Phlebotomy NCCT Practice Questions& Answers
Which of the following POC laboratory tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a
phlebotomist? - ANSWER:Strep test and urine dip
The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school age child. Which of the
following approaches should the phlebotomist use to calm the child? - ANSWER:Explain the procedure
and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument? - ANSWER:Perform
QC on the instrument
A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC and higher complexity tests, and asks
the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do? -
ANSWER:Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all results
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist? - ANSWER:performing CLIA
moderate complexity tests
Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain-of-custody documentation
procedures? (2 answers) - ANSWER:- blood control
- drug testing
Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of practice? (3 answers) -
ANSWER:- checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies
- monitoring temperatures of specimen refrigerators
- routine cleaning of surfaces where specimens are processed
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's identification? -
ANSWER:while in the patient's room, after drawing blood
Instead of containing consent from a patent who is mentally competent, the phlebotomist obtains
consent from a family member. This is a violation of - ANSWER:The Patient's Bill of Rights
The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an emergency department. This
draw would be conducted under - ANSWER:implied consent
A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following forms of consent must the
phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture? - ANSWER:informed
A 19-year-old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with a venipuncture tray.
This is an example of - ANSWER:implied consent
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the phlebotomist? -
ANSWER:chemical urinalysis
, Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are
granted according to which of the following? - ANSWER:The Patient's Bill of Rights
While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to get stuck on the
hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand washing, which of the following
should the phlebotomist do first? - ANSWER:Complete an exposure incident report
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold. Under which conditions may he perform
venipuncture? - ANSWER:The phlebotomist may perform venipuncture provided he is wearing a mask
and afebrile
Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for further education on
standard precautions? - ANSWER:"I will wear a gown, gloves, and mask for inpatient collections "
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the following blood borne diseases? -
ANSWER:Hepatitis B
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab work on a patient with
suspected HIV? - ANSWER:gloves only
Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass tube? - ANSWER:Use a
broom and dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in a sharps container
The phlebotomist arrives at an inpatient room to collect a blood sample. There is an isolation cart
located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes her hands and puts on the following personal
protective equipment: gown, gloves, and mask. Which of the following types of precautions are being
used for this patient? - ANSWER:Contact Airborne
The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and notices blood on the
gloves. Where should the phlebotomist dispose of her gloves? - ANSWER:a biohazard waste container
If a phlebotomist has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous chemicals, where should she
look to find this information? - ANSWER:MSDS
A patient notices this symbol on a container on the room and asks what it means. the phlebotomist
should tell the patient the symbol means - ANSWER:biohazard material present
Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the phlebotomist's clothing to prevent
pathogen transmission to the next patient is an example of which of the following? - ANSWER:medical
asepsis
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in compliance with OSHA? -
ANSWER:annual employee safety training
Which of the following tube and addictive combinations should be used for a PT/INR test? -
ANSWER:light blue, sodium citrate
For which of the following tubes must the phlebotomist prep the site with povidone iodine or
chlorhexidine? - ANSWER:A yellow tube with SPS
Which of the following POC laboratory tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a
phlebotomist? - ANSWER:Strep test and urine dip
The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school age child. Which of the
following approaches should the phlebotomist use to calm the child? - ANSWER:Explain the procedure
and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument? - ANSWER:Perform
QC on the instrument
A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC and higher complexity tests, and asks
the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist do? -
ANSWER:Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all results
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist? - ANSWER:performing CLIA
moderate complexity tests
Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain-of-custody documentation
procedures? (2 answers) - ANSWER:- blood control
- drug testing
Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of practice? (3 answers) -
ANSWER:- checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies
- monitoring temperatures of specimen refrigerators
- routine cleaning of surfaces where specimens are processed
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's identification? -
ANSWER:while in the patient's room, after drawing blood
Instead of containing consent from a patent who is mentally competent, the phlebotomist obtains
consent from a family member. This is a violation of - ANSWER:The Patient's Bill of Rights
The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an emergency department. This
draw would be conducted under - ANSWER:implied consent
A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following forms of consent must the
phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture? - ANSWER:informed
A 19-year-old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with a venipuncture tray.
This is an example of - ANSWER:implied consent
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the phlebotomist? -
ANSWER:chemical urinalysis
, Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are
granted according to which of the following? - ANSWER:The Patient's Bill of Rights
While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to get stuck on the
hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand washing, which of the following
should the phlebotomist do first? - ANSWER:Complete an exposure incident report
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold. Under which conditions may he perform
venipuncture? - ANSWER:The phlebotomist may perform venipuncture provided he is wearing a mask
and afebrile
Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for further education on
standard precautions? - ANSWER:"I will wear a gown, gloves, and mask for inpatient collections "
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the following blood borne diseases? -
ANSWER:Hepatitis B
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab work on a patient with
suspected HIV? - ANSWER:gloves only
Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass tube? - ANSWER:Use a
broom and dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in a sharps container
The phlebotomist arrives at an inpatient room to collect a blood sample. There is an isolation cart
located outside the room. The phlebotomist washes her hands and puts on the following personal
protective equipment: gown, gloves, and mask. Which of the following types of precautions are being
used for this patient? - ANSWER:Contact Airborne
The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and notices blood on the
gloves. Where should the phlebotomist dispose of her gloves? - ANSWER:a biohazard waste container
If a phlebotomist has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous chemicals, where should she
look to find this information? - ANSWER:MSDS
A patient notices this symbol on a container on the room and asks what it means. the phlebotomist
should tell the patient the symbol means - ANSWER:biohazard material present
Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the phlebotomist's clothing to prevent
pathogen transmission to the next patient is an example of which of the following? - ANSWER:medical
asepsis
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in compliance with OSHA? -
ANSWER:annual employee safety training
Which of the following tube and addictive combinations should be used for a PT/INR test? -
ANSWER:light blue, sodium citrate
For which of the following tubes must the phlebotomist prep the site with povidone iodine or
chlorhexidine? - ANSWER:A yellow tube with SPS
