Phlebotomy Practice Test Questions &
answers 2025/2026
A characteristic of arteries is
a.) they are composed of a single layer of endothelial cells
b.) they have a thick muscle layer lining the lumen
c.) they have valves along the lumen
d.) they carry blood toward the heart - ANS b.) they have a thick muscle layer
lining the lumen
A diluted solution of which of the following can be used as a disinfectants against
blood borne pathogens on countertops and work spaces?
a.) Acetic acid
b.) Bleach
c.) Iodine
d.) Lysol - ANS b.) Bleach
A phlebotomist must ensure that the patient understands and agrees that his or her
blood is going to be drawn. What is the name of this process?
a.) Confidentiality
b.) Informed consent
c.) Legality
d.) Privacy - ANS b.) Informed consent
A small blood spill from a specimen you are handling occurs on a laboratory
countertop. What is the usual procedure you should use to handle the spill?
a.) Use a handful of paper towels and wipe up the spill, being careful not to get any
on your skin
b.) Ask your supervisor to find someone to clean up the spill
c.) Wearing gloves and using 10% bleach as a disinfectant, clean up visible blood
first, then disinfect the entire area of potential contamination
d.) Leave the spill alone so it can dry, which will make it easier to clean up when you
get time - ANS c.) Wearing gloves and using 10% bleach as a disinfectant,
clean up visible blood first, then disinfect the entire area of potential contamination
A wet floor is which type of safety hazard?
a.) Biological
b.) Chemical
c.) Physical
d.) Sharps - ANS c.) Physical
, According to safety protocols, which of the following actions may be performed while
working in the laboratory?
a.) Chewing gum
b.) Applying lip balm
c.) Wearing a watch
d.) Wearing sandals - ANS c.) Wearing a watch
According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard rules, which specimens are
considered to be potentially infectious?
a.) Only specimens from patients with HIV or hepatitis B
b.) Specimens from patients with any known infection
c.) Specimens that a physician has indicated are infectious
d.) All blood and body fluid specimens - ANS d.) All blood and body fluid
specimens
According to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, who is responsible for providing
PPE to an employee?
a.) The employee
b.) The employer provides PPE but may deduct the cost from the employee's
paycheck
c.) The employer must provide and pay for PPE
d.) The patient - ANS c.) The employer must provide and pay for PPE
Culture and sensitivity tests are performed by which laboratory department?
a.) Chemistry
b.) Hematology
c.) Immunohematology
d.) Microbiology - ANS d.) Microbiology
Fiscal services is responsible for
a.) cleaning and maintenance
b.) performing tests
c.) diagnosis and treatment of the patient
d.) admitting, medical records, and billing - ANS d.) admitting, medical
records, and billing
For a phlebotomist, what is the principal occupational risk for infection?
a.) Infection from airborne diseases in patient rooms
b.) Infection from droplets in the emergency department
c.) Infection from an accidental needle stick
d.) Infection from a splash from a dropped specimen tube - ANS c.) Infection
from an accidental needle stick
answers 2025/2026
A characteristic of arteries is
a.) they are composed of a single layer of endothelial cells
b.) they have a thick muscle layer lining the lumen
c.) they have valves along the lumen
d.) they carry blood toward the heart - ANS b.) they have a thick muscle layer
lining the lumen
A diluted solution of which of the following can be used as a disinfectants against
blood borne pathogens on countertops and work spaces?
a.) Acetic acid
b.) Bleach
c.) Iodine
d.) Lysol - ANS b.) Bleach
A phlebotomist must ensure that the patient understands and agrees that his or her
blood is going to be drawn. What is the name of this process?
a.) Confidentiality
b.) Informed consent
c.) Legality
d.) Privacy - ANS b.) Informed consent
A small blood spill from a specimen you are handling occurs on a laboratory
countertop. What is the usual procedure you should use to handle the spill?
a.) Use a handful of paper towels and wipe up the spill, being careful not to get any
on your skin
b.) Ask your supervisor to find someone to clean up the spill
c.) Wearing gloves and using 10% bleach as a disinfectant, clean up visible blood
first, then disinfect the entire area of potential contamination
d.) Leave the spill alone so it can dry, which will make it easier to clean up when you
get time - ANS c.) Wearing gloves and using 10% bleach as a disinfectant,
clean up visible blood first, then disinfect the entire area of potential contamination
A wet floor is which type of safety hazard?
a.) Biological
b.) Chemical
c.) Physical
d.) Sharps - ANS c.) Physical
, According to safety protocols, which of the following actions may be performed while
working in the laboratory?
a.) Chewing gum
b.) Applying lip balm
c.) Wearing a watch
d.) Wearing sandals - ANS c.) Wearing a watch
According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard rules, which specimens are
considered to be potentially infectious?
a.) Only specimens from patients with HIV or hepatitis B
b.) Specimens from patients with any known infection
c.) Specimens that a physician has indicated are infectious
d.) All blood and body fluid specimens - ANS d.) All blood and body fluid
specimens
According to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, who is responsible for providing
PPE to an employee?
a.) The employee
b.) The employer provides PPE but may deduct the cost from the employee's
paycheck
c.) The employer must provide and pay for PPE
d.) The patient - ANS c.) The employer must provide and pay for PPE
Culture and sensitivity tests are performed by which laboratory department?
a.) Chemistry
b.) Hematology
c.) Immunohematology
d.) Microbiology - ANS d.) Microbiology
Fiscal services is responsible for
a.) cleaning and maintenance
b.) performing tests
c.) diagnosis and treatment of the patient
d.) admitting, medical records, and billing - ANS d.) admitting, medical
records, and billing
For a phlebotomist, what is the principal occupational risk for infection?
a.) Infection from airborne diseases in patient rooms
b.) Infection from droplets in the emergency department
c.) Infection from an accidental needle stick
d.) Infection from a splash from a dropped specimen tube - ANS c.) Infection
from an accidental needle stick
