NCCT PHLEBOTOMY
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
if a biohazard spills in the lab, a phlebotomist should first try to? -
ANSWERS-contain the spill safely
according to OSHA, a contaminated needle may be safely discarded
into what? - ANSWERS-a sharps container
in most hos pi tals, a phlebotomist with a cough may draw blood from
a patient provided what? - ANSWERS-the patient is not in reverse
isolation, the phlebotomist wears a mask, and/or the phlebotomist
does not have a fever.
when drawing blood from pediatric patients, a phlebotomist can
increase safety for the patients by? - ANSWERS-getting help to hold
the patient securely during the draw, using smaller bore needle and
smaller collection tubes, and making sure the bedrails are left raised if
found that way.
to eliminate bacteria from the skin of a bacterial culture venipuncture
site, what is sometimes used in addition to alcohol in the skin
cleansing process? - ANSWERS-iodine
,the term that refers to right and wrong conduct is? - ANSWERS-
ethics
an unlawful treat or attempt to do bodily injury to another is? -
ANSWERS-assault
law protects the health worker if it can be determined that he or she
acted reasonably as compared with fellow workers; this is called? -
ANSWERS-reasonable care
negligence by a professional person is called? - ANSWERS-
malpractice
the ability to see thing s from another person's point of view is? -
ANSWERS-empathy
a violation of a person's right not to have his or her name, photo, or
private affairs made public without giving consent is? - ANSWERS-
invasion of privacy
information given by a patient to medical personnel that cannot be
disclosed without consent constitutes what? - ANSWERS-privileged
communication
failure to do something a reasonable person would do under ordinary
circumstances, or doing something a reasonable person would not do
, under ordinary circumstances thereby causing harm to another person
is called what? - ANSWERS-negligence
permission granted by a person voluntarily, and in his/ her right mind,
is? - ANSWERS-consent
a phlebotomist who attempts to draw blood with out sufficient
training could be accused of what if the procedure is performed
incorrectly, causing harm to the patient? - ANSWERS-incompetence
forcing venipuncture on a patient who as refused would be
considered? - ANSWERS-battery
the branch of study of moral issues, questions, and problems arising in
the practice of medicine and biomedical research is called? -
ANSWERS-bioethics
conduct, courtesy, and manners, customary in the medical profession,
is called? - ANSWERS-medical etiquette
each and every patient is entitled to what as part of their patient
rights? - ANSWERS-respect and complete care
Some suggested methods for controlling on the job stress during
phlebotomy might include? - ANSWERS-taking deep breaths if
anxious
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
if a biohazard spills in the lab, a phlebotomist should first try to? -
ANSWERS-contain the spill safely
according to OSHA, a contaminated needle may be safely discarded
into what? - ANSWERS-a sharps container
in most hos pi tals, a phlebotomist with a cough may draw blood from
a patient provided what? - ANSWERS-the patient is not in reverse
isolation, the phlebotomist wears a mask, and/or the phlebotomist
does not have a fever.
when drawing blood from pediatric patients, a phlebotomist can
increase safety for the patients by? - ANSWERS-getting help to hold
the patient securely during the draw, using smaller bore needle and
smaller collection tubes, and making sure the bedrails are left raised if
found that way.
to eliminate bacteria from the skin of a bacterial culture venipuncture
site, what is sometimes used in addition to alcohol in the skin
cleansing process? - ANSWERS-iodine
,the term that refers to right and wrong conduct is? - ANSWERS-
ethics
an unlawful treat or attempt to do bodily injury to another is? -
ANSWERS-assault
law protects the health worker if it can be determined that he or she
acted reasonably as compared with fellow workers; this is called? -
ANSWERS-reasonable care
negligence by a professional person is called? - ANSWERS-
malpractice
the ability to see thing s from another person's point of view is? -
ANSWERS-empathy
a violation of a person's right not to have his or her name, photo, or
private affairs made public without giving consent is? - ANSWERS-
invasion of privacy
information given by a patient to medical personnel that cannot be
disclosed without consent constitutes what? - ANSWERS-privileged
communication
failure to do something a reasonable person would do under ordinary
circumstances, or doing something a reasonable person would not do
, under ordinary circumstances thereby causing harm to another person
is called what? - ANSWERS-negligence
permission granted by a person voluntarily, and in his/ her right mind,
is? - ANSWERS-consent
a phlebotomist who attempts to draw blood with out sufficient
training could be accused of what if the procedure is performed
incorrectly, causing harm to the patient? - ANSWERS-incompetence
forcing venipuncture on a patient who as refused would be
considered? - ANSWERS-battery
the branch of study of moral issues, questions, and problems arising in
the practice of medicine and biomedical research is called? -
ANSWERS-bioethics
conduct, courtesy, and manners, customary in the medical profession,
is called? - ANSWERS-medical etiquette
each and every patient is entitled to what as part of their patient
rights? - ANSWERS-respect and complete care
Some suggested methods for controlling on the job stress during
phlebotomy might include? - ANSWERS-taking deep breaths if
anxious
