ASCP PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Disinfectants are: - correct answer -chemicals that are used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganisms
Babies whose mothers have which of the following problems must be isolated from other infants? -
correct answer -genital herpes
Which of the following is a vector in transmitting infectious diseases? -kcorrect answer -mites
Which of the following is a commonly identified pathogenic microorganism that causes health care associ
ated skin infections? - correct answer -candida albicans
Which of the following organizations oversees the investigation and control of various diseases especially
those that are communicable? -kcorrect answer -cdc
Which of the following is a commonly identified pathogenic agent that affects the skin? -kcorrectkanswer -
herpes virus
Reverse isolation iskcommonly used for patients who have: - correct answer -immunodeficiency disorders
Which of the following is a commonly identified causative agent of nosocomial infections in the nursery u
nit? - correct answer -escherichia coli
Which of the following chemical compounds is an antiseptic for skin? - correct answer -hexylresorcinol
Akphlebotomist had to avoid contact with patients for 24 hours after being started on an appropriate anti
biotic and appearing symptom free. what type of infection could he or she have acquired for the above w
ork limitations to apply? - correct answer -strepkthroatk (group a)
The hicpac transmission based precautions include: - correct answer -airborne, droplet, and contact
,About how many patients acquire a nosocomial infection annually? - correct answer -1.75 to 3 million
A health care acquired infection occurs when: - correct answer -the chain of infection iskcomplete
In health care facilities, which of the following is a typical fomite? - correct answer -phlebotomy tray
Which of the following is a factor that increases a host's susceptibility in the chain of infection? -
correct answer -drug use
Antiseptics for skin include: - correct answer -iodine
If an electrical accident occurs involvingkelectrical shock to an employee or a patient, the first thing that t
he health care provider should do is: - correct answer -shut off the electrical power
What the major principles of self protection from radiation exposure? - correct answer -
time, distance, and shielding
The first step in giving mouth to mouth resuscitation is to: - correct answer -
determine whether the victim is conscious by gently tapping the shoulders of the victim and speaking lou
dly, "are you okay?"
If a fire extinguisher has to be used in a health care environment, the first step to perform is: -
correct answer -pull the pin off of the extinguisher
If a phlebotomist is collecting blood specimens from a patient in the nuclear medicine department he or s
he needs to be: - correct answer -wearing a dosimeter badge
Which organization developed a labeling system for hazardous chemicalskthat is frequently used in health
care facilities? - correct answer -nfpa
, The first step in controlling severe bleedingkis to: - correct answer -
apply pressure directly over the wound or venipuncture site
Chemicals that are defined as "explosive flammables" must be stored: - correct answer -
in an explosion proof or fireproof room or cabinet
Which of the following should not be done for a shockkvictim who seems to be not fully conscious? -
correct answer -give fluids to keep the victim from becoming dehydrated
Class c fires are: - correct answer -electrical fires
Msdss must be supplied to employees accordingkto the: - correct answer -
hazard communication standard (29 cfr 1910.1200)
How many lobes do normal human lungs have? - correct answer -5
After oxygen crosses the respiratory membranes (in the lung) into the blood, about 97% of it combines wi
th? - correct answer -hemoglobin
The term ventral refers to which part of the body? - correct answer -front
If a normal person breathes in, the oxygen travels through air passages to the lungs. which of the followin
g takes place? - correct answer -oxygen (o2) is exchanged for carbon dioxide (co2)
An xy pair of chromosomes means that the fetus will be a: -kcorrect answer -baby boy
Specialized cells of the nervous system are: -kcorrect answer -neurons
Which of the following is produced in the adrenal glands, the glands that cause emotions such as fear and
anger? - correct answer -hormones
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Disinfectants are: - correct answer -chemicals that are used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganisms
Babies whose mothers have which of the following problems must be isolated from other infants? -
correct answer -genital herpes
Which of the following is a vector in transmitting infectious diseases? -kcorrect answer -mites
Which of the following is a commonly identified pathogenic microorganism that causes health care associ
ated skin infections? - correct answer -candida albicans
Which of the following organizations oversees the investigation and control of various diseases especially
those that are communicable? -kcorrect answer -cdc
Which of the following is a commonly identified pathogenic agent that affects the skin? -kcorrectkanswer -
herpes virus
Reverse isolation iskcommonly used for patients who have: - correct answer -immunodeficiency disorders
Which of the following is a commonly identified causative agent of nosocomial infections in the nursery u
nit? - correct answer -escherichia coli
Which of the following chemical compounds is an antiseptic for skin? - correct answer -hexylresorcinol
Akphlebotomist had to avoid contact with patients for 24 hours after being started on an appropriate anti
biotic and appearing symptom free. what type of infection could he or she have acquired for the above w
ork limitations to apply? - correct answer -strepkthroatk (group a)
The hicpac transmission based precautions include: - correct answer -airborne, droplet, and contact
,About how many patients acquire a nosocomial infection annually? - correct answer -1.75 to 3 million
A health care acquired infection occurs when: - correct answer -the chain of infection iskcomplete
In health care facilities, which of the following is a typical fomite? - correct answer -phlebotomy tray
Which of the following is a factor that increases a host's susceptibility in the chain of infection? -
correct answer -drug use
Antiseptics for skin include: - correct answer -iodine
If an electrical accident occurs involvingkelectrical shock to an employee or a patient, the first thing that t
he health care provider should do is: - correct answer -shut off the electrical power
What the major principles of self protection from radiation exposure? - correct answer -
time, distance, and shielding
The first step in giving mouth to mouth resuscitation is to: - correct answer -
determine whether the victim is conscious by gently tapping the shoulders of the victim and speaking lou
dly, "are you okay?"
If a fire extinguisher has to be used in a health care environment, the first step to perform is: -
correct answer -pull the pin off of the extinguisher
If a phlebotomist is collecting blood specimens from a patient in the nuclear medicine department he or s
he needs to be: - correct answer -wearing a dosimeter badge
Which organization developed a labeling system for hazardous chemicalskthat is frequently used in health
care facilities? - correct answer -nfpa
, The first step in controlling severe bleedingkis to: - correct answer -
apply pressure directly over the wound or venipuncture site
Chemicals that are defined as "explosive flammables" must be stored: - correct answer -
in an explosion proof or fireproof room or cabinet
Which of the following should not be done for a shockkvictim who seems to be not fully conscious? -
correct answer -give fluids to keep the victim from becoming dehydrated
Class c fires are: - correct answer -electrical fires
Msdss must be supplied to employees accordingkto the: - correct answer -
hazard communication standard (29 cfr 1910.1200)
How many lobes do normal human lungs have? - correct answer -5
After oxygen crosses the respiratory membranes (in the lung) into the blood, about 97% of it combines wi
th? - correct answer -hemoglobin
The term ventral refers to which part of the body? - correct answer -front
If a normal person breathes in, the oxygen travels through air passages to the lungs. which of the followin
g takes place? - correct answer -oxygen (o2) is exchanged for carbon dioxide (co2)
An xy pair of chromosomes means that the fetus will be a: -kcorrect answer -baby boy
Specialized cells of the nervous system are: -kcorrect answer -neurons
Which of the following is produced in the adrenal glands, the glands that cause emotions such as fear and
anger? - correct answer -hormones
