Phlebotomy Certification Practice Test 1
Which of the following is not considered to be a phlebotomy competency? Correct Ans-
Operating a haematology blood analyzer
In considering the safety of the patient, which of the following is the more dangerous element?
Correct Ans-Labeling collection tubes before collecting the blood
What is the meaning of hemolysis? Correct Ans-Blood breaking down
Which color tube stopper indicates a tube with sodium heparin? Correct Ans-Green
What does the color-coding of needles indicate? Correct Ans-Guage
Which of the following applies for a lipid panel? Correct Ans-Patient should be fasting for at
least 12 hours with water allowed
What is the proper point at which a sharps container should be closed, sealed, and prepared for
disposal? Correct Ans-When the container is 3/4 full
You're about to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has three good veins in the
antecubital area. Which vein should you choose? Correct Ans-Median cubital
Which of the following is not considered to be a phlebotomy competency? Correct Ans-
Operating a haematology blood analyzer
In considering the safety of the patient, which of the following is the more dangerous element?
Correct Ans-Labeling collection tubes before collecting the blood
What is the meaning of hemolysis? Correct Ans-Blood breaking down
Which color tube stopper indicates a tube with sodium heparin? Correct Ans-Green
What does the color-coding of needles indicate? Correct Ans-Guage
Which of the following applies for a lipid panel? Correct Ans-Patient should be fasting for at
least 12 hours with water allowed
What is the proper point at which a sharps container should be closed, sealed, and prepared for
disposal? Correct Ans-When the container is 3/4 full
You're about to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has three good veins in the
antecubital area. Which vein should you choose? Correct Ans-Median cubital
