PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM
2025/2026 BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ACCURATE ACTUAL
EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE /
EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
When testing for copper (Cu Level), Wilson disease or
nephritic disease, which tubing is needed? -
....ANSWER...Royal Blue topped tube.
What is the most reliable way to avoid transcription
errors? - ....ANSWER...Computerized labs using Barcodes
If arm veins cant be used for venipuncture, what other
locations cam be used: - ....ANSWER...Dorsal side of hand
or wrist
,Most common requested special: - ....ANSWER...Glucose
Why is it important to have correct blood values when
collecting blood with Anticoagulant ? -
....ANSWER...Correct blood to additive ratio stops
artificially prolonged clotting times.
What specimen does not need to be transported on ice? -
....ANSWER...Blood Culture Specimen
When performing a fingerstick, it is important to? -
....ANSWER...Wipe away the 1st contaminated blood drop
Smearing during vlood collection should be done at wgzt
angle - ....ANSWER...30 degrees
Where should you stick during a fingerstick Procedure -
....ANSWER...Across the fingerprint line.
In most cases, when should one determine the level of
meds in the blood? - ....ANSWER...Just prior to next dose.
,Skin puncture is done: - ....ANSWER...To obtain small
amounts of blood. (Neonate patients, anemic)
How manu chromosomes are there: - ....ANSWER...46
What is the most important step when doing phlebotomy?
- ....ANSWER...Identification of the patient
What is the proper response to the patient asking "What
tests are you drawing? - ....ANSWER...State the tests you
are drawing
What must be done if there is a discrepancy on the arm
band? - ....ANSWER...Do not draw; have nurse correct
before drawing
ID of an outpatient is performed by: - ....ANSWER...have
patient state full name and DOB and give ID when they sit
in chair
Patient has been ordering FBS. What must you ask? -
....ANSWER...When was the last time you ate or drank?
, "Non per os" - ....ANSWER...nothing by mouth
What should you do if accidentally stuck by a needle -
....ANSWER...Document and follow institution protocol.
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection? -
....ANSWER...wash and/or clean hands
You have a venous reaction. What's an example? -
....ANSWER...thrombophlebitis/phlebitis
When performing a veni, the patients arm should be: -
....ANSWER...Held downward from the shoulder
When palpating you must consider what 3 things? -
....ANSWER...Depth, size and bounce
What is the antecubital fossa location? - ....ANSWER...In
the inside bend of the elbow
2025/2026 BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ACCURATE ACTUAL
EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE /
EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
When testing for copper (Cu Level), Wilson disease or
nephritic disease, which tubing is needed? -
....ANSWER...Royal Blue topped tube.
What is the most reliable way to avoid transcription
errors? - ....ANSWER...Computerized labs using Barcodes
If arm veins cant be used for venipuncture, what other
locations cam be used: - ....ANSWER...Dorsal side of hand
or wrist
,Most common requested special: - ....ANSWER...Glucose
Why is it important to have correct blood values when
collecting blood with Anticoagulant ? -
....ANSWER...Correct blood to additive ratio stops
artificially prolonged clotting times.
What specimen does not need to be transported on ice? -
....ANSWER...Blood Culture Specimen
When performing a fingerstick, it is important to? -
....ANSWER...Wipe away the 1st contaminated blood drop
Smearing during vlood collection should be done at wgzt
angle - ....ANSWER...30 degrees
Where should you stick during a fingerstick Procedure -
....ANSWER...Across the fingerprint line.
In most cases, when should one determine the level of
meds in the blood? - ....ANSWER...Just prior to next dose.
,Skin puncture is done: - ....ANSWER...To obtain small
amounts of blood. (Neonate patients, anemic)
How manu chromosomes are there: - ....ANSWER...46
What is the most important step when doing phlebotomy?
- ....ANSWER...Identification of the patient
What is the proper response to the patient asking "What
tests are you drawing? - ....ANSWER...State the tests you
are drawing
What must be done if there is a discrepancy on the arm
band? - ....ANSWER...Do not draw; have nurse correct
before drawing
ID of an outpatient is performed by: - ....ANSWER...have
patient state full name and DOB and give ID when they sit
in chair
Patient has been ordering FBS. What must you ask? -
....ANSWER...When was the last time you ate or drank?
, "Non per os" - ....ANSWER...nothing by mouth
What should you do if accidentally stuck by a needle -
....ANSWER...Document and follow institution protocol.
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection? -
....ANSWER...wash and/or clean hands
You have a venous reaction. What's an example? -
....ANSWER...thrombophlebitis/phlebitis
When performing a veni, the patients arm should be: -
....ANSWER...Held downward from the shoulder
When palpating you must consider what 3 things? -
....ANSWER...Depth, size and bounce
What is the antecubital fossa location? - ....ANSWER...In
the inside bend of the elbow
