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Phlebotomy national exam study guide (latest 2025/2026
update) real exam revised questions and verified correct
answers (accurate solutions) already passed highest test
graded a+The aorta branches into smaller division called arteries, which in
turn branch into smaller division called _____.
a. venules
b. capillaries
c. arterioles
d. cytes - ...(ANSWERS)....c. arterioles
The most important way to prevent the spread of infection during phlebotomy is
by:
a. wearing
b. 10% bleach solution
c. using a sharps container
d. washing your hands - ...(ANSWERS)....d. washing your hands
What are the three isolation categories?
a. droplet, allergy, contact
b. airborne, reverse, droplet
c. containment, airborne, contact
d. airborne, contact, droplet - ...(ANSWERS)....d. airborne, contact, droplet
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Of the test's below, a sample for which may not be hemolyzed?
a. potassium
b. lactate
c. ammonia
d. glucose - ...(ANSWERS)....a. potassium
To properly decontaminate specimen collection areas: a solution of Bleach and
water should be used with what ratio
a. 1:20
b. 1:10
c. 50:50
d. 1:100 - ...(ANSWERS)....b. 1:10
Which suffix means blood?
a. -emia
b. -ology
c. -lysis
d. -it is - ...(ANSWERS)....a. -emia
The ears, nose, and eyes are in the _____ system.
a. Integumentary
b. Digestive
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c. Sensory
d. Muscular - ...(ANSWERS)....c. Sensory
What is the most common source of HBV in the workplace?
a. Urine
b. Semen
c. Blood
d. Sputum - ...(ANSWERS)....b. Semen
Post-Prandial means:
a. In the morning
b. After a meal
c. Before dinner
d. in the evening - ...(ANSWERS)....b. After a meal
Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are types of _____.
a. White blood cells
b. Vessels
c. Rbc's
d. Additives - ...(ANSWERS)....a. White blood cells
What is the appropriate angle to use when preparing a blood smear?
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a. 50
b. 25
c. 30
d. 75 - ...(ANSWERS)....c. 30
_____ is when a patient arm is swollen with excessive fluid.
a. Lactate
b. Edema
c. BP
d. Hematoma - ...(ANSWERS)....b. Edema
A viral infection of the liver is called _____.
a. Hepatitis
b. Bilirubin
c. Cirrhosis
d. Icteric - ...(ANSWERS)....a. Hepatitis
When the heart is contracting, the pressure is the highest. This pressure is called
_____.
a. Heart pressure
b. Diastolic pressure
c. Aortic pressure
Phlebotomy national exam study guide (latest 2025/2026
update) real exam revised questions and verified correct
answers (accurate solutions) already passed highest test
graded a+The aorta branches into smaller division called arteries, which in
turn branch into smaller division called _____.
a. venules
b. capillaries
c. arterioles
d. cytes - ...(ANSWERS)....c. arterioles
The most important way to prevent the spread of infection during phlebotomy is
by:
a. wearing
b. 10% bleach solution
c. using a sharps container
d. washing your hands - ...(ANSWERS)....d. washing your hands
What are the three isolation categories?
a. droplet, allergy, contact
b. airborne, reverse, droplet
c. containment, airborne, contact
d. airborne, contact, droplet - ...(ANSWERS)....d. airborne, contact, droplet
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Of the test's below, a sample for which may not be hemolyzed?
a. potassium
b. lactate
c. ammonia
d. glucose - ...(ANSWERS)....a. potassium
To properly decontaminate specimen collection areas: a solution of Bleach and
water should be used with what ratio
a. 1:20
b. 1:10
c. 50:50
d. 1:100 - ...(ANSWERS)....b. 1:10
Which suffix means blood?
a. -emia
b. -ology
c. -lysis
d. -it is - ...(ANSWERS)....a. -emia
The ears, nose, and eyes are in the _____ system.
a. Integumentary
b. Digestive
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c. Sensory
d. Muscular - ...(ANSWERS)....c. Sensory
What is the most common source of HBV in the workplace?
a. Urine
b. Semen
c. Blood
d. Sputum - ...(ANSWERS)....b. Semen
Post-Prandial means:
a. In the morning
b. After a meal
c. Before dinner
d. in the evening - ...(ANSWERS)....b. After a meal
Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are types of _____.
a. White blood cells
b. Vessels
c. Rbc's
d. Additives - ...(ANSWERS)....a. White blood cells
What is the appropriate angle to use when preparing a blood smear?
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a. 50
b. 25
c. 30
d. 75 - ...(ANSWERS)....c. 30
_____ is when a patient arm is swollen with excessive fluid.
a. Lactate
b. Edema
c. BP
d. Hematoma - ...(ANSWERS)....b. Edema
A viral infection of the liver is called _____.
a. Hepatitis
b. Bilirubin
c. Cirrhosis
d. Icteric - ...(ANSWERS)....a. Hepatitis
When the heart is contracting, the pressure is the highest. This pressure is called
_____.
a. Heart pressure
b. Diastolic pressure
c. Aortic pressure
