NPS Phlebotomy Exam 2025|2026 Actual Complete Real
Exam Questions & Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
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What is the primary concern when dealing with mentally ill or
combative cases>
A. Ensuring the patient understands the
procedure
B. Quickly completing the
procedure
C. Using a specific type of
needle
D. Obtaining consent - ANSWER-D.
Obtaining consent
What action should be taken if a glove gets torn during a
procedure?
A. Use a hand sanitizer over the glove
B. Replace the glove immediately
C. Continue the procedure and change afterwards
D. Tape the torn area - ANSWER-B. Replace the glove
immediately
What is the primary reason for mixing the blood tubes
immediately after
collection>
,A. To separate the
plasma
B. To ensure proper mixing of
additives
C. to create a
vortex
D. to cool down the blood - ANSWER-B. To ensure proper
mixing of additives
What is the primary reason for specimen rejection in
phlebotomy?
A. Adequate blood flow
B. Proper centrifugation
C. Correct Order of draw
D. Labeling/identification errors - ANSWER-D.
Labeling/identification errors
A tourniquet is used to;
A. restrict blood flow in the vein at the site of venipuncture
B. to obtain their blood pressure
C. allow blood to flow freely through the arm
D. show the patient where you'll be preforming the procedure -
ANSWER-A.
restrict blood flow in the vein at the site of venipuncture
What is the correct procedure after cleansing the
venipuncture site for blood
,culture
collection>
A. allow to dry for at least one
minute
B. apply a
bandage
C. immediately perform the
venipuncture
D. re-cleanse with alcohol - ANSWER-A. allow to dry for at
least one minute
What is the primary purpose of the Exposure Control Plan?
A. To minimize risk by providing proper training, removing
exposure risk, and providing PPE
B. to outline the organizational hierachy
C. to provide a list of all equipment in the lab
D. to provide a list of all employees - ANSWER-A. To minimize
risk by providing proper training, removing exposure risk,
and providing PPE
B. to outline the organizational hierachy
Right after introducing yourself to a patient, your first step
should be:
A. preforming the procedures quickly as possible
B. Gather supplies
C. assuming their identify and moving on with the procedure
without asking question
D. Proper patient identification - ANSWER-D. Proper patient
identification
, What is the primary cause of hemolysis in blood samples>
A. poor technique by the phlebotomist
B. exposure to cold temps
C. Using a needle larger than 23 gauge
D. Centrifuging the blood too quickly - ANSWER-A. poor
technique by the phlebotomist
When performing the Allen Test, after applying pressure until
the hand loses its pink tone, you should release pressure from
the ______ artery to see if the hand returns to its pink color.
A. Axillary artery
B. ulnar artery
C. radial artery
D. brachial artery - ANSWER-B. ulnar artery
What can lead to specimen rejection?
A. Using an expired tourniquet
B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
C. Patient movement during collection
D. Drawing blood from a non-fasting patient - ANSWER-B.
Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
This department examines results of micro-organism growth in
specimens so the physician can find out what contagions are
present and the proper way to treat the patient.
A. Hematology
B. Chemistry
C. Serology
Exam Questions & Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
| Already Graded A+ | Newest Exam | Just Released!!
What is the primary concern when dealing with mentally ill or
combative cases>
A. Ensuring the patient understands the
procedure
B. Quickly completing the
procedure
C. Using a specific type of
needle
D. Obtaining consent - ANSWER-D.
Obtaining consent
What action should be taken if a glove gets torn during a
procedure?
A. Use a hand sanitizer over the glove
B. Replace the glove immediately
C. Continue the procedure and change afterwards
D. Tape the torn area - ANSWER-B. Replace the glove
immediately
What is the primary reason for mixing the blood tubes
immediately after
collection>
,A. To separate the
plasma
B. To ensure proper mixing of
additives
C. to create a
vortex
D. to cool down the blood - ANSWER-B. To ensure proper
mixing of additives
What is the primary reason for specimen rejection in
phlebotomy?
A. Adequate blood flow
B. Proper centrifugation
C. Correct Order of draw
D. Labeling/identification errors - ANSWER-D.
Labeling/identification errors
A tourniquet is used to;
A. restrict blood flow in the vein at the site of venipuncture
B. to obtain their blood pressure
C. allow blood to flow freely through the arm
D. show the patient where you'll be preforming the procedure -
ANSWER-A.
restrict blood flow in the vein at the site of venipuncture
What is the correct procedure after cleansing the
venipuncture site for blood
,culture
collection>
A. allow to dry for at least one
minute
B. apply a
bandage
C. immediately perform the
venipuncture
D. re-cleanse with alcohol - ANSWER-A. allow to dry for at
least one minute
What is the primary purpose of the Exposure Control Plan?
A. To minimize risk by providing proper training, removing
exposure risk, and providing PPE
B. to outline the organizational hierachy
C. to provide a list of all equipment in the lab
D. to provide a list of all employees - ANSWER-A. To minimize
risk by providing proper training, removing exposure risk,
and providing PPE
B. to outline the organizational hierachy
Right after introducing yourself to a patient, your first step
should be:
A. preforming the procedures quickly as possible
B. Gather supplies
C. assuming their identify and moving on with the procedure
without asking question
D. Proper patient identification - ANSWER-D. Proper patient
identification
, What is the primary cause of hemolysis in blood samples>
A. poor technique by the phlebotomist
B. exposure to cold temps
C. Using a needle larger than 23 gauge
D. Centrifuging the blood too quickly - ANSWER-A. poor
technique by the phlebotomist
When performing the Allen Test, after applying pressure until
the hand loses its pink tone, you should release pressure from
the ______ artery to see if the hand returns to its pink color.
A. Axillary artery
B. ulnar artery
C. radial artery
D. brachial artery - ANSWER-B. ulnar artery
What can lead to specimen rejection?
A. Using an expired tourniquet
B. Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
C. Patient movement during collection
D. Drawing blood from a non-fasting patient - ANSWER-B.
Collecting specimens in the wrong tubes
This department examines results of micro-organism growth in
specimens so the physician can find out what contagions are
present and the proper way to treat the patient.
A. Hematology
B. Chemistry
C. Serology
