7/23/25, 12:40 AM Phlebotomy Certification Test
Phlebotomy Certification Test BANK EXAM 2025-
2026 \LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS\VERIFIED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (200)
what is the most important c
step when doing a
venipuncture?
a. washing hands
b. drawing the correct
tubes
c. identification of the
patient
d. checking to see if
patient is fasting
What is the proper a
response to the patient
asking, "what tests are you
drawing?"
a. tests your doctor has
ordered
b. i dont know
c. state the test you are
drawing
d. a test for Syphilis,
kidney function, and
diabetes
1/58
,7/23/25, 12:40 AM Phlebotomy Certification Test
What must be done if d
there is a discrepancy on
the arm band?
a. verify with the patient
who they are
b. have the nurse okay the
arm band
c. draw the blood and
make a document on
requisition
d. do not draw blood,
have information nb
corrected before drawing
blood
Identification of an a
outpatient is performed
by:
a. having the patient state
full name and birth date
after sitting in blood
drawing chair
b. have the receptionist
verify identity
c. calling the patient to lab
area yourself
d. the patient should show
an identification card
If patient is to have a FBS d
what must you ask?
a. are you fasting?
b. are you NPO?
c. when was the last time
you had anything to eat?
d. have you had anything
to eat or drink for the past
8-10 hours?
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,7/23/25, 12:40 AM Phlebotomy Certification Test
Which defines "Non per b
os"?
a. nothing to eat or drink
b. nothing by mouth
c. nothing to chew
d. nothing but water
When do you wash/clean c
your hands?
a. when entering room
b. after finishing your
blood draw
c. before putting gloves
on and after taking them
off
d. after taking your gloves
off
What is the best way to a
prevent the spread of
infection?
a. washing and/or
cleaning hands
b. wearing gloves
c. wearing a mask
d. wearing a disposable
gown
You have had a venous D
reaction. An example
would be a:
a. hematoma
b. thrombophlebitis
c. syncope
d. bruise
3/58
, 7/23/25, 12:40 AM Phlebotomy Certification Test
When performing a a
venipuncture, the patients
arm should be:
a. held downward from
the shoulder
b. elevated and even with
the heart
c. bent at the elbow
d. held in an upward
position
When palpating the vein d
before doing a
venipuncture, you must
consider the following:
a. depth
b. bounce
c. size
d. all of the above
What purpose does the c
tourniquet serve?
a. none
b. it allows for more
accurate results
c. it "dams" up the blood
so the vein can be felt
d. it allows for
hemoconcentration
4/58
Phlebotomy Certification Test BANK EXAM 2025-
2026 \LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS\VERIFIED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (200)
what is the most important c
step when doing a
venipuncture?
a. washing hands
b. drawing the correct
tubes
c. identification of the
patient
d. checking to see if
patient is fasting
What is the proper a
response to the patient
asking, "what tests are you
drawing?"
a. tests your doctor has
ordered
b. i dont know
c. state the test you are
drawing
d. a test for Syphilis,
kidney function, and
diabetes
1/58
,7/23/25, 12:40 AM Phlebotomy Certification Test
What must be done if d
there is a discrepancy on
the arm band?
a. verify with the patient
who they are
b. have the nurse okay the
arm band
c. draw the blood and
make a document on
requisition
d. do not draw blood,
have information nb
corrected before drawing
blood
Identification of an a
outpatient is performed
by:
a. having the patient state
full name and birth date
after sitting in blood
drawing chair
b. have the receptionist
verify identity
c. calling the patient to lab
area yourself
d. the patient should show
an identification card
If patient is to have a FBS d
what must you ask?
a. are you fasting?
b. are you NPO?
c. when was the last time
you had anything to eat?
d. have you had anything
to eat or drink for the past
8-10 hours?
2/58
,7/23/25, 12:40 AM Phlebotomy Certification Test
Which defines "Non per b
os"?
a. nothing to eat or drink
b. nothing by mouth
c. nothing to chew
d. nothing but water
When do you wash/clean c
your hands?
a. when entering room
b. after finishing your
blood draw
c. before putting gloves
on and after taking them
off
d. after taking your gloves
off
What is the best way to a
prevent the spread of
infection?
a. washing and/or
cleaning hands
b. wearing gloves
c. wearing a mask
d. wearing a disposable
gown
You have had a venous D
reaction. An example
would be a:
a. hematoma
b. thrombophlebitis
c. syncope
d. bruise
3/58
, 7/23/25, 12:40 AM Phlebotomy Certification Test
When performing a a
venipuncture, the patients
arm should be:
a. held downward from
the shoulder
b. elevated and even with
the heart
c. bent at the elbow
d. held in an upward
position
When palpating the vein d
before doing a
venipuncture, you must
consider the following:
a. depth
b. bounce
c. size
d. all of the above
What purpose does the c
tourniquet serve?
a. none
b. it allows for more
accurate results
c. it "dams" up the blood
so the vein can be felt
d. it allows for
hemoconcentration
4/58
