NHA PHLEBOTOMY
PRACTICE TEST (100
QUESTIONS) AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
2025-2026
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following
rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the
technician take? Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to
screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions should the
technician take? Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who
has Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the
technician follow? Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is
protected from light? Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how
many hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? 24 hours
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for
1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of
medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional team?
Nurse
, A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who
states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? Perform the venipuncture
A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From
which of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? Median
cubital
A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying?
Attention to cleanliness
A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his
wrist. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? Attempt to draw
from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the
venipuncture site? Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following
should the technician bring? An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an
isolation. Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the
technician remove first? Gloves
After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a
technician should remove? Mask
A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection
are. Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of
the items? Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room
A phlebotomy tech has a requisition from for a series of test on a patients serum. The
technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following?
Thrombin
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to obtain a blood specimen form a patient for thyroid
studies. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the
following colors? Speckled
PRACTICE TEST (100
QUESTIONS) AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
2025-2026
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following
rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the
technician take? Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to
screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions should the
technician take? Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who
has Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the
technician follow? Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is
protected from light? Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how
many hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? 24 hours
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for
1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of
medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional team?
Nurse
, A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who
states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? Perform the venipuncture
A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From
which of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? Median
cubital
A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying?
Attention to cleanliness
A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his
wrist. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? Attempt to draw
from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the
venipuncture site? Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following
should the technician bring? An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an
isolation. Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the
technician remove first? Gloves
After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a
technician should remove? Mask
A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection
are. Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of
the items? Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room
A phlebotomy tech has a requisition from for a series of test on a patients serum. The
technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following?
Thrombin
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to obtain a blood specimen form a patient for thyroid
studies. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the
following colors? Speckled
