NWCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE 250 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+| NWCA PHLEBOTOMY
CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
Q1. Which of the following is an appropriate choice for cleaning
a surface contaminated with blood or body fluids?
A) Povidone-iodine
B) 70% isopropyl alcohol
C) Boiling water
D) 10% bleach solution
Answer: D
Rationale: A 10% bleach solution (sodium hypochlorite) is an
effective disinfectant for surfaces contaminated with blood or
body fluids, as it kills a broad spectrum of pathogens including
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,bloodborne viruses. Alcohol is not sporicidal and evaporates too
quickly .
Q2. If a phlebotomist's hands are visibly soiled with blood or
body fluids, which decontamination agent should be used?
A) Alcohol-based hand rub
B) Sterile water rinse
C) Alcohol rinse
D) Soap and water
Answer: D
Rationale: When hands are visibly soiled, soap and running
water must be used. Alcohol-based hand rubs are only effective
on hands that are not visibly contaminated .
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,Q3. A phlebotomist experiences a needlestick injury. What is the
first action?
A) Report to supervisor
B) Wash the site with soap and water
C) Begin post-exposure prophylaxis
D) Test the source patient
Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate first aid for needlestick injury is to wash
the site thoroughly with soap and water. For mucous membrane
exposure, flush with water or saline. Reporting and follow-up
come after immediate first aid.
Q4. Which type of isolation is required for a patient with active
pulmonary tuberculosis?
A) Contact isolation
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, B) Droplet isolation
C) Airborne isolation
D) Reverse isolation
Answer: C
Rationale: Airborne isolation requires an N95 respirator and a
negative pressure room. TB is transmitted via airborne droplet
nuclei that remain suspended in air .
Q5. According to CLSI standards, personal protective equipment
(PPE) for routine venipuncture includes:
A) Gloves only
B) Gloves and gown
C) Gloves, gown, mask, eye shield
D) Gloves and mask
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EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE 250 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+| NWCA PHLEBOTOMY
CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
Q1. Which of the following is an appropriate choice for cleaning
a surface contaminated with blood or body fluids?
A) Povidone-iodine
B) 70% isopropyl alcohol
C) Boiling water
D) 10% bleach solution
Answer: D
Rationale: A 10% bleach solution (sodium hypochlorite) is an
effective disinfectant for surfaces contaminated with blood or
body fluids, as it kills a broad spectrum of pathogens including
1
,bloodborne viruses. Alcohol is not sporicidal and evaporates too
quickly .
Q2. If a phlebotomist's hands are visibly soiled with blood or
body fluids, which decontamination agent should be used?
A) Alcohol-based hand rub
B) Sterile water rinse
C) Alcohol rinse
D) Soap and water
Answer: D
Rationale: When hands are visibly soiled, soap and running
water must be used. Alcohol-based hand rubs are only effective
on hands that are not visibly contaminated .
2
,Q3. A phlebotomist experiences a needlestick injury. What is the
first action?
A) Report to supervisor
B) Wash the site with soap and water
C) Begin post-exposure prophylaxis
D) Test the source patient
Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate first aid for needlestick injury is to wash
the site thoroughly with soap and water. For mucous membrane
exposure, flush with water or saline. Reporting and follow-up
come after immediate first aid.
Q4. Which type of isolation is required for a patient with active
pulmonary tuberculosis?
A) Contact isolation
3
, B) Droplet isolation
C) Airborne isolation
D) Reverse isolation
Answer: C
Rationale: Airborne isolation requires an N95 respirator and a
negative pressure room. TB is transmitted via airborne droplet
nuclei that remain suspended in air .
Q5. According to CLSI standards, personal protective equipment
(PPE) for routine venipuncture includes:
A) Gloves only
B) Gloves and gown
C) Gloves, gown, mask, eye shield
D) Gloves and mask
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