NCPT Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A Risk of drawing blood from the basilic vein is possible damage to the: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Medial Cutaneous Nerve
When performing a heel stick on an infant, the first drop of blood should be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Wiped away
The first morning urine is frequently used for what test? - CORRECT
ANSWERS HCG
The additive in blood culture bottles is: - CORRECT ANSWERS SPS-
sodium polyanethol sulfonate
How long can most plasma and serum in gel tubes be refrigerated? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Up to 48 hours
What is it called when a patient is injured by the failure of a medical
professional to act? - CORRECT ANSWERS Negligence
How long should a venipuncture site be allowed to air dry after being cleansed
with an antiseptic? - CORRECT ANSWERS 15 seconds
Which of the following veins is NOT found in the antecubital area? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Subclavian
Before having blood drawn for a fasting test, a patient informs the phlebotomist
that they drank water 2 hours ago. What should the phlebotomist do? -
CORRECT ANSWERS proceed with the ordered lab work
CORRECT ANSWERS
A Risk of drawing blood from the basilic vein is possible damage to the: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Medial Cutaneous Nerve
When performing a heel stick on an infant, the first drop of blood should be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Wiped away
The first morning urine is frequently used for what test? - CORRECT
ANSWERS HCG
The additive in blood culture bottles is: - CORRECT ANSWERS SPS-
sodium polyanethol sulfonate
How long can most plasma and serum in gel tubes be refrigerated? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Up to 48 hours
What is it called when a patient is injured by the failure of a medical
professional to act? - CORRECT ANSWERS Negligence
How long should a venipuncture site be allowed to air dry after being cleansed
with an antiseptic? - CORRECT ANSWERS 15 seconds
Which of the following veins is NOT found in the antecubital area? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Subclavian
Before having blood drawn for a fasting test, a patient informs the phlebotomist
that they drank water 2 hours ago. What should the phlebotomist do? -
CORRECT ANSWERS proceed with the ordered lab work
