NCCT PRACTICE TEST EXAM 2025|| NATIONAL CENTER FOR
COMPETENCY TESTING PRACTICE TEST (QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS)– 2025 EDITION|| YOUR NCCT 2025 PRACTICE
CHALLENGE− 100% PASS GUARANTEED || GRADED A+
Which Of The Following Actions Should The Phlebotomist Take To Decrease The Potential For Hemolysis
Of Blood Specimen In An Edta Tube?
A. Store The Tube In The Refrigerator After The Specimen Has Been Collected
B. Use A 25 Gauge Needle Or Smaller To Collect The Specimen
C. Allow The Tube To Stand For 20 Minutes Prior To Processing
D. Gently Invert The Tube After Collecting The Specimen
ANSWER>>Gently Invert The Tube After Collecting The Specimen
Since An Edta Tube Contains Anticoagulant, It Is Important To Immediately Mix The Blood As Soon As It
Is Collected To Ensure That It Doesn't Clot. The Phlebotomist Should Gently Invert The Tube After
Collecting The Specimen To Maintain Specimen Integrity And Prevent Rupture Of Rbc's In The Sample.
Small Red Spots Appear Near The Tourniquet On A Patient's Arm. This Is Most Likely An Indication Of
A. A Collapsed Vein.
B. A Hematoma.
C. Petechiae.
D. Edema.
ANSWER>>Petechiae
Small Red Spots Near The Tourniquet On A Patient's Arm Are Most Likely Indicative Of Petechiae.
Petechiae Are Small, Red, Non-Raised Spots That Appear In Response To Pressure From The Tourniquet.
Which Of The Following Is Outside The Scope Of Practice For A Phlebotomist?
, A. Verifying Equipment Function On Point Of Care Testing Using A Control.
B. Prioritizing Collections Based On Order Requests.
C. Recording Quality Control Results On A Log Sheet.
D. Performing Clia High Complexity Tests.
ANSWER>>Performing Clia High Complexity Tests
Clia Refers To The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment, Which Specifies Personnel
Requirements For Performing Laboratory Testing Based Upon Their Complexity. Moderate And High
Complexity Testing Are Outside The Scope Of Practice For A Phlebotomist. Medical Assistants May
Perform Clia-Waived Testing, Such As Point Of Care Testing, With Proper Training.
If A Phlebotomist Has Questions About Disposing Of Outdated Hazardous Chemicals, Where Should She
Look To Find This Information?
A. Hipaa
B. Msds
C. Clia
D. Niosh
ANSWER>>Msds
A Material Safety Data Sheet (Msds) Is A Hazardous Chemical Reference. It Provides Healthcare Workers
With Procedures For Working With Substances Safety To Ensure Regulatory Compliance.
When Inserting A Needle During Venipuncture, The Bevel Should Be In Which Of The Following Positions
In Relation To The Vein?
A. Up
B. Down
C. Left
COMPETENCY TESTING PRACTICE TEST (QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS)– 2025 EDITION|| YOUR NCCT 2025 PRACTICE
CHALLENGE− 100% PASS GUARANTEED || GRADED A+
Which Of The Following Actions Should The Phlebotomist Take To Decrease The Potential For Hemolysis
Of Blood Specimen In An Edta Tube?
A. Store The Tube In The Refrigerator After The Specimen Has Been Collected
B. Use A 25 Gauge Needle Or Smaller To Collect The Specimen
C. Allow The Tube To Stand For 20 Minutes Prior To Processing
D. Gently Invert The Tube After Collecting The Specimen
ANSWER>>Gently Invert The Tube After Collecting The Specimen
Since An Edta Tube Contains Anticoagulant, It Is Important To Immediately Mix The Blood As Soon As It
Is Collected To Ensure That It Doesn't Clot. The Phlebotomist Should Gently Invert The Tube After
Collecting The Specimen To Maintain Specimen Integrity And Prevent Rupture Of Rbc's In The Sample.
Small Red Spots Appear Near The Tourniquet On A Patient's Arm. This Is Most Likely An Indication Of
A. A Collapsed Vein.
B. A Hematoma.
C. Petechiae.
D. Edema.
ANSWER>>Petechiae
Small Red Spots Near The Tourniquet On A Patient's Arm Are Most Likely Indicative Of Petechiae.
Petechiae Are Small, Red, Non-Raised Spots That Appear In Response To Pressure From The Tourniquet.
Which Of The Following Is Outside The Scope Of Practice For A Phlebotomist?
, A. Verifying Equipment Function On Point Of Care Testing Using A Control.
B. Prioritizing Collections Based On Order Requests.
C. Recording Quality Control Results On A Log Sheet.
D. Performing Clia High Complexity Tests.
ANSWER>>Performing Clia High Complexity Tests
Clia Refers To The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment, Which Specifies Personnel
Requirements For Performing Laboratory Testing Based Upon Their Complexity. Moderate And High
Complexity Testing Are Outside The Scope Of Practice For A Phlebotomist. Medical Assistants May
Perform Clia-Waived Testing, Such As Point Of Care Testing, With Proper Training.
If A Phlebotomist Has Questions About Disposing Of Outdated Hazardous Chemicals, Where Should She
Look To Find This Information?
A. Hipaa
B. Msds
C. Clia
D. Niosh
ANSWER>>Msds
A Material Safety Data Sheet (Msds) Is A Hazardous Chemical Reference. It Provides Healthcare Workers
With Procedures For Working With Substances Safety To Ensure Regulatory Compliance.
When Inserting A Needle During Venipuncture, The Bevel Should Be In Which Of The Following Positions
In Relation To The Vein?
A. Up
B. Down
C. Left
