HOSA Phlebotomy Questions with Correct Answers
2025
1. eat
2. drink
3. smoke
4. apply cosmetics or lip balm
5. handle contact lenses - ANSWER-never do the following in an area of likelihood to exposure
1. median cubital vein
2. cephalic vein
3. basilic vein - ANSWER-order of preference for vein selection
1. wash exposed are with soap & running water
2. report exposure to supervisor ASAP
3. refer to an MSDS
4. fill out an exposure report form - ANSWER-steps to take after exposure to potentially infectious
material
10-12 hours - ANSWER-average time for fasting
2/3 full - ANSWER-how full should a sharps container be when it needs to be locked?
30 mins - ANSWER-trough levels are collected how many minutes before the scheduled pharmaceutical
dose?
4-6" above draw site - ANSWER-tourniquet is tied around the arm where?
70% isopropyl alcohol - ANSWER-type of alcohol used as antiseptic to wipe skin
HOSA Phlebotomy Questions with Correct Answers
2025
, HOSA Phlebotomy Questions with Correct Answers
2025
a 24-hour urine and serum test that is both a blood and urine collection.
*specimens must be handled and stored (refrigerated) correctly - ANSWER-define creatinine clearance
a bacteria that is found in all things. the bacteria inside of our bodies can be triggered by taking
antibiotics, which then causes colitis, an inflammation of the colon. - ANSWER-what is clostridium
difficile
a blood test marker for inflammation in the body.
use SST for serum
use lavander for plasma - ANSWER-C-reactive protein (CRP)
a blood test marker for inflammation in the body. It is produced in the liver and its level is measured by
testing the blood.
- this protein is an acute phase reactant which means that its levels will RISE in response to inflammation
- ANSWER-define C-reactive protein (CRP)
a calcium binding agent that is used as an anticoagulant for laboratory blood specimens. - ANSWER-
what is EDTA?
a common type of bacteria that grows in the digestive tract and has a tendency to attack the stomach
lining. - ANSWER-what is Helicobacter pylori?
a comprehensive point-of-care coagulation monitoring system.
note: This is not the industry standard and practitioners may use an alternative - ANSWER-hemochron
HOSA Phlebotomy Questions with Correct Answers
2025
2025
1. eat
2. drink
3. smoke
4. apply cosmetics or lip balm
5. handle contact lenses - ANSWER-never do the following in an area of likelihood to exposure
1. median cubital vein
2. cephalic vein
3. basilic vein - ANSWER-order of preference for vein selection
1. wash exposed are with soap & running water
2. report exposure to supervisor ASAP
3. refer to an MSDS
4. fill out an exposure report form - ANSWER-steps to take after exposure to potentially infectious
material
10-12 hours - ANSWER-average time for fasting
2/3 full - ANSWER-how full should a sharps container be when it needs to be locked?
30 mins - ANSWER-trough levels are collected how many minutes before the scheduled pharmaceutical
dose?
4-6" above draw site - ANSWER-tourniquet is tied around the arm where?
70% isopropyl alcohol - ANSWER-type of alcohol used as antiseptic to wipe skin
HOSA Phlebotomy Questions with Correct Answers
2025
, HOSA Phlebotomy Questions with Correct Answers
2025
a 24-hour urine and serum test that is both a blood and urine collection.
*specimens must be handled and stored (refrigerated) correctly - ANSWER-define creatinine clearance
a bacteria that is found in all things. the bacteria inside of our bodies can be triggered by taking
antibiotics, which then causes colitis, an inflammation of the colon. - ANSWER-what is clostridium
difficile
a blood test marker for inflammation in the body.
use SST for serum
use lavander for plasma - ANSWER-C-reactive protein (CRP)
a blood test marker for inflammation in the body. It is produced in the liver and its level is measured by
testing the blood.
- this protein is an acute phase reactant which means that its levels will RISE in response to inflammation
- ANSWER-define C-reactive protein (CRP)
a calcium binding agent that is used as an anticoagulant for laboratory blood specimens. - ANSWER-
what is EDTA?
a common type of bacteria that grows in the digestive tract and has a tendency to attack the stomach
lining. - ANSWER-what is Helicobacter pylori?
a comprehensive point-of-care coagulation monitoring system.
note: This is not the industry standard and practitioners may use an alternative - ANSWER-hemochron
HOSA Phlebotomy Questions with Correct Answers
2025
