HOSA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Which of the following is a unique labelling requirements for a
blood type and screen Answer: date and time of collection
◉ When is the best time to label tubes Answer: while in front of the
patient
◉ all point of care testing on blood require Answer: whole blood
◉ if a tourniquet is left on the arm for longer than 60 seconds, then a
condition known as ________ may develop Answer:
hemoconcentration
, ◉ The phlebotomist should never vigorously shake a tube of blood.
The shaking process could lead to ____________ of the blood Answer:
hemolysis
◉ Why must a phlebotomist wipe away the first drop of blood after
punturing the skin? Answer: it is mostly contaminated with tissue
fluid
◉ which of the following compares current laboratory results with
previous results from the same patient? Answer: delta checks
◉ The maximum depth of puncture for a heelstick: Answer: 2.0mm
◉ You recieve an order to collect blood specimens by venipuncture
for a CBC and a BMP. in what order will you collect the tubes of blood
Answer: gold, lavendar
◉ When placing blood collection tubes in a centrifuge, stoppers
should be placed on the tubes to prevent Answer: contamination
◉ the medical technician who draws blood from a vein for
laboratory testing is called a Answer: phlebotomist
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Which of the following is a unique labelling requirements for a
blood type and screen Answer: date and time of collection
◉ When is the best time to label tubes Answer: while in front of the
patient
◉ all point of care testing on blood require Answer: whole blood
◉ if a tourniquet is left on the arm for longer than 60 seconds, then a
condition known as ________ may develop Answer:
hemoconcentration
, ◉ The phlebotomist should never vigorously shake a tube of blood.
The shaking process could lead to ____________ of the blood Answer:
hemolysis
◉ Why must a phlebotomist wipe away the first drop of blood after
punturing the skin? Answer: it is mostly contaminated with tissue
fluid
◉ which of the following compares current laboratory results with
previous results from the same patient? Answer: delta checks
◉ The maximum depth of puncture for a heelstick: Answer: 2.0mm
◉ You recieve an order to collect blood specimens by venipuncture
for a CBC and a BMP. in what order will you collect the tubes of blood
Answer: gold, lavendar
◉ When placing blood collection tubes in a centrifuge, stoppers
should be placed on the tubes to prevent Answer: contamination
◉ the medical technician who draws blood from a vein for
laboratory testing is called a Answer: phlebotomist
