Phlebotomy Certification NEWEST EXAM WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% GUARANTEED PASS!!!)
A lavender stoppered evacuated tube must be redrawn because of clots in the
tube. What collection error causes this? insufficient mixing of additive with
specimen
A patient has undergone a left radical mastectomy. What site can not be used for
venipuncture until the patient's physician is consulted? - CORRECT ANSWER-left
arm
A patient suffers a transfusion reaction. What may this condition cause in the
patient's specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-hemolysis
A phlebotomist is to collect a specimen for an APTT and prothrombin time from a
patient. According to the NCCLS guidelines, what tube stopper color should the
phlebotomist collect FIRST? - CORRECT ANSWER-red
A phlebotomist enters a patient's room at 5:30 am, but the patient is asleep. The
phlebotomist should: - CORRECT ANSWER-gently wake the patient and proceed
,A phlebotomist is about to collect a blood specimen from a patient in ICU, but the
patient is unconscious. The phlebotomist should: - CORRECT ANSWER-proceed
as though the patient were conscious
Coagulation tubes have which color stopper? - CORRECT ANSWER-light blue
Hematology tubes have which color stopper? - CORRECT ANSWER-
purple/lavender
Serum tubes have which color stopper? - CORRECT ANSWER-red/tiger top/gold
A health care-acquired infections are called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nosocomial
infections
A inherited condition that is caused by the body's inability to metabolize
phenylalanine (protein) is called: - CORRECT ANSWER-PKU
After performing a routine venipuncture, the phlebotomist noticed that the blood
in the evacuated tube was bright cherry red. What vessel did the phlebotomist
puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-artery
After puncturing a finger during a skin puncture procedure, what is the next step?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Wipe away the first drop with gauze.
,Agranulocytes that function in antibody production are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER-lymphocytes
An evacuated tube contains clot activator and serum separator gel. What color is
the Hemogard TM closure? - CORRECT ANSWER-gold
An example of a specimen that requires protection from light is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Billirubin, beta-carotene and porphyrins.
Anti diuretic hormone (ADH) requires which of the following blood collection
tubes for proper test results? - CORRECT ANSWER-purple
At least how long should a warmer be applied to a skin puncture site prior to
making a skin puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 minutes
Before starting a bleeding time test, the phlebotomist should: - CORRECT
ANSWER-ask the patient if he or she has taken any medications
Bleeding time is used to access what? - CORRECT ANSWER-platelet function,
blood vessel integrity
Bleeding time procedures are usually ordered: - CORRECT ANSWER-pre-
surgically
, Blood collection for neonatal screening to detect metabolic and genetic
abnormalities usually occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER-by collecting from the lateral
plantar surface of the heel.
Blood enters the right side of the heart from what blood vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER-superior vena cava
Blood enters the left side of the heart from what blood vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER-pulmonary vein
Blood exits the heart from the left ventricle through what valve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-aortic
Blood exits the heart from the right atrium through what valve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-tricuspid valve
Blood from a routine venipuncture should have what color? - CORRECT
ANSWER-dark red
Circulating blood cells normally include which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER-RBCs, WBCs, platelets.
Deoxygenated blood is found in which blood vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER-veins
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% GUARANTEED PASS!!!)
A lavender stoppered evacuated tube must be redrawn because of clots in the
tube. What collection error causes this? insufficient mixing of additive with
specimen
A patient has undergone a left radical mastectomy. What site can not be used for
venipuncture until the patient's physician is consulted? - CORRECT ANSWER-left
arm
A patient suffers a transfusion reaction. What may this condition cause in the
patient's specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-hemolysis
A phlebotomist is to collect a specimen for an APTT and prothrombin time from a
patient. According to the NCCLS guidelines, what tube stopper color should the
phlebotomist collect FIRST? - CORRECT ANSWER-red
A phlebotomist enters a patient's room at 5:30 am, but the patient is asleep. The
phlebotomist should: - CORRECT ANSWER-gently wake the patient and proceed
,A phlebotomist is about to collect a blood specimen from a patient in ICU, but the
patient is unconscious. The phlebotomist should: - CORRECT ANSWER-proceed
as though the patient were conscious
Coagulation tubes have which color stopper? - CORRECT ANSWER-light blue
Hematology tubes have which color stopper? - CORRECT ANSWER-
purple/lavender
Serum tubes have which color stopper? - CORRECT ANSWER-red/tiger top/gold
A health care-acquired infections are called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nosocomial
infections
A inherited condition that is caused by the body's inability to metabolize
phenylalanine (protein) is called: - CORRECT ANSWER-PKU
After performing a routine venipuncture, the phlebotomist noticed that the blood
in the evacuated tube was bright cherry red. What vessel did the phlebotomist
puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-artery
After puncturing a finger during a skin puncture procedure, what is the next step?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Wipe away the first drop with gauze.
,Agranulocytes that function in antibody production are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER-lymphocytes
An evacuated tube contains clot activator and serum separator gel. What color is
the Hemogard TM closure? - CORRECT ANSWER-gold
An example of a specimen that requires protection from light is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Billirubin, beta-carotene and porphyrins.
Anti diuretic hormone (ADH) requires which of the following blood collection
tubes for proper test results? - CORRECT ANSWER-purple
At least how long should a warmer be applied to a skin puncture site prior to
making a skin puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 minutes
Before starting a bleeding time test, the phlebotomist should: - CORRECT
ANSWER-ask the patient if he or she has taken any medications
Bleeding time is used to access what? - CORRECT ANSWER-platelet function,
blood vessel integrity
Bleeding time procedures are usually ordered: - CORRECT ANSWER-pre-
surgically
, Blood collection for neonatal screening to detect metabolic and genetic
abnormalities usually occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER-by collecting from the lateral
plantar surface of the heel.
Blood enters the right side of the heart from what blood vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER-superior vena cava
Blood enters the left side of the heart from what blood vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER-pulmonary vein
Blood exits the heart from the left ventricle through what valve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-aortic
Blood exits the heart from the right atrium through what valve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-tricuspid valve
Blood from a routine venipuncture should have what color? - CORRECT
ANSWER-dark red
Circulating blood cells normally include which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER-RBCs, WBCs, platelets.
Deoxygenated blood is found in which blood vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER-veins
