NHCO EXAM LATEST 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS TOP GRADE A+
◉why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes .
Answer: To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
◉what protects patients information? . Answer: OSHA
◉which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for lab assays but for
collection of donor blood . Answer: 18G
◉how many mins within collection of a urine sample should the
phlebotomist take the temp of the specimen . Answer: within 4 min
◉Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for
compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment
and__________________ . Answer: Clinical application
◉Which of the following actions will most likely PREVENT a needle
stick injury? . Answer: Replacing sharps containers when they have
reached their fill line
, ◉Which of the following pieces of info need to be on a laboratory
requisition form before a phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a
blood specimen . Answer: A specimen ID code
◉How should the phlebotomist handle the situation when the patient
seems hesitant and confused? . Answer: Find another way to phrase the
explanation and invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.
◉The additive in a PINK top tube used in blood blanking is which of the
following? . Answer: Potassium EDTA
◉If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure,
the phlebotomist should do what . Answer: Immediately report the
refusal and actions taken to their supervisor
◉If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood
drawn, the phlebotomist should do what? . Answer: Should perform the
blood draw when the patient is laying down.
◉How Many inversions does a LAVANDER top get before placing it in
the collection tray . Answer: 8-10
◉What interfacility conditions would require a phlebotomist to transport
specimens in a closed container with ice packs . Answer: in hot weather
ANSWERS TOP GRADE A+
◉why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes .
Answer: To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive
◉what protects patients information? . Answer: OSHA
◉which of the following needle sizes is NOT used for lab assays but for
collection of donor blood . Answer: 18G
◉how many mins within collection of a urine sample should the
phlebotomist take the temp of the specimen . Answer: within 4 min
◉Quality control checklists ensure machines are inspected for
compliance at time intervals specific to the equipment
and__________________ . Answer: Clinical application
◉Which of the following actions will most likely PREVENT a needle
stick injury? . Answer: Replacing sharps containers when they have
reached their fill line
, ◉Which of the following pieces of info need to be on a laboratory
requisition form before a phlebotomist should proceed with obtaining a
blood specimen . Answer: A specimen ID code
◉How should the phlebotomist handle the situation when the patient
seems hesitant and confused? . Answer: Find another way to phrase the
explanation and invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.
◉The additive in a PINK top tube used in blood blanking is which of the
following? . Answer: Potassium EDTA
◉If a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure,
the phlebotomist should do what . Answer: Immediately report the
refusal and actions taken to their supervisor
◉If a patient expresses that they often faint when getting their blood
drawn, the phlebotomist should do what? . Answer: Should perform the
blood draw when the patient is laying down.
◉How Many inversions does a LAVANDER top get before placing it in
the collection tray . Answer: 8-10
◉What interfacility conditions would require a phlebotomist to transport
specimens in a closed container with ice packs . Answer: in hot weather
