NATIONAL CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY
TECHNICIAN LATEST EXAM GRADE A+
Which of the following statements regarding HBV is FALSE?
Correct Answer HBV vaccine may pose a risk of HBV
transmission
HCV exposure may occur through Correct Answer Sexual contact
To reduce the risk of transmission of a bloodborne pathogen, you
should Correct Answer Cleanse the wound with soap and water
A specific type of fire extinguisher is used for each f the following
classes of fire EXCEPT Correct Answer Class D
A fire caused by the splashing of hot grease from a frying pan
classified as a Correct Answer Class K
All of the following are acceptable to control wound hemorrhage
EXCEPT Correct Answer Removing the original compress when
adding additional material
,Which symbol may soon be included in the Joint Commission "Do
Not Use" list? Correct Answer Less than sign (<)
Which of the following symbols is NOT included on the Joint
Commission "Do Not Use" list? Correct Answer IV
A patient lying with his palms facing down is said to be in the
Correct Answer Prone position
Which of the following statements regarding lumbar puncture is
FALSE? Correct Answer The procedure poses a risk of injury to
the spinal cord
The hormone epinephrine Correct Answer Increase blood
pressure and heart rate
Increase levels of which of the following are associated with heart
attack? Correct Answer CK
The most frequent source of carryover contamination is Correct
Answer EDTA tubes
Which of the following is the recommended order of draw for
syringes? Correct Answer The SST follows the red top
,According to the alternate order of draw for syringes, Correct
Answer The red top and SST are last
A sign with a picture of fall leaves may be used to indicate Correct
Answer Fall precautions
Which of the following statements regarding obtaining a blood
specimen from a patient is FALSE? Correct Answer The name of
the ordering physician on the ID band should not differ
Which of the following statements regarding patient identification
is FALSE? Correct Answer If a patient has been identified by the
receptionist, no further verification is needed
The preferred venipuncture site is the Correct Answer Median
cubital vein
All of the following statements regarding tourniquet application are
true EXCEPT Correct Answer The patient should be told to pump
his fist
An outpatient's blood should NOT be drawn Correct Answer While
seated on a stool
, When selecting a vein for venipuncture, you should Correct
Answer Palpate visible veins
If antecubital vein cannot be located, you may Correct Answer
Perform a capillary puncture
Proper technique for needle insertion includes Correct Answer
Using an L button
Which of the following statements regarding blood specimens is
FALSE? Correct Answer Outpatient and inpatient blood have the
specimens have normal values
Blood levels of which of the following are normally lowest during
the morning? Correct Answer Glucose
Exercise increase levels of all of the following EXCEPT Correct
Answer Liver enzymes
All of the following affect blood specimen composition EXCEPT
Correct Answer Fasting
In which of the following patients is blood collection prohibited?
Correct Answer Patient with a hematoma
TECHNICIAN LATEST EXAM GRADE A+
Which of the following statements regarding HBV is FALSE?
Correct Answer HBV vaccine may pose a risk of HBV
transmission
HCV exposure may occur through Correct Answer Sexual contact
To reduce the risk of transmission of a bloodborne pathogen, you
should Correct Answer Cleanse the wound with soap and water
A specific type of fire extinguisher is used for each f the following
classes of fire EXCEPT Correct Answer Class D
A fire caused by the splashing of hot grease from a frying pan
classified as a Correct Answer Class K
All of the following are acceptable to control wound hemorrhage
EXCEPT Correct Answer Removing the original compress when
adding additional material
,Which symbol may soon be included in the Joint Commission "Do
Not Use" list? Correct Answer Less than sign (<)
Which of the following symbols is NOT included on the Joint
Commission "Do Not Use" list? Correct Answer IV
A patient lying with his palms facing down is said to be in the
Correct Answer Prone position
Which of the following statements regarding lumbar puncture is
FALSE? Correct Answer The procedure poses a risk of injury to
the spinal cord
The hormone epinephrine Correct Answer Increase blood
pressure and heart rate
Increase levels of which of the following are associated with heart
attack? Correct Answer CK
The most frequent source of carryover contamination is Correct
Answer EDTA tubes
Which of the following is the recommended order of draw for
syringes? Correct Answer The SST follows the red top
,According to the alternate order of draw for syringes, Correct
Answer The red top and SST are last
A sign with a picture of fall leaves may be used to indicate Correct
Answer Fall precautions
Which of the following statements regarding obtaining a blood
specimen from a patient is FALSE? Correct Answer The name of
the ordering physician on the ID band should not differ
Which of the following statements regarding patient identification
is FALSE? Correct Answer If a patient has been identified by the
receptionist, no further verification is needed
The preferred venipuncture site is the Correct Answer Median
cubital vein
All of the following statements regarding tourniquet application are
true EXCEPT Correct Answer The patient should be told to pump
his fist
An outpatient's blood should NOT be drawn Correct Answer While
seated on a stool
, When selecting a vein for venipuncture, you should Correct
Answer Palpate visible veins
If antecubital vein cannot be located, you may Correct Answer
Perform a capillary puncture
Proper technique for needle insertion includes Correct Answer
Using an L button
Which of the following statements regarding blood specimens is
FALSE? Correct Answer Outpatient and inpatient blood have the
specimens have normal values
Blood levels of which of the following are normally lowest during
the morning? Correct Answer Glucose
Exercise increase levels of all of the following EXCEPT Correct
Answer Liver enzymes
All of the following affect blood specimen composition EXCEPT
Correct Answer Fasting
In which of the following patients is blood collection prohibited?
Correct Answer Patient with a hematoma
