2025/2026 NPS PHLEBOTOMY
CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED ASSESSMENT
Checking analytes and chemical compounds, the _____
department tends to be the biggest department in a
hospital laboratory.
A. Microbiology
B. Chemistry
C. Pathology
D. Serology Correct Answer B. Chemistry
In which department would a phlebotomist typically work?
A. Chemistry Depart
B. Microbiology depart
C. Phlebotomy depart
D. Pathology depart Correct Answer B. Microbiology
depart
How can a phlebotomist prevent labeling errors?
A. Writing the patients name on the tube after collecting
B. Using pre-labeled tubes only
C. Double-checking patient information and specimen
labels
D. Labeling the tube before selecting the venipuncture
site. Correct Answer C. Double-checking patient
information and specimen labels
,What is the result of a tourniquet being left on too long>
A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Hemolysis
C. Hemoconcentration
D. Hematoma Correct Answer C. Hemoconcentration
What is the primary concern when dealing with mentally ill
or combative cases>
A. Ensuring the patient understands the procedure
B. Quickly completing the procedure
C. Using a specific type of needle
D. Obtaining consent Correct Answer D. Obtaining
consent
What action should be taken if a glove gets torn during a
procedure?
A. Use a hand sanitizer over the glove
B. Replace the glove immediately
C. Continue the procedure and change afterwards
D. Tape the torn area Correct Answer B. Replace the
glove immediately
What is the primary reason for mixing the blood tubes
immediately after collection>
A. To separate the plasma
B. To ensure proper mixing of additives
C. to create a vortex
D. to cool down the blood Correct Answer B. To ensure
proper mixing of additives
,What is the primary reason for specimen rejection in
phlebotomy?
A. Adequate blood flow
B. Proper centrifugation
C. Correct Order of draw
D. Labeling/identification errors Correct Answer D.
Labeling/identification errors
A tourniquet is used to;
A. restrict blood flow in the vein at the site of venipuncture
B. to obtain their blood pressure
C. allow blood to flow freely through the arm
D. show the patient where you'll be preforming the
procedure Correct Answer A. restrict blood flow in the vein
at the site of venipuncture
What is the correct procedure after cleansing the
venipuncture site for blood culture collection>
A. allow to dry for at least one minute
B. apply a bandage
C. immediately perform the venipuncture
D. re-cleanse with alcohol Correct Answer A. allow to dry
for at least one minute
What is the primary purpose of the Exposure Control
Plan?
A. To minimize risk by providing proper training, removing
exposure risk, and providing PPE
B. to outline the organizational hierachy
C. to provide a list of all equipment in the lab
, D. to provide a list of all employees Correct Answer A. To
minimize risk by providing proper training, removing
exposure risk, and providing PPE
B. to outline the organizational hierachy
Right after introducing yourself to a patient, your first step
should be:
A. preforming the procedures quickly as possible
B. Gather supplies
C. assuming their identify and moving on with the
procedure without asking question
D. Proper patient identification Correct Answer D. Proper
patient identification
What is the primary cause of hemolysis in blood samples>
A. poor technique by the phlebotomist
B. exposure to cold temps
C. Using a needle larger than 23 gauge
D. Centrifuging the blood too quickly Correct Answer A.
poor technique by the phlebotomist
When performing the Allen Test, after applying pressure
until the hand loses its pink tone, you should release
pressure from the ______ artery to see if the hand returns
to its pink color.
A. Axillary artery
B. ulnar artery
C. radial artery
D. brachial artery Correct Answer B. ulnar artery
What can lead to specimen rejection?
CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED ASSESSMENT
Checking analytes and chemical compounds, the _____
department tends to be the biggest department in a
hospital laboratory.
A. Microbiology
B. Chemistry
C. Pathology
D. Serology Correct Answer B. Chemistry
In which department would a phlebotomist typically work?
A. Chemistry Depart
B. Microbiology depart
C. Phlebotomy depart
D. Pathology depart Correct Answer B. Microbiology
depart
How can a phlebotomist prevent labeling errors?
A. Writing the patients name on the tube after collecting
B. Using pre-labeled tubes only
C. Double-checking patient information and specimen
labels
D. Labeling the tube before selecting the venipuncture
site. Correct Answer C. Double-checking patient
information and specimen labels
,What is the result of a tourniquet being left on too long>
A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Hemolysis
C. Hemoconcentration
D. Hematoma Correct Answer C. Hemoconcentration
What is the primary concern when dealing with mentally ill
or combative cases>
A. Ensuring the patient understands the procedure
B. Quickly completing the procedure
C. Using a specific type of needle
D. Obtaining consent Correct Answer D. Obtaining
consent
What action should be taken if a glove gets torn during a
procedure?
A. Use a hand sanitizer over the glove
B. Replace the glove immediately
C. Continue the procedure and change afterwards
D. Tape the torn area Correct Answer B. Replace the
glove immediately
What is the primary reason for mixing the blood tubes
immediately after collection>
A. To separate the plasma
B. To ensure proper mixing of additives
C. to create a vortex
D. to cool down the blood Correct Answer B. To ensure
proper mixing of additives
,What is the primary reason for specimen rejection in
phlebotomy?
A. Adequate blood flow
B. Proper centrifugation
C. Correct Order of draw
D. Labeling/identification errors Correct Answer D.
Labeling/identification errors
A tourniquet is used to;
A. restrict blood flow in the vein at the site of venipuncture
B. to obtain their blood pressure
C. allow blood to flow freely through the arm
D. show the patient where you'll be preforming the
procedure Correct Answer A. restrict blood flow in the vein
at the site of venipuncture
What is the correct procedure after cleansing the
venipuncture site for blood culture collection>
A. allow to dry for at least one minute
B. apply a bandage
C. immediately perform the venipuncture
D. re-cleanse with alcohol Correct Answer A. allow to dry
for at least one minute
What is the primary purpose of the Exposure Control
Plan?
A. To minimize risk by providing proper training, removing
exposure risk, and providing PPE
B. to outline the organizational hierachy
C. to provide a list of all equipment in the lab
, D. to provide a list of all employees Correct Answer A. To
minimize risk by providing proper training, removing
exposure risk, and providing PPE
B. to outline the organizational hierachy
Right after introducing yourself to a patient, your first step
should be:
A. preforming the procedures quickly as possible
B. Gather supplies
C. assuming their identify and moving on with the
procedure without asking question
D. Proper patient identification Correct Answer D. Proper
patient identification
What is the primary cause of hemolysis in blood samples>
A. poor technique by the phlebotomist
B. exposure to cold temps
C. Using a needle larger than 23 gauge
D. Centrifuging the blood too quickly Correct Answer A.
poor technique by the phlebotomist
When performing the Allen Test, after applying pressure
until the hand loses its pink tone, you should release
pressure from the ______ artery to see if the hand returns
to its pink color.
A. Axillary artery
B. ulnar artery
C. radial artery
D. brachial artery Correct Answer B. ulnar artery
What can lead to specimen rejection?
