PHLEBOTOMY Exam/ 204 Questions with
Certified Solutions/ 2024-2025
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests - Answer: d. performing CLIA moderate
complexity tests
What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm - Answer: A.
2.0mm
To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or _______________.
A.
Page 1 of 56
,Ammonia
B.
Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine - Answer: C.
Bleach
Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer: A.
True
Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A.
Hematology
B.
Immunology
C.
Microbiology
D.
Serology - Answer: C.
Microbiology
Veins are located deeper than arteries.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer: B.
False
A red top tube is usualy drawn for which lab department?
A.
Hematology
B.
Page 2 of 56
,Blood bank
C.
Chemistry
D.
Serology - Answer: C.
Chemistry
Which body plane divides the body in equal portions?
A.
Frontal
B.
Sagittal
C.
Midsagittal
D.
Transverse - Answer: C.
Midsagittal
The order of draw for venipuncture is: BC, blue, serum, green, EDTA, gray.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer: A.
True
When someone is in shock you should keep them cool.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer: B.
False
Repeated venipuncture in the same vein can cause:
A.
Thrombus
B.
Phlebitis
C.
Page 3 of 56
, Hemolysis
D.
Petechiae - Answer: B.
Phlebitis
The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
A.
Platelet phase
B.
Vascular stage
C.
Fibrinolysis
D.
Coagulation stage - Answer: B.
Vascular stage
Which of the following is the best definition of destruction of red blood cells?
A.
Hemolysis
B.
Hemostasis
C.
Homeostasis
D.
Hemoglobin - Answer: A.
Hemolysis
Crooked or winding veins are also called ___________________.
A.
Bad
B.
Tortuous
C.
Thrombotic
D.
Sclerosed - Answer: B.
Tortuous
Page 4 of 56
Certified Solutions/ 2024-2025
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests - Answer: d. performing CLIA moderate
complexity tests
What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm - Answer: A.
2.0mm
To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or _______________.
A.
Page 1 of 56
,Ammonia
B.
Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine - Answer: C.
Bleach
Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer: A.
True
Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A.
Hematology
B.
Immunology
C.
Microbiology
D.
Serology - Answer: C.
Microbiology
Veins are located deeper than arteries.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer: B.
False
A red top tube is usualy drawn for which lab department?
A.
Hematology
B.
Page 2 of 56
,Blood bank
C.
Chemistry
D.
Serology - Answer: C.
Chemistry
Which body plane divides the body in equal portions?
A.
Frontal
B.
Sagittal
C.
Midsagittal
D.
Transverse - Answer: C.
Midsagittal
The order of draw for venipuncture is: BC, blue, serum, green, EDTA, gray.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer: A.
True
When someone is in shock you should keep them cool.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer: B.
False
Repeated venipuncture in the same vein can cause:
A.
Thrombus
B.
Phlebitis
C.
Page 3 of 56
, Hemolysis
D.
Petechiae - Answer: B.
Phlebitis
The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
A.
Platelet phase
B.
Vascular stage
C.
Fibrinolysis
D.
Coagulation stage - Answer: B.
Vascular stage
Which of the following is the best definition of destruction of red blood cells?
A.
Hemolysis
B.
Hemostasis
C.
Homeostasis
D.
Hemoglobin - Answer: A.
Hemolysis
Crooked or winding veins are also called ___________________.
A.
Bad
B.
Tortuous
C.
Thrombotic
D.
Sclerosed - Answer: B.
Tortuous
Page 4 of 56
