MEDCA PHLEBOTOMY TEST QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS\VERIFIED 2025-
2026\GRADED A+
what is the most reliable way to avoid transcription
errors? - ANSWERScomputerized labs using
barcodes
if arm veins can't be used for venipuncture, what
other locations can be used? - ANSWERSthe dorsal
side of the hand
what is the most commonly requested test? -
ANSWERSglucose test
why is it important to have the correct blood
volume when collecting blood with an
,anticoagulant? - ANSWERScorrect blood to additive
ratio stops artificially prolonged clotting times
what specimen does not need to be transported on
ice? - ANSWERSblood culture specimen
when performing a finger stick, what do you do
with the first drop of blood and why? -
ANSWERSwipe it away because it is contaminated
what is capillary blood contaminated with? -
ANSWERSarterial blood, venous blood and
interstitial/tissue fluid
blood smears should be performed at what angle? -
ANSWERS30 degrees
in what direction should you perform a fingerstick
procedure? - ANSWERSacross the fingerprint line
, when should a phlebotomy technician determine
the level of medication in the blood? -
ANSWERSprior to the next dose of the medication
what does hemoglobin contain? - ANSWERSiron
where are WBC produced? - ANSWERSin the bone
marrow and the lymphatic system
in which phase does a phlebotomist work? -
ANSWERSpre-analytical
what type of patient does a phlebotomist collect
blood from on a neonatology floor? -
ANSWERSnewborns (hours to a few days old)
ACCURATE ANSWERS\VERIFIED 2025-
2026\GRADED A+
what is the most reliable way to avoid transcription
errors? - ANSWERScomputerized labs using
barcodes
if arm veins can't be used for venipuncture, what
other locations can be used? - ANSWERSthe dorsal
side of the hand
what is the most commonly requested test? -
ANSWERSglucose test
why is it important to have the correct blood
volume when collecting blood with an
,anticoagulant? - ANSWERScorrect blood to additive
ratio stops artificially prolonged clotting times
what specimen does not need to be transported on
ice? - ANSWERSblood culture specimen
when performing a finger stick, what do you do
with the first drop of blood and why? -
ANSWERSwipe it away because it is contaminated
what is capillary blood contaminated with? -
ANSWERSarterial blood, venous blood and
interstitial/tissue fluid
blood smears should be performed at what angle? -
ANSWERS30 degrees
in what direction should you perform a fingerstick
procedure? - ANSWERSacross the fingerprint line
, when should a phlebotomy technician determine
the level of medication in the blood? -
ANSWERSprior to the next dose of the medication
what does hemoglobin contain? - ANSWERSiron
where are WBC produced? - ANSWERSin the bone
marrow and the lymphatic system
in which phase does a phlebotomist work? -
ANSWERSpre-analytical
what type of patient does a phlebotomist collect
blood from on a neonatology floor? -
ANSWERSnewborns (hours to a few days old)
