NPS Phlebotomy Final Best Set Exam 2025

Which of the following is a standard precaution in phlebotomy? A. Rescue gloves if they appear clean. B. Only wear gloves when the patient looks sick. C. Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious D. Disinfect hands only after visible contamination. - Correct Answer-C. Treat all Blood and body fluids as potentially infectious. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a contaminated blood culture sample? A. Presence of clots B. Turbidity or cloudiness C. Unusual color D. Clear and transparent appearance. - Correct Answer-D. Clear and transparent appearance What is the proper procedure to wash hands before venipuncture? A. Lather with soap, rinse quickly, dry with air dryer. B. Lather with soap, rub vigorously, rinse with fingers pointed down, dry completely. C. Rinse with water, apply sanitizer, dry with towel. D. Rinse with water, lather with soap, dry with towel - Correct Answer-B. Lather with soap, rub vigorously, rinse with fingers pointed down, dry completely Yellow topped tubes contain ________ Solution. A. Sodium citrate B. WBC C. SST D. ACD - Correct Answer-D. ACD Wat two types of bottles are used for blood culture collections? A. Green and Gray B. Aerobic and anaerobic C. Red and Purple D. Yellow and Blue - Correct Answer-B. Aerobic and anaerobic How should contaminated sharps be disposed of A. By washing and reusing. B. In a plastic bag C. In the regular trash bin D. In a puncture-resistant sharps container - Correct Answer-D. In a puncture-resistant sharps container Which type of microorganism is responsible for diseases like turberculosis? A. Fungi NPS NPS B. Protozoa C. Bacteria D. Virus - Correct Answer-C. Bacteria What is hemolysis and how can it affect test results? A. Formation of blood clots B. Coagulation of plasma blood C. Destruction of white blood cells D. Rupturing of red blood cells causing erroneous test results - Correct Answer-D. Rupturing of red blood cells causing erroneous test results Which part of the needle should always face up during venipuncture? A. Shaft B. Lumen C. Hub D. Bevel - Correct Answer-D. Bevel If there is excess alcohol after you clean the site, you should: A. Move forward with the procedure B. Use a sterile gauze pad to wipe the excess alcohol away C. Blow the site until its dry D. Fan the site with your gloved hand until its dry - Correct Answer-B. Use a sterile gauze pad to wipe the excess alcohol away When preforming a dermal ouncture on a newborn, the phlebotomist is correct in choosing any of the locations except" A. Plantar surface of big toe B. Medial border of plantar surface C. Lateral border of plantar surface D. Lateral arch of plantar surface - Correct Answer-D. Lateral arch of plantar surface Where should you never place a tourniquet in dialysis patients? A. Below the wrist B. On the forearm C. Over a graft or shunt D. Above the elbow - Correct Answer-C. Over a graft or shunt The normal dose of Glucola for an adult is ____ grams A. 50 B. 20 C. 200 D. 100 - Correct Answer-D. 100 In which scenario is the use of gloves NOT mandatory? A. When cleaning a blood spill B. During venipuncture NPS NPS C. When handling blood samples D. When documenting patient information - Correct Answer-D. When documenting patient information Which condition is a direct result of a vein condition post-phlebotomy? A. Hematoma B. Thrombophlebitis C. Hemoconcentration D. Hemolysis - Correct Answer-B. Thrombophlebitis A needle that offers smaller gauges is known as a: A. 21 gauge B Blood collection system C. Evacuation system D. Winged tip or butterfly needle - Correct Answer-D. Winged tip or butterfly needle Dermal punctures are appropriate to use in all of the following patient scenarios except: A. IV Therapy B. Diabetes C. Obese D. Dehydration - Correct Answer-B. Diabetes Which of the following is the best method to prevent the spread of respiratory infection? A. Taking vitamin C daily B. Covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing C. Wearing gloves at all times D. Avoiding cold weather - Correct Answer-B. Covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing Which term defines the highest level of patient care to combat malpractice? A. Patient's Bill of Rights B. Standard of Care C. Informed Consent D. Professional Conduct - Correct Answer-B. Standard of Care When preforming a blood culture with povidone-iodine, you should swab the area in a ________ diameter from the site. A. 2cm B. 2 inch C. 4 inch D. 8 inch - Correct Answer-C. 4 inch Which department in the lab analyzes chemical elements like hormones and enzymes in the serum of the plasma and blood? A. Blood Bank Department B. Pathology Department NPS NPS C. Endocrinology Department D. Microbiology Department - Correct Answer-C. Endocrinology Department ______ are groups of tests conducted at one time from a single venipuncture. A. Blood cultures B. Blood Groups C. Blood Panels D. Serology Panels - Correct Answer-C. Blood Panels What is the primary role of engineering controls in phlebotomy? A. To eliminate or minimize exposure to hazards B. To reduce the cost of procedures C. To enhance the phlebotomist tech skills D. To speed up the phlebotomy process - Correct Answer-A. To eliminate or minimize exposure to hazards The lab department analyzes chemical elements like hormones and enzymes the serum of the plasma and blood. A. Serology B. Microbiology C. Chemistry D. Clinical Pathology - Correct Answer-C. Chemistry A non-additive serum tube must be drawn_____ any additive tube collection because the blood needs to _____ for the specific test required. A. Before, thin B. Before, coagulate C. After, coagulate D. After, thin - Correct Answer-B. Before, coagulate What should you do if you can't verify a patient's identity? A. Guess based on appearance B. Ask another patient C. Proceed without verification D. Ask the patient's nurse to verify - Correct Answer-D. Ask the patient's nurse to verify Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to prevent cross-contamination in phlebotomy? A. Changing gloves between patients B. Dissecting the venipuncture site with C. Drawing blood without gloves D. Using a new needle for each patient - Correct Answer-C. Drawing blood without gloves Heparin is an A. Antibiotic NPS NPS B. Anticoagulant C. Antihistamine D. Antibody - Correct Answer-B. Anticoagulant Which department in the lab is responsible for the study of tissues? A. Pathology department B. Microbiology department C. Blood bank Department D. Hematology department - Correct Answer-A. Pathology department What is the effect of centrifuging b