NPS Phlebotomy EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST
VERSION 130 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
In which department would a phlebotomist typically work?
A. Chemistry Depart
B. Microbiology depart
C. Phlebotomy depart
D. Pathology depart - answer>>>B. Microbiology depart
How can a phlebotomist prevent labeling errors?
A. Writing the patients name on the tube after collecting
B. Using pre-labeled tubes only
C. Double-checking patient information and specimen labels
D. Labeling the tube before selecting the venipuncture site. - answer>>>C. Double-
checking patient information and specimen labels
What is the result of a tourniquet being left on too long>
A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Hemolysis
C. Hemoconcentration
D. Hematoma - answer>>>C. Hemoconcentration
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
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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
VERSION 130 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
In which department would a phlebotomist typically work?
A. Chemistry Depart
B. Microbiology depart
C. Phlebotomy depart
D. Pathology depart - answer>>>B. Microbiology depart
How can a phlebotomist prevent labeling errors?
A. Writing the patients name on the tube after collecting
B. Using pre-labeled tubes only
C. Double-checking patient information and specimen labels
D. Labeling the tube before selecting the venipuncture site. - answer>>>C. Double-
checking patient information and specimen labels
What is the result of a tourniquet being left on too long>
A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Hemolysis
C. Hemoconcentration
D. Hematoma - answer>>>C. Hemoconcentration
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
