PHLEBOTOMY
PRACTICE TEST WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
(2025/2026)
1. 1. Question
, Which tubes should a phlebotomist collect when a patient arrives at the laboratory
for BUN, CBC, and glucose testing?
a. Red and black, lavender, gray
Correct answer
b. Green, red and black, blue
c. Pink, lavender, red
d. Light blue, gray, red
Incorrect
A: The phlebotomist must collect red and black, lavender, and gray-topped tubes
for a patient who requires BUN, CBC, and glucose testing. BUN testing requires a
red and black-topped tube, CBC testing requires a lavender-topped tube, and
glucose testing requires a gray-topped tube for a plasma specimen.
Gauge the appropriate methodology for remembering order of draw. Write it down,
print out labels, etc. Make sure you’re aware.
2. 2. Question
What is the appropriate action of a phlebotomist who enters a patient’s room with
visitors?
a. Allow the visitors to remain in the patient’s room if the patient is sleeping
b. Politely ask the visitors to step out of the room during the procedure
Correct answer
c. Explain the procedure to the patient and visitors and proceed with the
procedure
d. Discuss which tests the physician ordered in the visitor’s presence
Incorrect
B: The phlebotomist must ask the patient’s visitors to step out of the room during
the procedure. The phlebotomist must explain the tests while maintaining the
patient’s privacy. Discussing confidential medical information with unauthorized
personnel violates HIPAA regulations.
, Please note that this may vary depending on your facility protocols. Many facility
protocols allow a support person during the procedure for the benefit of the
patient. No medial history or private information needs to be discussed during the
procedure if visitors are present. The patient may also require support from family
or friends if they have a disability or mental illness.
3. 3. Question
Which patients are NOT suitable for capillary sampling?
a. Patients with obesity
b. Patients with chronic peripheral neuropathy
c. Patients who frequently perform glucose testing
d. Patients with poor peripheral perfusion
Correct answer
Incorrect
D: Patients with poor peripheral perfusion should not have capillary blood
collections performed. Poor peripheral perfusion and circulation can interfere with
the accuracy of results.
Attempting to perform capillary sampling on patients with poor peripheral
perfusion will be very difficult and could also cause harm to the patient. Poor
peripheral perfusion also makes the patients hands cold, so trying to retrieve a
blood sample is very challenging. Talk to your manager or provider on staff to ask
about alternatives.
4. 4. Question
How should a phlebotomist NOT ask a patient for identification?
a. What is your name?
b. When was your date of birth?
c. Can you spell your first and last name?
d. Are you Mr. Jones?
Correct answer
Incorrect
PRACTICE TEST WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
(2025/2026)
1. 1. Question
, Which tubes should a phlebotomist collect when a patient arrives at the laboratory
for BUN, CBC, and glucose testing?
a. Red and black, lavender, gray
Correct answer
b. Green, red and black, blue
c. Pink, lavender, red
d. Light blue, gray, red
Incorrect
A: The phlebotomist must collect red and black, lavender, and gray-topped tubes
for a patient who requires BUN, CBC, and glucose testing. BUN testing requires a
red and black-topped tube, CBC testing requires a lavender-topped tube, and
glucose testing requires a gray-topped tube for a plasma specimen.
Gauge the appropriate methodology for remembering order of draw. Write it down,
print out labels, etc. Make sure you’re aware.
2. 2. Question
What is the appropriate action of a phlebotomist who enters a patient’s room with
visitors?
a. Allow the visitors to remain in the patient’s room if the patient is sleeping
b. Politely ask the visitors to step out of the room during the procedure
Correct answer
c. Explain the procedure to the patient and visitors and proceed with the
procedure
d. Discuss which tests the physician ordered in the visitor’s presence
Incorrect
B: The phlebotomist must ask the patient’s visitors to step out of the room during
the procedure. The phlebotomist must explain the tests while maintaining the
patient’s privacy. Discussing confidential medical information with unauthorized
personnel violates HIPAA regulations.
, Please note that this may vary depending on your facility protocols. Many facility
protocols allow a support person during the procedure for the benefit of the
patient. No medial history or private information needs to be discussed during the
procedure if visitors are present. The patient may also require support from family
or friends if they have a disability or mental illness.
3. 3. Question
Which patients are NOT suitable for capillary sampling?
a. Patients with obesity
b. Patients with chronic peripheral neuropathy
c. Patients who frequently perform glucose testing
d. Patients with poor peripheral perfusion
Correct answer
Incorrect
D: Patients with poor peripheral perfusion should not have capillary blood
collections performed. Poor peripheral perfusion and circulation can interfere with
the accuracy of results.
Attempting to perform capillary sampling on patients with poor peripheral
perfusion will be very difficult and could also cause harm to the patient. Poor
peripheral perfusion also makes the patients hands cold, so trying to retrieve a
blood sample is very challenging. Talk to your manager or provider on staff to ask
about alternatives.
4. 4. Question
How should a phlebotomist NOT ask a patient for identification?
a. What is your name?
b. When was your date of birth?
c. Can you spell your first and last name?
d. Are you Mr. Jones?
Correct answer
Incorrect
