NCCT REVIEW-COLLECTIONS NEW
2025/2026 PRACTICE EXAM
SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements support the purpose of taking
extra care in using appropriate grammar in written medical office
communication? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - 100
correct answer as-It is a reflection on the physician and
medical practice. , It makes a positive impression on others. , It
demonstrates professionalism and competence.
Which of the following refers to a physician's written order
specifying a patient has indicated that he or she does not want
CPR? - 100 correct answer as-DNR
The medical assistant notices that the physican prescribes which
of the following drugs to patients complaining of frequent
insomnia? - 100 correct answer as-zolpidem tartrate
(Ambien)
The physician has ordered Benadryl 50 mg p.o. to be given to a
patient in the clinic experiencing an allergic reaction. The amount
on hand is 25 mg tabs. How many tabs will be administered to the
patient? - 100 correct answer as-2 tabs
When collecting a 24-hour urine, a total output of 100 ml for an
adult patient is considered - 100 correct answer as-oliguria
Which of the following is the maximum time the medical assistant
should leave a tourniquet secured in place on a patient's arm
,when performing a venipuncture? - 100 correct answer as-
one minute
Which of the following solutions is used to fill the reservoir of an
autoclave when sterilizing instruments? - 100 correct answer
as-distilled water
Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally
competent, the phlebotomist obtains consent from a family
member. This is a violation of - 100 correct answer as--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 - 100 correct answer as-- implied consent
A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn, Which of
the forms of consent must the phlebotomist obtain prior to
venipuncture - 100 correct answer as--informed
A 19-year old patients offers her arm to the phlebotomist when
she comes in with a venipuncture tray. This is an example of -
100 correct answer as--implied consent
Which CLIA waived test can be performed by a phlebotomist -
100 correct answer as--Chemical urinalysis
commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and
the authority to refuse treatment are granted under what - 100
correct answer as--The Patient's Bill of Rights
,While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing
the phlebotomist to get stuck on hand with a contaminated
needle. After performing thorough hand washing, what should the
phlebotomist do next - 100 correct answer as--Report the
incident to a supervisor
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold. Under
what conditions may he perform the venipuncture - 100 correct
answer as--The phlebotomist may perform venipuncture
provided he is wearing a mask and afebrile
What statement by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for
further education on standard precautions - 100 correct
answer as--"I will wear a gown, gloves, and mask for inpatient
collections"
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which
bloodborne diseases - 100 correct answer as--Hepatitis B
What is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing a lab work
on a patient with suspected HIV - 100 correct answer as--
Gloves only
What is the proper way to clean up broken glass tube - 100
correct answer as--Use a broom and dust pan to sweep up
the glass 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 gown, gloves, mask.
What type of precautions are being used for this patient - 100
correct answer as--contact droplet
, The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a
venipuncture and notice blood on the gloves. Where should the
phlebotomist dispose of her gloves - 100 correct answer as-
-A biohazard waste container
A phlebotomist has questions about disposing of outdated
hazardous chemicals, where should she look to find this
information - 100 correct answer as--MSDS
Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the
phlebotomist's clothing to prevent pathogens transmission to the
next patient is an example of what - 100 correct answer as--
Medical asepsis
What is a requirement for a health facility to be in compliance with
OSHA - 100 correct answer as--Annual employee safety
training
What tube and additive combinations should be used for a
PT/INR test - 100 correct answer as--Light blue, sodium
citrate
What test tubes must the phlebotomist prep the site with povidone
iodine or chlorhexidine - 100 correct answer as--yellow test
tube with SPS
The phlebotomist is drawing plain red, purple, and blue top tubes.
Upon completion of the blood draw the phlebotomist notice that
he missed an order requiring an SST. The phlebotomist should
share which test tube - 100 correct answer as--Red
2025/2026 PRACTICE EXAM
SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements support the purpose of taking
extra care in using appropriate grammar in written medical office
communication? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - 100
correct answer as-It is a reflection on the physician and
medical practice. , It makes a positive impression on others. , It
demonstrates professionalism and competence.
Which of the following refers to a physician's written order
specifying a patient has indicated that he or she does not want
CPR? - 100 correct answer as-DNR
The medical assistant notices that the physican prescribes which
of the following drugs to patients complaining of frequent
insomnia? - 100 correct answer as-zolpidem tartrate
(Ambien)
The physician has ordered Benadryl 50 mg p.o. to be given to a
patient in the clinic experiencing an allergic reaction. The amount
on hand is 25 mg tabs. How many tabs will be administered to the
patient? - 100 correct answer as-2 tabs
When collecting a 24-hour urine, a total output of 100 ml for an
adult patient is considered - 100 correct answer as-oliguria
Which of the following is the maximum time the medical assistant
should leave a tourniquet secured in place on a patient's arm
,when performing a venipuncture? - 100 correct answer as-
one minute
Which of the following solutions is used to fill the reservoir of an
autoclave when sterilizing instruments? - 100 correct answer
as-distilled water
Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally
competent, the phlebotomist obtains consent from a family
member. This is a violation of - 100 correct answer as--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 - 100 correct answer as-- implied consent
A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn, Which of
the forms of consent must the phlebotomist obtain prior to
venipuncture - 100 correct answer as--informed
A 19-year old patients offers her arm to the phlebotomist when
she comes in with a venipuncture tray. This is an example of -
100 correct answer as--implied consent
Which CLIA waived test can be performed by a phlebotomist -
100 correct answer as--Chemical urinalysis
commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and
the authority to refuse treatment are granted under what - 100
correct answer as--The Patient's Bill of Rights
,While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing
the phlebotomist to get stuck on hand with a contaminated
needle. After performing thorough hand washing, what should the
phlebotomist do next - 100 correct answer as--Report the
incident to a supervisor
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold. Under
what conditions may he perform the venipuncture - 100 correct
answer as--The phlebotomist may perform venipuncture
provided he is wearing a mask and afebrile
What statement by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for
further education on standard precautions - 100 correct
answer as--"I will wear a gown, gloves, and mask for inpatient
collections"
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which
bloodborne diseases - 100 correct answer as--Hepatitis B
What is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing a lab work
on a patient with suspected HIV - 100 correct answer as--
Gloves only
What is the proper way to clean up broken glass tube - 100
correct answer as--Use a broom and dust pan to sweep up
the glass 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 gown, gloves, mask.
What type of precautions are being used for this patient - 100
correct answer as--contact droplet
, The phlebotomist is preparing to remove her gloves after a
venipuncture and notice blood on the gloves. Where should the
phlebotomist dispose of her gloves - 100 correct answer as-
-A biohazard waste container
A phlebotomist has questions about disposing of outdated
hazardous chemicals, where should she look to find this
information - 100 correct answer as--MSDS
Keeping contaminated equipment and supplies away from the
phlebotomist's clothing to prevent pathogens transmission to the
next patient is an example of what - 100 correct answer as--
Medical asepsis
What is a requirement for a health facility to be in compliance with
OSHA - 100 correct answer as--Annual employee safety
training
What tube and additive combinations should be used for a
PT/INR test - 100 correct answer as--Light blue, sodium
citrate
What test tubes must the phlebotomist prep the site with povidone
iodine or chlorhexidine - 100 correct answer as--yellow test
tube with SPS
The phlebotomist is drawing plain red, purple, and blue top tubes.
Upon completion of the blood draw the phlebotomist notice that
he missed an order requiring an SST. The phlebotomist should
share which test tube - 100 correct answer as--Red
