NPS Phlebotomy Test – Exam Questions and
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What is the primary role of A. To eliminate or minimize exposure to hazards
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. Tospeed up the phlebotomy
process
The lab department C. Chemistry
analyzes chemical
elements like hormones and
enzymes the serum of the
plasma and blood.
A. Serology
B. Microbiology
C. Chemistry
D. Clinical Pathology
Which of the following is a C. Treat all Blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.
standard precaution in
phlebotomy?
A. Resue 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.
If there is excess alcohol B. Use a sterile gauze pad to wipe the excess alcohol away
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
When preforming a dermal D. Lateral arch of plantar surface
ouncture on a newborn,
the phlebotomist is
correct in
choosing any of the locations
except"
A. Plantar surfce of big toe
B. Medial border of plantar
surface
C. Lateral border of plantar
surface
D. Lateral arch of plantar
surface
Where should you never C. Over a graft or shunt
place a tourniquet in
dialysis patients?
A. Below the wrist
B. On the forearm
C. Over a graft or shunt
D. Above the elbow
The normal dose of Glucola D. 100
for an adult is
____ grams
A. 50
B. 20
, C. 200
D. 100
In which scenario is the use D. When documenting patient information
of gloves NOT mandatory?
A. When cleaning a blood spill
B. During venipuncture
C. When handling blood
samples
D. When documenting patient
information
Which condition is a direct B. Thrombophlebitis
result of a vein condition
post-phlebotomy?
A. Hematoma
B. Thrombophlebitis
C. Hemoconcentration
D. Hemolysis
A needle that offers smaller D. Winged tip or butterfly needle
gauges is known as a:
A. 21 gauge
B Blood collection system
C. Evacuation system
D. Winged tip or butterfly
needle
Dermal punctures are B. Diabetes
appropriate to use in all of
the following patient
scenarios except:
A. IV Therapy
B. Diabetes
C. Obese
D. Dehydration
Which of the following is the B. Covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
best method to prevent
the spread of respiratory
infection?
A. Taking vitamin C daily
B. Covering mouth and nose
Verified Answers | Rated 100% Correct |
2026 \LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
What is the primary role of A. To eliminate or minimize exposure to hazards
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. Tospeed up the phlebotomy
process
The lab department C. Chemistry
analyzes chemical
elements like hormones and
enzymes the serum of the
plasma and blood.
A. Serology
B. Microbiology
C. Chemistry
D. Clinical Pathology
Which of the following is a C. Treat all Blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.
standard precaution in
phlebotomy?
A. Resue 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.
If there is excess alcohol B. Use a sterile gauze pad to wipe the excess alcohol away
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
When preforming a dermal D. Lateral arch of plantar surface
ouncture on a newborn,
the phlebotomist is
correct in
choosing any of the locations
except"
A. Plantar surfce of big toe
B. Medial border of plantar
surface
C. Lateral border of plantar
surface
D. Lateral arch of plantar
surface
Where should you never C. Over a graft or shunt
place a tourniquet in
dialysis patients?
A. Below the wrist
B. On the forearm
C. Over a graft or shunt
D. Above the elbow
The normal dose of Glucola D. 100
for an adult is
____ grams
A. 50
B. 20
, C. 200
D. 100
In which scenario is the use D. When documenting patient information
of gloves NOT mandatory?
A. When cleaning a blood spill
B. During venipuncture
C. When handling blood
samples
D. When documenting patient
information
Which condition is a direct B. Thrombophlebitis
result of a vein condition
post-phlebotomy?
A. Hematoma
B. Thrombophlebitis
C. Hemoconcentration
D. Hemolysis
A needle that offers smaller D. Winged tip or butterfly needle
gauges is known as a:
A. 21 gauge
B Blood collection system
C. Evacuation system
D. Winged tip or butterfly
needle
Dermal punctures are B. Diabetes
appropriate to use in all of
the following patient
scenarios except:
A. IV Therapy
B. Diabetes
C. Obese
D. Dehydration
Which of the following is the B. Covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
best method to prevent
the spread of respiratory
infection?
A. Taking vitamin C daily
B. Covering mouth and nose
