NCCT PHLEBOTOMY
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ The smallest veins in the humans body are known as. Answer:
venules
◉ The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in
turn branch into even smaller divisions called. Answer: arterioles
◉ Characteristics of capillaries include. Answer: having thin-walls,
forming microscopic pathways, connecting arterioles with venules--all
the above
◉ Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include. Answer: releasing
oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, eliminating waste--all the above
◉ The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the. Answer:
Cardiovascular
◉ The suffix-uria at the end of a medical term refers what body
location. Answer: Urine
◉ The study of blood is known as. Answer: Hematology
,◉ The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the. Answer: Digestive
System
◉ The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is.
Answer: Identifying the patient properly
◉ The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the. Answer:
Urinary System
◉ The trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in the. Answer:
Respiratory
◉ The sebaceous glands, skin, hair, and nails are the. Answer:
Integumentary
◉ The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the.
Answer: Endocrine
◉ Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Lymphocytes and Monocytes are
types of. Answer: White blood cells
◉ The common name for the thrombocyte is the. Answer: Platelet
,◉ The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as.
Answer: plasma
◉ The instrument that measures blood pressure is called. Answer:
Sphygmomanometer
◉ an artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be.
Answer: Pulsating
◉ Lancets are used to collect blood samples by. Answer: Capillary or
skin puncture
◉ The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to.
Answer: Venous Access Devices
◉ To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the
gauge, the. Answer: Smaller the needle bore
◉ adult capillary punctures most often involves use of the. Answer:
Third and fourth(middle and ring)
◉ A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to. Answer:
Separate liquid from cells in blood
, ◉ The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of. Answer:
Diabetes
◉ Use a ---- topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for a
CBC test. Answer: Lavender
◉ Use a---- topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for
electrolyte testing. Answer: Red
◉ Use a--- topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for
cholesterol testing. Answer: Red
◉ Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies
because it protects. Answer: Clotting factors
◉ When preparing a blood smear directly from skin puncture, it is best
to. Answer: wipe away the first drop of blood
◉ The order of draw recommended by the CLSI (2007) for these tubes
is. Answer: STOPPER COLOR
◉ Blood culture tube. Answer: First
◉ Coagulation tube(Blue). Answer: Second
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ The smallest veins in the humans body are known as. Answer:
venules
◉ The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in
turn branch into even smaller divisions called. Answer: arterioles
◉ Characteristics of capillaries include. Answer: having thin-walls,
forming microscopic pathways, connecting arterioles with venules--all
the above
◉ Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include. Answer: releasing
oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, eliminating waste--all the above
◉ The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the. Answer:
Cardiovascular
◉ The suffix-uria at the end of a medical term refers what body
location. Answer: Urine
◉ The study of blood is known as. Answer: Hematology
,◉ The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the. Answer: Digestive
System
◉ The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is.
Answer: Identifying the patient properly
◉ The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the. Answer:
Urinary System
◉ The trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in the. Answer:
Respiratory
◉ The sebaceous glands, skin, hair, and nails are the. Answer:
Integumentary
◉ The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the.
Answer: Endocrine
◉ Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Lymphocytes and Monocytes are
types of. Answer: White blood cells
◉ The common name for the thrombocyte is the. Answer: Platelet
,◉ The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as.
Answer: plasma
◉ The instrument that measures blood pressure is called. Answer:
Sphygmomanometer
◉ an artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be.
Answer: Pulsating
◉ Lancets are used to collect blood samples by. Answer: Capillary or
skin puncture
◉ The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to.
Answer: Venous Access Devices
◉ To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the
gauge, the. Answer: Smaller the needle bore
◉ adult capillary punctures most often involves use of the. Answer:
Third and fourth(middle and ring)
◉ A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to. Answer:
Separate liquid from cells in blood
, ◉ The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of. Answer:
Diabetes
◉ Use a ---- topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for a
CBC test. Answer: Lavender
◉ Use a---- topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for
electrolyte testing. Answer: Red
◉ Use a--- topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for
cholesterol testing. Answer: Red
◉ Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies
because it protects. Answer: Clotting factors
◉ When preparing a blood smear directly from skin puncture, it is best
to. Answer: wipe away the first drop of blood
◉ The order of draw recommended by the CLSI (2007) for these tubes
is. Answer: STOPPER COLOR
◉ Blood culture tube. Answer: First
◉ Coagulation tube(Blue). Answer: Second
