________.
A.
Ammonia
B.
Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine
PAPER 2026\2027.
Which of the following POC lab tests is within the CLIA defined scope
of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
d. strep test and urine dip
d. strep test and urine dip
The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive
school age child. Which of the following approaches should the
phlebotomist use to calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent
explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can
stay with her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker
,PHLEBOTOMY EXAM.FINAL TEST
PAPER 2026\2027.
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay
with her
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a
POC instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument
b. perform QC on the instrument
rationale: we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice
A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC
and higher complexity tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with
interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient
read the directions with the higher level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the
,PHLEBOTOMY EXAM.FINAL TEST
PAPER 2026\2027.
patient to the MD for the higher complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from
the CDC website.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a
phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a
control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests
What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
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PAPER 2026\2027.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm
A.
2.0mm
To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or
_______________.
A.
Ammonia
B.
Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine
