Phlebotomy NCHO Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Aliquot - CORRECT ANSWER - Fraction of the specimen, sample needs to be divided to
run several tests.
Basilic Vein - CORRECT ANSWER - The large vein on the inner side of the bicep
Chain of custody - CORRECT ANSWER - A list of all people who came into possession
of an item of evidence
CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) - CORRECT ANSWER - develops
standards for laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy
Creatnine Clearance - CORRECT ANSWER - 24-hour urine and serum test. Must be
refrigerated
CRP (C-reactive protein) - CORRECT ANSWER - marker of acute inflammatory stress.
Levels will rise in response to inflammation. Produced in the liver. Can be drawn in either
lavender top tube or serum separator tube.
D-dimer - CORRECT ANSWER - Light blue tube, sodium citrate tube. Ruling out
thrombus, DVT, and pulmonary embolism.
Vechine Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - Doorknob, pen in mouth
vector-borne transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - the spread of certain disease due to
the bite of a vector
, Direct vs Indirect contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct: vertical (mom to baby), contact
(kissing), droplets (sneezing), biological vector (mosquitoes)
Indirect: from host to indirect conveyor to another host
What is a nosocomial infection? - CORRECT ANSWER - hospital acquired infection
Most common hospital nosocomial infection - CORRECT ANSWER - Hepatitis B
Most common lab nosocomial infection - CORRECT ANSWER - Hepatitis C
Time spans between Hepatitis B shots? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 month after first shot, 6
months after 2nd shot
What are the 6 most commons personal protective equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Masks, googles, face shields, respirators, gloves, gowns
What is the order of PPE removal after the phlebotomist has finished a procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1) Gloves, 2) Goggles, 3) Gown, 4) Mask
reverse isolation - CORRECT ANSWER - Precaution used for individuals who are
immune-compromised to protect THEM from harmful organisms that may be brought in from
outside. Transplant patients are placed on this (along with others). Everyone who enters room
wears gown, gloves & mask. All equipment entering room needs to be disinfected.
How long can Hepatitis B survive in dried blood? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7 days
What is the correct procedure if exposed to blood via a needle stick or possible infectious
material? - CORRECT ANSWER - Immediately wash the area for 15 minutes and
REPORT TO SUPERVISOR
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Aliquot - CORRECT ANSWER - Fraction of the specimen, sample needs to be divided to
run several tests.
Basilic Vein - CORRECT ANSWER - The large vein on the inner side of the bicep
Chain of custody - CORRECT ANSWER - A list of all people who came into possession
of an item of evidence
CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) - CORRECT ANSWER - develops
standards for laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy
Creatnine Clearance - CORRECT ANSWER - 24-hour urine and serum test. Must be
refrigerated
CRP (C-reactive protein) - CORRECT ANSWER - marker of acute inflammatory stress.
Levels will rise in response to inflammation. Produced in the liver. Can be drawn in either
lavender top tube or serum separator tube.
D-dimer - CORRECT ANSWER - Light blue tube, sodium citrate tube. Ruling out
thrombus, DVT, and pulmonary embolism.
Vechine Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - Doorknob, pen in mouth
vector-borne transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - the spread of certain disease due to
the bite of a vector
, Direct vs Indirect contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct: vertical (mom to baby), contact
(kissing), droplets (sneezing), biological vector (mosquitoes)
Indirect: from host to indirect conveyor to another host
What is a nosocomial infection? - CORRECT ANSWER - hospital acquired infection
Most common hospital nosocomial infection - CORRECT ANSWER - Hepatitis B
Most common lab nosocomial infection - CORRECT ANSWER - Hepatitis C
Time spans between Hepatitis B shots? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 month after first shot, 6
months after 2nd shot
What are the 6 most commons personal protective equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Masks, googles, face shields, respirators, gloves, gowns
What is the order of PPE removal after the phlebotomist has finished a procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1) Gloves, 2) Goggles, 3) Gown, 4) Mask
reverse isolation - CORRECT ANSWER - Precaution used for individuals who are
immune-compromised to protect THEM from harmful organisms that may be brought in from
outside. Transplant patients are placed on this (along with others). Everyone who enters room
wears gown, gloves & mask. All equipment entering room needs to be disinfected.
How long can Hepatitis B survive in dried blood? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7 days
What is the correct procedure if exposed to blood via a needle stick or possible infectious
material? - CORRECT ANSWER - Immediately wash the area for 15 minutes and
REPORT TO SUPERVISOR
