Phlebotomy National Test Review 2025
Questions and Answers
Paleness and Sweating - ANSWER-Which of the following is the best indication that a
patient might be at risk of syncope?
To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive - ANSWER-Why is it important for a
phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes?
HIPAA - ANSWER-Which of the following protects a patient's information?
18-gauge - ANSWER-With of the following needle sizes is NOT used for laboratory
assays but for collection of donor units of blood?
within 4 minutes - ANSWER-How many minutes within collection of a urine sample
should the phlebotomist take the temperature of the specimen?
Clinical application - ANSWER-Quality control checklists ensure machines are
inspected for compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment and
Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line - ANSWER-Which of
the following actions will most likely prevent a needle stick injury?
A specimen identification code - ANSWER-Which of the following pieces of information
need to be on a laboratory requisition form before a phlebotomist should proceed with
obtaining a blood speciment
The phlebotomist should find another way to phrase the explanation and invite the
patient to ask any clarifying questions - ANSWER-A patient is listening to a
phlebotomist explain the venipuncture process before initiating the blood draw. The
patient communicates their understanding but seems hesitant and confused. How
should the phlebotomist handle the situation?
Potassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) - ANSWER-The additive in a Pink
Top Tube used in blood banking is which of the following?
The phlebotomist should immediately report the refusal and actions taken to their
supervisor - ANSWER-If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture
procedure, the phlebotomist should do which of the following?
, 1% - 5% - ANSWER-What is the recommended allowance for a total volume of blood
drawn from a patient within a 24 hour period?
The phlebotomist should put it into a sharps container, SAFETY CAPPED, after
withdrawing it from the patient's arm - ANSWER-Which of the following is the proper
way a. phlebotomist should dispose of a needle?
Surgical Mask - ANSWER-When drawing blood from a patient who has a contagious
pathogen, like COVID-19, which PPE provides the best protection for a phlebotomist?
It should be transported in an amber or brown-colored biohazard bag - ANSWER-How
should Vitamin B6 be transported in order to protect its photosensitive nature?
The phlebotomist should introduce themselves to the patient and any healthcare team
members in the room - ANSWER-Before asking permission to obtain a specimen from a
patient, a phlebotomist should:
ICD-10 codes classify diagnoses and diseases - ANSWER-What is an ICD-10 Code?
The phlebotomist should perform the blood draw while the patient lies down -
ANSWER-If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, a
phlebotomist should do which of the following?
8 to 10 times - ANSWER-How many inversions of a Lavender Top Tube should be done
before placing it in the specimen collection tray?
Getting a bandage ready for the patient - ANSWER-Which step of the blood draw
should be done right before removing the needle from a patient's arm?
The phlebotomist should have first shut off the instrument to cut off the source of the
shock - ANSWER-A phlebotomist witnesses a nurse receive a major electric shock from
an instrument and immediately calls 911. What action should the phlebotomist have
taken before calling 911?
Pathogenic - ANSWER-The type of microorganism that causes disease is which of the
following?
If it hot weather - ANSWER-Which interfacility conditions would require a phlebotomist
to transport specimens in a closed container with icepacks?
Yellow - ANSWER-Which color signifies "instability" in the national Fire Protection
Association marketing system?
The phlebotomist should reschedule the appointment for another day - ANSWER-If a
patient decided to go on a morning job on their way to the facility, which precautions
should a phlebotomist take before proceeding with venipuncture?
Questions and Answers
Paleness and Sweating - ANSWER-Which of the following is the best indication that a
patient might be at risk of syncope?
To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive - ANSWER-Why is it important for a
phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes?
HIPAA - ANSWER-Which of the following protects a patient's information?
18-gauge - ANSWER-With of the following needle sizes is NOT used for laboratory
assays but for collection of donor units of blood?
within 4 minutes - ANSWER-How many minutes within collection of a urine sample
should the phlebotomist take the temperature of the specimen?
Clinical application - ANSWER-Quality control checklists ensure machines are
inspected for compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment and
Replacing sharps containers when they have reached their fill line - ANSWER-Which of
the following actions will most likely prevent a needle stick injury?
A specimen identification code - ANSWER-Which of the following pieces of information
need to be on a laboratory requisition form before a phlebotomist should proceed with
obtaining a blood speciment
The phlebotomist should find another way to phrase the explanation and invite the
patient to ask any clarifying questions - ANSWER-A patient is listening to a
phlebotomist explain the venipuncture process before initiating the blood draw. The
patient communicates their understanding but seems hesitant and confused. How
should the phlebotomist handle the situation?
Potassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) - ANSWER-The additive in a Pink
Top Tube used in blood banking is which of the following?
The phlebotomist should immediately report the refusal and actions taken to their
supervisor - ANSWER-If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture
procedure, the phlebotomist should do which of the following?
, 1% - 5% - ANSWER-What is the recommended allowance for a total volume of blood
drawn from a patient within a 24 hour period?
The phlebotomist should put it into a sharps container, SAFETY CAPPED, after
withdrawing it from the patient's arm - ANSWER-Which of the following is the proper
way a. phlebotomist should dispose of a needle?
Surgical Mask - ANSWER-When drawing blood from a patient who has a contagious
pathogen, like COVID-19, which PPE provides the best protection for a phlebotomist?
It should be transported in an amber or brown-colored biohazard bag - ANSWER-How
should Vitamin B6 be transported in order to protect its photosensitive nature?
The phlebotomist should introduce themselves to the patient and any healthcare team
members in the room - ANSWER-Before asking permission to obtain a specimen from a
patient, a phlebotomist should:
ICD-10 codes classify diagnoses and diseases - ANSWER-What is an ICD-10 Code?
The phlebotomist should perform the blood draw while the patient lies down -
ANSWER-If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood drawn, a
phlebotomist should do which of the following?
8 to 10 times - ANSWER-How many inversions of a Lavender Top Tube should be done
before placing it in the specimen collection tray?
Getting a bandage ready for the patient - ANSWER-Which step of the blood draw
should be done right before removing the needle from a patient's arm?
The phlebotomist should have first shut off the instrument to cut off the source of the
shock - ANSWER-A phlebotomist witnesses a nurse receive a major electric shock from
an instrument and immediately calls 911. What action should the phlebotomist have
taken before calling 911?
Pathogenic - ANSWER-The type of microorganism that causes disease is which of the
following?
If it hot weather - ANSWER-Which interfacility conditions would require a phlebotomist
to transport specimens in a closed container with icepacks?
Yellow - ANSWER-Which color signifies "instability" in the national Fire Protection
Association marketing system?
The phlebotomist should reschedule the appointment for another day - ANSWER-If a
patient decided to go on a morning job on their way to the facility, which precautions
should a phlebotomist take before proceeding with venipuncture?
