2025/2026 PHLEBOTOMY NPS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWER | A+ GRADE VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body is
known as _________.
Obesity
Edema
Lymphatic inflation
Tachycardia Correct Answer Edema
A virus transmitted through saliva, usually caused by the
Epstein-Barr virus
hepatitis
mononucleosis
septicemia
bacteremia Correct Answer Mononucleosis
The loss of vacuum causes
results to be skewed by an incorrect chemical to blood
volume ratio
plastic tubes to become cloudy
a blown vein
too much blood loss Correct Answer results to be skewed
by an incorrect chemical to blood volume ratio
,If performing a GTT and a patient's fasting sugar is
______ the physician or nurse should be notified before
proceeding
Below 80 mg/dl
between 80 to 120 mg/dl
above 120 mg/dl
Both below 80 mg/dl & above 120 mg/dl Correct Answer
Both below 80 mg/do & above 120 mg/dl
If an infection is contracted while a patient is at the
hospital, you would say they contracted a _________
infection.
Viral
Bacterial
Nosocomial
Germicidal Correct Answer Nosocomial
Larger tubes create:
a weak vacuum
no vacuum at all
a strong vacuum that might be too strong for some
patients
None of the above Correct Answer A strong vacuum that
might be too strong for some patients
EDTA is a strong _______.
Coagulant
Antigen
Antibody
Anti-coagulant Correct Answer Anti-coagulant
,Why is it important for you to confirm that a patient is in a
fasted state if fasting is required?
Falsa negatives can occur
Plasma will have less chylomicrons and give false
readings
To ensure the patient is in a diurnal state
Ingestion of food/drink will produce erroneous results
Correct Answer Ingestion of food/drink will produce
erroneous results
The normal dose of Glucola for an adult is _____ grams.
20
50
100
200 Correct Answer 100
Pathogens require a ______.
Wound
Host
Antigen
Anticoagulant Correct Answer Host
Syringe systems give the phlebotomist:
more control over the vacuum
no control over the vacuum
an inaccurate interpretation of the strength of the vein
more room for error Correct Answer More control over the
vacuum
Tubes should be inverted within ______ seconds of the
draw.
, 5
120
30
90 Correct Answer 30
After performing the venipuncture, needles should be:
Placed in the nearest trash can.
Placed in a biohazard bag.
Taken to the lab.
Placed in the nearest sharps container. Correct Answer
Placed in the nearest sharps container
If a patient is unconscious, who assumes consent?
Their physician
No consent is needed
Assent is assumed based on lab requisition form
Whoever is in the patient's room Correct Answer Their
physician
If a contagion is passed from one person to another via
droplets such as mucus or saliva, this is an example of
________.
Direct transmission
Indirect Transmission
Airborne Transmission
Host Transmission Correct Answer Airborne
Transmission
If a patient is admitted to a facility for medical treatment,
they are referred to as _______.
Outpatient
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWER | A+ GRADE VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body is
known as _________.
Obesity
Edema
Lymphatic inflation
Tachycardia Correct Answer Edema
A virus transmitted through saliva, usually caused by the
Epstein-Barr virus
hepatitis
mononucleosis
septicemia
bacteremia Correct Answer Mononucleosis
The loss of vacuum causes
results to be skewed by an incorrect chemical to blood
volume ratio
plastic tubes to become cloudy
a blown vein
too much blood loss Correct Answer results to be skewed
by an incorrect chemical to blood volume ratio
,If performing a GTT and a patient's fasting sugar is
______ the physician or nurse should be notified before
proceeding
Below 80 mg/dl
between 80 to 120 mg/dl
above 120 mg/dl
Both below 80 mg/dl & above 120 mg/dl Correct Answer
Both below 80 mg/do & above 120 mg/dl
If an infection is contracted while a patient is at the
hospital, you would say they contracted a _________
infection.
Viral
Bacterial
Nosocomial
Germicidal Correct Answer Nosocomial
Larger tubes create:
a weak vacuum
no vacuum at all
a strong vacuum that might be too strong for some
patients
None of the above Correct Answer A strong vacuum that
might be too strong for some patients
EDTA is a strong _______.
Coagulant
Antigen
Antibody
Anti-coagulant Correct Answer Anti-coagulant
,Why is it important for you to confirm that a patient is in a
fasted state if fasting is required?
Falsa negatives can occur
Plasma will have less chylomicrons and give false
readings
To ensure the patient is in a diurnal state
Ingestion of food/drink will produce erroneous results
Correct Answer Ingestion of food/drink will produce
erroneous results
The normal dose of Glucola for an adult is _____ grams.
20
50
100
200 Correct Answer 100
Pathogens require a ______.
Wound
Host
Antigen
Anticoagulant Correct Answer Host
Syringe systems give the phlebotomist:
more control over the vacuum
no control over the vacuum
an inaccurate interpretation of the strength of the vein
more room for error Correct Answer More control over the
vacuum
Tubes should be inverted within ______ seconds of the
draw.
, 5
120
30
90 Correct Answer 30
After performing the venipuncture, needles should be:
Placed in the nearest trash can.
Placed in a biohazard bag.
Taken to the lab.
Placed in the nearest sharps container. Correct Answer
Placed in the nearest sharps container
If a patient is unconscious, who assumes consent?
Their physician
No consent is needed
Assent is assumed based on lab requisition form
Whoever is in the patient's room Correct Answer Their
physician
If a contagion is passed from one person to another via
droplets such as mucus or saliva, this is an example of
________.
Direct transmission
Indirect Transmission
Airborne Transmission
Host Transmission Correct Answer Airborne
Transmission
If a patient is admitted to a facility for medical treatment,
they are referred to as _______.
Outpatient
