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NPS Phlebotomy Updated Exam 2025
Which test is part of both the diabetic panel and the blood sugar panel?
Atc (hemoglobin)
What is the effect of hem concentration on blood test results?
Inaccurate results
What is a common error that can lead to hematoma during blood collection?
The needle not completely entering the vein
The presence of bacteria in the blood stream is known as?
Bacteremia
Which of the following best describes a fomite?
Inanimate object carrying a disease/agents
If an allen test is negative, what should you do?
Do not proceed
What test is not part of the executive profile?
Insulin antibody
Which angle is recommended for needle insertion during venipuncture?
15-30 degrees
Which document, written by the American hospital association, defines the standard of
care?
Patient's bill of rights
What is the primary reason for mixing the blood tubes immediately after collection?
To ensure proper mixing of additives
What does "negligence" in phlebotomy refer to?
Harm inflected that could've been avoided based on skill and knowledge
Which tube is used for glucose testing?
Gray: potassium on sodium flouride
What is the correct procedure after cleansing the venipuncture site for blood culture
collection?
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Allow to dry for at least one minute
When blood collects under the skin, this is known as?
Hematoma
Which of the following is not recommended sit for venipuncture?
Palm of the hand
What should you do if a patient with spastic cerebral palsy gives consent but cannot
control their reflexes and body movements?
Proceed with patience & compassion
What is hemolysis?
The rupturing of red blood cells from excessive force
How often should an institution's exposure control plan be reviewed?
Annually
What is the primary purpose of the blood bank department in a lab?
To obtain, store and process blood for transfusions
What is a hormone made in the pancreas that helps the body use sugar as a source of
energy?
Insulin
Which of the following is the best method to prevent the spread of respiratory
infections?
Covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
Pathogens require a _____?
Host
Stopping or obstructing of the normal lymph flow is called?
Lymphatic depression
You are preparing to draw blood on a geriatric patient with small, fragile veins, the
proper gauge to use would be?
23g
How should the tops of the culture bottles be prepared before blood collection?
Clean with alcohol as chlorhexidine/alcohol and allow it to dry
What should you do if you cant verify a patient's identity?
Ask the patient''s nurse to verify
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What error in phlebotomy can lead to hemoconcentration?
Leaving the tourniquet on too long
What is the role of the hematology department in a lab?
Study of blood and its disorders
This department analyzes chemical elements like hormones and enzymes the serum of
the plasma and blood?
Chemistry
These anticoagulant tubes offer whole blood and plasma for testing?
Sodium citrate
Why should alcohol not be used as a prep for alcohol level testing?
It can contaminate the specimen
Which procedure is used to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels?
Arterial blood gas abg
What should be done if blood flow stops during a venipuncture?
Adjust the needle or try a smaller tube
What is the consequence of centrifuging blood before it has clotted?
Erroneous test results
What is a common non venous reaction to blood collection?
Hematoma
Potassium is an additive in the ____ topped tube?
Gray
When asking the patient a question, your questions should always be _________?
Open ended
What is the affect of prolonged tourniquet application on blood specimen?
Hemoconcentration
The normal dose of glucola for an adult is __ grams?
50g
If you fail to collect the specimen after your second puncture attempt, you should
____________?
Call the nurse
Which of the following is not considered a bloodborne pathogen?
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NPS Phlebotomy Updated Exam 2025
Which test is part of both the diabetic panel and the blood sugar panel?
Atc (hemoglobin)
What is the effect of hem concentration on blood test results?
Inaccurate results
What is a common error that can lead to hematoma during blood collection?
The needle not completely entering the vein
The presence of bacteria in the blood stream is known as?
Bacteremia
Which of the following best describes a fomite?
Inanimate object carrying a disease/agents
If an allen test is negative, what should you do?
Do not proceed
What test is not part of the executive profile?
Insulin antibody
Which angle is recommended for needle insertion during venipuncture?
15-30 degrees
Which document, written by the American hospital association, defines the standard of
care?
Patient's bill of rights
What is the primary reason for mixing the blood tubes immediately after collection?
To ensure proper mixing of additives
What does "negligence" in phlebotomy refer to?
Harm inflected that could've been avoided based on skill and knowledge
Which tube is used for glucose testing?
Gray: potassium on sodium flouride
What is the correct procedure after cleansing the venipuncture site for blood culture
collection?
NPS
,NPS
Allow to dry for at least one minute
When blood collects under the skin, this is known as?
Hematoma
Which of the following is not recommended sit for venipuncture?
Palm of the hand
What should you do if a patient with spastic cerebral palsy gives consent but cannot
control their reflexes and body movements?
Proceed with patience & compassion
What is hemolysis?
The rupturing of red blood cells from excessive force
How often should an institution's exposure control plan be reviewed?
Annually
What is the primary purpose of the blood bank department in a lab?
To obtain, store and process blood for transfusions
What is a hormone made in the pancreas that helps the body use sugar as a source of
energy?
Insulin
Which of the following is the best method to prevent the spread of respiratory
infections?
Covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
Pathogens require a _____?
Host
Stopping or obstructing of the normal lymph flow is called?
Lymphatic depression
You are preparing to draw blood on a geriatric patient with small, fragile veins, the
proper gauge to use would be?
23g
How should the tops of the culture bottles be prepared before blood collection?
Clean with alcohol as chlorhexidine/alcohol and allow it to dry
What should you do if you cant verify a patient's identity?
Ask the patient''s nurse to verify
NPS
, NPS
What error in phlebotomy can lead to hemoconcentration?
Leaving the tourniquet on too long
What is the role of the hematology department in a lab?
Study of blood and its disorders
This department analyzes chemical elements like hormones and enzymes the serum of
the plasma and blood?
Chemistry
These anticoagulant tubes offer whole blood and plasma for testing?
Sodium citrate
Why should alcohol not be used as a prep for alcohol level testing?
It can contaminate the specimen
Which procedure is used to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels?
Arterial blood gas abg
What should be done if blood flow stops during a venipuncture?
Adjust the needle or try a smaller tube
What is the consequence of centrifuging blood before it has clotted?
Erroneous test results
What is a common non venous reaction to blood collection?
Hematoma
Potassium is an additive in the ____ topped tube?
Gray
When asking the patient a question, your questions should always be _________?
Open ended
What is the affect of prolonged tourniquet application on blood specimen?
Hemoconcentration
The normal dose of glucola for an adult is __ grams?
50g
If you fail to collect the specimen after your second puncture attempt, you should
____________?
Call the nurse
Which of the following is not considered a bloodborne pathogen?
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