Phlebotomy Final Exam year 2024
600+Questions and correct Answers
well written upgraded up to 2025/2026
graded A+(test bank)
What is the best angle for spreading a blood smear by using two
glass slides?
0 degrees, or completely flat
30 degrees
40 degrees
90 degrees - 100 correct answer as-30 degrees
Assays that require a chilled specimen include:
glucose, cholesterol, and prostatic specific antigen
gastrin, ammonia, catecholamine, and lactic acid
tests for electrolytes
all hematology tests - 100 correct answer as-gastrin,
ammonia, catecholamine, and lactic acid
Which specimen collection tube is commonly used for hematology
tests?
EDTA
heparin
sodium citrate
serum tube with clot activator - 100 correct answer as-EDTA
If a fire extinguisher has to be used in a health care environment,
the first step to perform is:
aim extinguisher at the base of the fire
,squeeze the handle of the extinguisher to spray the solution on
the fire
pull the pin off of the extinguisher
spray the solution toward the base of the fire - 100 correct
answer as-pull the pin off of the extinguisher
Which of the following is acceptable attire for a phlebotomist?
dangling earrings
necklace tucked inside a collar
fragrances and perfumes
long, polished fingernails - 100 correct answer as-necklace
tucked inside a collar
How should the specimen be transported if blood gases can be
analyzed within 30 minutes from the time of the specimen
collection?
in a plastic syringe at room temperature
in a plastic syringe on ice
in a heating block
in an amber biohazard bag - 100 correct answer as-in a
plastic syringe at room temperature
Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the
following studies?
zinc level
glucose level
lithium level
erythrocyte sedimentation rate - 100 correct answer as-
glucose level
If a patient is frail and has a tendency to faint, what equipment, if
any, would be helpful in the specimen collection process?
a glass of juice
an oxygen mask
,a recliner
commercial warming device - 100 correct answer as-xxa
glass of juice
an oxygen mask
How many more times should a phlebotomist try to perform a
venipuncture on a patient if he has failed once already?
once
twice
three times
four times - 100 correct answer as-once
Before a patient's laboratory test results can legally be released to
another physician or health care facility, the patient must:
tell the clinical laboratory that it is okay to do so
provide a letter from his or her lawyer agreeing for the release
provide his or her informed consent
provide his or her implied consent - 100 correct answer as-
provide his or her informed consent
A differential count refers to:
blood pressure
contraction of the heart
specific types of WBCs
a heart murmur - 100 correct answer as-specific types of
WBCs
Swelling in the area around a venipuncture site usually leads to:
lymphostasis
atherosclerosis
hematoma formation
petechiae formation - 100 correct answer as-hematoma
formation
, If a patient has a bruise in the antecubital area of his right arm
(his nondominant arm), what alternate site should be considered?
slight rotation of the patient's right arm to a different position
the edge of the antecubital area of the right arm
the antecubital area of the left arm
forget alternate sites and do a fingerstick on the right hand - 100
correct answer as-the antecubital area of the left arm
The yellow-topped blood collection tube has which of the following
additives?
EDTA
sodium polyanetholesulfonate
trisodium citrate
lithium heparin - 100 correct answer as-sodium
polyanetholesulfonate
Which of the following blood collection tubes is most appropriate
for the collection of blood for a DIFF?
royal blue-topped tube
purple-topped tube
gold-topped tube
light blue-topped tube - 100 correct answer as-xxroyal blue-
topped tube
purple-topped tube
ESRD is caused by glomerulonephritis, tubular diseases,
hypertension, and other conditions. What does the abbreviation
ESRD stand for?
end-stage renal disease
erythrocyte sedimentation rate for diagnosis
estrogen stimulation
extra-sensitive rapid detection - 100 correct answer as-end-
stage renal disease
600+Questions and correct Answers
well written upgraded up to 2025/2026
graded A+(test bank)
What is the best angle for spreading a blood smear by using two
glass slides?
0 degrees, or completely flat
30 degrees
40 degrees
90 degrees - 100 correct answer as-30 degrees
Assays that require a chilled specimen include:
glucose, cholesterol, and prostatic specific antigen
gastrin, ammonia, catecholamine, and lactic acid
tests for electrolytes
all hematology tests - 100 correct answer as-gastrin,
ammonia, catecholamine, and lactic acid
Which specimen collection tube is commonly used for hematology
tests?
EDTA
heparin
sodium citrate
serum tube with clot activator - 100 correct answer as-EDTA
If a fire extinguisher has to be used in a health care environment,
the first step to perform is:
aim extinguisher at the base of the fire
,squeeze the handle of the extinguisher to spray the solution on
the fire
pull the pin off of the extinguisher
spray the solution toward the base of the fire - 100 correct
answer as-pull the pin off of the extinguisher
Which of the following is acceptable attire for a phlebotomist?
dangling earrings
necklace tucked inside a collar
fragrances and perfumes
long, polished fingernails - 100 correct answer as-necklace
tucked inside a collar
How should the specimen be transported if blood gases can be
analyzed within 30 minutes from the time of the specimen
collection?
in a plastic syringe at room temperature
in a plastic syringe on ice
in a heating block
in an amber biohazard bag - 100 correct answer as-in a
plastic syringe at room temperature
Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the
following studies?
zinc level
glucose level
lithium level
erythrocyte sedimentation rate - 100 correct answer as-
glucose level
If a patient is frail and has a tendency to faint, what equipment, if
any, would be helpful in the specimen collection process?
a glass of juice
an oxygen mask
,a recliner
commercial warming device - 100 correct answer as-xxa
glass of juice
an oxygen mask
How many more times should a phlebotomist try to perform a
venipuncture on a patient if he has failed once already?
once
twice
three times
four times - 100 correct answer as-once
Before a patient's laboratory test results can legally be released to
another physician or health care facility, the patient must:
tell the clinical laboratory that it is okay to do so
provide a letter from his or her lawyer agreeing for the release
provide his or her informed consent
provide his or her implied consent - 100 correct answer as-
provide his or her informed consent
A differential count refers to:
blood pressure
contraction of the heart
specific types of WBCs
a heart murmur - 100 correct answer as-specific types of
WBCs
Swelling in the area around a venipuncture site usually leads to:
lymphostasis
atherosclerosis
hematoma formation
petechiae formation - 100 correct answer as-hematoma
formation
, If a patient has a bruise in the antecubital area of his right arm
(his nondominant arm), what alternate site should be considered?
slight rotation of the patient's right arm to a different position
the edge of the antecubital area of the right arm
the antecubital area of the left arm
forget alternate sites and do a fingerstick on the right hand - 100
correct answer as-the antecubital area of the left arm
The yellow-topped blood collection tube has which of the following
additives?
EDTA
sodium polyanetholesulfonate
trisodium citrate
lithium heparin - 100 correct answer as-sodium
polyanetholesulfonate
Which of the following blood collection tubes is most appropriate
for the collection of blood for a DIFF?
royal blue-topped tube
purple-topped tube
gold-topped tube
light blue-topped tube - 100 correct answer as-xxroyal blue-
topped tube
purple-topped tube
ESRD is caused by glomerulonephritis, tubular diseases,
hypertension, and other conditions. What does the abbreviation
ESRD stand for?
end-stage renal disease
erythrocyte sedimentation rate for diagnosis
estrogen stimulation
extra-sensitive rapid detection - 100 correct answer as-end-
stage renal disease
